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The Hammer
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 9:51 am
Post subject: Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I become a Forum Moderator?
Occassionally, members will be asked if they wish to become a moderator. Moderators are appointed by invitation only, and the selection is partly based on how level-headed, ethical, and intelligent you act on the forums. If you PM or email a moderator or the site Admin, or you post on the forum to request you become a moderator, that is almost the most assured way NOT to become a moderator.
2) How do I submit a fan fiction story to HBO?
Click on the following link and read the RTFG (read the fabulous guidelines):
3) What is Pseudocode, how do I use it to format my stories?
Pseudocode can be used to format your stories and is explained in the
Directions for Use of the Fan Fiction Form
(scroll down near the bottom of the page).
4) What happened to my HTML?
HTML is stripped out of stories. Use Pseudocode instead.
5) What is taking so long for my story to be posted?
All submitted stories must be approved before they are posted in fan fiction. This can take days or even weeks. Be patient. Warning: If you email and demand your story be posted or complain about your story not being posted in a timely manner, it is at the discretion of the Site Admin to reject your story and not post it at all. You have been warned, this site is not a democracy, if you complain and you then don't get your story posted at all, tough luck, go somewhere else to post your stories.
6) How do I improve the quality of my stories?
First, try writing in an editor that can do a spell check on your story. Second, back up your stories to your local computer in case something goes wrong. Third, and possibly the most important, don't rush the story submission, work many rewrites (drafts) of the story -- for example, a regular writer should have at least three drafts/rewrites of their story before submitting, established writers even more, at least six or seven rewrites. You should notice much better quality with the more rewrites of a story you make. And lastly, make sure to follow the fan fiction guidelines when submitting, including using pseudocode to format the story and using preview to make sure it all looks good.
Please refrain making posts advertising or asking for comments for your story in any of the forums.
7) What do I do if there is a poster that offends me with their posts?
Ask them to clarify what they meant by a post. If they persist, ignore them, most issues resolve themselves if left alone. If they still persist, PM a moderator and continue to IGNORE them -- let the moderators do their jobs. Do not continue to post in reply to posts that offend you, that only makes the job harder on the moderators as they will have to edit or delete more posts in the attempt to clean up the mess and sort through who really are the troublemakers.
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The Hammer
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:56 pm
Post subject: Additions
8. What is an "Old Skooler"?
You may be chosen to brandish the "Old Skooler" custom tag if you are still around and have published stories on this site from two years or more ago.
The way it works is if this is 2005, then if you have published stories on this site from 2003 or before, you qualify for the tag.
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 4:10 pm
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9. How can I get a custom title?
If you are noticed for special purposes, such as outstanding works or distinguishing yourself on the forum, then you may be granted a special, custom title by the site administrator. These custom titles are given out
to those who deserve them, in the eyes of the site administrator.
Asking for a custom title is the most certain way of
getting one.
There are no ranks besides the Old Skooler custom tag, or the tags of an administrator and/or moderator. Only an administrator, not a moderator, can grant or remove custom titles.
Do not ask a moderator, they cannot grant your request, and they will not if you ask.
If you qualify for a special title, you will be asked by the admin whether you would like a custom title.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:25 am
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10. How can I help a moderator if I'm not one?
Good question. The thing is, if you
want to help a moderator, make them feel as if they aren't needed. By not contributing to off-topicness, flames, or anything of subject matter that would be deemed inappropriate to the site, you can significantly halve the moderator's workloads. By not giving out one-word posts, or keeping your subject matter professional and directly relevant, you can significantly halve a moderator's workload.
It is by far much better for people not to make bad posts than for a moderator to control them. Nobody enjoys the feeling of being constantly watched, and nobody likes parental controls, or the feeling of being hounded.
If there is a flame, however, rather than just tell someone to "bug off," or respond with a witty comment, or at least one you percieve to be, tell a moderator in private.
When you PM a moderator for a report, please include the link or URL to the trouble zone. We will take it from there. Please do not aggravate flames further by adding to them.
Help is one PM away.
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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:48 pm
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11: I set up a forum/website of my own! Where can I advertise it?
We'd love to see it. Send your application to any of the mods, and we'll check it out. If it relates to HBOFF in some way (writing, Halo theories, for a few) then we'll post it on the announcements.
Forums, websites, and even blogs can also be advertised in your signatures with the use of banners or text. For the convienience and wellbeing of all members, be sure your banner is of modest dimensions. Long signatures can, and will be removed.
Please do not advertise forums, websites or blogs in the forums. They will be removed.
12: My post count isn't counting, or it's counting down!
This is largely due to the fact that many forums within the board do not offer postcounts.
If your postcount has shot down considerably, it is most likely due to moderators deleting of posts/threads. Often threads may be split, removed, edited, or even deleted in areas that do have counts enabled, most likely due to off-topicness or irrelevancy ramping up.
Please do not try to abuse this feature by making extra posts. Many of the older, and perhaps 'wiser' of the members do not care about postcount, and postcounts can easily become a scar when people see that one spammed him/herself up to the thousand post line ("You see that guy? He made a thousand posts of nothing simply so he could reach the top poster. What an ass"), and the administrators can easily reset or edit your count.
There are no special privileges or ranks awarded to those with high counts.
13: My story's comments page has gone wildly off topic! Do something!
In the case your story board has accumulated flames, off-topicness, or spam, if a mod has not already pruned the thread, please send a request, with a detailed description of the off-topic posts, the URL of your comments page to any moderator assigned to that area. They will remove, edit, or delete posts at their discretion.
14: I just wrote a new story! Where can I go brag about it?
As long as the advertisement is kept within one's signature, using a reasonable sized banner or advertisement, this is acceptable. However, merely posting in any of the forums with the idea of promoting your piece without extra grounds, such as a request for help or background information will be removed. If you should see any such advertisements, please inform a moderator and supply the URL of the post, as well as a quote of what they said.
15: How large can my signature be?
This is under review. Definite guidelines are coming up. The engine does not limit the length of the signature, only the amount of coding that can be put inside it.
Let it be known now that a signature bigger than your average post is not usually a mark of intelligence, nor is it a symbol of being valued by the community.
If your signature is too long, one of the moderators will warn you. If you refuse to remove it, your posts will be edited and your signature hidden. If you still do not remove it within a reasonable timeframe, they will be nuked.
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:52 pm
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16: I want to get better! Where can I get some advice?
Many of the members here are always happy to help out members who ask for it. They'll be quick to help with comments, give tips, tricks, or hints, but few will be willing to hold your hand and guide you through every step of the way. Improving here is something you must do, others cannot do it for you.
Also remember that you must give your own effort to improving. Other members cannot write the story for you. That is your job as an HBO member.
17: How do I intent? Every time I hit 'tab' in MS word, it disappears in the form!
Please read this article by Dave.
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:00 am
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18. When are updates?
Updates are usually on Friday now. However, this cannot always be guaranteed. Please do not email Louis Wu or any of the mods if the update is delayed.
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Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:43 pm
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19: What counts as a good 'comment?'
I kinda figured this was known by everyone, but it turns out I'll need to put it here anyway. Please do not make chatline or single-line comments. When you comment on another's story, instead of just slapping down 'I liked it.' or 'I didn't like it.' please take the time to tell why you did. Such criticism is far more useful to any author here, much more so than just "I loved it, great."
On that hand, please, please, puh-leese, try not to use the comments boards to discuss excessively. Doing so inevitably leads to off topicness, and in so, leads to moderator enforcement, which nobody, including moderators, likes.
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20. I have a great story I'd like Bungie to make official canon! Will it happen? Will you guys help me on that? Can I publish my fan fiction as a book?
Tough luck, mate. No, yes, and no. I'll answer your questions in reverse order: first of all, fan fiction
be published without Bungie's permission. Doing so is plagiarism and plagiarism can get ugly
really fast
. You've now been warned. If you think my warning is harsh, remember that lawyers, courts, judges, and punitive damages are way worse.
Secondly, anyone here is willing to help you do a better job of your writing so long as you're willing to put down the effort needed to do the job.
Thirdly, I doubt it. Because this is fan fiction and in homage to Bungie, Bungie could simply rip your ideas right off without even giving you credit and you wouldn't be able to do a thing about it except maybe get angry. They own Halo, they own the franchise, the whole thing. If they want to get some fiction published they'll probably ask. But unless you're a published author with experience and a good number of well-selling books under your belt, don't bother holding your breath.
You'll probably suffocate if you do.
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21. What is me-tooing and why is it frowned upon?
Me-tooing is simply posting with 'yeah, I agree with this poster' or the like, and not offering anything else worthwhile mentioning. Please do not do this, it gets irritating and isn't useful to anyone. If you have something worthwhile to say, say it. If it isn't, use a PM or fire up MSN messenger, it's free and takes up less of your bandwidth than this site does.
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Is there some place where we can chat in real-time?
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Recently discovered footage of the Fab Four's first full-length concert in the United States is the subject of a new documentary, "The Beatles: The Lost Concert."
Recorded at Washington Coliseum on February 1964 to an overbooked teenage audience of 8,000 screaming fans, the 12-song set included "She Loves You" and "I Saw Her Standing There." The show came just two days after the group's landmark appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
The documentary covers the band's historic arrival in America and includes new interviews with Steven Tyler, Chuck Berry, Mark Ronson, and others.
The film's world premiere is scheduled at New York's Ziegfield Theatre on May 6, and will be in 450 theaters nationwide on May 17 and 22.
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The first game, Detroit vs Miami-Ohio, will now be at 1 p.m. Game two, TSU vs. ETSU, will now be played at 3:30 p.m.
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Lauren Alaina Lashes Out at Hotel on Twitter
Lauren Alaina has joined a growing list of country artists using Twitter to voice their displeasure with businesses. Yesterday, the 17-year-old ran into trouble with a hotel that made her and her posse wait for a cab in the cold.
"Taxi man took me to the wrong Hilton & the people at this Hilton garden inn in Gaithersburg, Md are making us wait out in the cold for a cab," she tweeted. Fans quickly came to her defense, and she continued to express herself politely.
"I sure hope I dot [don't] catch a cold bc of these inconsiderate people. Sir whoever you are I hope your horrible situation that made your outlook On life so awful. We will be praying for you. And because of the way you treed [treated] us we will never stay at your hotel so we won't need that KEY," Alaina added over two separate tweets.
"Not taking anything away from Hilton hotels Bc they are great. However I'm just saddened by the negative attitudes people have these days," she wrote before adding, "Im sorry I'm using twitter to vent. It just makes me upset to think of all the people they may have done this to already. Oh well. Love yall."
Before signing off for the day, the singer explained her worry. It turns out standing in the cold is a health hazard for the 'Georgia Peaches' singer. "I seriously could [be affected] Bc I have asthma. And it becomes very hard to breathe in low temps. But I'm fine. Just shocked."
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Several charges have been dropped in the case against defendant Nancy Styler. Styler is one of three charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder against Aspen native Nancy Pfister. Pitkin County Judge Gail Nichols ordered Styler's charges be dropped on Tuesday, June 17th, after the 9th Judicial District Attorney's office filed a motion the same day, saying the DA's office believes "there is insufficient evidence to prove the defedent's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and the [DA's office] do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood of success on the merits at trial."
The District Attorney's office put out a press release after the ruling, stating the office filed to dismiss the charges because attorneys "did receive additional evidence in the cases against Nancy and William Styler and Katherine Carpenter late last week and early this week which led to the filing of this motion." The charges dropped are First Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, and Accessory After the Fact to First Degree Murder. There was no discussion at Tuesday's hearing about what evidence prompted charges to be dropped.
Mrs. Styler is being transported from the Eagle County Jail, where she's been held without bond, to Pitkin County Jail. Once processed there she is to be released and is free to move about. An attorney for Ms. Styler, Beth Krulewitch, said during the hearing on Tuesday that Ms. Styler had a place to stay immediately after the hearing. Another attorney for Ms. Styler, Garth McCarty, said after the hearing that Ms. Styler is happy to be exonerated and this is a very emotional time. McCarty also said Ms. Styler extends her sympathy to the Pfister family and hopes the charges being dropped helps bring some closure.
Three members of the Pfister family were included in the hearing: Pfister's two sisters, Christina and Suzanne, joined the hearing by conference call, and Pfister's daughter Juliana appeared in court. Judge Nichols said while the three, considered victims in the case, did not have the legal authority to challenge the charges being dropped, she wanted to make sure they were aware of the charges being dropped and why. Pfister's sisters did not have questions, one saying she understood it was "in the best interest of the child." It was not clear what child she was referring to; Pfister and all three of the defendants have children. Juliana Pfister asked whether Ms. Styler will be free to move about once released, and how that fit into Styler previously being part of the investigation and kept in jail. Judge Nichols said she didn't know the facts of the case and suggested the younger Pfister speak with the District Attorney's office to get more details.
After the hearing, Deputy District Attorney Andrea Bryan held a long meeting with victims, and said her office often files motion to dismiss. Bryan was not expecting an open court hearing today with Judge Nichols' ruling. Another hearing is scheduled Friday morning for defendant William "Trey" Styler, and Bryan said she could not say what the hearing was about, only that it would be "very different in nature" from Ms. Styler's hearing Tuesday.
The preliminary hearing for charges against all three defendants is still on the calendar to begin next Wednesday, June 25th. At that time the District Attorney's office is expected to explain its case, now just against Mr. Styler and Kathy Carpenter. Both continue to be held without bond, at the Pitkin and Garfield County jails respectively.


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2011 Ford Explorer ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
All-new, reinvented, and better in every respect.
The 2011 Ford Explorer is not only the beginning of a new generation, but of a new life. Ford calls it 100 percent reinvented, and it's the truth, and it's all good.
This reinvention of the venerable Ford Explorer is 4 inches longer, 5 inches wider, and makes the third row standard. Yet it's 100 pounds lighter. Its engine has 80 more horsepower and gets 25 percent better fuel mileage. Its price is $1100 lower than the previous model.
The 2011 Explorer pretty much blows its competition out of the water, with first-in-class EPA fuel mileage of 17 city/25 highway miles per gallon, first-in-class horsepower (tied with Jeep Grand Cherokee), first in cargo capacity and second-row legroom. Ford claims 10 segment exclusives, including some in safety, with optional inflatable rear seatbelts ($195) and standard curve control, which applies braking to individual wheels as needed to correct corner trajectory.
There are three Explorer models, Base, XLT and Limited. Each seats 7 passengers, and uses the new 3.5-liter V6 engine, 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque, with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter turbocharged and ballyhooed EcoBoost direct-injection four-cylinder engine will be available later in the year. It has 237 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque, gets one more mile per gallon, and likely won't cost any less.
The optional 4WD Terrain Management System uses no transfer case. The driver selects the terrain with a knob (Normal, Sand, Mud/Ruts, or Snow/Gravel), and the car does the rest, flawlessly. The system includes Hill Descent Control, which could save your life on an icy street.
The Explorer's width is evident in its confident stance spanning a 67-inch track, but its smooth styling cheats the eye. It has beefy but smooth proportions, with short overhangs and fluid lines that are 12 percent more aerodynamic than before.
The chassis is super rigid, using twice as much high-strength steel as the old. There's also some Boron steel whose strength is not only high, it's also thin and it bends more easily, to form the Explorer's front bumper beam, allowing the fenders to wrap gracefully and fade away at the corners. Such curves also help to transmit crash energy down and outside, away from the cabin.
There's a segment-leading 80.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats, with the split rear rows folded, which they do at the touch of a button on each side, bouncing back up with the pull of a lever. There's outstanding second-row legroom of 39.8 inches, with good third-row space at 33.2 inches.
Ford's stated goal was to make the Explorer's interior look expensive, like the cabin of a BMW X5 or Audi Q7. They've succeeded, at least on the Explorer Limited, whose leather seats are perfect, both in bolstering and stiffness/softness.
The front seat elevates high. The Explorer will be a versatile family vehicle, so the seats have memory for the XLT and Limited, while the steering wheel and pedals adjust for different drivers in the family. The ratcheted headrests are great, because they meet safety standards but don't push your head down at the chin, an annoyance we've noted on some recent Ford models.
When the driver surveys his or her domain, it all looks satisfying, with a clean and slanted center stack using stylish satin-finish trim materials, with attractive climate vents and audio speakers.
The new 3.5-liter V6, a DOHC all-aluminum mill with variable cam timing, was first used in the Ford Edge. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with optional manual shifting, we found the power and acceleration to be smooth and responsive, with plenty of torque to maintain 80 mph on an uphill freeway, after a smooth and welcome kickdown to 5th gear.
Ford put all the engineering effort it could muster into the new Explorer, and got the ride, handling, and NVH results they hoped for. The rigid chassis and careful tuning of the independent suspension produce a superb all-around ride. We found the new Explorer takes corners and undulations flat (without excessive leaning), and the speed-sensitive electric power steering enables it to turn relatively tight and quick.
We tested the Explorer off-road as well as on the highway. The Terrain Management System uses no transfer case. Even with all-season tires (as opposed to all-terrain tires which improve traction in snow, sand and mud), the Explorer blasted around a sand pit and traversed deep ditches and steep hills, no problem. It was the smoothest ride we've ever encountered over such terrain.
Two-thirds of all 6 million Explorers sold over the last 20 years are still on the road, says Ford. The Explorer vehicle engineering team took prototypes of the new model over towering Colorado passes, buried them in deep sand in the California desert, carved through snow in Minnesota and Northern Michigan, traversed mud bogs in Alabama, and logged countless development miles at Arizona and Michigan proving grounds.
All three 2011 Explorer models seat seven passengers. Initially, all use the new 3.5-liter V6 engine with new 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4-liter turbocharged and ballyhooed EcoBoost motor will be available later in the year. It has nearly as much horsepower and similar as the V6, and gets better fuel mileage, but likely won't cost any less.
The 2011 Ford Explorer comes in three models: Explorer, Explorer XLT, and Explorer Limited.
The Explorer ($28,995) comes standard with cloth seats with 6-way power driver including lumbar and recline; 60/40 split rear and 50/50 third row; tilt/telescoping steering wheel with controls; 6-speaker AM/FM/CD MP3 sound system, air filtration, speed-sensitive wipers, power windows, power locks, power seats, overhead console, cargo hooks, four 12-volt outlets, privacy glass, LED taillamps, halogen projector-beam headlamps, folding sideview mirrors, roof rails, hill start assist, 175-amp alternator, 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers.
The 4WD Terrain Management System ($2000) is optional.
The Explorer XLT ($31,995) adds upgraded cloth seats, leather steering wheel and shift knob, 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, automatic headlamps, heated sideview mirrors with LED turn signals and security approach lamps, backup and perimeter warning beepers, and 400-watt Sony sound system.
Explorer Limited ($37,995) adds leather seats, SelectShift manual mode for the 6-speed automatic transmission, 20-inch painted aluminum wheels, power folding sideview mirrors, ambient lighting, adjustable pedals with memory, cargo net, dual zone climate control, 10-way power driver seat, rearview camera, remote start, 110-volt outlet, push-button start, garage door opener, and last but not least MyFord Touch driver connect technology. Second-row captain's chairs are available.
Options include a power liftgate ($495), navigation ($795), and a Tow Package ($570) that includes trailer sway control that works with the stability camera, and a backup zoom camera that can guide your ball precisely to the hitch.
Safety features are headlined by the new curve control, which applies braking to individual wheels as needed to correct corner trajectory. Also standard are first-row airbags, side seat airbags, and side curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; tire pressure monitoring system, and front ratcheting headrests. Optional safety equipment includes inflatable rear seatbelts ($195), blind spot system with cross-traffic alert ($495), adaptive cruise control, and collision warning with brake support.
The 2011 Explorer is a looker. It truly looks 100 percent reinvented, Ford's motto for the car. And it is a car; we can stop saying truck for almost every SUV now, and maybe even stop saying crossover, because they've just about all crossed over. The body-on-frame structure is just for pickups again, with virtually every manufacturer building their SUVs with unibody structures because they're stiffer, and with today's high-strength steels, they can be made lighter while still having a ride and handling that's firm.
The reinvented Explorer uses twice as much of that steel as the old, and throws in Boron steel because its strength is not only high, it's also thin so bends more easily, to form the Explorer's chassis curves, in particular the front bumper beam, allowing the fenders to wrap gracefully and fade away at the corners. Such curves also help to transmit crash energy down and outside, away from the cabin.
The Explorer is 4 inches longer and 5 inches wider than before, and its width is evident in its confident stance, but its smooth styling cheats the eye. It has beefy but smooth proportions, with short overhangs and fluid lines that are 12 percent more aerodynamic than before. Details such as the liftgate spoiler lip and flexible lower front air dam (black) were tweaked in the wind tunnel. Beautiful and headlamps complement the graceful fenders and transform the inherently square nose; the amber indicators sweep back like narrow wings, atop the tidy projector beam.
Rear taillamps are LED, and also look good. Black rockers on the sides allegedly lift the eye, but do they? We still like body-colored better.
The hood looks short from the side but long when looking straight down it; it's got two parallel humps and a scoop in the center, smoother than it sounds.
The window outline is clean, bold and symmetrical, with blackened A-, B-, and D-pillars, and with body-colored C-pillars that slant down and back and impart forward motion to the vehicle. With the dark privacy glass, from the shoulders up, in white at least, the Explorer looks like a sleek and powerful yacht. The fender flares are inspired by the Mustang, body sides follow the lines of the Taurus, and new three-bar grille strikes clearly of Range Rover (formerly in the family). The plastic grille is gray on the Base, body-colored on the XLT (the best looking), and satin-coated on the Limited.
Wheels are 17-inch steel with wheel covers on the Base, 10-spoke 18-inch painted aluminum on the XLT (best looking), and 20-inch painted aluminum with spokes like flower petals on the Limited. There are optional 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with spokes like shriveling flower petals; no wait, the spokes now look like crab pincers, no, make that a dentist's tooth extractor tool.
There's a rich shiny beautiful brownish color called Golden Bronze Metallic that we swear we've seen on Range Rovers, only it looks even better on the Explorer.
Where to start? There's so much that's good.
Let's start with size. There's a segment-leading 80.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats, with the split rear rows folded, which they do like magic at the touch of a button on each side, bouncing back up with the pull of a lever; and outstanding second-row legroom of 39.8 inches, with good third-row space at 33.2 inches. Two kids will be happy in the third row, with that legroom to squirm and their own cupholders and bins. Because the doors swing wide and open easily, and because the second-row seat flips forward in a heartbeat, reaching the rear row, even for adults, is an easy climb.
Ford's goal was to make the Explorer's interior look expensive, like a BMW X5 or Audi Q7 they say. They've succeeded, at least on the Limited, although 40k-ish is expensive enough to warrant looking it. The Limited's leather seats are perfect (optional on the XLT), both in bolstering and stiffness/softness. Heated on XLT, heated and cooled with perforated leather on Limited. We haven't seen the cloth upholstery.
The front seat elevates high, which is good because the hood looks long from the driver's seat. The Explorer will be a versatile family vehicle, so the seats have memory for the XLT and Limited, while the steering wheel and pedals adjust for different drivers in the family. The ratcheted headrests are great, because they meet safety standards but don't push your head down at the chin. It's a problem with other vehicles that Ford solves with ratchets.
When the driver surveys his or her domain, it all looks satisfying, with a clean and slanted center stack using stylish satin-finish trim materials, with attractive climate vents and audio speakers. The doors have metal speaker grilles, and curve into the dash panel. There's a big glovebox with shelf, leather grab handles and armrests, and long door pockets with space for a bottle.
One reason we like the Base model is its relatively simple 4.2-inch LCD screen, and it doesn't come with the MyFord Touch driver connect technology, and neither does the XLT, at least not standard. MyFord Touch uses two driver-configurable LCD cluster screens, and already our driving is distracted. It's a cluster screen, all right; there are more screens than gauges, coming in four quadrants and colors: yellow for phone, red for audio, blue for climate and red for navigation. You have to scroll through a lot of stuff to get information, for example engine temperature, and even after you figure it all out, it will take your focus off the road to perpetually configure.
MyFord Touch uses an 8-inch color touch screen in the center stack to do the configuring. According to Ford, it replaces many of the traditional vehicle buttons, knobs and gauges with clear, colorful LCD screens and five-way buttons. The screens can be personalized to display information relevant to each individual driver using a simple button click, voice command or touch screen tap. We beg to differ with two words in that description: clear, and simple.
The voice command is also problematic. At the introduction in San Diego, we drove for the morning with a Ford representative, and for the afternoon with a fellow automotive journalist having a clear radio voice, and Voice Command didn't work for any of the three of us. Well, less than half the time.
We said, 'Climate,' and it replied, 'Climb in.' We said, 'Seventy-two degrees,' and it replied, 'Eighty-two degrees.' We repeated, slowly and with careful articulation, and it stuck to its 82 degrees. We said, 'Sixty-five degrees,' and it replied, 'Fifty-six degrees is not a valid temperature.' It got frustrated with us (maybe it just didn't like our smart-mouthing it), and once told us in no uncertain terms, 'Say yes or no.' We are not making this up. And there's more; it wasn't just a war over temperature, it was a war over everything. It got worse before it got better. We wanted POIs and it demanded we give it an address for navigation.
We stopped talking to her. If you run out to your Explorer to escape a demanding spouse, you better know where you want to go and how to get there, or you'll be in the same boat.
There's a pleasant and satisfying little blip sound (ah, that's more like it), when you make positive contact with a function on the touch screen, for example the climate system, for which you can use a button. Still, the touch screen doesn't work as well as the buttons, at least not for us.
In short, we are not fans of the voice commands or MyFord Touch, but we like the rest of the Explorer cabin.
Driving Impression
The new 3.5-liter V6, a DOHC all-aluminum mill with variable cam timing, was first used in the Ford Edge; called Ti-VCT, it's been pumped up to 290 horsepower in the Explorer, with 255 pound-feet of torque. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with optional manual shifting, we found the power and acceleration to be smooth and responsive, with plenty of torque to maintain 80 mph on an uphill freeway, after a smooth and welcome kickdown to fifth gear.
One virtue of the engine is its efficiency and, combined with the reduced weight and improved aerodynamics, the Explorer's fuel mileage is EPA rated at 17 City and 25 Highway miles per gallon. We drove nearly 200 miles in the Explorer, mostly at about 60 mph on casual two-lanes with about a dozen freeway miles running uphill to 80 mph, and averaged about 17 mpg. Before we got on the throttle on the freeway, we saw a 20-mpg average.
Ford put all the engineering effort it could muster into the new Explorer, and got the ride, handling, and NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) results they hoped for. The rigid chassis and careful tuning of the independent suspension produce a superb all-around ride. It takes corners and undulations flat, and the speed-sensitive electric power steering enables it to turn relatively tight and quick.
The front suspension uses short and long arms with a fat 32mm stabilizer bar. Engineers gave the rear suspension a name, SR1, because for each wheel movement, the shock absorbers are tuned to make the same motion in the same cadence, which they say eliminates undesirable ride motions. It must be true because we felt no undesirable motions when we drove the Explorer.
Not even off-road. Our introduction included seat time on an off-road course, and we've never tested anything off road that absorbed deep ruts and huge humps so smoothly. We're talking 10 mph here. It was as if the Explorer had a few extra feet of travel in the suspension.
The main object of the off-road driving was to test the electronic Terrain Management System, which uses no transfer case; saves weight, and that helps fuel mileage. Even with all-season tires (as opposed to all-terrain tires which improve traction in snow, sand and mud), the Explorer blasted around a sand pit no problem. Never fear going to the beach and exploring. Have a family picnic atop the far dune.
There are four modes to the system, which the driver sets with a knob behind the shift lever. In the Normal mode, on dry pavement, the vehicle runs at about a 90/10 bias in front-wheel drive, and torque shifts to the rear as needed. This is what you'll use most of the time, rain or shine.
The Snow/Gravel mode allows less wheelspin, provides conservative throttle control, and enables earlier transmission upshifts. This should help stabilize handling, making it easier to control, though you'll still need to exercise care when slowing down.
The Sand mode provides more aggressive throttle, holds the transmission in gear longer, and desensitizes traction control. Because, unlike in snow, to make progress in sand you need wheelspin.
Mud/Ruts allows torque as throttle increases. Stability control is desensitized to help maintain momentum over soft or uneven surfaces.
Terrain Management also includes Hill Descent Control, which proved itself on a steep downhill on the off-road course, holding the Explorer's speed to 4 mph without driver input. It's proven itself in many vehicles we've tested, including many Land Rovers. On an icy hill, it could save your life or at least help you avoid crashing and damaging your vehicle. If you think you'll need this feature, it's worth learning how to use it most effectively.
The Explorer will tow 5000 pounds when equipped with the tow package, a spendy option, but it includes things you might wonder how you lived without. There's trailer sway control, which works with the stability control, and is another thing that could save your life. There's also a rearview camera with zoom, which will guide you to position the hitch ball directly under the trailer hitch cap, and make you feel like an astronaut docking his spacecraft.
The all-new 2011 Ford Explorer is worth the wait. It's improved in every area, while costing $1100 less than before. In the Base model, you get a totally equipped, state-of-the-art, powerful 7-seat SUV that gets an EPA-rated 25 mpg on the highway, for about $33,000, a deal that can't be beat.
Sam Moses filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Ford Explorer near La Jolla, California.
Model Lineup
Ford Explorer ($28,995); XLT ($31,995); Limited ($37,995).
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Options As Tested
Comfort package with leather upholstery, Voice-activated navigation system, MyFord Touch driver connect package, Blind spot information system, SelectShift transmission, Trailer tow package.
Model Tested
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD ($31,995).The Ford Explorer has long been one of the best-selling SUVs in the market. A capable tow vehicle and off-roader, it also offers the generous interior space, comfort features and safety technologies necessary for day-to-day tasks. An all-new Explorer debuts for 2011, sporting a fresh look, improved fuel economy and standard third-row seating. The 7-passenger Explorer is available in both front- and four-wheel drive configurations, with a choice of three trim levels: Base, XLT and Limited. A new 290-hp 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission (with available SelectShift manual mode) are standard on all trims. A 237-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection will be available on front-wheel drive models, while 4x4 models get a new user-friendly terrain management system. Explorer Base trims are well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, MP3 capability and MyFord driver connect technology; XLT trims add 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, satellite radio and a reverse sensing system. Limited trims are further outfitted with 20-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, intelligent access with push-button start, HD digital radio and the SYNC communications and entertainment system. Standard safety features on every Explorer include AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and new Curve Control function, traction control, anti-lock disc brakes and a tire pressure monitor, as well as Ford's MyKey owner control feature and six airbags. New for 2011, the industry's first second-row inflatable seatbelts are available on XLT and Limited models; additional options include a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert, Active Park Assist and adaptive cruise control with collision warning. The Ford Explorer has been reinvented for 2011, boasting new powertrain combinations, exterior and interior refinements, and enhanced standard equipment, along with advanced safety technologies. Additionally, the Eddie Bauer edition is dropped from the model lineup, and a new Base trim level is introduced.
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Summer is the time to adventure outdoors, enjoy the pool and beach, and soak up the sun.
At the same time, it's essential to protect your skin from the sun while you're outside as it takes only five bad sunburns to increase your odds of developing skin cancer by 80 percent, according to WebMD.
Some people don't like sunscreens that are streaky or scented. Some prefer an oily feel, while others want fast-absorbing or water-resistant sunscreen. With so many different kinds of sunscreen available, invest in one you like so you'll be sure to use it.
Regardless of preference, there are also a few things you shouldn't compromise on when choosing your sunscreen:
Use a high SPF
Sun protection factor refers to a sunscreen's ability to protect you from UVB rays. Using SPF 50 sunscreen, for example, will protect you against 98 percent of the sun's dangerous rays. Because you can get a sunburn in under 10 minutes — even through clothing — don't skimp on the SPF. Additionally, wear sunscreen that protects against UVB and UVA rays because both can lead to skin damage, wrinkles and cancer.
Avoid dangerous chemicals
While applying sunscreen is an essential safety measure, not all sunscreen is safe for your skin. Sunscreens can be loaded with chemicals that damage your skin. Read the labels, choose a mineral-based sunscreen if you are worried about your skin's reaction. Test your sunscreen first to make sure it doesn't cause a rash. If you want a natural sunscreen, consider using coconut oil, sesame oil, carrot seed oil or wheat germ oil, although be aware they are not as powerful as regular sunscreen.
Prepare in advance
To ensure your sunscreen is most effective, put it on at least 30 minutes before going outside. If possible, avoid the strongest sun rays, between about 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sometimes these hours are hard to avoid, so double your coverage by using sunscreen and SPF clothing and swimsuits.
Apply frequently
All sunscreen will eventually wear off due to water exposure, sweat or time. If you will be in water or sweating, choose a water-resistant sunscreen. While water-resistant sunscreens last longer in water, you will still need to reapply sunscreen every 40-80 minutes.
The styles of sunscreen
Even the best sunscreen is 100% useless if you don't use it, so choose the type that you'll actually put on, whether that be a simple spray, a lotion or an option in between:
- Cream sunscreen helps with dry skin and is often thicker and provides better coverage for delicate skin.
- Lotion spreads easily on large areas of your body and torso. It allows you to see how much you've applied while being thinner and less greasy than cream.
- Gel sunscreen works in hairy areas, such as the scalp, armpits or chest.
- Stick sunscreen makes for easy application near the eyes, scalp, ears and nose.
- Spray sunscreens are quick and easy to apply. Because you can't tell if you've missed a spot, you could use it as a backup or second coat.
Different brands offer tons of options depending on your preferences and needs. Some are mineral-based and cruelty free, others are gluten and paraben-free and still others are intended especially for faces or high-activity situations.
Finding one you like is worth it – you'll be more likely to use it and more diligent about keeping your skin safe. Check popular consumer websites for more information to find your favorite sunscreen.
Sinclair Broadcasting is committed to the health and well-being of our viewers, which is why we're introducing Sinclair Cares. Every month we'll bring you information about the "Cause of the Month," including topical information, education, awareness and prevention.


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Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 2 Corinthians 2:14-15
I would like to encourage you to think about your purpose in life. It took me a few years to figure out mine. Perhaps I can save you some time! After a lot of frustration and failure, and many conversations with God, I learned that my purpose for being on earth is to love my neighbor as myself. This is a mentality that will change your entire life. Continue reading


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Summer is the perfect time for vacations, sunbathing. outdoor sports, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying outdoor barbeques.
The summer season may also be a good time to evaluate the degree of satisfaction, we have with our lives. Kirk, who changed jobs four times in the past four years, is still dissatisfied with his work; he also lacks a close friendship, and has little time for leisure.
Life satisfaction is linked to our satisfaction in all life segments of our lives: work, relationships, personality, leisure, and financial.
Are you satisfied with life?
Check statements that best describe
Usually happy
Anticipate a bright future
Rarely upset over trivial disappointments
Rarely bored?
Usually agree with partner on important issues/Communicate well partner about most things
Enjoy companionship with warm, respectful friends
Happily involved in work
Enjoy getting out of bed on work days
Can attain desired career goals by working with current employer
Participate in enjoyable leisure activities
Have enough time and money for leisure
Accept constructive criticism well
Proud of accomplishments
Have a sense of inner peace
Derive meaning and purpose in life
Feel healthy, energetic
Maintain good exercise, nutrition, relaxation and sleep habits
Earn sufficient income to meet needs
Have few financial concerns
Scoring: One point for each statement you checked. The more statements you checked, the more satisfied you seem to be with life. You appear to be well-adjusted, confident, and satisfied with your job, relationships, and lifestyle. You may have a sense purpose and are healthy. If you checked seven or fewer statements you may be unhappy with the way things are going in your life.
Tips for enhancing lifestyle
- Work. Manage your own career. See yourself as someone who has inner strength and choices. Do some self and job analyses. Is your job satisfying your needs? If not, why? Can your needs be satisfied by staying in your job? List other personal qualities (purpose, interests, skills) you want expressed in your ideal job.
Explore options that are compatible with these. Investigate such options as redesigning your current job, taking another position in your company, changing organizations, or shifting occupational fields. Consider self-employment, a sabbatical, or continuing education.
- Relationships and Intimacy. Develop warm, supportive relationships . Respect others and value their opinions. Develop a close, supportive and caring relationship with at least one other person. Enjoy his or her company without demands or expectations.
Enhance your communication skills. Practice listening. Clarify by asking questions when you're not clear about something. Reflect content by summarizing what your hear the other person say. Reflect feelings by letting her know you hear the emotional content of his or her words.
- Spiritual. Nourish your soul. Seek solitude and quiet times. Meditate, pray, enjoy nature, listen to music, or write in a journal. Listen to your intuition.
Clarify your purpose. Look for themes that emerge from the following: your strengths and accomplishments, contributions for which you want to be remembered, how you would spend time if you were a billionaire, activities that absorbed you as a child, and a recurring dream. Identify and pursue activities that are in harmony with your purpose.
- Personality. Enhance confidence and optimism. Love and accept yourself. Acknowledge your accomplishments. Prepare a list of positive achievements and personality characteristics. Post this where you can read it daily. Depersonalize failure. View setbacks as learning experiences that will help achieve goals.
Don't compare yourself to others, or care about what others think. Practice positive self-talk. Look for and expect good things to happen.
- Leisure. Make time for enjoyable activities. Relax. Don't schedule every minute of your day. Listen to music, or read a book while commuting. Daydream. Play. Take weekends off.
- Economic. Minimize financial concerns. Make and stick to a budget. Adopt a cash-only policy. Reduce living standards. Find new income sources such as part-time work, shared accommodation, or updating skills to increase income.
- Balance. Live a harmonious life. Become involved in a variety of activities. If you create an identity in only one life component such as work, you'll feel empty and helpless if you lose or are dissatisfied with your job. You'll also fear risking. But if you're involved in varied activities, your life will be more complete. You may even enjoy a job that was previously dissatisfying.
You have the power to change. To enrich your life, enhance at least one segment of your life weekly!
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is an opportunity, take it
Life is an adventure, dare it!
Questers, described in the award-winning, Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life, by Dr. Carole Kanchier, show how to create your desired lifestyle. https://www.amazon.com/Questers-Dare-Change-Your-Life/dp/1508408963


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One of the reasons Apple's stock has gotten clobbered lately is that many people think Apple has lost its edge in its most important product line: smartphones.
The iPhone has been such a mind-boggling success that it drives more than half of Apple's overall profit. And for most of the past five years, Apple has had a lock on the "best smartphone in the market."
In recent years, however, competitors have caught up with the iPhone. Some reviewers think Samsung's new phone is superior to Apple's latest phone. And many people expect Samsung to leap ahead when the new Galaxy S4 comes out this spring.
Another respected product reviewer, Consumer Reports, agrees with those who think Apple has lost its edge.
In fact, Consumer Reports' conclusion is even more depressing for Apple fans.
Consumer Reports actually rates the iPhone 5 the worst of the top smartphones.
CR doesn't spell out the reasoning for its numerical ratings (yet), but the results are still startling.
Below is the summary box of CR's lab tests, which appears in the February issue of the magazine. The numerical ratings are close together, but they're unequivocal.
As you can see, on AT&T and Sprint, the iPhone 5 is rated behind two phones:
* The LG Optimus G (Android) [The what?]
* The Samsung Galaxy S III (Android)
On Verizon, meanwhile, the iPhone 5 is rated beneath at least three smartphones:
* The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Android, and owned by Google)
* The Motorola Droid Razr HD (Android, and owned by Google)
* The Samsung Galaxy S III (Android)
Not even ranked in the top 3 at Verizon? Ranked behind Google phones in addition to Samsung phones? That must feel like a bit of a slap in the face.
Apple had better be cranking on the iPhone 6...
SEE ALSO: Why Apple Stock Is Getting Clobbered


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Mercury and Jupiter begin this month together low in the southwest at dusk. The two were side by side on New Year's Eve; now Mercury is slightly higher in the sky than Jupiter. Mercury is at greatest elongation (apparent distance from the Sun in our sky), and therefore highest above the southwest horizon, on January 4. After that, is seems to double back towards the Sun and starts becoming harder to see. Meanwhile, Jupiter just gets slightly lower each evening until it also drops into the Sun's glare. How deep into January can you follow them?
The departure of Mercury and Jupiter leaves Venus as the planet of January evenings. Look west-southwest right as night falls for the brightest thing there except for the Moon, which is nearby at the beginning of the month.
Two factors make Venus much higher in the sky now than in December or November. First, Venus is at greatest elongation on January 14, just as Mercury is on the 4th. Secondly, the plane of our solar system in our sky, called the ecliptic, intersects our horizon at a steeper and steeper angle each night as we go from the winter solstice to the spring equinox. More and more of Venus' apparent distance from the Sun is also height in the sky. Also, Venus, on its faster orbit, is coming around to our side of the Sun (and will pass us in March). Therefore Venus, which outshines everything in the sky except the Sun and the Moon, is getting even brighter this month as it approaches us.
Saturn is now high in the southwest at dawn. It will be rising in the east in late evening by month's end. Mars remains lost in the Sun's glare this month.
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Facing north, you'll see five stars in a distinct 'M' like shape—this is Cassiopeia, the Queen. Her stars are about as bright as those in the Big Dipper, and she is directly across the North Star from that Dipper. In fall and early winter, while the Dipper is low and out of sight, Cassiopeia rides high.
Dazzling Orion rises in the east, reminding us that winter is on the way. His belt points up to Aldebaran, the eye of Taurus, the Bull. The Dog Stars Sirius and Procyon are below Orion in the east. Sirius is the brightest star we ever see at night. To Orion's left as he rises are two stars of similar brightness less than five degrees apart. These are Castor and Pollux, marking the heads of Gemini, the Twins.
Moon Phases in January 2009:
1st Quarter January 4, 5:55 am
Full Moon January 10, 9:27 pm
Last Quarter January 17, 8:46 pm
New Moon January 26, 1:55 am
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The New Moon of January 26 blocks the Sun and thus causes an eclipse of the Sun. The eclipse happens when it's nighttime here, though; only those around the Indian Ocean see a partial eclipse. What's more, the Moon is near apogee (farthest distance from Earth) and appears slightly smaller in the sky. Therefore, it can't block the Sun completely, and people directly in the eclipse path see a small ring of the Sun around the Moon at maximum eclipse. This type of partial eclipse is an annular eclipse. The path of annularity is over the southern Indian Ocean; it does not touch land until it reaches Indonesia.
That same New Moon is also the second New Moon following the winter solstice. Accordingly, it marks the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Rat becomes the Year of the Ox on this date.
Earth makes its closest approach to the Sun, called perihelion, at about 6pm on Saturday, January 3. The Earth is about 98% of its average distance from the Sun (about 93 million miles). Aphelion is on July 3, when Earth will be at 101.6% of its average distance from the Sun. This is not enough of a distance to affect our seasons.
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The latest sunrise of the year occurs on the morning of January 10. We are still close enough to the winter solstice that the Sun's apparent path across the sky on January 10 is only slightly higher than on December 21. Meanwhile, Earth has just passed perihelion a week earlier. As a result, the Earth is moving a little faster than usual.
The effect isn't much (Earth's orbit is nearly circular), but it's enough to make both sunrise and sunset a little later each day this month and next. With the Sun's apparent height in the sky not changing that much until late January, the small effect of Earth's acceleration near perihelion dominates. Since most of us sleep through sunrise and witness sunset, the days seem be slightly lengthening much more than the actually are in early January.
Want to Learn More About Astronomy?
Read about the Big Bang and the timeline of the universe.
Learn how the days of the week got their names.
Discover the origin of Halloween.


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Recently, robotics students from THINC College & Career Academy were ranked among the top in the nation after competing against thousands of teams in the SkillsUSA National Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. The THINC team of Devin Joyce and Shay Griffin earned second place in the Humanoid Robotics category. And the team of Grace Ingram and Savanna Scott – the first all-female Mechatronics competition team in history – took 5th place in Mechatronics.
Read entire story here.


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Idlemedia needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 22 designs submitted by 3 freelance designers.
Alright, this site will be based off the codebase of 2 other sites we developed.
One is http://www.officialpsds.com/ and the other is http://www.ithemer.com - an iPhone theme site that was never completed due to Apple locking out customizations.
We will need 3 pages. Homepage (which will double as the browsing page), detail page, and a general contact us page. This page should really just be a stylized form that we can use to develop all pages that need text entry (registration, theme submission etc)
This site will be for the new Sidekick model, Sidekick LX 09, but we will support themes for the older models too (Sidekick slide, sidekick lx, sidekick 3 and sidekick 08). The site structure will follow opsds and ithemer almost EXACTLY:
Mostly teens, 12-18, predominantly male. Urban, very hip
Design requirements;
Navigation in the header, ad up top, logo on the left, one smaller column with search, 300x250 ad, top users, and recent posts in the forums.
Main content area should show the most recent submissions, and then top/popular submissions (just like opsds). I'd ask that you:
1) make sure the thumbnail sizes change since the large thumbnail on the detail screen will be 400x240, you'll want to make sure the thumbnail stays proportionate.
2) Just create some top bar that allows the users to filter what they see per page and have pagination on the bottom, just like the browse page found here: http://alturl.com/kwx2
Theme detail page will follow the ithemer detail page moreso than the opsds detail page in that I'd like a frame of the actual sidekick device with the theme thumbnail/preview on top of it, like here: http://alturl.com/jghw
It should still have the stats (uploaded, downloaded, rating etc), commenting, and if space permits, a similar themes panel under it just like here: http://alturl.com/hpzk
Will need a footer for the typical stuff too like home, privacy, contact etc. Site will also have a forum (as mentioned for the smaller column) so keep that in mind for navigation.
As for style, we're open, but really like the colors and edgy design of Danger's site: http://alturl.com/r9om


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Nokia has announced on Twitter and Facebook that consumers in the Philippines can reserve the Lumia 920 flagship Windows Phone at Nokia stores. When stock finally arrives those on the reservation list will receive a Lumia 920 before other consumers. Perfect for those who simply cannot wait any longer and have to be among the first to get one.
The tweet published by the company read as follows:
#Lumia Update: Reserve your Nokia Lumia 920 at a Nokia store nearest you. Those on our list will be served first when stocks arrive.— NokiaPilipinas (@NokiaPilipinas) February 25, 2013
The Nokia Philippines Facebook page also sports a similar announcement. The good news - the Lumia 920 will be available in the Philippines soon, and if you're super excited, be sure to head on down to your local Nokia Store to get on the reservation list. No pricing has been revealed, so we can only imagine that the company is taking reservations and not actual pre-orders.
Source: Nokia (Twitter) (Facebook); thanks, Jan, for the tip!