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An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
This publication provides basic information for most boaters and answers the most commonly asked questions. However, it is not all-inclusive. For further information, please get in touch with the Division of Law Enforcement, #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601 or call 1-800-858-1549.
For emergencies, officers may be contacted by dialing 1-800-252-5378, or local law enforcement agency or through the nearest Kentucky State Police post. One may use marine channel 16 to contact a local marina.
All mechanically powered vessels used primarily in this state must have a Kentucky registration. Boats are registered at the county clerk's office. Persons may register in the county of their residence or the county of principal use. Boat registrations expire on April 30 each year.
Boats registered in other states may be used for up to 60 consecutive days in Kentucky without registering here.
All boats operated in Kentucky must have the registration certificate on board. Boats that are rented from a marina or boat livery must have a lease agreement on board.
Kentucky boaters on the Ohio River may also be subject to the laws of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Once boats are assigned a registration number and decals, they must be displayed correctly. The number assigned, and no other, shall be displayed on the bow, or forward half, of each side of the vessel, read from left to right and in a position to be distinctly visible. The letters and numbers must be of a plain block design, at least three (3) inches in height, and of a color that will provide maximum contrast to the background (light numbers on a dark hull or vice versa).
There must be a letter size space between letter and number groups:
Correct: KY 1234 AAIncorrect: KY1234AA
Registration decals are to be placed within six inches behind (aft) and in line with the registration number. Upon renewal every year, old registration decals are to be removed, and the current ones applied.
When ownership of a currently registered boat changes, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to take the endorsed title to the county clerk and have the boat transferred into the name of the new owner. This procedure must be done upon completion of the transaction.
Whenever a vessel is transferred, the seller shall, within 15 days, give the county clerk notice of the transfer of his interest in the vessel.
Whenever a vessel is destroyed or abandoned, the owner shall, within 15 days, give notice to the county clerk to terminate the registration. The owner shall remove the numbers and decals from the vessel.
(SEE: 301 KAR 1:012, 1:015) Maximum horsepower limits and other boat motor and lake usage regulations apply on many small public fishing lakes. (For boat size limits, see the "ON ALL KENTUCKY..." box on this page.)
Legal-size boats exceeding the maximum horsepower restriction for a particular lake may operate their boat with an electric trolling motor only.
Operation of electric or internal combustion motors prohibited: Lake Chumley, Dennie Gooch Lake and Kingdom Come Lake.
Operation of internal combustion motors prohibited: Bert T. Combs Lake, Briggs Lake, Carpenter Lake, Kingfisher Lakes, Carter Caves State Park Lake (a.k.a. Smoke Valley Lake), Lebanon City Lake (a.k.a. Fagan Branch Lake), Fishpond Lake, all Kentucky River WMA Boone Tract lakes (except Benjy Kinman Lake), Lincoln Homestead State Park Lake, McNeely Lake, Marion County Lake, Martin County Lake, Metcalfe County Lake, Mauzy Lake, Mill Creek Lake, Lake Reba, Spurlington Lake, Washburn Lake and Pikeville City Lake.
Motors larger than 10 HP must operate at idle speed at all times: Beaver Lake, Boltz Lake, Bullock Pen Lake, Corinth Lake, Elmer Davis Lake, Kincaid Lake, Shanty Hollow Lake, Swan Lake, Cranks Creek (Herb Smith) Lake and Martins Fork Lake.
Idle Speed Only:Ballard WMA lakes, Benjy Kinman Lake, Boatwright WMA lakes, Beulah Lake, Carnico Lake, Greenbo Lake, Pan Bowl Lake, Wilgreen Lake and all Peabody WMA lakes, including Goose, Island and South.
A person must be 12 years or older to operate a motorboat (including personal watercraft) with 10 horsepower or over on Kentucky public waters. A person 12-17 years old shall possess a Kentucky Safe Boating Certificate Card or a certificate showing successful completion of a NASBLA-approved boater education course. For information about Kentucky's Boater Education program, call 1-800-858-1549 or the Boater Education page. Persons under 12 years of age must wear a personal floatation device (lifejacket) while in the open portion of a boat that is underway.
While this section is titled waterskiing, it applies to persons being towed on any device, such as kneeboards, inner tubes, etc. Water skiing is only allowed between sunrise and sunset. Additionally, it is illegal to manipulate skis, surfboards, etc., while intoxicated or under the influence of any other substance that impairs one's operating ability.
Both the operator and skier should be alert to the areas of a lake or river marked as "no ski." Persons shall not ski within 100 feet of a commercial boat dock, a moorage harbor, a swimming area, or within 2,000 feet of a lock or dam.
Skiers who ski too close to other boats, docks and obstructions are showing poor judgment. Many of the complaints officers receive while patrolling the water are those about skiers skiing too close.
Persons being towed on any device must wear a Type I, II or III PFD. Boats (including personal watercraft) towing skiers must have, in addition to the operator of the boat, an observer 12 years of age or older or a wide angle rearview mirror mounted so that the operator can check on the skier but still give full attention to traffic ahead. There must be adequate seating for all riders.
Boats towing kites and similar airborne devices must:
The term "personal watercraft" (PWC) means a vessel that uses an internal combustion engine to power a jet pump for its primary source of propulsion and is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel rather than by a person sitting or standing inside the vessel. In addition to being governed by the same laws that apply to all boats, the following laws apply to personal watercraft:
Because of their small size and low profile, operators of PWCs should exercise defensive driving. These crafts are highly responsive and capable of quick turns. In fact, this is part of the fun of their operation. However, this kind of operation is reckless if done in congested areas of boat traffic.
Water-skiing permitted as designated by signs on Guist Creek Lake and Lake Beshear from 10:00 a.m. to sunset beginning the third Thursday in May (May 16, 2024) through September 30. Similarly, water-skiing is permitted on Lake Malone beginning the third Thursday in May (May 16, 2024) through October 31. Water-skiing and tubing are prohibited on Cedar Creek Lake.
Skin or SCUBA diving is prohibited in all lakes owned or managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, except during emergencies, on Greenbo Lake, and during salvage operations when the diver has written permission from the regional director or local wildlife and boating law enforcement officer assigned to the specific body of water in which the diving is to take place.
Persons diving or submerging with the aid of a mechanical breathing apparatus in an area where boats might be are required by law to display the diver's flag.
This flag should be put on a buoy, boat or other floating platform so boaters will readily see it. Approaching boats must stay outside of a 100-foot radius of the flag. Divers must surface within a 50-foot radius unless there is an emergency.
Divers shall not dive in established traffic lanes nor interfere with anyone fishing unless emergency operations are in progress.
Swimming in any lake owned or managed by the KDFWR is prohibited except in areas specifically set aside for swimming at which a qualified lifeguard is on duty. Kentucky law specifically prohibits swimming at any boat launching ramp. Swim in marked and supervised areas. If you are a non-swimmer or a poor swimmer, wear a PFD. Remember, PFDs are not just for boaters.
Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages when swimming. Alcohol greatly reduces a person's reflexes and strength when in the water. For persons who have had alcoholic beverages, a PFD is a difference between life and death.
Persons who wish to swim a long distance should swim parallel to the shore instead of across a river or lake. Boaters don't normally expect to see swimmers in the middle of a lake or river and may run over them.
Alpha Flag (Left): Blue with a Silver Stripe, displayed on a vessel with Restricted mobility because of the diving operation. Diver's Flag (Right): Red Flag at least 12" x 12" with a diagonal stripe at least three inches wide, displayed where the diver is submerged.
Air mattresses, inner tubes and other similar devices are generally used as recreational items by persons swimming or sunbathing. Use of these items should be restricted to designated or generally recognized swimming areas and not be used in areas of boat traffic. Non-swimmers or poor swimmers should not depend on these devices to save their life. These items can be punctured and lose their buoyancy – wear a PFD!
The operator of any motorboat or vessel is responsible for any litter thrown into the water. Litter is not only unsightly but can be dangerous to humans and animals. For example, fishing lines discarded into the water can be hazardous to wildlife and to a boat's lower unit. Animals can be ensnared in the line and die. A fishing line caught on a prop shaft can cause seal leaks and lower unit failure. Trotlines and limb lines can snare animals and other anglers in boats.
The operator of a watercraft is responsible for damage caused by negligent operation. The following actions are considered reckless operations and are therefore against the law:
Persons shall not operate a motorboat or personal watercraft within 50 feet of a commercial vessel and its tow that is in operation on a waterway except if the operator of the commercial vessel has given consent.
When operating in a busy area, reduce speed and allow plenty of room for avoidance maneuvers. Even in areas that are not marked as idle speed, the excessive wake can still be dangerous. Operators of larger craft should be aware of the wake their vessels are throwing.
Kentucky law defines idle speed as the "slowest speed possible to maintain maneuverability" of a boat. Generally speaking, for a properly adjusted boat, this is the speed at which a boat is put into gear without advancing the throttle. Wakes can capsize small boats or cause damage to boats moored at marinas and docks. It is extremely important that boat operators be aware of their speed and the resulting wake. Operators are liable for any injuries or damage caused by their boat's wake.
Boaters may see buoys or signs that say "No Wake." This means that boats must be at idle speed.
Boaters in Kentucky may encounter lock and dam systems. Generally, these will be on the Green, Ohio and Kentucky Rivers (for the first four locks upstream to Frankfort, KY), but a few impoundments have a lock and dam. Locks are a relatively simple method of raising or lowering boats from one water level to another. If lockage is desired, boaters should signal the lock operator by using the pull chain on each end of the lock or call on marine channel 13. If the lock is not immediately available, boaters should position their vessels a safe distance from the approach channel to avoid personal injury or damage to their boat from wakes caused by commercial tows entering or leaving the locks. Never moor a vessel in the lock approach channels.
Low-head dams are usually marked with "keep out" buoys or "danger" signs above and below. Low-head dams pose an even greater danger due to the fact that they are not as recognizable, especially when water is flowing over them. This flow of water over the dam creates a "boil" on the lower side. Boaters risk almost certain death if caught in this turbulence.
Boaters should be alert for these structures. Dams are either conventional or "low head" type. Conventional dams are easily recognizable with their spillways and power installations.
Kentucky law prohibits boats from operating within restricted areas as posted above or below the navigation, power generating, or flood control dams.
No fish is worth risking your life. Be aware of trespassing and danger zones. Wear a PFD when entering any area above or below a dam.
It is against the law to operate a boat or vessel, including personal watercraft, manipulate water skis, surfboards, or other similar devices while intoxicated or under the influence of any other substance that impairs one's driving ability. Any person who operates a vessel on Kentucky waters is considered to have given consent to a test or tests to determine his alcohol concentration or the presence of other drugs. The tests shall be administered at the direction of a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that the operator is intoxicated. An operator refusing the test is in violation of the law and will be subject to the same penalties.
Anyone who operates a boat, PWC, skis, surfboard or similar device while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher or while under the influence of any substance that impairs the operator's driving ability may be subject to fines and possible jail time if convicted.
Boat & Drive Safe on Public Waterways
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, alongside six other law enforcement agencies and safety advocates, remind Kentuckians to be safe as they get out on the water and roads. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to accidents and arrests. Don't Be the U in BUI & DUI!
Statistics show that approximately half the boat-related fatalities involve boats that are less than 16" in length. These boats are usually unstable and can tip over, throwing the occupants overboard. Also, these boats can be easily swamped, especially if used on a large body of water where the wind can cause high waves. When using such craft, be aware of the hazards. Wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) is strongly recommended.
Kentucky law specifically prohibits drinking alcoholic beverages in public places (this excludes establishments licensed to sell such beverages), and the waterways of this state are considered public places.
Further, in a public place, persons who are manifestly under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the extent that they may unreasonably annoy or endanger themselves or others shall be subject to arrest.
Approximately half of the boat-related fatalities result from falls overboard. When operating a motorboat above idle speed, the operator or passengers shall not ride on an enclosed bow, outside protective railing of a pontoon or houseboat, on a seat which extends six inches above the plane of the gunwales, nor shall they ride on the sides, back, engine cover, back of the seat, or any other obviously dangerous position which could lead to falling overboard.
Boats Keep Out!Nature of danger may be placed outside the crossed diamond, e.g., waterfalls, swim areas or rapids.
Danger!Nature of danger may be indicated inside the diamond shape, e.g., rocks, reefs, dams, construction or snags.
Caution!Controlled Areas as indicated in a circle, e.g., speed limit, no fishing, no anchoring, ski-only, slow-no wake, no ski or no prop boats.
InformationTells directions, distances, places such as food, repair, supplies and other non-regulatory messages.
ObstructionMarker Do not pass between shore and buoy.
Mooring BuoyWhite with reflective blue band. May have white light or reflector.
Channel MarkerKeep buoy on right facing upstream.
Channel MarkerKeep buoy on left facing upstream. Marker may be green or black.
On the water, no painted lines mark where boats must go. In order to provide an orderly flow of traffic, there are "rules of the road" that boaters should learn and practice.
Boaters on the water encounter three situations: meeting, crossing and overtaking. The following diagrams should clearly explain who has the right of way (stand-on vessel) and who must give way (give-way vessel). However, all vessels must give way to avoid a collision in an emergency. At night, a boat's navigation lights give an indication of the right of way (See: Navigation Lights Section.)
The above rules cover most traffic situations, but a few other situations exist. Sailboats under sail have the right of way except when they are the overtaking vessel. Rowboats and paddle-powered boats have the right of way over motorboats. All recreational craft should yield the right of way to large commercial craft (towboats, barges). Such vessels have large blind spots and will be unable to see smaller crafts in front of them. On small or narrow bodies of water, all traffic should stay to the right of mid-channel and not "cut corners."
Buoys are the most common type of navigational aid, and they serve the same purpose as traffic signs on the highway. Failure to obey buoys can result in enforcement action, or worse, a loss of property or lives. Slow down when boating in unfamiliar waters and look for any regulatory or channel-marking buoys. Remember that it is possible for these buoys to drift out of position. Kentucky law prohibits tying up to any buoy except designated mooring buoys.
(SEE: 301 KAR 6:040 Sect. 4)
For each person onboard a vessel, federal as well as state law requires a Type I, II, or III personal flotation device (PFD) on all boats. Boats 16 feet and over, except canoes and kayaks, must also carry one Type IV throwable PFD. Operators and passengers of personal watercraft must wear a PFD. Persons under 12 years of age must wear a PFD while in the open part of a boat that is underway.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife strongly recommends wearing PFDs while boating, especially by children and non-swimmers. In order for PFDs to be legal, the following requirements must be met:
Kentucky law requires that all boats equipped with a petroleum product (gasoline, kerosene, propane, etc.) consuming device (engines, lanterns, stoves, etc.) shall have a hand-portable fire extinguisher in serviceable condition and be located for immediate use. The best fire protection is well-maintained equipment and proper safety habits.
There are fuels other than gasoline that cause fires. Many houseboats use bottled gas (propane) for stoves and other appliances. Also, many fishermen will use a lantern while fishing at night; if tipped over, it can cause a fire.
Internal combustion engines may backfire. To safeguard against fire, all motorboats with enclosed engines and engines originally equipped with a flame arrester (except outboards and diesel) must have an approved carburetor backfire flame arrester system on each carburetor.
Most fires on a boat are due to the ignition of fuel vapors. Gasoline is heavier than air. It can collect in the bilge or engine compartment, and any spark can ignite it. Therefore, Kentucky law requires boats to have adequate ventilation in areas where flammable vapors can accumulate.
Most boats are equipped with adequate ventilation systems when they come from the factory. Usually, this is a combination of active and passive systems. Active systems use electrical blowers to exhaust flammable vapors from the bilge and other areas. Passive systems are ducts and cowls ventilating areas when the boat moves. Almost all inboards will have an electrical blower installed in the engine compartment. Operators should run the blower for several minutes before starting the engine. If the blower is inoperable, it should be repaired or replaced immediately. Many boat fires take place after refueling, so care should be taken to avoid spilling fuel in the vessel.
When underway between sunset and sunrise, all vessels must display proper navigation lights. Navigation lights on boats are restricted to the colors red, green and white.
From sunset to sunrise in an area where other boats navigate, all vessels at anchor shall display a steady white light visible 360 degrees at all times. Manually propelled vessels shall carry a white light to display in sufficient time to avoid a collision.
The red and green navigation lights at night are used to show if your boat is in a meeting, crossing or overtaking situation. The red and green lights must be displayed from sunset to sunrise whenever a boat is underway. They will give some indication of the size and speed of vessels. The red and green bow lights are especially helpful in determining the right of way in crossing situations. In the second diagram to the right, boat B sees the green bow light of boat A and has the right of way to continue on course. Boat A sees the red bow light of boat B and must stop or pass the stern of boat B. In special circumstances, such as towing, refer to 33 CFR 83 (Inland Navigation Rules).
Kentucky law states that all boats 16 feet in length or longer must have a hand-, mouth- or power-operated signaling device capable of producing a blast for two seconds or more and audible for a one-half mile for class 1 vessels, one mile for class two vessels and one and one-half miles for class three vessels. This does not exempt vessels from any other signaling device as may be required by federal law when operating on navigable waters of this state.
Navigation law also requires the following maneuvering and warning signals:
Kentucky law requires all boats to be equipped with effective exhaust muffling devices. Usually, boats and motors that come direct from the manufacturer are adequately muffled. However, there may be instances of high-performance boats that have been modified by the owners that are not in compliance with the law. Additionally, federal and/or local regulations may restrict boats with an over-the-transom exhaust system.
Motorboats with marine toilets are not allowed on public waters unless the toilet is equipped with a Type I, II, or III marine sanitation device (MSD.) Type I and II MSDs chemically treat sewage. Type III MSDs are holding tanks for raw sewage.
Raw sewage shall not be discharged into any public waters. Treated sewage may be discharged into legal "discharge" waters from a marine toilet. Those waters are Barkley and Kentucky lakes, Lake Cumberland and any of the major river systems. Type I and II MSDs must be sealed or locked while the vessel is on "no discharge" waters.
If any of the following conditions occur as the result of a boating accident, collision, etc., a Boating Accident Report must be made:
The operator of a vessel is required to complete the report. If the operator is not capable of filing the report and is not the owner of the vessel, then the owner shall be required to fill out a boating accident report.
Note 1: Even if a Law Enforcement Officer fills out a boating accident report, this does not exempt the operator from filing a report.
Note 2: The reports filed by vessel operators are confidential and not available as a public record (KRS 235.250). However, reports made by officers are available for review.
Accidents involving death or serious injury must be submitted to the Division of Law Enforcement within 48 hours. All others must be submitted within five days.
Boating accident report forms are available from wildlife and boating law enforcement officers or by writing to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, #1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601, by calling 1-800-858-1549 or online.
An operator of a vessel involved in a boating accident shall render aid to other persons and vessels as long as it doesn't endanger his crew, passengers or vessel. Also, the operator of any vessel involved in an accident shall give his name, address, and identification of his vessel, in writing, to any person injured or to the owner of any damaged property.
This section includes suggestions that may save a life. First, boats should be equipped with a first aid kit. This kit should be able to provide treatment for burns, insect bites, cuts and abrasions.
Second, boaters should take a first aid course to know how to treat victims with sprains, broken bones and shock.
Third, boaters should know how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if they encounter near-drowning victims, heart attacks or trauma from boating accidents. In many cases, emergency medical help is further away on the water than on land. Interested persons should contact their local chapter of the American Red Cross for information on first aid and CPR training.
Four elements cause hypothermia – cold, moisture, wind and exhaustion. Symptoms of hypothermia are uncontrollable shivering, slurred speech, stumbling, blue skin, decreased heart and breathing rate, weak pulse and unconsciousness.
All hypothermia symptoms demand immediate attention. As soon as possible, a victim of hypothermia should be brought out of the weather. Wet clothing should be replaced with dry clothing. If the victim shows mild symptoms, get them near a fire or other heat source or put them in a warm sleeping bag. For victims with advanced symptoms of hypothermia, seek immediate medical attention. Never give alcohol to the victim.
The best cure for hypothermia is prevention. Monitor weather reports when you plan to be outdoors. Dress in layers and always have foul-weather gear handy.
Boaters should be aware of the factors that induce fatigue while on the water. The wind, sun, engine noise and constant motion of the boat can greatly reduce a person's reaction time.


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Two recent court cases in southern California provide insight into the identity of those who smuggle drugs across the international boundary between the two countries. But more importantly what they do is highlight how the ludicrous "war on drugs" produces casualties of many sorts.
Eugenio Velázquez, 51, is a U.S. citizen who resides in Tijuana. He is also one of that city's most prominent architects. U.S. border authorities arrested him in March while he tried to enter the United States from through the official port of entry in San Ysidro (part of San Diego), California, after finding more than 12 kilos of cocaine concealed in his vehicle.
In June, he pleaded guilty "to knowingly and intentionally importing the cocaine," reports the San Diego Union Tribune and is scheduled to be sentenced later this month.
Maximino Melchor Vázquez was, until recently, a member of Tijuana's classical music community. Sheriff's deputies arrested the 23-year-old trained tenor who enjoys singing opera and traditional Mexican music, in September near Camp Pendleton, a U.S. Marine base north of San Diego. They caught him transporting 44 pounds of crystal methamphetamine.
The young man, a member of the Tijuana musical ensemble, Opera Ambulante, pleaded guilty in November to drug trafficking charges in San Diego Superior Court. According to the Union-Tribune, he received a nine-year sentence, at least half of which he will have to serve in prison.
In addition to challenging the stereotype of who smuggles narcotics, what the two men share is that both might very well be victims of the very drug trafficking syndicates that the authorities who arrested, charged, and convicted them claim to combat.
Melchor has remained tight-lipped about the circumstances that resulted in his transport of the drug. But his lawyer, John R. Rodriguez, asserts that his client acted under duress, and did so to protect himself and his family. According to his attorney, "He was propositioned in a way that it would put everybody at risk if he simply walked away."
Velázquez, for his part, has been more forthcoming. In a recent letter to the news media in Tijuana, he explains that his actions were "the result of a situation of high risk, threat, and intimidation."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson Lauren Mack coldly says that such claims are to be expected: "It's very common for drug smugglers to claim coercion after they've been caught." She uselessly advises those who feel that "they are in harm's way if they don't smuggle . . . . to contact authorities and let them know before they get caught."
While one can't know for certain what actually transpired in the events that led to their arrests, Eugenio Velázquez and Maximino Melchor Vázquez appear to be among the more sympathetic individuals tragically ensnared by the seemingly endless drug war. Regardless of what they did and why, their cases demonstrate that it is the war itself that is the crime. It produces countless victims—whether "innocent" or "guilty"—while fueling the very practices that allegedly necessitate the "war" that is supposed to extinguish them.
Joseph Nevins teaches geography at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Among his books are Dying to Live: A Story of U.S. Immigration in an Age of Global Apartheid (City Lights/Open Media, 2008) and Operation Gatekeeper and Beyond: The War on "Illegals" and the Remaking of the U.S.-Mexico Boundary (Routledge, 2010). For more from the Border Wars blog, visit nacla.org/blog/border-wars. Now you can follow it on Twitter @NACLABorderWars.


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Customers unfamiliar with cloud can easily become overwhelmed by the many cloud adoption strategies that are available. For most customers with existing on-prem IT infrastructure, a hybrid cloud configuration is often the best approach to adopt.
During this Proof of Concept engagement, Meritum Cloud will brief the client on Azure hybrid cloud services and carry out a discovery workshop to identify the business, technical and functional requirements. Based on the output, we will discuss and document the proof of concept objectives, deliverables and success criteria so that the customer understands what the outcome of the PoC will be.
Meritum cloud will build an Azure tenant for the customer and configure the environment with security best practice. Virtual networking will be configured in Azure and connected the customer's on-premises network. An Active Directory domain controller will be built for authentication. Azure Site Recovery will be used to migrate a server to the cloud environment.
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The folks over at Asus were nice enough to send us a brand new Transformer Pad before they hit the US market here in a few days. The tablet itself is Asus' attempt at creating a powerful tablet with strong on-paper specs, but keeping it at an affordable entry-level price for people who could possibly be shopping for either an Android tablet or a netbook. Coupled with the separately sold lapdock accessory, the Transformer Pad is capable of taking on your most important business and then handling your favorite Android apps with ease. Read on to see how it is almost the perfect example of when good looks meets affordable functionality.
The Good:
- Speed: We get it already – NVIDIA's Tegra 3 processor is capable of turning almost any Android tablet into a competitor for best tab on the market. With many apps and great games coming out that are specifically designed to show off the Tegra 3's capabilities, there is no doubt that this tablet's chipset should be used as a selling point. When you hear that your tablet has a Tegra chip, you can rest assured that it will keep up with the best of them and power any type of activities you may throw its way.
- Specs: The Transformer Pad is a 10.1″ tablet with a WXGA (1280×800) IPS display featuring the Tegra 3 processor along with a full 1GB of RAM. It weighs in at 1.39lbs and will be available in three different colors: blue (at launch), red, and white (by June). Along the backside is the 8MP shooter, then on the front is the 1.2MP camera for video chatting. You have your WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS (take that Prime!), and even a Gyroscope, so straight out of the box this thing comes packed with goodies. Specs like these aren't often seen with a $380 price tag, so it's all a major plus in this instance.
- Camera: At the beginning of the review, I had to ask myself which Transformer tablet I would be comparing this T-Pad to. Would I compare it to the Transformer Prime, or to the first TF101 tablet. In the camera department, I would have to compare to the first Transformer Eee Pad, due to the fact that this tab's camera beats it outright and that at the $380 price point, we know this is not being marketed as the Prime's successor. It is an 8MP shooter with a f2.2 aperture, capable of shooting video in 1080p HD. The auto-focus is spot on and it shoots like a champ. But let's face it, are we actually buying tablets for the camera?
- Display: The T-Pad has a 10.1″ IPS display with close to 180 degree viewing angles, is backlit with 10-finger multi-touch, and with 350 nits brightness, you may even be able to use it outside in sunlight at times. It doesn't get quite as bright as the Prime, but then it also wouldn't be this affordable. The touch sensitivity on this tablet is also very good, responding instantly to anything you ask of it.
- Battery: When the tablet first arrived, Asus instructed me that I would need to power on the tablet and then allow it to die, then fully charge it to make sure the battery was cycled properly. Well, at first I had troubles doing that because the darn thing wouldn't die. I first powered it on and it held about 65% left and even after all my playing around and checking out the features I was only down to 55%. I haven't had any battery problems so far and from only the short time I have had with it, I don't see battery being a problem for me in the future either.
- Lapdock Accessory: For the extra $150, you can buy the lapdock accessory which turns this tablet into the full package. A powerful tablet that can play your favorite mobile games, but also handle all of your business as it has just been made into a sporty notebook. The lapdock isn't a gimmick either – it works quite well. And with the added benefit of having an extra 5 hours of battery life on your tablet, that's a win win in my book. Quick tip – Asus said that none of the docks and tablets (previous models) would work interchangeably, but I found that isn't exactly true. The Prime will work in the TF300's dock, but not vice-versa. The TF300T is too fat to fit inside the Prime's dock. I was unable to try the TF101 as I do not own one.
- Ice Cream Sandwich: Let us hope that all future Android tablets will come shipped with Ice Cream Sandwich from now on. If you are looking to buy a tablet, but it is still running Honeycomb, run away as fast as you can. And as far as companies updating their devices is concerned, there is no better in my eyes than Asus. After receiving the tablet, there has already been one OTA update and you have to respect that in a company. Knowing your device will receive timely updates to newest firmware and having bugs fixed is a huge plus.
- Price: Hard to argue with the price of this tablet. You get high-end specs but at one of the more reasonable prices we have seen in a tablet of this caliber to date. The 16GB model will run $379 at launch with the 32GB model dropping in at $399. This tablet should hit retail stores around 4/30 and online shops by 4/23.
The Not-so-Good:
- Build Quality/Construction: Yes, I have this listed as a negative. That is not to say that the Transformer Pad is cheaply built, but it almost feels like it's missing a few screws somewhere. Sure, tablets are not made to be bent or twisted, but I know that if you drop this slate from waist high onto something harder than carpet, you may be out a few hundred dollars. The casing is easily separated from the screen with a fingernail and holding the tablet just isn't all that fun. Whether this plastic material was used to fit inside the design budget or if they wanted to shy away from the metal they used on the Prime, it seems that some steps were skipped when assuring the tab wouldn't fall apart after some heavy use.
- Speaker Location: I stressed this same topic on the my Transformer Prime review. Companies, please do not put the speaker in a location that will be covered by my hand when holding. When I'm playing a game and watching videos, I am constantly having to re-position my hand to make sure I can hear the audio. No thank you.
- Overall Feel: This sort of ties in with the construction part, but that just wasn't enough to portray the sense of worry I had when holding the tablet. For example, when firmly (not too firmly) pressing on the backside of the slate, you can see the front display begin to bleed in front from where you are holding it. It's fine if you handle your tablet like a newborn, but when you are playing a racing game and holding it in front of your face in the air, you are going to want to have a strong hold of it from the back and even during that you can witness the bleeding. I have a Transformer Prime and also a XOOM WiFi and neither have had something like that. Definitely a pointer to the plastic backing they used instead of something a bit more sturdy .
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The Verdict:
The Transformer Pad nails Asus' goal to have top of the line specs at a price point that can compete in a market place that is cluttered with other noteworthy competitors. But is it worth it? At $380 for 16GB or $400 for 32GB, it may in fact seem like a good deal at first look, but if the Transformer Prime ($500) begins to see a lesser price tag, then I would suggest to save up for that instead. As a successor to the TF101, the T-Pad plays its role as a high performance entry-level tablet just fine, but when you throw in the extra $150 for a new lapdock, you are looking at a grand total of about $530 or more. Just $100 more and you can have the Prime with a lapdock which sports a better camera and overall higher build quality in general. That's just my personal belief.
At the end of the day, the Transformer Pad is an option which will deliver high performance at a very reasonable price. If that is what you seek, then this is the tablet for you.


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Please settle a difference of opinion that stumped our small group at the coffee shop: Why do guys wear socks on their feet in porn? I say it's a tradition. My friends claim it is a foot-fetish thing. My credibility rides on this, so thanks for answering.
Socked In Denver
Socks in porn a tradition? Sorry, but no. Socks on feet in porn -- as opposed to socks on cocks? -- are like zits on butts in porn or track marks on arms in porn. They're incidental, not traditional. And unless someone licks socked feet or the socks are removed and used as gags, they're not a "foot-fetish thing." So it appears that neither you nor your friends have any credibility on porn attire.
I was recently on an airplane seated next to a man talking on his cell phone. The man stated that he "was excited to use his new strap-on tonight!" It made me wonder why and how a guy would use a strap-on. Wouldn't he just use his own penis? When I glanced over at this guy, he told his caller he had to go as he was getting the "stink-eye" from me. I wasn't disgusted, just curious because he acted like this was a normal toy for guys, not to mention an appropriate conversation to have on an airplane. All my gay friends were stumped, too. I was wondering if you could solve this mystery.
Stink-Eye In 12E
The most obvious answer: The strap-on was a late Christmas gift to be used on him, not by him. A slightly less-obvious answer: Some small-dicked men use strap-ons on partners who enjoy a "filled-up" feeling from time to time. The least obvious answer: The man on the airplane was a female-to-male transsexual who, like a lot of forward-thinking FTMs, declined to get an expensive phalloplasty during his transition and the pretty-much-nonfunctional penis a phalloplasty "endows" an FTM with. Instead, he invested in a high-quality, looks-like-a-prick, feels-like-a-sneaker strap-on.
If your gay friends couldn't come up with any of these answers, you need smarter, more insightful, more credible gay friends.
In last week's column, there was a letter from a young, just-out gay kid who is not ready for anal sex. Please excuse a question from a naive but well-meaning straight guy ... but what other kinds of gay sex are there? Just hands-on and oral, kind of like what us hetero folks do? Or are there things that would blow my vanilla-sex mind?
Dumb-Ass White Guy
You mean straight people haven't heard of ear-holin' and nose-bangin' and piss-slittin' and ann-coulterin'? You gotta get out more, DAWG.
Actually, there are no mysterious gay sex acts, nothing that we can do that you can't do better. And there are things we can't do at all. We can call it "boypussy" and "mangina" all we want, but two gay men aren't going to do vaginal intercourse as well as a hetero couple, and lesbians who want to snowball have to resort to cream-cheese frosting cut with a little skim milk. The only pronounced difference between gay and straight sex -- besides the hotness -- is that most gay folks regard "hands-on" and oral as "real sex," not as disappointing consolation prizes we're handed when "real" sex, i.e., fucking, isn't in the offing.
Straight people -- particularly straight men -- would do well to emulate queers in this regard. The more things you consider "real" sex, and the more things you consider hot sex, the more real, hot sex you'll be having.
Dan, your advice to LIMP -- the man who was reluctant to use a vibrator on/with his wife -- was right on! I'm a 34-year-old woman who needs a vibrator to get off, and for years I felt "defective." My husband didn't exactly help at first, but he eventually asked me to show him how I did it. He wanted to try. Bingo -- the look on my face was all he needed; he was a convert from that moment on.
One of his issues with the vibrator, though, was the phallic shape; he felt like it was replacing him. Many men don't like vibrators for that reason. It's bigger, harder and lasts longer -- all of that can intimidate a guy. But you can buy tiny vibrators that are just a couple of inches long, egg-shaped ones and butterfly-shaped ones. LIMP should visit his local adult-toy shop with his wife and pick out a silly one that doesn't compete.
Bottom line: She has been brave enough to share her needs with you. Would you prefer it if she faked it for your entire marriage and took care of herself in private?
Nothing Beats A Good Buzz
Thanks for sharing, NBAGB.
SADDLEBACKING DEFINED: The votes are in, the people have spoken, our democratic ideals are renewed. But first: Anyone who picks up the Jan. 24 issue of The Economist -- I pick it up every week for the "Page 3 Boy," sudoku puzzle and horoscopes -- will find this lead paragraph to a story about Barack Obama's inauguration.
"Any decision Barack Obama makes can cause a stir. He invited Rick Warren, a popular pastor, to say a few words at his inauguration. The aim was to stroke conservative Christians, thereby fostering a warm feeling of national unity. But some of Mr. Obama's gay supporters were appalled. ... Dan Savage, a gay columnist, urged his readers to protest by coining a new meaning for 'Saddleback' -- the name of Mr. Warren's church. Many of the suggestions were unprintable."
Not true, Economites. I printed all of them right here in this space. So it's not that the suggestions were unprintable -- it's that you poofs just don't have the balls to print them.
And now ... the winning definition of "saddleback" ... by a gaping margin:
"Saddlebacking: the phenomenon of Christian teens engaging in unprotected anal sex in order to preserve their virginities." After attending the Purity Ball, Heather and Bill saddlebacked all night because she's saving herself for marriage.
Here's why this definition is perfect: Saddlebacking, like barebacking, involves one person riding up on another's backside. But in this case, it's not the bare-naked cock-in-ass that's the most important feature, but the fact that the person being ridden has been saddled -- thanks to the efforts of the Rick Warrens of this world -- with religious hang-ups and misconceptions about sex. Like the barebacker who casually tosses away his health -- or his partner's health -- because he believes that "risky = sexy," the saddlebacker offers up her ass because she believes that she can get fucked in the ass -- vigorously, religiously -- and still be considered a virgin on her wedding night.
I've set up a Web site -- www.saddlebacking.com -- to popularize the new definition. (Get to work, Google bombers!) Spread the URL far and wide, and let's get this term into common usage as quickly as possible.


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3 large eggs
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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August 27th, 2009[Agile 2009] Coding Dojo: Kake format at Open Jam
I'm here having a great time in Chicago, at Agile 2009. I will write more about the sessions in later posts, but I wanted to talk about the Coding Dojo we ran at the Open Jam. Organised by my friends from the Dojo@SP (thanks Hugo, Mari, and Thiago!), we tried a projector-less format that went really well. I wrote about the Kake Format a while ago, although the name changed.
It was a lot of fun, and we were lucky to bump into Emmanuel Gaillot around in Chicago, who made it to the session as well. We solved the Kata Bowling in three different stations: one in Ruby, one in Haskell, and one in Java. The code is available on GitHub, and these are some pictures I took during the session:
If you want to try out a dynamic format, where people have more chance to participate and train different skills, and you don't have a projector available, I urge you to try out the Kake Format on your Dojo and share your experiences!
One Response to "[Agile 2009] Coding Dojo: Kake format at Open Jam"
- Yoshi Says:
August 28th, 2009 at 3:20 pmHow nice! Wish I could be out there with you all. Is that a power ball over the table? Java? Ruby? Haskell? :)


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This relaxed-fit ladies shirt is both comfortable and fashionable! The super-soft triblend material is breathable and has a nice little stretch to it. We love styling this tee for a casual look with some denim jeans, either tucked in or in a front knot with the sleeves rolled up once or twice. Or, for a more dressed up look, pair this chic tee tucked in some high-waisted black pants with a cute bootie or heel. If you have any questions about finding your correct size, send us a chat! As everyone's body type is beautifully unique, please refer to SIZING CHART in the listing photos for the exact dimensions.
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. This updated unisex essential fits like a well-loved favorite. Super soft cotton and excellent quality print makes one to fall in love with it over and over again. Retail fit. 100% Soft cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors). Light fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)).


text: Title Font Blade Runner and Snatcher are similar in many ways, some are deliberate and others may not be. The titles of the two are similar being bold, capital, and slanted at an angle, but both have a different style of lettering. Cult Snatcher didn't sell well on the Mega-CD didn't sell well, which is probably why it wasn't released on the Saturn and Playstation in the UK or US. Many lucky people that have played it love it and it is certainly a cult game and Blade Runner is renouned as a cult movie. Similar to Snatcher when Blade Runner was released it was a box-office failure, but has grown in popularity and is even one of TIMEs all time top 100 films. Different Versions/Cuts There are many different versions of Snatcher which appeared on the following formats: MSX, PC Engine, Mega CD, Saturn and Playstation. These versions differ in image/sound quality, as well as other little things. The Mega-CD version of Snatcher was internationally released but had cuts from the original Japanese PC-Engine release of Snatcher, such as the twitching intestines of Alice cut to be just a still. What was cut was just done to make it more acceptable, though I don't think its justified as the game already has an 18 rating. But what this has to do with Blade Runner is the amount of versions of Blade Runner there are. The two main ones are the original and the directors cut versions, but there are six in total, which include two pre-release versions which were shown an audience to see what they thought of the film. The most recent version is the final cut which was released as a special edition in 2007. Los Angeles / Neo Kobe City One of the striking resemblances between Blade Runner and Snatcher is of Los Angeles and Neo Kobe City. They both are very similar, being dark, dull, high populated and lit up by neon (Blade Runner even has neon umbrellas). The pictures below show the similarities with some building giving off flames and if you look closely there are two triangular buildings in the Blade Runner image like the building in the center of the Snatcher image. Police HQ / Junker HQ The headquarters Deckard is taken to at the beginning of Blade Runner is very similar to that of Junker HQ. You can see a comparison in the two picture to the right. For a further comparison look at the bottom of the large Blade Runner picture above to see the headquarters more clearly. Spinners / Turbocycles The Spinner vehicles in Blade Runner are also very similar to the Turbocycles in Snatcher. They even seen to have the same propulsion take off method as can be seen from the images below: Replicants / Snatchers Replicants have a penchant for photographs, because it gives them a tie to their non-existent past. This is similar with what Snatchers do, as all of the Snatchers have photos linking back to Moscow, which gives them a tie to their origin. Also both Alien, Blade Runner (both directed by Ridley Scott) and Snatcher have artificial persons, and there is ambiguity as to who is/was a real human. There also is another similarity in the ways of finding out who is a replicant/snatcher. With replicants, they can be detected by their eyes, through studying their retina while asking them questions to obtain emotional responses. With snatchers, they are detected through defects of their skin, but this is though investigation. It would be much easier just to scan suspects, but this violates the "Snatchers and the Protection of Citizens' Rights" act, as sufficient evidence must be found to obtain a scanning warrant. Bladerunners / Runners The Junkers that have to hunt down and eliminate Snatchers are called runners. This may be a direct link to Blade Runner, as in Blade Runner it is the Blade runners who hunt down and eliminate the replicants. Rick Deckard / Gillian Seed To the left are pictures of Gillian Seed (left) and Rick Deckard, the similarities are very apparent. Gillian has very similar clothes to Deckard, and the pose very much resembles that of Deckard. Snake Scale While playing Snatcher you end up investigating a bath, and Metal Gear asks if you're looking for a snake scale. This is a direct link to Blade Runner, as Deckard found a snake skin in a bath where a replicant had been. This led to him tracking down and eliminating the replicant. Ridley Scott Another direct link to Blade Runner is the person's name who discovered Isabella Velvet, whose name is 'Ridley Scotty'. This directly refers to the director of Blade Runner, who is Ridley Scott. Video-Phones The videophones in Snatcher are very similar to the phones in Blade Runner, where you can talk to a person as well as see them. Also the number input of the phone in Blade Runner looked the same to that in Snatcher. Elimination You could also compare the killing of Freddie Neilson by Random in Snatcher, to that of the killing of Leon by Rachael in Blade Runner. In that they were both in the same sort of situation, and the killer was killing one of their own, with Rachael being a replicant and Random being a bio-riod. Fear And finally there is the question of fear, mentioned in both Snatcher and Blade Runner. In Blade Runner you have the phrase from the replicant leader, Roy: "Painful to live in fear - isn't it?" While in Snatcher you have the point mentioned by Chin Shu Oh, about fear being humans weak point. If you have any further information that you think should be included in this page, then email me at: firstname.lastname@example.com Send e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com Copyright © 2008 KoKee. |


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There is a very simple way to earn my dollars and loyalty as a customer - simplify my life and I'll be a customer for life. With as hectic and time challenged as we all are, our time is one of our most precious commodities and something I don't like to waste. Helping to make my life easier and less complicated is what a great Lifestylist, marketing program or customer service department should be all about. To show this, I want to talk about two competitors and how they handle the customer experience.
Best Buy has spent a fortune advertising how they understand the customer and their lifestyles, and they are there for us to help us make the right decisions in our electronics buying dilemmas. They started their "Geek Squad" which is supposed to help customers in their homes or online - for a fee of course. To be honest I had stopped buying at Best Buy because of their sales teams lack of knowledge, and every time I went in and needed help there never was anyone in sight to help. But my grandkids were coming to visit and my television projector that I had bought through NewEgg and have had for years died. I ordered a newer model online and when I received it found out it was a projector, but couldn't be used with cable. Called them, they were wonderful and immediately issued a refund and a call tag so I could ship it back. This didn't leave me with enough time to replace before my company got here so went to my local Best Buy to see what they had. After looking at them and trying to decipher what my options were I made a decision and of course - it was mis-marked and the price was actually $200.00 more than the tag said. They wouldn't honor the price shown, but again I was time challenged so went ahead and bought it. By this time I was working with the manager trying to get them to honor the price, no luck on that but he did talk me into the extended warranty which included one bulb replacement which I knew was an issue. Bought it, got it home in time to hook it up, all was well with the world.
Fast forward 7 months, and the bulb is going out. I call the number on my warranty policy and was given to the parts department after 4 attempts to get connected to the right department, and they didn't have and couldn't get a bulb for my model. The warranty is supposed to be "repair or replace" so they try and connect me to customer service where I get disconnected 3 times. At this point we are going on over 2 hours on the phone trying to get this resolved, and remember I was looking for a way to simplify my life. When I finally ask for and talk to a manager... wait for this... they tell me I have to find a place to buy the bulb, pay for it and install it myself, then send them the receipt and they will reimburse me! The only other thing they would do is I have to take the unit into the store, they will ship it off, then they will try to find a bulb, and it could take up to three weeks. Even though they know the part number they won't look for it until I send the unit to them. Best Buy, and Kevin, Mary, and Daniel who totally wasted my time on a beautiful Saturday - you failed me and every other customer who walks through you doors.
Now let's look at the Apple Stores. If you have never visited one you need to - I just can't say enough good things about them. The people who work their are obviously treated well and love their jobs because they couldn't be nicer, and more helpful. My favorite example is when I was in there having a lesson the other day a gentleman rushed in and asked one of the sales guys for help. Said was from out of town, had an iphone that he hadn't even purchased from Apple and it had crashed. Oh - and the store was packed like it always is. The sales person said not a problem, leave it with us for 10 minutes or so and we'll see what we can do. The customer came back, the phone was fixed, no charge to customer and Apple picked up another Customer for life. Apple is there to simplify your life, and they sure have been able to do that for me. I have the confidence to know that when I buy from Apple I'll have a team of geniuses ready to help me succeed in my marketing and life tasks.
It really doesn't have to be that hard - if you show that you truly care about your customers it will show. Not once did I get a "sorry you are being disconnected", "let us try to find that for you", nothing from Best Buy. They took my money and ran.
The great lesson for me and if there is a silver lesson in all of this it's that everything should start and end with the customer. I do appreciate the customers that support Lifestylist Design and I consider them a critical part of our success. I know Apple understands this as well which is why if it's a product I can't buy from Apple, I'll be buying online and not from a company (Best Buy) that doesn't appreciate my business.
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