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I currently have a company blackberry. Company gives an option for a personal use Smartphone with a $75 monthly credit. Thoughts? Which phone should I get Droid and iPhone are the only ones I know of? What is the best phone out there ease of use cost etc. Thanks in advance
Ease of Use from what I've heard: iPhone
Cost: Not iPhone
Let the Apple vs. Android battle commence!
On droid it seems like everyone is getting a galaxy s 3 still.
I've a got a lame smart phone right now. Waiting for galaxy s 4 to come out
I got a Droid, and at this point would never go to Iphone. I don't like crApple though.
I have no complaints about my Galaxy SIII. I would go that route!
edit: If you use your phone a lot for business the Note might be better for you though, it is bigger and more built for that.
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Easy of use probably an Iphone.
If you're techie minded and like to customize/personalize your phone etc, Android.
4 Nexus and 2 S3 in the fleet. All good, s!!!! better battery.
Appreciecate the help. A buddy of mine just pimped the iphone 5. A little pricey at the front end but it seemed like a pretty good ride. The thing is so thin that it might be tough for me to hang on to?
I dont get the ease of use argument. I do the exact same things just as easy on android as ios. It allows for more customization if you feel the need but your not required to.
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I dont get the ease of use argument. I do the exact same things just as easy on android as ios. It allows for more customization if you feel the need but your not required to.
I tend to agree, android is pretty darn easy to use.. That said, if you're in the apple ecosystem you might lean to iphone for icloud and ease of use there.
I have a galaxy nexus, the nexus 4 is limited to t-mobile so won't get that and I like vanilla android versus the carrier modified versions. I'd wait if you can for the S4 to check out, and rumors about a google/motorola phone are intriguing as well.
One thing I liked having an iphone was having the ability to go to the apple store for issues, top notch.
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Appreciecate the help. A buddy of mine just pimped the iphone 5. A little pricey at the front end but it seemed like a pretty good ride. The thing is so thin that it might be tough for me to hang on to?
If you think the iPhone 5 is slim you need to try and hold onto a Galaxy (doesn't matter SII or SIII) I bought a silicon case for it just to keep it from slipping out of my hand.
I have never owned an iPhone but what drives me nuts about the android stuff is it seems every update to an app turns on the dumbest features. Facebook app always turns on alert so in the middle of the night my phone will vibrate and wake me up. Of course I assume it is work and it turns out someone invited me to try the My Brithday app on facebook or invited to to play some stupid game. Like I give a **** about that.
Earlier this week I had a automatic system upgrade and it turned on some feature that would automatically turn on WiFi and 4G all the time. (No WiFi at work and no Sprint 4G in Omaha) so all it does is drain the battery. I would turn them off and they would turn back on. I had to look online to figure out how to turn that "feature" off.
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Samsung burned me on to many phones way back with crappy products that I have refused to buy more from them. That said the main reason I have not upgraded in almost 2 years is because all the best options are Samsung's. I have a EVO 3D right now that has been working great. I am sure the new phones are way better by now.
I have an HTC EVO 4G LTE for personal use, and love it, especially now that Sprint's 4G LTE is up and running in my area.
For work, I exchanged my iPhone 4 for a Motorola Droid RAZR M. It's a nice phone, but it has a cheaper fit and feel than the EVO. Also, I like the bigger EVO, but my options at work were limited.
I definitely prefer either of the Android phones to the iPhone.
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There once was a time when political conventions were vital to conducting American democracy. There also once was a time when horse-drawn carriages were essential to travel long distances.
There once was a time when political conventions were vital to conducting American democracy. There also once was a time when horse-drawn carriages were essential to travel long distances.
Today, the national conventions are, from a practical standpoint, obsolete and as anachronistic as the straw hats many delegates wear.
And so are the taxpayer subsidies they feed on.
The Democratic and Republican parties received a total of $136 million in federal funding for their recently concluded conventions. Congress appropriated $100 million � $50 million for each convention � to cover the cost of security (which has been over the top at both sites). Each party also received public grants of $18,248,300 for their conventions, funded through the Presidential Election Campaign Checkoff.
What did Joe and Joanna Taxpayer receive? Heavily scripted affairs of partisan speeches full of emotional appeals and gilded lilies, and little nutritional content. Ironically, they draw lots of media coverage � 15,000 or more reporters, pundits and other related employees � but produce so little real news.
The nominating conventions used to be important gatherings where party business was conducted and presidential candidates chosen. For decades now, almost all that has been taken care of before the convention. The modern primary schedule ensures the nominee will have wrapped up enough delegates to secure the nomination and chosen his running mate long before the convention begins, so there is no drama over whether there will be a floor fight, no smoke-filled rooms backstage to decide who will emerge the victor.
Broadcast networks don�t even cover conventions much anymore, devoting merely an hour of prime-time programming to them each night (and even skipping that if an NFL game is on). That�s because most people don�t tune in. The quadrennial confabs lumber on largely as traditions that won�t die.
If that�s what the parties want, so be it. But let them foot the entire bill for the conventions. There�s no reason why taxpayers should subsidize them.
It�s not like politics is starving for money. Both major parties are awash in billions of special-interest dollars, more of which could be used to underwrite the conventions. Indeed, the use of tax dollars frees up private donations that the parties can spend elsewhere on non-convention politicking. Why should the public do them a favor?
Defenders of the tax subsidy argue that conventions are a good investment in the democratic process. But do we really need to publicly fund political circuses to get voters involved in the election? In the modern media age, the parties don�t need conventions to get their messages out.
Nevertheless, the conventions aren�t likely to die anytime soon. But making them solely dependent on private dollars might make them leaner. When the Republicans cut their convention from four nights to three in response to the threat from Tropical Storm Isaac, did anyone at home miss anything? Would it be anything other than non-traditional to pack the essentials into one or two nights of spectacle?
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Running back Ronald Jones II is one of the top 2015 prospects in Texas.
After visiting Arkansas on Saturday, highly regarded running back Ronald Jones II has the Razorbacks as one of his top schools.
"It puts Arkansas up there," said Jones, who's being recruited by running backs coach Joel Thomas. "They're definitely in my top five right now.
Jones, 6-0, 185, 4.41 seconds in the 40 yard dash, of McKinney, (Texas) McKinney North is one of the more electrifying running back prospects in the nation with outstanding speed that allows him to outrun defenders with angles. He revealed his thinking on other top schools.
"Probably Baylor and OU for sure, and maybe Clemson and Miami," Jones said.
Jones rushed 244 times for 2,406 yards, 9.86 yard average a carry and 39 touchdowns and was voted by the coaches the MVP of the All-District 13-4A. He has 22 scholarship offers, including Arkansas, Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, Baylor, Oklahoma State and TCU.
He said attending Arkansas' 87-75 victory over Georgia in Bud Walton Arena was one of the highlights of his visit.
"Probably the basketball game and seeing the fans support the team," he said. "That was fun."
Jones and his mother, Jackie Dockery-Jones got in-depth look at the Hogs.
"I got a chance to see the dorms and I got to go into the stadium and all that,"Jones said. "I got to be one-on-one with coach B. I got the full course I guess."
His mother liked the educational side of the visit.
"She liked the academics," Jones said. "It showed they were involved with the players."
Prior to the trip, Jones said Arkansas' track record of sending running backs like Darren McFadden, Felix Jones and Knile Davis to the NFL helped his interest in the Hogs.
"They've shown they can get running backs to the NFL," said Jones in an earlier interview. "That's ultimately my main goal.
Saturday's trip has him ready to come back for Arkansas' spring game on April 26.
"Oh yeah, I'll be there," Jones said.
Jones, who ran the 100 meters in 10.92 seconds and the 200 meters in 21.94 last summer, also liked Fayetteville.
"I could tell they have strong fan support," Jones said. "The fans are crazy there."


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Hello I am new to this forum but do have a few questions. I am 42, recently remarried to a wonderful man. I have 4 sons ages 10-26, all naturally and with my last 3 sons got preggo the first try. My last period was Oct 13 and we have had sex from oct 19-28 every other day. I know with my age that things may not be as easy as they were. Has anyone gotten preggo after the age of 40 and how long did it take? Thanks so much, I am praying i am but wont know for another week! We really would love to have a little girl, the entire family :)
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Lance Cpl. Antonio Guzman, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 and a Los Angeles native, untangles a fuel line at a forward area refueling point during Operation Desert Tantrum outside of El Centro, Calif., March, 14. Crew chiefs like Guzman set up refueling points for aircraft conducting training to refuel close to the training site rather than cutting training short to return to base.
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The US government has asked a court here to slap a maximum penalty of $15 million on India-born fallen Wall Street titan Rajat Gupta and permanently bar him from serving as director of any publicly-traded firm for his terrible breach of trust by indulging in insider trading.
Weeks after the former Goldman Sachs director was handed down a two-year jail term and fined $5 million by US district judge Jed Rakoff, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said he should be ordered to pay the maximum civil penalty of $15 million, which would be thrice the $5 million in gains and losses avoided as a result of his illegal conduct.
Gupta, 63, who is set to begin his prison term in January, has filed an appeal against his conviction in the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. According to the notice of appeal filed by his lawyer, Gupta's appeal concerns conviction only.
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It's about time! Elle Canada is making history by featuring a transgender model in their January 2014 issue– and you have to check out her gorgeous spread. More
Remember Jenna Talackova, the transgender Miss Universe contestant who successfully sued Donald Trump for the right to compete in Miss Universe Canada? As it turns out, she was just getting started. Riding the momentum of all those TV appearances, Ms. Talackova has just signed on to do a pilot season of a reality show for E! Canada, which will be called Brave New Girl. More
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If you've been watching/reading coverage of the Miss Universe pageant's dealings with transgender contestant Jenna Talackova and wondering "but what does Miss Universe owner Donald Trump have to say about it?" you're in luck. The hairpiece-loving gazillionaire spoke with ABC's Katie Couric earlier today about the controversy, and he was his usual, Trump-y self. More
As I noted in my updated post earlier today, the Miss Universe pageant has decided to let transgender contestant Jenna Talackova back into the competition. But that might not be enough for her. In a statement released earlier today by her attorney, Talackova said that she will not be satisfied until Donald Trump eliminates all anti-transgender discrimination from the pageant's rules. Until that happens, she and her attorney "will be considering all of Jenna's legal options." Good for her! But who is this plucky, blonde, trans rights warrior? I internet stalked her a little bit to find out. More
When Ashley reported last week that Miss Universe Canada had disqualified finalist Jenna Talackova because they discovered that she was born male, I sensed it might be a good opportunity to challenge the rules of that backwards, antiquated institution and bring awareness to transgender rights at the same time. As it turns out, Ms. Talackova agrees, as she's suing the Donald Trump-controlled institution for discriminating against transgender women. More
As if beauty pageants couldn't be more antiquated and embarrassing, Miss Universe Canada has gone and made all the others look downright progressive after disqualifying 23-year-old finalist Jenna Talackova this week. The problem? It was revealed that the 6′-1" blonde had undergone sexual reassignment surgery some five years before. More


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A gas leak that prompted the evacuation of a Jupiter shopping plaza has been capped.
The plaza, which houses Duffy's Sports Grill and other shops, is located on Indiantown Road between the Intracoastal Waterway and Alternate A1A.
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Raising sensitive kids
BY Michael Grose Parenting expert
With a little help, sensitive children can become very well-adjusted adults.
Do you have a sensitive child? You know, a child who takes everything you or others say to heart; a child with thin skin who worries too much, particularly about things that are out of their control.Sensitive kids worry what others think of them. They can sense danger well before others and they see the consequences of behaviours well before their peers. Is this sensitivity nature or nurture? I suspect the former is the culprit.
It's estimated that 15 per cent of children are born with a more sensitive temperament, which makes them particularly aware of their surroundings and of any changes that may occur. Sensitive kids have their antennae up trying to detect subtle changes in the moods of those around them. In some ways this is healthy, as they are tuned into the behaviour and feelings of others. However, sensitive kids often read too much into what others say or do.
Seeing both sides
Sometimes parents say something without thinking, or a friend will ignore them for a whole day for no other reason than they were self-centred. Sensitive kids take these matters to heart. They can think too much and read too much into simple situations. That's why sensitive kids can become anxious, shy or both.
If you have a sensitive child, you need to see and appreciate both their sides. The side we often see is the shy, inhibited, fearful worrier. The flipside is that sensitive kids are generally kind, empathetic, intuitive and usually possess a creative streak.
As the world kids inhabit at school is akin to a jungle, sensitive souls can be hurt by their peers. Kids who wear their hearts on their sleeves are sometimes given a hard time by unthinking peers. Recent research into the area of children's sensitivity revealed that around 40 per cent of sensitive kids experience some form of real anxiety.
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I'm 25 weeks and have lost 9 lbs. The Dr. thinks I am skipping meals, but I'm not and I have been very lucky and not had morning sickness, so I don't know what gives.posted 04/09/2012 by nicolelawrence09
Im 14 weeks pregnant, and i have lost 16 pounds. because of depression, not morning sickness. the doctor tried to put me on zoloft, and i decided im not going to take them bc i have a problem, and trying to snack n eat all day, i have gain 3 pounds in a week. n i just hope my baby ok i dont go bak to the dr for another 3 weeks, so i just have to wait n see!!!!posted 06/27/2011 by cdavis0137
I am 17 weeks and I weigh 137 is that normalposted 01/15/2011 by a BabyCenter Member
Im going through the same thing. Im 23 wks and ive lost about 20lbs since july and ive been feeling horrible my bps been high and ive been having a high pulse but the dr said shell do research for me but they never called back im worried bc this is completly different than my first pregnancy and my son was small when he was born so im worried that this baby will be smaller which isnt healthy. idk what to do bc the dr wont listen about my concerns. did yall have any luck with your drs?posted 09/24/2010 by rockerbaby72188
You might want to ask your doctor to check if you're dehydrated. I guess that's the thing that's the most risky.posted 01/24/2009 by katesue
I am 20 weeks and have lost almost 35 pounds since I've been pregnant. But on the other hand my stomach is huge and the baby's heartbeat is really strong. I joke that I'm on the pregnancy diet, but it is kind of scary. So far I'm perfectly health and so is the baby, but it makes me nervous even though my doctor says we're both fine. I will admit to having plenty to spare when I got pregnant, probably an extra 65 pounds, so even after I give birth I'll still be overweight, but I won't have nearly as much weight to lose as I did before. I never had one second of morning sickness, but I've just had a really hard time eating. I start cooking something and by the time it's ready the smell just grosses me out. Or I'll pick up something for lunch and literally by the time I got to eat it I want to throw it out. My doctor and my husband both say to just trust the baby and my body to know what I need to eat so I'm going with that for now.posted 04/28/2008 by brennaq
I too have lost weight with both pregnancies so far. With my first I was really sick for about 4-5 months and couldn't really keep anything down. That coupled with eating healthier because I was pregnant helped the weight loss. I was 210 when I got pregnant and 196 the day I went in to deliver. This pregnancy I was 232 (I took breastfeeding for granted and thought I could eat it all lol) when I got pregnant and I'm 18wks and 223 so my doctor said since I am overweight anyway it is not hurting me to loose the weight if the baby is fine. Who knew pregnancy would be weight loss for me.posted 06/14/2009 by clf56
When I was pregnant with my first I lost about 30 lbs...I wasn't that overweight to begin with, but then I only gained about 5 lbs back. My dr was a little worried and sent me to a specialist for extra sonos... My daughter was 6lbs 3oz when she was born with no problems at allposted 05/29/2009 by MizMelC
when i was pregnant with Jasmine,RIP, i lost 40 lbs in the first three months due to morning sickness. Whenever i delivered her, she weighed 8 lbs and 5 oz. This pregnancy, Im working and I get sick every now and then and Im losing weight, My dr said that it was fine, as long as the baby showed signs of growth, which it has. Good Luck.posted 04/11/2009 by Beautifulmomto2
As long as you let your doctor know and they make sure that your baby is growing fine you are ok... I lost 28 lbs within the first 2months and have only gained 10 lbs back and i am already 20 wks....posted 01/30/2009 by AidaW
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"The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent the veto by Security Council permanent members was enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The profound wisdom of this has underpinned the stability of international relations for decades," Putin wrote.
"No one wants the United Nations to suffer the fate of the League of Nations, which collapsed because it lacked real leverage. This is possible if influential countries bypass the United Nations and take military action without Security Council authorization," he added.
Putin then points out that outside interference by other countries is unnecessary because the conflict within Syria is not a battle for Democracy but, several little factions battling each other and the government for their own personal agendas. "Syria is not witnessing a battle for democracy, but an armed conflict between government and opposition in a multireligious country. There are few champions of democracy in Syria. But there are more than enough Qaeda fighters and extremists of all stripes battling the government," Putin writes.
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What's with this 'huge project' you keep tweeting about?
Matt Williamson (12:02 PM)
I guess it isn't that HUGE, but I will be doing about 12,000 words with my opinion and grades for every NFL team's offseason. Haven't turned it in yet, but digging deep into it now.
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The Seahawks DB's are all giants, except for Earl Thomas. Are they setup to beat the Gronkowski's and Graham's?
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How about Hoyer? He fits the Flynn mold.
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Your 2015 Best Pass Rushers list had Robert Quinn at #4, which I think is bold but very possible given his skill set. Im curious though, how do you think he will do vs the run? Was that factored into the rankings at all?
Matt Williamson (12:12 PM)
It was not factored into those specific rankings. Judging Quinn as a run defender is tough to do right now. Was pretty much a specialty guy as a rookie and didn't play college football his last year at UNC. I highly doubt it will be his forte (compared to pass rushing), but there have actually been favorable reports out of Rams camp that Quinn is doing very well vs. the run...but that also isn't full contact
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Who will win the QB battle in the desert? I get the feeling the players are warmer toward Skelton.
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I think with Floyd, Larry, Housler, Roberts as receiving threats, Zona needs to be quite vertically inclined, which is more Skelton's game than Kolb's.
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I think its safe to say that there are three top receivers in the league right now with Fitz, C. Johnson, and A. Johnson. How would you rank the three?
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Calvin is 1. Larry is 2nd. When healthy, yes, I still think Andre is 3rd, but I also think Green will be Top 3 when we have this convo a year from now
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As a steelers fan i am confused why Joe Flacco is always talked about as being overrated. He wins games and has been clutch against the steelers and even had a very good AFC title game last year despite the shank by ray finkle at the end of the game. what gives?
Matt Williamson (12:15 PM)
If you only look at those games, yes, you are dead on. But Flacco had a VERY uneven season. Has done his best work at the most important times though of late.
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Marcell Dareus, All-Pro andTop 5 DT by the end of the season?
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I am in anticipating of your off-season review because as a fan of you and the Chiefs, I know the Chiefs are going to be highly rated.
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That is very true. I think KC will end up with one of the best grades. No doubt.
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Cutler to Marshall...how many catches, yards, TDs?
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Marshall has been allergic to the end zone of late, but I will still go with 88/1275/9
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Did Suh take a huge step back last season? It seemed like it I don't buy the he got doubled on every play excuse. As a former d-lineman that isn't possible.
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Minor step back. Even as a rookie though, his run D wasn't that great. His pass rush fell off a bit, but that rookie sack production is prob unsustainable.
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In your opinion, where does Randy Moss rank all time? I say slightly behind Jerry Rice.
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Allergic to the end zone...I like that. He played for Miami, isn't that enough said?
Matt Williamson (12:20 PM)
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Do you think Cinn will field a top 10 DEF? Love some of those players, especially Atkins/Dunlap combo...
Matt Williamson (12:21 PM)
That is a great combo and that is a deep talented D. I don't think they are Top 5...there are a lot of Ds I am very high on right now ahead of Cincy...but 10ish seems about right
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Matt Williamson (12:23 PM)
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Do you think New England has done enough on Defense to improve on their 31/32 ranking from last year?
Matt Williamson (12:24 PM)
Yeah, but they have MORE on O, so that D doesn't need to be anywhere close to great. I contend that they are champs right now if Gronk doesn't mess up his ankle. That is easy to say of course, but obviously that was a REAL tough team to beat last year. And that D really firms up in the red zone. They allow yardage, but not a ridiculous amount of points, which is more important.
Awayne (Indy)
With teams putting playbooks on ipads how long before we have a "Hackergate" ?
Matt Williamson (12:25 PM)
Certainly not my specialty-technology that is-but sure seems feasible to me!
Justin (Stockton, CA)
Can the 49ers do as well this season as they did last?
Matt Williamson (12:25 PM)
They certainly had a heck of a year, but their D and Special Teams should still be the NFL's best. The O should be more explosive-more big plays.
Brian Chrzanowski (Kokomo)
Over under 5 TD's for Forte this season?
Matt Williamson (12:26 PM)
Not a goal line guy as you must know, but I still go OVER.
Drew ((NY))
Wut Up M-DUB, wuts good on the iPOD? Also, wut are ur expectations of Peyton Hillis in his new home?
Matt Williamson (12:27 PM)
I am actually quite high on J Charles right now-and can't wait to see him in the preseason. Hillis is a great complement though and has a lot to play for along with great familiarity with the OC. Should be one of the Top 5 Rushing Attacks in the league. iPod is especially loud today...on random...but right now: VH's Panama...loud
Scott (Northglenn, CO)
Who has more catches this year - Sproles or McCoy?
Matt Williamson (12:28 PM)
Tough one, but Sproles...hmmm, I don't even know why exactly I am picking Sproles, but I will stick with it
AJ (Oakland)
Why doesn't Cedric Benson have a home yet? Do you think he would look good in silver and black?
Matt Williamson (12:29 PM)
We just discussed that on the podcast-check it out...after this chat! But yeah, that seems like his best home. He is a grinder. Needs a lot of carries. Offers nothing in the passing game. That type of RB (like Blount) is a dying breed in this game.
Jim ((NY))
I think the Giants can be even better in 2012 but I have doubts about the o-line. How were they able to win last year with the line being so bad at times??
Matt Williamson (12:30 PM)
For some reason, no one talks about how awful that OL was last year...and the running game really wasn't good either. Not sure how you can be better than Super Bowl Champs though! Give Eli a TON of credit for manipulating that poor OL...reminded me of Big Bro
Dan (DC)
Early favorite for MVP? Brady? Rodgers?
Matt Williamson (12:31 PM)
They are certainly the leaders in the club house. I will take AR...best player on the planet. But, my darkhorse: M Vick...this will be his first full offseason since 2006!
Fred Davis (Washington D.C.)
Over/under 10 touchdowns for me this season with RGIII?
Matt Williamson (12:32 PM)
HUGE Davis guy and I think he plays the S Sharpe role in Shanny's O, but UNDER...10 is a big number
Drew ((NY))
Where do u rank Moreno among RB's this year assuming Manning stays healthy all year?
Matt Williamson (12:33 PM)
Bottom 1/3 of the entire NFL...not just starters. Moreno might not even make the Broncos team. Hillman Baby...Hillman
Derrin (Plano, TX)
Is Perry the answer opposite Clay Matthews in Green Bay to give the Packers more pressure on the QB?
Matt Williamson (12:33 PM)
At least in subpackages/throwing downs...yes. They don't need D Ware, but just need some sort of threat. I think Perry can do that in year one.
Mike (Boca Raton)
Mike Vick? Really? I can't think of a more overrated player in all of professional sports.
Matt Williamson (12:34 PM)
He is far from the complete QB and I certainly didn't mean to mention him in the same breath as Brady or Rodgers, but I think Philly wins a ton of games this year and we know Vick can put up monster stats.
Josh (Phoenix)
By the end of this year Patrick Petterson will be a top 5 CB in the NFL?
Matt Williamson (12:35 PM)
He will be 2nd
Drew ((NY))
If both are healthy this year who puts up the better numbers Jones or White? (ATL)
Matt Williamson (12:36 PM)
I would bank on White catching more passes, but Jones having more big plays and prob more TDs. Yardage? That should be close.
Corey (D.C.)
If Isaac Redman is a successful lead RB for the Steelers, will Mendenahll be brought back? If I am correct this is a contract year for Mendy.
Matt Williamson (12:36 PM)
Doubt that Mendy is in PGH's long term plans
Todd (Pa)
Barring any major injury of course can Sean Lee be for the Cowboys what Ray Lewis has done for the Ravens. Yes Lewis is a Hall of Famer n way to premature to compare Lee to that status but truly believe Sean Lee has it all work ethic, god given talent, preparation, field awareness, leadership etc. to be the next big time MLB for the next 10 years with possible multiple All Pro seasons. You on board with that?
Matt Williamson (12:37 PM)
I am on board with that. No question. Lee is already a great player. Not sure the Ray comparisons are fair though. I see you are from PA...interesting that you bring up Lee....
AJ (Oakland)
Will it be another cellar dweller year for the Vikings? Are they heading in the right direction?
Matt Williamson (12:38 PM)
To me, the O is really heading the right direction in terms of the big picture. The OL is set. I believe in Ponder. Peterson will get back to being great. I love Rudolf and Harvin. Also think Simpson or the Arkansas Rook WRs could really be helpful. Another WR might not hurt, but this D will need a lot more offseason attention. But yes, last in the NFC North
Mark (RI)
Over/under for Steeler wins this year? 10?
Matt Williamson (12:39 PM)
I think I go OVER. 2nd best team in AFC
Larry (Pasco, WA)
Are people under estimating how good P Rivers is? He had a rough season last year, with the turnovers, but still has been elite for three seasons before that.
Matt Williamson (12:39 PM)
Yes, still one of the best
Deano (J-T0wn)
Is there a place for WR Chris Givens to shine in STL and do you expect him to do so?
Matt Williamson (12:40 PM)
Predicting that STL WR situation is brutal. I don't think Fisher/Bradford/Me/Anyone knows that answer. I like Givens, esp in a dome. Fast edge player.
Josh (Phoenix)
Long term are the Raiders or Jags in a worse situation?
Matt Williamson (12:42 PM)
Well, I like JAX's D much better for the long term. I don't see a QB of the future on OAK's roster. Is Gabbert that for JAX? At first glance-of course not, but let's give him at least one offseason. Can't say I am betting on him to be great though. So, I still say JAX.
Deano (J-T0wn)
If Patrick Peterson is #2, where does (SEA) Richard Sherman finish ?
Matt Williamson (12:43 PM)
Sherman proved to be an excellent player right away. I really like him, but not in the Top 5 type discussion...at least not yet
Brent (Seattle)
Does Tarvaris Jackson win the starting job?
Matt Williamson (12:43 PM)
I bet he comes in third in that race
Scott (Northglenn, CO)
Who comes back from a season-ending rookie injury and shows they're a player - Mike LeShoure or Ryan Williams? Or both?
Matt Williamson (12:44 PM)
I think Williams (pre injuries) was the better RB, but I can't guess how these guys are going to come back. Let's watch a little preseason first, but if I had to pick today, it would be Williams.
MIke (Brooklyn)
You buying Norv's and SD's praise of Robert Meachem running the full route tree? I never saw what was so great about him in NO.
Matt Williamson (12:45 PM)
There is clear ability there in Meachem, a former first round pick with size, speed, strength and body control. Has been inconsistent for sure, but also never really had the chance to be featured in NO. Will get more of an opportunity for that now. He gets deep, which is his primary role in this O that loves to stretch the field.
jason (saranac lake,new york)
matt over/under bills win 10?BILLIeVER
Matt Williamson (12:46 PM)
UNDER. The Bills are improved and their schedule isn't very tough at all. But I can certainly see 9 wins much more than I can see 11.
AJ (Oakland)
Where does Houston rank in the AFC pecking order? They looked great with Yates. With Shaub what should expectations be this year?
Matt Williamson (12:47 PM)
Would prob put them 3rd behind PGH and NENG. Strong D and running game for sure, but I also don't think this off season was particularly kind to the Texans.
Steve (NY)
Are you buying that Ryan Fitzpatrick's poor play down the stretch last season was the undisclosed rib injury? Have we seen the best football he has to offer?
Matt Williamson (12:48 PM)
I won't discount that the injury was a factor-no doubt. But he has been incredibly streaky his entire career. That is who I think he is. I don't trust him to play at a high level for a long stretch.
AJ (Oakland)
What will the Martz-less Bears offense look like? More running?
Matt Williamson (12:49 PM)
Fewer 7 step drops, more help with RBs and TEs in protection, fewer sacks, more stress on bigger more physical WRs rather than smaller quick (think I Bruce) types...better fit for Chicago's personnel and weather/field conditions
Hanson (DC)
Will the Redskins be the best Last place team in football?
Matt Williamson (12:49 PM)
No, I think that will be the Colts
Lance (Weston, WI)
Colon Cowherd said on a recent poll, 2/3 of people would take Tebow over Manning? My thoughts: absurd. Yours?
Matt Williamson (12:50 PM)
That is insanity...honestly, I don't believe that. Who was polled?
Jim ((NY))
Will Victor Cruz be a one year star or can he sustain this level of play? I have my doubts, small school, undrafted
Matt Williamson (12:51 PM)
He also generated a ton of his stats from an unsustainable number of long runs after the catch. Good player, but not the production we saw last year. Eventually, it would not surprise me if Nicks and Randle started and he was just the slot guy. That isn't to "Hate" on the guy
Drew ((NY))
Have not heart much about "All Day", Realistically what week do u think he will be back?
Matt Williamson (12:52 PM)
No clue. Not being a jag off here, but when you guys ask me about injuries, I really have no clue. Didn't go to med school. I go with what I heard until I get to see them actually on the field. If anyone can come back strong before the usual time frame it is Peterson though.
Brent (MN)
Can Joe Webb succeed as a poor man's Mike Vick? Maybe not in Minnesota, but elsewhere? I'd love to see him have a shot.
Matt Williamson (12:53 PM)
He certainly makes plays. There is a role for him in this league. And like many young QBs, this offseason will be huge for Webb. He's not Vick though. Again, Vick has many QB deficiencies, but Vick is a legit starting NFL QB
Frank (Chi)
I love that you answered with " not being a jag off here" ... you are now my favorite chatter... way to keep it real
Matt Williamson (12:54 PM)
Always Frank...Always
jason (saranac lake,new york)
with a much improved defense and top 3 running game do you see buffalo making a jump to a top 10 offense?
Matt Williamson (12:55 PM)
That is possible. Top 3 running game? Not sure I expect that, but it will be good no doubt. As you can tell, I have serious doubts about Fitzpatrick, but I also am a huge believer in Gailey's ability to coach up that side of the ball.
Jay Cutler (Chicago, IL)
Is Rex Grossman more respected in the Windy City than I am?
Matt Williamson (12:55 PM)
Geez, I would hope not. Cutler is a big time QB
Dan (Washington, DC)
Wait -- you think the Colts are going to better than the Redskins?!
Matt Williamson (12:55 PM)
AJ (Oakland)
How would you assess Pete Carroll's performance so far? How far off is Seatle from being a deep playoff team?
Matt Williamson (12:57 PM)
Well, I think he has done a real nice job totally rebuilding and changing that roster for sure. I LOVE the D. The O is okay, but they REALLY need Rice and Okung to stay healthy, which might be far fetched. Still might need one more piece on O. I like R Wilson though...
what do you think of the Chargers secondary? i feel like Weddle lived up to his contract, but Cason and Jammer were pretty bad last year.
Matt Williamson (12:58 PM)
Strong Safety was a huge problem too...as was the pass rush. Love Weddle for sure and I tend to give Cason and Jammer the benefit of the doubt, although Jammer's age could now be a concern. The pass rush has to be better this year.
Matt Williamson (12:59 PM)
Folks, I have to run. Fantastic chat as always. Stop back next week at the same time and drop me a line anytime on Twitter @WilliamsonNFL Thanks!
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In an interview on GameIndustry.biz Axis Animation Managing Director Richard Scott said that – even with tax breaks in the UK – it would be impossible to create a "level playing field" with the international development community. Scott explained to GI.biz that because his company works across the mediums (games, film and TV) he was able to see the effects of the UK's positive tax environment. He says that if tax relief ever becomes a reality for the game industry, the government needs to offer incentives that help "local creatives" and not attract international companies.
"It's a difficult one – everybody wants a level playing field, but I don't think there ever is a level playing field," he said. "If you take film in the UK, it's doing really well – Pinewood and the other studios are always busy, the visual effects industry is growing off the back of that, and there's a benefit, no doubt."
"But at the same time you can look at various VFX companies in California, in Los Angeles, and they're actually closing because they can't compete with the UK. They're not on a level playing field – so I don't think you can ever have that."
He goes on to say that – in order to survive and grow as a company, Axis has had to engage in a lot of international business. He adds that if the government introduces tax incentives, he hopes they are targeted broadly.
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The National Consumer Law Center has just released their latest report. This one is all about student loan assistance programs. While I have been reporting about this new debt relief solution, the NCLC report goes into more detail. I was happy to see they referenced a number of the articles I've written in the footnotes. The report is titled "SEARCHING ... Read More »
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Events in Scotland are driving the devolution debate in Wales. There was a flurry of debate during January and February over the nature and timing of the Scottish referendum on independence. In Wales this is having the effect of turning important sections within Welsh Labour and the Welsh Conservative Party into federalists.
First Minister Carwyn Jones led the way with his demands for a constitutional convention leading to reform of the House of Lords into, in effect, a federal chamber for the rest of the UK if Scotland were to become independent. A similar call was made the other day by Conservative Aberconwy MP Guto Bebb. He wrote in the Western Mail that the House of Lords could become "a second chamber for the Union". The underpinning intellectual case is being made by David Melding AM in his latest book which we are serialising on ClickonWales here.
These debates provide the backcloth for a timely conference Wales and the Changing Union we are organising at the end of next week (30 March) in association with the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University and Cymru Yfory/Tomorrow's Wales – details here. Among our speakers are the First Minister himself, Paul Silk who is heading the latest Commission into Wales' constitutional future, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, a member of the Commission on the consequences of devolution for the House of Commons – seeking a solution to the West Lothian Question, and speakers from Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as a full complement of Welsh politicians. Guardian columnist and leader writer Martin Kettle, who is following these matters very closely, will also be speaking. In a recent editorial he commented that the legal notion of 'England and Wales' is coming to an end. In future we will have to consider them separately.
But it is the politics rather than the legal or constitutional niceties that continue to drive the debate. The next major upset looks likely to come with the local elections in Scotland in May. Already, for the first time in 40 years, Labour does not have a majority in Glasgow. There is now a strong possibility that the SNP will win control in May. Writing in last weekend's Scotland on Sunday Duncan Hamilton, remarked:
"Just stop and think about that – an SNP administration running Glasgow! It raises the real prospect that the Labour party apparatus in Glasgow which has sustained the party in power for decades, will crumble. The coming election already has the unavoidable feeling of Custer's last stand."
A useful analysis of Scotland's constitutional options – ranging from the status quo (with the additional powers in the Scotland Bill), through 'Devolution plus' and 'Devolution max' to independence – was given by Alan Trench at a seminar in Edinburgh at the end of last week, available here. His overall conclusion was that whatever the outcome there will be a significant upheaval in intergovernmental relations across the UK. There will be a need for major changes in the way governments interact and an increase in the issues on which they will need to do so.
Our conference next week sees the formal launch of our three-year Changing Union project which is attempting to get to grips with all these issues. The first question is whether we can develop a common understanding and language about what is being contemplated? What do we mean by the concept of sovereignty in terms of the powers of the devolved institutions within Britain? How would devolution-plus or devolution-max affect this concept? In the context of separation, what is the meaning of independence in an increasingly inter-dependent world in which global economic events are beyond the decisive influence of continental-sized countries let alone the smaller countries of the EU?
Another major consideration is the extent to which England and English political interests will engage in these conversations in a meaningful way? It is striking that so far England – by far the largest component of the United Kingdom – has hardly been party to the discussion in the devolution story.
Thirdly, what would be the consequences for England, Wales and Northern Ireland of Scottish secession from the United Kingdom? How would Scottish separation affect the internal relationships within a truncated United Kingdom, given the very different political and constitutional contexts in which England, Wales and Northern Ireland operate?
We are also discussing options for alternative political relationships between the countries of the UK other than the present pattern of asymmetric devolution or complete separation. Is there somewhere along a spectrum – from union state devolution to federalism to confederalism to independence – that would be mutually acceptable if not preferable for all?
These questions raise many issues. The union is many things: a union of Crowns, a political union, an economic union, and a social union. What are the options for change and reform on all these dimensions, short of separation? This is a large agenda, and it is a reflection of the reluctance of UK politicians to engage with fundamental constitutional thinking that it has yet to be addressed in a systematic way. In the coming months and years the IWA, in collaboration with our partners, plans to promote a conversation that will engage all the countries of these islands on these arresting themes.
Tags: Changing Union, Cymru Yfory/Tomorrow's Wales, Devolution, devolution-max, Wales Governance Centre, Wales' constitutional future
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Siôn Eurfyl Jones says:
This is a conversation that should have been held 40 years ago. By refusing to even contemplate the possibility of a fairer constitutional settlement, the unionists have painted themselves into an impossible corner. In Scotland, they promise better devolution after a NO vote (True Wales, remember that one?) but refuse to discuss what shape it will take, let alone allow it on the ballot paper. And the same promise, made by Dougie Home in 1979, was ignored after the yes vote failed to reach the 40% or registered voters required (ie dead voters were presumed to have voted NO!). The Scots are not stupid – they will not fall for that again.
I suspect that following the dissolution of the union by Scotland, Welsh independence may well be forced upon us more by English nationalism than by Welsh nationalism. Whichever way it comes about, I will welcome it.
Dave says:
Me too!
Tredwyn says:
"following the dissolution of the union by Scotland.."
Don't hold your breath. I've got £100 at even money that says the Scots vote 'no' to independence. When assessing the odds, guys, beware of wishful thinking. Confusing what you want with what is likely is a sure way to lose money. The Scots would be worse off cash-wise under independence and their essential hard-headed pragmatic nature will not let them vote to be poorer.


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I started watching Rocketboom a few months after they started. It tended to be fun and often informative. Eventually I gave up on watching each of the episodes though. I haven't watched Rocketboom regularly for almost a year, only checking it out when others specifically point out really interesting episodes (like network neutrality).
Today Rocketboom itself made news, with the announcement that Amanda is no longer part of Rocketboom. Turns out that Amanda had a 49% share and Andrew Baron has 51% ownership. In her unboomed announcement Amanda indicated that Andrew was no longer interested in working with her. Since she held minority ownership, out she went.
I haven't seen anything indicating what Andrew's side of the story is, so there may be more details that come out later.
In the mean time, what does this mean for Rocketboom?
UPDATE Wed 5 Jul 2006 @ 12:35pm : More info has started to come out. There are reports that Andrew found out Amanda was leaving by watching the unboomed video. This may have started because Amanda wanted to move Rocketboom to L.A., but that Andrew and company weren't up for that yet. Then of course there are the rumors and Amanda and Andrew were dating and that things started coming undone when they broke up.
UPDATE Wed 5 Jul 2006 @ 3:40pm : There is a statement on rocketboom.com verifying that Amanda left for L.A.. New episodes and an interim host are scheduled to start on Monday, July 10th:
Amanda Congdon has decided to move to L.A. to pursue opportunities that have arisen for her in Hollywood.
We wanted to meet her demands to move production out to L.A., however, we are a small company and have not been able to figure out a way to make it work, financially and in many other ways at this time. While we continue to remain with open arms, Amanda has in fact quit and left Rocketboom. So sadly, we bid Amanda adieu and wish her all the best.
Rocketboom goes on.
Andrew Baron, the founder and creator of Rocketboom, will stay with the company in New York and will continue to produce and direct the show. We are in the daunting process of recruiting a replacement for Amanda.
While Amanda will be sorely missed, we have big plans for Rocketboom and are determined to make the show better than ever.
After Field Week and a week on hiatus, we know that you are hungry for the news! Rocketboom will be back with a news episode and an interim host this MONDAY, JULY 10.
UPDATE Wed 5 Jul 2006 @ 8:40pm : Wow, the drama continues with Amanda responding in a "for the record" post. Perhaps she should just take Jason's offer to work at Netscape.


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Myth of the 'Perfect Mom.'
In honor of Women's History month, a University of Michigan communications professor took aim at the myth of the "perfect mom" during a recent lecture at Northern Illinois University. A local newspaper quoted Professor Susan Douglas as attacking the media's distorted, perfectionist images of mothers -- particularly of celebrity moms - saying that these images pressure non-celeb moms in every aspect of their lives, from their work choices and parenting, to their post-pregnancy appearance.


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fullmetal thinks i should. i dont know if i have the heart to crush all those souls
fullmetal thinks i should. i dont know if i have the heart to crush all those souls
it's actually pretty fun
You're not as good as Mario. Your flame I could easily withstand.
I think Tim should unleash his hidden power and crush everyone...
That should be reason enough :lol:
oh it would be quite amusing
what locked up anger do you have boiling inside of you, Tim? Does it scream to be unleashed?
like a banshee
PD will become ablaze with Tim's screaming rage.
all these years of being considered a "nice guy" finally got to him
He's lover not a fighter... that won't happen ::)
Do it. Who cares what they say- it's not like they're equal to us.
"With all that ching-chang-chong talk, I can't under-STAND you, go back to your country- White power."
You bring back painful memories of a blissful yesterday with those quotes KS.
No! Look how much better I've gottwn without Mario, if Tim did it, I'd probably be worse than Lucario. Which is a sin for sure.
I bet you mario misses me. tim, when will he be back on?
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Gore lectures Senate on global warming. Again.
Is it hot in here or is it just me?
RECENT SCIENTIFIC STUDIES demonstrate the increasing urgency to reduce carbon emissions, former Vice President Al Gore told a US Senate committee Wednesday, but have no fear, it can be done in a way that makes America richer and safer, apparently.
Gore was invited to give a hysterical, melodramatic speech at Congress, accompanied by his usual box of slides and video clips of impending planetary doom, to promote President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package, which earmarks billions of dollars for renewable energy and more eco friendly infrastructure and transportation.
Gore, who was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for scaring the bejesus out of people with his film on humanity's imminent destruction due to global warming, told Congress it had to do three things, or face the very real danger of another one of his films.
The first was to pass the stimulus plan, with all its clean energy goodness, the second was to pass a law limiting Carbon emissions and taxing them and the third was to bully all other world nations to agree to binding reductions by the end of 2009.
"The scientists are practically screaming from the rooftops. This is a planetary emergency. It's outside the scale we're used to dealing with," ManBearPig, er, Gore shrieked at senators. He steadied himself before adding that the climate which made human civilisation possible was at serious risk and that burning more fossil fuels with everyday 'devil may care' arrogance would have serious impact on the Earth's climate for a long, long time.
Gore quoted the latest hyped-up eco report by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientist Susan Solomon, who reckons the planet's excess heat is, for now, being absorbed by oceanic waters, but that eventually, all that carbon dioxide and heat would be regurgitated in a process which could last a thousand years.
Solomon's report warns if a drastic drop in emissions doesn't happen very, very soon, a huge and permanent dust-bowl could form over the Southwest USA and across the Mediterranean as average global temperatures shoots up an estimated 12 degrees Centigrade.
Gore told grumbling senators there was no reason to fear humanity's inevitable doom and that the choice between "our planet and our way of life" was a false one. "The solutions to the climate crisis are the very same solutions that will address our economic and national security crises as well," proclaimed Gore who claimed working towards renewable energy would create loads of jobs and help the US cut ties with nasty, oil-hoarding regimes.
After Gore's passionate plea, the House of Representatives passed the Obama stimulus bill 244-188, with reps trying to get as far away from ManBearPig as quickly as possible. The bill now goes to the Senate. µ
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There are six cities in the municipality of Kotor: Dobrota - estimated population 8,169 Kotor - estimated population 1,331 Perast - estimated population 349 Prčanj - estimated population 1,244 Risan - estimated population 2,083 Škljari - estimated population 4,002
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The city of Kotor is a city of traders and sailors and is located on one of Montenegro's bays.
The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanization typical of the middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed "World Natural and Historical Heritage Site".