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Corps, beach panel resolve dispute
Insurance rates going up at the beach
Insurance to cost N.C. homeowners 4% more
Insurance rate to increase by 17 to 30 percent for area homeowners
Beach homeowners likely to see insurance rates spike
Insurance rates to soar
Rate hike less than expected
What you can and cannot find out about harassment of negotiated rulemaking committee
Beach nourishment again in the limelight
Beach homeowners worried about rising insurance costs
Rate scare affects all
Insurance fairness
Dear Gov.-elect Perdue: The coast is calling
Feds should pitch in for beach support
Kure Beach Takes Steps To Protect Beach Nourishment Easement
Fixing beach helps everyone, consultant tells Nags Head group
Beach access group and Dare and Hyde counties plan to sue over piping plover habitat designation
Coastal insurance is underfunded
Where warming fits
Battered Ocean Isle Beach expects some aid
Ocean Isle contributes money for lobbyist to help pass bill allowing terminal groins
New N.C. group aims to speed coastal permitting
NTB closer to tearing down condemned homes
Editorial: Oregon Inlet is one pathway to economic improvement
Commentary: Park's administrative history makes a case for Congressional action on access
Beaches yes, students no!
City poised to sue owners over public beach access
Objections keep static line in place, for now
N.C. coast's changing face
Coastal Resources Commission rules stall until legislature meets
DHEC's beach regulations built on sand
DHEC critics seek major changes
Beach bingo
Without signatures, CRC can't force sandbag removal
Cold snap is taking a toll on sea turtles
Conference highlights beach nourishment, coastal issues
Dredgers give Strand a fresh coat of sand
You're just one obstacle to a sea turtle's survival
Feds move on Virginia oil drilling
Right whales make splash
Right whales get right-of-way
Ruling favors Navy range
Sound decision
Holden Beach seeks speedy sand repairs
Holden Beach to get help to replenish shore
Cape Hatteras driving plan reaches crossroads
Negotiators and the public get a look at Park Service alternatives for ORV management
Dredging likely to expand
Justices side with Navy in case of whales vs. sonar
Feds' actions advances offshore drilling in Virginia
Offshore drilling study launched
Two Bits Too Many For Beach Parking?
Alternatives ready for panel working on N.C. Beach-driving
Banner year for sea turtles (SC)
Park Service releases draft ORV management alternatives
Workbook comments on ORV management now available to public
2 turtle nests remain on Outer Banks beaches
Shore shortsightedness
Figure Eight owners want to keep their sandbags
Are rising sea levels a bigger threat here than hurricanes?
Washed-away home shows danger of living on edge on OBX
Hunting Island residents wonder how long new road will withstand erosion
Sea turtle nests thriving in North Carolina
Talks over Hatteras beach driving moved to new location
Christmas comes early with renourishment funding
Vitex removal now official
Beaches get $9 million in federal funds to pump sand
NC beaches get $9 million for renourishment (AP)
Ocean Isle to receive $2.5 million for beach renourishment
Beach panel OKs funds
Holden seeking aid after Hanna
Latest meeting of RegNeg subcommittee on ORV routes is another stalemate
Habitat status worries locals
Outer Banks' beach driving advocates wary of rule
Public opinion weighed in protecting the beach (SC)
Adore the shore: Island formalizing beach management plan (SC)
Council Approves Letter Of Objection To New Oceanfront Building Setback Rules
'Living shorelines' eyed to stop coastal erosion
Island moves forward with plan to rebuild groin at Lands End in Sea Pines
Beach nourishment panel highlights differences of opinion
Shell shock: Sea turtle nesting numbers reveal a banner year (SC)
Editorial: New Coastal Setback Rules Absurd
Our Katrina cometh
Storm sends one house into ocean, damages others in N.C.
A small storm causes big trouble on Hatteras Island
County dredges up support for beaches
The problems with the negotiated rulemaking process
N.C. coast: Beach benefits, costs up for discussion
Exposed sandbags could cause regulatory problems
Some coastal towns will have to pay for dredging
One county, one voice: Committee aims to have uniformity of message
Mayor seeks support for terminal groins
County Commissioners Renew Contract With Washington Lobbying Firm
Onslow commissioners preserve beach access
North Topsail Beach hears status update on beach nourishment
Record number of nests on seashore take a beating from September storms
Dredge, nourish costs get OK
Commentary: A member of the negotiating committee looks at the process for an ORV plan
Federal dollars may fund Holden Beach sand restoration
Wrightsville Beach to undergo repairs after storm surge
Storm brings erosion, could have been worse, say officials
Beach homes may see new rules
Permits to allow faster repairs of frontal dunes
CRC approves changes to oceanfront setback and static line rules
CRC Approves Changes To Oceanfront Setback And Static Line Rules
Easley asks for help with Hanna
Beach vitex declared a public nuisance
Meeting on sonar range tonight
Sonar range concerns remain
Navy prefers Florida to Carolinas for sonar range
Navy likes Fla. site for sonar training
Negotiated rulemaking meetings will be moved from Hatteras
Shifting sands
Editorial - Time to retreat from the sea
Guest Column: A citizens' beachwatch would help stop vandalism of resource closures
N.C. coastal regulators to allow homes to be built closer to the ocean
Coastal panel eases redevelopment rules
Whales may bump Navy sonar training field out of Fla. Site
Passing storm erodes Topsail
No-name storm hits beaches harder than Hanna
Bonner Bridge replacement finally makes some final progress
N.C. panel looks for beach sand funding
FEMA estimates cost of Holden Beach damage from Hanna
First letters regarding exposed sandbags mailed this week
Town allowed to repair Hanna-damaged dunes
Best hope for ORV plan still remains on Outer Banks
Controversy continues over videotaping of negotiated rulemaking meetings
NC Bonner Bridge replacement project moves forward
NC, federal road agencies agree on Bonner Bridge
Caswell Beach mayor hatches plan to save turtles from foxes
Raising sand over vehicles
Beach driving under way in E.I.
Static line might be changing
Whales could face sonar threat
Permits will allow night driving on Hatteras beaches
Beaches open to night driving with permit on Sept. 16; Village beaches reopen to ORVs
Bush admin, lawmakers spar over Cape Hatteras OHV regs, West Coast wilderness
NPS, Forest Service weigh in on other land-use legislation
The National Park Service expressed conditional support for H.R. 3114 to create a commemorative trail connected to the Women's Rights National Historical Park, provided that provisions calling for specifically targeted grants for the project were scrapped. NPS recommended action be deferred for further study on H.R. 6470, which would incorporate historical battlefields from the War of 1812 in Michigan into a national park. The Forest Service conditionally supported H.R. 4162, which would exchange 71 acres from San Bernardino County in California with 53 acres from San Bernardino National Forest to the county to use for biomass and recycling activities, provided amendments were added to protect federal taxpayer investments. The Forest Service opposed H.R. 6628, which would transfer about 880 acres of land surrounding Connell Lake in Alaska now owned by the Forest Service to the local government, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, calling it unnecessary. It supported H.R. 6553 to revise the 1986 law dealing with use of national forests for ski areas, which currently mentions only nordic and alpine skiing, to include other snow sports such as snowboarding.
Beating Back the Ocean Proves an Enduring Riddle
Hanna robs OIB of sand, security
Will Hilton Head landowners be allowed to build closer to the beach?
Cape Hatteras ORV bill killed in U.S. Senate committee
House subcommittee hears testimony on legislation, but Senate nixes action
Panel rejects more driving on beach
Fight over NC beach driving rules reaches Congress
Negotiated rulemaking committee meets for two days, but finds little common ground
Turtle group wants to trap foxes that prey on eggs (AP)
Costs increase dramatically for proposed beach project
Hanna damage assessment could dictate road help
Shallotte Boulevard, East Second bear brunt of Hanna at Ocean Isle
Hearing to be held on Hatteras driving
Who should die? Turtles or foxes
Vitex debate hits Town Hall
Demonstrators send a message to RegNeg committee members
Dunes an important part of hurricane protection
Dredging credited with protecting beach
Man against nature
Storm erosion washes out Cabin Road
Coastal responsibilities
Kiawah sand spit bill gets ax
Island's heel needs quick fix on erosion, say town officials
Wrightsville might stand against beach vitex
Cabin owners hunting a solution to erosion
Cape Hatteras' Bodie Island Spit reopens to off-road vehicles
Bodie Island spit has re-opened to ORVs
Park Service announces plans for night beach driving permit
Rising seas and high-rises
N.C.'s Bonner Bridge project may face another delay
Sea turtles march in record numbers
Turtles cause frustration among NC fishermen (AP)
Five Hatteras turtle nests have been vandalized
Ocracoke's South Point opens again
Shoreline Change Advisory Committee meets to discuss the state of our coasts (SC)
Access remains hot topic for PKS
Parking still free for now
Ketner criticizes Brown over bill
Caveat Emptor
Catching up with seashore issues with the park superintendent
Settlement reached with owners of condemned north end homes
NTB settles house dispute
Bill seeks federal money for beach (SC)
Brown defends Kiawah legislation
Negotiated rulemaking resumes on Sept. 8 and ORV access route proposals are on the table
Sea turtles are nesting on the seashore in record numbers
Turtles, eggs, and nesting: A simple primer
Sandbags don't hold up
OIB adds to erosion-combat effort
Bill in Congress would allow reduced insurance rates on new beachfront homes
Island board OKs new lighting law for turtles
Sea turtles take over Topsail
Park Service launches new ORV information brochure with partners
Beaches get four out of five stars
Editorial: Commissioners need to take a time out
Basnight and Judge address US Senate Committee
Dare to spend $100,000 to hire public relations firm
Part of Ocracoke Island beach reopened to driving
Areas of Ocracoke beach reopen - as nesting allows
Dispatches from the Beachfront: South Point reopens, then closes again; A mile of South Beach is open at Ramp 45
Access No. 33 detailed with sand fence
Commentary - Virginian-Pilot editorial slams legislation: What they said and what we say
State's Masonboro State's Masonboro
State completes land purchase on Masonboro Island
Researchers tag whales, track ships in sonar study
State, island at odds over beachfront development (SC)
Leaning light spared from pounding surf
S.C. beach rankings recalled
Beach group offers reward for seashore vandalism
Clean at the coast
Response to Sandbag Editorial
Incorrect data washed up in S.C.
Senate panel weighs bill to nullify beach-driving terms
National Park Service does not support a return to interim plan
Vehicle violates protected nesting area at Cape Hatteras
A Sixth Deliberate Violation of Resource Protection Area
Park Service reports sixth violation of resource protection area
Park service, groups publish beach driving guide
NRDC issues water quality report
Wilmington Star Letter to the Editor -
Oceanfront ruling sought
Popular Cape Hatteras fishing spot reopens to ORV traffic
N.C. beaches rank among nation's cleanest
Banks Channel site earns bad review on bacteria levels
Beach-quality report makes waves
Water Quality at U.S. Vacation Beaches Slightly Improved
Hilton Head's beaches score well in pollution ratings
S.C. beaches tank in pollution report
Another violation of a protected area increases buffer at Ramp 27
Tear down these (sandbag) walls
Sandbags' days are numbered along Nags Head
State develops ranking index to come up with strategy to prioritize sandbags for removal
Corps unveils dredging plan
Dispatches from the Beachfront: Cape Point is open to walkers and soon ORVs; But turtles will be closing other beaches
Senate subcommittee sets hearing on bill to set aside consent decree
It's best to stay out of the way
State drawing a line in the sand
Paid beach parking proposed
Inlet areas face new development rules
CRC proposed rules prompt public comments
Dredging of N.C.'s Oregon Inlet to clear way for boaters
Just relax, the beach is back
Rising for reptiles
Bald Head Island heads for record sea turtle nesting season
Cape Fear channel study a small step for new port
Dispatches from the Beachfront: Cape Point is open to walkers and soon ORVs; But turtles will be closing other beaches
For the birds, for everyone
Figure Eight's groin plan kicked to side by House committee
Nags Head won't pursue sand dredging project
Board weighs widening of N.C. beaches via nearby dredging
Waterfowl flock to inlet preserve
Much more than offshore drilling could be in the future for coastal waters
Don't poke holes in seawall ban
Ocean development focus of policy report
New oceanfront setback rules get support
North Myrtle Beach's Beach Renourishment begins in August not July
DeBordieu Beach asks to build groin to save sand
Renourishment process begins (SC)
Waterbird nests 'hit' by human
Dole announces committee $34 million for projects
Hearing addresses changes to oceanfront setback rules
Holes can be a hazard
New dispatches from the beachfront: Access update, getting smart about beachdriving, manners and laws, and July 4 report
Fading birds find refuge here
A new way of seeing beaches
Limited Hatteras access keeps some away, residents say
Proposal to change setback requirements
Beach project slated to receive $368,000 in federal funds
Beaches get a boost with approval of federal funds
Guest Column: The case for passing legislation that returns management of the seashore to the Park Service
Coastal Report Card Mixed
Public needs say
Impact statement issues likely to delay beach nourishment
Debris washes up along shores of North Topsail
AP - North Topsail Beach official: Debris is peat, not asphalt
North Topsail seeks answers on beach project
Water Resources chief to retire as coastal project funding in flux
On Hilton Head, it's turtle nesting time again!
AP - Hilton Head Island patrol tracks sea turtles
Beach access bingo
Closed-minded on coast
Bureaucracies always applying more beach rules
As Beaches Creep In, Ownership Disputes Erupt
Return the management of the seashore to the Park Service: Dump the consent decree and pass the legislation
ORV fight is no place for Congress
State needs to provide annual funding for beaches
Federal legislation would overturn beach access ruling
N.C. begins push for removal of sandbags along coast
Surprise! Cannonball hits beach a bit too late for war
Navy, scientists search for common ground on sonar use
NOAA grants are keeping ocean-observing buoys afloat
Norfolk officials say dune projects are often illegal
Drive on?
Sandbag scenario
No parking there
Birds over people
Bill in Congress aims to ease N.C. beach-driving strictures
Legislation seeks to nullify consent decree and reinstate interim plan on ORV use
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee will meet June 17-18
Parking spaces reserved for Oak Island residents causing a ruckus
Foxes are latest threat to sea turtle population, nesting shorebirdsFoxes are latest threat to sea turtle population, nesting shorebirds
Senators seeking $4 million from state for beaches
The little oystercatchers that could
Critical line setbacks could grow (SC)
Bird activity closes access at Cape Point at Cape Hatteras, N.C.
Newly hatched piping plover chicks close Ramp 44 and all Point access for now
Fewer vehicles on Carolina Beach's North End
Buoys guard against killers
Masonboro parcel to be purchased by North Carolina
Wrightsville rescues released from Sea Turtle Hospital
A sound beach policy, threatened once again
Emerald Isle expands beach access
Cleared waterway benefits beach
Another deadline gets away in replacement of N.C.'s Bonner Bridge
Sea turtles get lift back home
Heading Home: Turtle Hospital releases 16 turtles
Renamed jetty threatens shore
Guest column: A critical look at designating critical habitat for wintering piping plovers
Beach Bucks
A $120 million boost
Topsail ends free waterway access at town marina
Public access, residential peace?
NPS and Outer Banks Visitor Bureau feature Google Maps for current beach access information
Small price for preservation
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Drivers find Hatteras beaches less and less accessible
State to purchase 23 acres of land on Masonboro Island
Sandbag removal upheld
Completion of Access 33 fence represents next step in land transfer
Dispatches from the beachfront
Beach Groins and Unintended Consequences
Wild Dunes finally gets a dose of sand
Wild Dunes gets more sand as tourism season starts (AP)
Treat inlets like highways, CRC suggests
Battle rages over nesting shorebirds
UNC students document erosion
Guest Column: The consent decree is a classic example of bad public policy
Private property vs. public beaches
Commission refuses to alter sandbag rules
Sandbags can't stay on beaches
Cape Hatteras is No. 8 of Dr. Beach's best
Coastal island off limits: Live ammo in sand
Forecasters say Virginia coastline will retreat dramatically
Memorial Day visitors will face unprecedented beach closures
New beach team gets to work
Second act of vandalism of shorebird closure fencing
More N.C. beach off-limits after vandals hit again
Ocean Isle Beach wins recognition
More bird protection fences vandalized on NC beach (AP)
Consensus sought on vegetation line
CRC subcommittee discusses sandbags, nourishment
North Topsail discusses beach nourishment and trust issues
Buffer zone around bird closure increased after site is vandalized
Wave monitoring buoy deployed off Wrightsville Beach
Access 33 fence construction begins
Beach erosion options limited
Beach project to resume
Planning Commission To Discuss Proposed Changes To CAMA Setbacks
Shore bird buffers close 3 popular Outer Banks beaches
Park Service closes more of the South Beach near Cape Point
Carolinas need flexibility to counter continued sea-level rise
ORV use on Cape Hatteras Recreational Park
Beach House on the Move
Sandbag reviews to begin
N.C. Coastal Management To Begin Inventory of Coastal Sandbag Structures
N.C. judge approves Hatteras beach driving settlement
Parties to ORV lawsuit agree on settlement; details and maps are now public
Beach driving lives, but there'll be limits
N.C. Judge OKs beach driving, with caveats (AP)
Turn out those lights! Loggerhead turtles heading back to island (SC)
Committee plans to seek long-term solutions to beach erosion
Renourishment to hit the beach in July (SC)
Tuman: Beach nourishment necessary
Seashore leader files information on the eve of hearing
Hearing scheduled for proposed NC beach driving settlement (AP)
Panel wants Corps' help
Alderman Richard Farley represents the majority
New shore Web site makes a big splash
Topsail Beach faces request for extra $62K
County opposes beach traffic restrictions
National Park Service responds to judge's second round of questions
Reporter's Notebook: Truck fishing the inlets in jeopardy?
Time for bridge decision review
Farley: Funding, not beach nourishment, is the issue
Judge wants details of beach plan pact (AP)
Turtle season hatches May 1
Sconset beach project rejected by huge margin (MA)
Beach maps, stats online
Finding a solid solution
Beach driving deal at Hatteras questioned by federal judge
Judge's briefing on settlement over Hatteras beach driving is canceled
Park official says beach driving settlement needs resources (AP)
Loggerhead turtle nests lag, green and leatherbacks are up
Time for bridge decision review
Beach driving at Cape Hatteras to stay, with limits
Parties to ORV lawsuit agree on settlement; details and maps are now public
Beach driving pact goes to federal judge
Environmental groups, park service agree on beach driving
Hunting Island continues to be one of S.C.'s fastest eroding beaches
Inlet costs included in upcoming budget
The sea is rising, but are we ready?
NTB officials not representing taxpayers
NTB officials hard to trust
Alderman Farley wants oceanfront property
Like sand through an hourglass
Beach seems to be coming back on own (SC)
Wild Dunes to pay $18,000 for littering (SC)
Wild Dunes to pay $18,000 for littering coast with sandbags (AP)
Erosion-control on famous golf hole will have to wait till Heritage ends (SC)
Beach driving negotiations stall
Beach driving deal in works
Tentative agreement reached in N.C. beach-driving case
New deal would allow beach driving
Still watching and waiting: Parties agree to settlement of beach-driving lawsuit; Public may know details on Wednesday, April 16
ORV access supporters are raising funds for legal fees
NC State study links beach driving to oystercatcher mortality
Beach condominium policy doesn't erode (SC)
Beach Access No. 33 signed, sealed, delivered
They're digging in
Transcript of April 4 meeting in Boyle's courtroom now available
What's driving beach restrictions
The public's coast
Off-road vehicles face fed rules, not elimination at Cape Lookout
NTB short sighted in beach nourishment
Parties seek time to make deal on Hatteras ORVs
Watching and Waiting:
Settlement being negotiated in lawsuit aimed at beach driving (AP)
Some hope for saving waterfronts
Local officials hear the latest at annual coastal meeting
Judge to decide ORV issue Friday, April 4
Judge to weigh rights of wildlife, drivers on beaches
State funds water access projects
State to spend $20 million for coastal projects
Beach nourishment only alternative for controlling erosion
State hopes to wipe out pretty but invasive plant
Town gets two years
Lawyer helped shield beaches from intensive development
Roots of CAMA
Letter to the Editor
Emerald Isle gets sandbag extension
Emerald Isle gets OK on sandbag extension
Commission votes protective sandbags can stay at Emerald Isle (AP)
Coastal regulators nix proposal to keep sandbags in place indefinitely
Regulators to decide fate of beach sand bags
More than 600 turn out to hear about looming threat to beach access
Sen. Basnight seeks congressional help on beach driving (AP)
Arm of law might reach sand castles
Saving beach project is goal
Birds and beaches
The Outer Banks way
Beach project comes to a halt
Sandbag extension sought
North Topsail Beach should save its beach
NTB board nixes 2 beach projects
Commissioner Judge challenges groups to drop the lawsuit and negotiate
Islanders have lots to say to negotiated rulemaking committee members
About 1,500 rally to save off-road-vehicle privileges
Please Help Us!!! A message in the sand is a plea for continued beach access
Access no. 33 to reopen
Onslow would get warning of tsunami
Emerald Isle beats the clock on dune work
Not sitting idle: N.C. beach drivers keep up the fight
Attorneys for Dare, Hyde, and CHAPA weigh in on injunction request
Another celebration of beach access planned for Cape Point
Efforts beat beach vitex
A break for birds
Storm takes its toll on The Point; EI hopes for long-term benefits
NTB board plays politics with sand
Town needs to get beach nourishment up and running
Park Service responds to request for injunction to close beaches
Wrightsville access to remain open
Wrightsville Beach to buy controversial beach access
Sandbags draw citations (SC)
Proposed Navy sonar range could harm whales
The Impending Coastal Crisis
Study of Morris Is., Folly's tip finished
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee will meet in Avon March 18-19
Navy says sonar training isn't a threat to marine life
Concerns about sonar training aired
Beach committee fired
Sonar critics raise points
Sonar questions need some answers
Driving on the beach part of coastal heritage
Navy has some convincing to do
NTB dismisses beach committee
Rally revs up Outer Banks beach driving debate
Several hundred people gather at Cape Point to celebrate beach access
Beach escarpment repairs to begin in mid-March
Beach to pay its share of inlet costs
Read a transcript of Judge Terrence Boyle's scheduling conference on ORV issues
Local beach representatives visit elected officials in DC
Private property on public trust a problem, but whose?
Towns support shoreline pilot plan
Wild Dunes approves renourishment funding
Many on Outer Banks fear possibility of a ban on off-road vehicles
Dare county to ask judge to reject beach-driving plan from environmental groups
Appeals court rejects sonar waiver for Navy
Parking meters march back into town
Beach in need of public restroom facilities
Carteret, Onslow trio to receive environmental awards
We will wait until next month at least to find out if popular beaches will be closed year-round
Guest column…One spectator's view of the negotiated rulemaking process
Panel targets better beach management (SC)
NC coastal communities add beach-accessible wheelchairs
Jones, NOAA Awards Honor N.C. Coastal Stewards
Chairs help handicapped enjoy access to the beach
Group pushing dredging project
Cruisin' the beach again
Groups call for change in Hatteras beach driving plan
Groups ask judge to ban beach driving in parts of Cape Hatteras (AP)
EI wants sandbag extension
Emerald Isle touts sandbags
Environmental groups will seek injunction to stop beach driving
Residents: Restrict access to beaches
County Council gives final OK for IOP beach funding (SC)
Shorebird rookery still eroding
Protected pelican nesting land eroding (AP)
Senator blocks beach funding (SC)
South property owners want to keep sandbags
Wild Dunes sandstorm settled
Shore bird habitat threatened
Dutch to explore new ways to defend coastline
Outer Banks beaches see influx of seals and turtles
Harbor seals are winter visitors to admire from afar
Seal sighting a rarity in Sunset Beach
Beach renewal bill goes to panel (SC)
Terminal groins can work
Federal cuts threaten North Topsail's beach
Surfrider Foundation retains legal counsel for Access 33 hearing
Commissioners to vote on move's cost
Beach project is 'passing'
Beach budget still lacks funds for 50-year project
NTB should establish multiple taxing districts
Oceanfront living not an entitlement
Dredging referendum on way
Right course for beach funds
Oak Island to restore vegetation line
CRC reopens setback changes to public comment
The sandbag saga
Wilmington Star Letter to the Editor (1/29/08)
CRC accepts one rule change, delays another
Brunswick to fund river dredging
North Topsail Beach must come together or break apart
Erosion causes unsafe beach conditions
NC panel rejects sandbags request from Kure Beach complex
Beachfront building rule delayed
Request to keep Riggings' sandbags denied
Not sand-bagged this time
Leveling of beach strand set for February
Navy gets sonar exemptions
Public's beach at stake today
State regulators deny permit extension for sandbags at the Riggings
Some fear another turtle nest decline
Riggings owners bank on sandbags
Residents voice opinions on North Topsail Beach plan
Nags Head looks to donors for help battling erosion
Impact study for North Topsail beach nourishment complete
Isle of Palms aims to get rolling on beach renourishment by spring
Your guide to the process of regulating ORVs on the seashore
OIB using sandbags for east end
NTB takes a new look at beach nourishment
Development, storms blamed for lower bird counts
Council To Consider Amendment For Reduction Of Setbacks Along Oceanfront
North Topsail to hear draft of impact study
Topsail Voice Letter to the Editor (1/9/08)
Proposed CRC regulations would not impact flood insurance rates
State funds could help town purchase Beach Access No. 33
Erosion concerns foreshadow sand wars (SC)
Area's coastal birds, turtles in decline
Erode the rules, destroy the coast
Scientists see no point to easing seawall ban
Coastal Considerations For The New Year
Rules could change for beach properties
Carteret floats plan for public access, business on Morehead waterfront


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Eric Ryan, co-founder of Method cleaning products, dishes on the road to starting his wildly successful business with a childhood friend.
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December 7, 2009
What to do and where to go with an admittedly useless degree?
After 6 ridiculously long years of going to college, i graduated (2 years ago) with a degree from Portland State in Communication studies. I have tried numerous times at getting employment at the lowest levels of PR and marketing firms both big and small here in Portland. About a year ago, I was told straight up by an interviewer, that my degree, without an incredibly solid internship, was fairly meaningless in their line of work.
At least i know this now, right? I'm fully admit that getting a communications degree was a huge mistake. My personal interests lay closer to design (mostly of the graphic and industrial persuasions) and mechanics. But i'm not nearly versed well enough in those to start a career off them.
I currently work a fairly standard, boring office job, albeit for a "cool" company in Portland. They do not pay well, but we get medical. This job would have been awesome 6 years ago, but with my student loans and other bills, it'd be great to get paid in cash, not paid in "cool" points. This is also a horrendous company to network from and with.
I have no. clue. at. all. on where to go from here...I'm petrified of going back to school to attempt another degree because i can't afford it without more loans, and what if the same thing happens? What if i'm stuck with another degree that is worthless?
Mrs. Anon has suggested finding a job on the state or federal level, but i have no clue how to go about this, or even if it would be a good idea or not. I have no idea what on earth i could do in that context.
I know job hunting in Portland is insane, but we have to stay in Portland for at least 3 years, and will probably be moving to the Northeast after that.
Have at it Mefi. What on earth should i do? What's a guy waist high in school debt supposed to do with a fairly useless degree?
Posted anon, because several people in the company i work with read MeFi. Hit met up at firstname.lastname@example.com if need be.
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No clue? But they told you exactly what you have to do from here. It's not going back to school for another degree.
You need to get an internship.
It doesn't sound like you can afford to quit your job to do it. But there are internships you can do in the evenings and weekends
Can Mrs. Anon take on more hours so you can work part time while you do this?
It doesn't need to be the most super fabulous internship ever, just substantive and relevant. You just need to get your foot in the door.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
As a Communication grad student, I'd like to suggest (if you have them) emphasizing your quantitative skills - stats and methods will serve you well in a market research firm.
Did you focus on a particular type of Comm?
posted by
on December 7, 2009
Real estate agent?
The realty market these days is not as strong as it was before the bubble burst. But people still need to buy and sell property, buildings and houses. You can also potentially earn a nice paycheck.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
I have tried numerous times at getting employment at the lowest levels of PR and marketing firms both big and small here in Portland. About a year ago, I was told straight up by an interviewer, that my degree, without an incredibly solid internship, was fairly meaningless in their line of work.
You need to try harder, and you need to mitigate the impact one person said to you at one point in time. Think about your challenges, and then think about all the work it takes to climb Mount Everest. Watch "Touching the Void" and imagine the effort, ingenuity and determination it took to crawl for three days over a jagged, rocky moraine to safety.
If you can harness even 1% of that effort to achieve your goals, you will be successful. The only difference between people living their dreams and those who are not is bloody-minded determination.
So try harder.
As well, figure out your value-proposition: what do you do, and how do you help? And who can afford your services?
Generally, PR and communications covers a variety of disciplines, from event management to creating communications collateral such as news releases and fact sheets, to media relations. Wrapping up all of this is project management and business development.
Also, work smarter.
Somebody in your town has got to have a need for the sorts of services listed above. Perhaps you can volunteer or get paid for short contracts.
Clients could include supermarket chains, non-profits, business associations, professional associations, government. Phone up every PR agency in town to see if they will throw you something. Contracting is an easy sell.
What are you doing right now? Surely you can keep your day job and focus on getting one or two small contracts or even volunteering gigs.
Invent your own event. I have a friend who created a community event from scratch in Ottawa (a similar-size town) that morphed into a job.
Portland is a big town. Phone up people working in the field. Ask for advice, because when you ask for money, people give you advice (eg, you should have interned, now you're no good) and when you ask for advice people give you money.
But don't listen to the bastards, and try harder.
And never ever call your degree useless. Negative thinking will not help you, and you need to start helping yourself.
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There is no such thing as a useless degree - I know this because I don't have one. Go do the internship if that's what it takes. Marketing jobs are the first to go in a tough economy, so take the time now to get the relevant experience now so you'll be ready when things turn around.
posted by
The Light Fantastic
on December 7, 2009
Do you have any business classes? The federal government is starving for Contract Specialists. The job series is 1102. I have completely irrelevant degrees and was hired. We're the ones who are supposed to keep contractors honest. They've fallen a couple decades behind on hiring and have run in to some problems on that front.
Don't be frightened off by the "internships" either. They are 2 year training programs where you are full-time with full benefits with what amount to $9-10k raises after each year. It's not glamorous PR stuff but you do get to travel to interesting places (depending on your agency) and once you're finished and certified you can go just about anywhere.
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the christopher hundreds
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As noted above, there is no such thing as a useless degree. Your degree is transferable. You've got two years of office (admin?) experience. If you're having a hard time getting a job in the field you want, it's probably because you're not spinning your experience the right way -- and because of the current economy. You need to build up some "eye candy" experience for employers. You can do that in your current job by volunteering for projects, doing side projects or making friends with co-workers who have access to cooler projects. You can also do volunteer work for a non-profit on evenings and weekends. And you can try freelancing. (I started working as a freelancer and consultant in my first year out of college.) You may also benefit from joining professional associations (IABC) and perhaps finding a mentor. And do information interviews and network like crazy.
My undergrad was in English and communication studies. Today I run my own marketing consulting business, which means I keep myself and other people fed with the work I do. And I'm just a kid who came from the working class area of a small town...who ran off to the city, got a "useless" degree and figured she could make a go of it in marketing. You *can* build from your degree. You need to target a job that you'd like to get and then work to build up experience that meets the criteria.
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Freelancing is another good idea. A lot of companies that laid off their marketers still need marketing. They are now hiring contractors, because they save a ton of money in benefits.
posted by
The Light Fantastic
on December 7, 2009
I'm a little offended you think my degree is worthless. For one thing, it doesn't fucking matter what your major was. Unless you're going to be a doctor or something specialized. You need to get some experience under your belt. Yes, you can't get experience without the job so it is a vicious circle.
You really need to play up whatever menial office job you have at the cool company. Every thing you do at the job needs to be thought of in terms of your resume and interview answers. Do you file all day? What part of that can be really called project management. Are you handling several of tasks at the same time and don't need supervision? Does that gig have a marketing department? What do they do? Can you leverage your position to get experience as a marketer? You need to meet people and gain contacts. Alums from your school. People with a degree like yours. You need to do research on the places you want to work. Get some contacts.
The thing about Marketing/PR/Advertising/etc is you are really selling yourself. If you can't sell yourself then how are you going to sell the company's products?
The other sad truth is the entry-level jobs don't pay well and involve a lot of menial tasks and bullshit hours.
If you want to get a job for the government, you need to get your game on for that. You'll run into the same problem. Lack of relevant experience and not being able to sell yourself.
Your degree is only as worthless as you think it is.
posted by
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Your degree isn't useless. Well, at least no more useless than most undergrad degrees. So stop all that negative thinking.
The first thing you need to realize is that you are in extremely good company. Last time I checked, something like 56% of 20-25 year olds were unemployed. You are a recent college grad with no work experience entering the workforce in the worst economy of your lifetime in one of the most difficult cities to find a job. So first things first: stop being so damn hard on yourself.
Second - going back to school is not the answer. An internship - or some volunteer work - is a great idea. And let me tell you - internship opportunities right now in Portland ABOUND, at least in the Non Profit sector - and you can get a ton of great experience interning or volunteering in a marketing capacity at one of the zillion NPO's in town. In my own NPO office, we are constantly looking for good interns in all departments, and marketing is no exception. I won't lie to you - we like good interns for the same reason everyone else does: free labor. However, we also know that our interns aren't there just for the fun of it, and we do everything we can to help our interns further their professional careers - everything from recommendations to reviewing resumes and cover letters to using personal connections to help interns find jobs. So go to volunteer recruitment fairs and the like. Find an org you can get behind and see if they need help. I know, it isn't money, and that just fucking sucks. But alas, this is the world, town and situation in which we find ourselves.
You face the plight we, as twenty somethings in this economy and society, all face: an undergrad degree no longer equals a job and no one is hiring at the entry level because the economy sucks. We all have the insanest of student loans we took out because we were told our educations would be worth it and now that we've graduated and need to start repaying them the same people who told us they were worth it want us to work for them for free as interns (or worse, pay for your internship...we have a pseudo-joke in my office that, because we don't make our interns pay for it, we offer free internships) I'm not trying to scapegoat, I'm just trying to give you some perspective.
Good luck.
posted by
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Also, teaching positions.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
You face the plight we, as twenty somethings in this economy and society, all face: an undergrad degree no longer equals a job and no one is hiring at the entry level because the economy sucks.
Meh, this is just more excuses you can console yourself with when you give up trying to get a job. I graduated from university 15 years ago when Canada was experiencing a so-called "jobless recovery." I had to line up and compete for jobs at McDonalds and as line cooks.
People in my cohort have good jobs now and families and houses and all that sort of stuff.
Remember also that unemployment tends to be concentrated in sectors like construction and manufacturing, and also in specific geographic regions.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
I have a Communications degree.
When I was in college, my 'internship' was volunteering at the local PBS station. Not exactly glamorous, but it's television, and I did learn a lot about the field.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
You didn't get a worthless degree, you got a college education. My tips:
1. Stop thinking so negatively.
2. Don't go to grad school- grad school is not for people who don't really know what they want to do, it's for people who have a particular area of interest and know what advanced degree is required for them to move forward in that area.
3. I'd avoid looking at federal jobs- if you don't have non-comptetitive status (i.e. previous government work, former military or peace corps expericence) it's like sending your application into a black hole. State would be a better option.
3. Network, network, network!!! Honestly, as mentioned above, unless you are a nurse, architect, or engineer, no one really gives a shit about your college major. In my experience, getting a better job isn't about your qualifications, it's about making connections. And networking isn't about being a spoiled rich kid who gets hired by their parents' friends. It is up to you to start making connections. First off, get a clear sense of what sort of job you want. Are there any relevant professional organizations you can join? Do so. Alumni association? Join it and go to a few cheesy events. Volunteer or take an internship, even if it's unpaid- you can still work full time and geta few hours in somewhere. Where would you like to work? Find a way to get in contact with someone who works there and set up an informational interview- it sounds weird, but it's simple to email someone and introduce yourself and tell them that you're thinking about making a career change and are interested in the type of work that they do, and ask them if they'd be willing to chat with you about it. Everyone likes it when people express admiration and come for advice- most people will say yes and at least schedule a phone call. These are people that can point you in the right direction- "Oh, company X does that sort of work!" or "There's a monthly social for local PR workers, you should look into that." or something. You never know, someone you talk to may end up creating a position or internship for you, or put you in touch with someone that they know is hiring.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
What are you doing in your current job that could translate into your new career? That's what you need to put on your resume. If you need to volunteer for extra assignments at work or ask to be on some committee, then do it. Everyone who's every changed careers (and that's what you are doing) has had to make their current experience relevant. Your resume isn't an inventory of your day. It's the place where you put the highlights that get you to your next job.
Your degree isn't useless, but it won't get you a job, even entry level. You need to network. Join professional associations, volunteer. Do something to build your network every day. Every single day - don't break the chain and all that stuff. You need to build momentum toward the goal and a network to help.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
You face the plight we, as twenty somethings in this economy and society, all face: an undergrad degree no longer equals a job and no one is hiring at the entry level because the economy sucks.
Meh, this is just more excuses you can console yourself with when you give up trying to get a job. I graduated from university 15 years ago when Canada was experiencing a so-called "jobless recovery." I had to line up and compete for jobs at McDonalds and as line cooks.
I think you missed the part where I said I wasn't scapegoating, just giving a little perspective.
And when you were fighting for a job at McDonalds, I doubt recent college graduates were
paying to have a job.
Lest we forget Ms. HuffPost intern who landed the gig to the tune of 14K. Yes, we pay to work.
Remember also that unemployment tends to be concentrated in sectors like construction and manufacturing, and also in specific geographic regions.
I also think you missed the part of the OP's post where they said they were in Portland and would remain so for three years. Portland has a notoriously high unemployment rate,
for young, college-educated, pseudo-middle class youngsters.
Your advice,
is good: hard work and gusto are essential elements here - but it isn't fair nor wise to dismiss the gravity of the relevant external factors. The utopian notion that 'if you work hard enough you can do anything' is, unfortunately, an illusion.
posted by
on December 7, 2009
You're still living in the same town as the university where you got your degree? And you got your degree only two years ago? I would strongly suggest that a trip to your Alumni Services/Career Services people at your uni is in order.
They're not as nice as some places (
"Alumni of Portland State University who hold a degree or certificate (courses must be taken for credit and appear on a PSU transcript) are eligible for Career Center services. Fees may apply."
) but I think that if you are this confused about where to go next, sitting down and talking to career services people from your school, who have a good idea of your background, at a free or reduced rate has the potential to be really helpful to you. They probably know quite a bit about local internships, they may know about the process needed to get hired in a variety of fields, and they will listen to you.
Another suggestion, (courtesy of my mother from when I was wending my way through undergrad with a history degree, to her absolute horror) is the book "
Great Jobs for Communications Majors
." You may very well know what job you want, but I would suggest reading this book (maybe borrow it from the library before you decide to buy it) to broaden your horizons and think more strategically about potential careers.
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If you have a bachelors in ANYTHING that's communications/english related you can go teach English in South Korea or Japan... The pay is not the best and there are some schools with bad reputations, or places that will not honour their end of the agreement, but if you do your homework first and find a good place, you should be OK.
posted by
on December 8, 2009
Listen, a degree is really just a symbol, a status symbol. It's a valuable thing, but it's like a boy scout badge that is supposed to show that you're an educated person that can be productive. It doesn't entitle you to a job -- perhaps once upon a time it more or less did, but the times have changed.
What you really need is
. You need to pick up on what your heart is telling you and try hard to
become the best at it
. Generally, if you are the best at something, people notice, and the whole world becomes your oyster.
If, for example, graphic and industrial design is what you really want to do,
then jump right in
. One fascinating thing I think you will find that happens when you listen to your heart is... is that things that seem
to the rational mind have a way of unfolding successfully in almost magical ways. I think this is because when you really love something, you start opening up and imagining and noticing opportunities you never thought of before.
Also, when you can, pack up your stuff and come down here to the Southeast. We may not be as rich as the pacific northwest (yet), but at least the weather is pleasant :)
posted by
on December 8, 2009
I got a degree in Multimedia, and all I knew as I left my final exam all I knew was that my degree was completely useless, and that it wouldn't get me into anything that I wanted to do.
Unlike you, I managed to go back and did a one-year diploma in literature, and I now have my dream job in publishing.
It was my degree that got me the job.
You might not realise the doors your degree will open. Having work experience will count for a lot, so having experience at 'cool' but poorly paying job COUNTS. Try getting an internship, work part time in cafes or something to pay the rent if you need to. You're starting from an employed position, you have a foot in the door for employment now. That matters.
There are all sorts of skills that you are picking up there, and all sorts of things that will help you land the next job. It's about marketing yourself, and being aware of what kinds of jobs you want to get into, and what you need to do to get into those fields.
I say this as someone who was laid off at the start of the year right when the recession was at its worst here. It all comes down to marketing and selling your strengths and skills.
posted by
on December 8, 2009
All counties and governments are different but here in suffolk county on long island most positions only require a 2 or 4 year degree. Very rarely do they need a type of degree. So try your local county or state for jobs.
posted by
on December 8, 2009
People think that an undergrad degree is supposed to be vocational training. It isn't. Graduate degrees are vocational training.
A BA or BS is to make you educated. Which we lack here in the US.
I have a totally worthless degree too, which is embarassing to me when people ask about it. I try not to tell people. But I have had several cool jobs because of it. Not one of them was related to the degree, but to the fact that I had one.
Finding a job that you like is one of the hardest things ever to do.
posted by
on December 8, 2009
I don't even have a degree, and I'm doing just fine. I majored in illustration (until I dropped out, of course), but on my own at home I taught myself how to code HTML for fun and dabbled around in Quark & Indesign & Photoshop. I now (at the age of 30) have a secure, well-paying job (with benefits!) as a print production artist for a publication, with no qualifying degree or much prior experience (I was a childrens' librarian before).
Point is, if you plug away and keep pushing you will find an in. Do freelance, even if it is for friends. You can put that on your resume. And as for not knowing enough - everything you need to know is out there on the internet, just waiting for you. Employers, in the end, care about someone with the skills and personal drive. Your "worthless" degree is not holding you back. You are. The economy sucks right now, but if you go into battle assuming you're unqualified, employers will pick up on that attitude.
posted by
on December 8, 2009
Yeah, stop tying your sense of self-worth and what is possible to a piece of paper would be a good start. The fact is, you have a degree, for tons of jobs out there simply having any Bachelors degree is enough. You should get out of the traditional mind set of trying to find some linear career path based on some college course you took and take your future into your own hands. If you're interested in design, start designing things at night. Build a portfolio. Save your money, live frugally so you can launch a small business and slowly build up clients on a freelance basis. Or pursue something else part time including unpaid internships at the weekend or at night to get some real life experience. Stop watching TV. The worst possible thing you could do is pursue another degree program right now. You have to make use of every second of free time and establish yourself in something, preferably that something you have an interest in.
Seriously man, your college degree has very little to do with what you make of yourself in life. Bill Gates is a college drop out. What's done is done, stop feeling sorry for yourself and start today fresh.
posted by
the foreground
on December 8, 2009 [
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Go to a community college and do a vocational course in something. I hear there's a lot of money being funneled into community colleges, where credits are cheap and scholarships are available. Go do a carpentry or plumbing or nurse's aid course or whatever you like that's practical.
posted by
on December 8, 2009 [
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I know how you feel, btw. I have a bachelor's in economics and a master's in international development, and though I have a job (a poorly paid one), it's honestly not a job that requires a college degree, much less an expensive degree from a prestigious European university. I've pretty much forgotten everything I've learned, yet I'm still paying my stupid loans. I don't think you have a self-esteem problem.
It's pretty easy to get a bachelor's degree. There are plenty of idiots with one. There are plenty of idiots with high paying jobs and plenty of geniuses who make a fraction of what idiots make because they do important research in a lab all day.
What's not easy to get is a skill. Everyone can argue that they're analytical and have critical thinking skills, but they don't have the skills and experience that are in-demand.
posted by
on December 8, 2009 [
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I sit on hiring committees for people with all kinds of degrees, from BA to PhD. The ONLY thing the degree tells me is that the person has a strong interest in the subject -- not that they are capable of working in the field. That's what portfolios, work histories, and references are for.
Your degree isn't worthless, but it's just one relatively small piece of the puzzle.
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SilverStripe Forums » Installing SilverStripe » Installing silverstripe 2.4.10 on Postgres constantly fails on db connection
Getting SilverStripe up and running on your computer and on your web server.
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Installing silverstripe 2.4.10 on Postgres constantly fails on db connection
21 February 2013 at 3:12pm
I am trying to install Silverstripe 2.4.10 on Red Hat with Postgres.
So I downloaded v2.4.10, I added a new vHost to my httpd.conf:
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName silverstripe.localhost
ServerAlias silverstripe.localhost
ServerAdmin firstname.lastname@example.com
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/SilverStripe-cms-v2.4.10
ErrorLog /var/www/html/silverstripe/silverstripe.com-error_log
CustomLog /var/www/html/silverstripe/silverstripe.com-access_log common
<Directory "/var/www/html/silverstripe/SilverStripe-cms-v2.4.10">
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
Order allow,deny
Allow from all
I downloaded the postgres package and unpacked it into /var/www/html/silverstripe/SilverStripe-cms-v2.4.10.
I navigate to the Postgres URL:
It will take me to install.php, I add my Postgres database credentials but Silverstripe constantly tells me it can't connect to the database.
I verified my credentials by creating a small PHP script:
$db = pg_connect("host=127.0.0.1 port=5432 dbname=SS_mysite user=silverstripe password=");
$result = pg_query($db, "SELECT * FROM test_table_pgtest");
while ($row = pg_fetch_row($result)) {
echo "Id: $row[0] Name: $row[1]";
echo "<br />\n";
The script executes fine, but silverstripe does not accept the same DB credentials.
Error is: I couldn't find a database server on '127.0.0.1:5432': PostgreSQL requires a valid username and password to determine if the server exists.
That is really annoying.
The Postgres module gives instructions to run:
Unfortunately also this just results in a 404 error. http://silverstripe.localhost/dev/build simply returns a 404 error.
What else can I do or check to improve on that?
Of course the database does exist and the user does work (see my test script that runs quite well).
Also this dev/build thing does not work at all, it is kind of not clear from the documentation if this is intend to work _before_ you run the installer at all.
Cause if so ... its kind of strange that the postgres module tells users to run that script upfront installation.
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Re: Installing silverstripe 2.4.10 on Postgres constantly fails on db connection
22 February 2013 at 2:06pm
I was able to resolve it ... the host does not include the port definition.
Somehow an example showed 127.0.0.1:5432 as host definition, asuming SilverStripe wants the port to be defined in the HOST parameter.
Which is obviously wrong.
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This is probably the first Robotech Flash movie to be based on the Robotech Masters Saga. I went through every episode to try and find some funny dialogue. I ended up making a violent bar brawl. It's been awhile since I did my last one so I apologize if it isn't as funny as the previous ones.
In addition to that, I also dug up the Italian version of Robotech as well as an old Itlaian Robotech commercial for Pepsi Robotech cups. Please write some reviews after viewing it and enjoy.
Be sure to check out Director's Cuts 1, 2 and 3 as well.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars January 26, 2003
Gotta work on the graphics but the humour was cool!
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars January 25, 2003
lol even in Italian :P
btw you need to work on those graphics
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars January 25, 2003
now THAT was violent!!!!!
i heve seen enuf violence fore a wile...
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars June 25, 2003
I'm just replacing the horrible review written by some asshole who doesn't know what constructive critism is...
This one's not as good as the rest of the ones, though.
Rated 2.5 / 5 stars March 29, 2003
Why the Masters Saga?
That saga of robotech really sucked. You should've done the New Generation saga instead. It was much better. Still good work. i just hate this saga.
Why not the Masters saga? I tried to do one on New Generation, but there wasn't enough audio jokes I could find in there. Atleast not enough to make a full movie.


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Galaxy Nexus vs iPhone 4S vs Droid Razr, does this title sound good? Then read about Galaxy Nexus vs iPhone 4S vs Droid Razr comparison, the Phones of 2011 which have reached the mobile market. Here we discuss about the 3 top smart phones of the leading manufacturers.
The smart phone war is now on the peak as the top 3 companies had launched their best smart phones in the 4th quarter of 2011. Releasing next to next, it is expected that the smart phone market is getting hotter as mobile enthusiasts are rushing into the mobile stores to grab their choice of smart phone at any cost. It was Apple which launched their next series of iPhone titled as iPhone 4S followed by Samsung unveiling their much anticipated Galaxy Nexus powered by the latest version Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich. Motorola too stepped in to the arena with the revived edition of Razr brand, the Droid Razr claiming world's slimmest Smartphone. So the picture is much clear, these 3 smart phones will have a real showdown to get in to the top chart list.
Just days after the launch, Siri - the personal assistant software enabled iPhone 4S had created waves around the globe selling around 4 million smart phones in just 3 days, as claimed by the Apple. Samsung's Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Droid Razr too are expected to rock the smart phone stores in the coming days. So here we give the features and specifications of the most wanted top 3 smart phones.
Apple iPhone 4S
What the world was expecting didn't happen. The iPhone fans around the globe had dreamt of getting the first touch of iPhone 5, as the name was projected for the next iPhone series, but got the iPhone 4S which was unveiled giving a surprise to the Apple gadget fans. Apple which had crossed 100 million sale of iPhone series of phones after it introduced the first generation handset late back in 2007. With the launch of iPhone 4S the sales graph would rise up as it reach other parts of the world in the coming days. The iPhone 4S had made record sales in just few days making it the highest selling smart phone ever.
Apple iPhone 4S Features, Specifications and Price
What makes people to go for iPhone? Truly it might be the quality, features and promising price tag offered by Apple which would have attracted millions to be a fan of iPhone. Sold around 4 million is just 3 days, makes it clear that the world demands iPhone. But why is people are so crazy to own the iPhone 4S? We shall go in deep to know the peculiarities of Apple iPhone 4S.
The latest iPhone 4S is a 3.5 inch smart phone which is fit for your daily budget. This new Phone has an 8 mega pixel rear camera to add colours for better photo and video shoot. The capability of this smart phone will enable users to take HD quality videos even in low light. Powered by dual –core A5 processor, the iPhone 4S is much faster which renders fast and improved 3D experience. Build in 512 MB RAM the iPhone 4S comes in three models. As claimed by Apple, the iPhone 4S offers a better battery life giving 40 hours of music, 8 hours of talk time and 6 hours of browsing. Weighing just 140 gram this new device uses iOS 5, the recently launched OS by Apple. The iPhone 4S comes in two colours; black and white. It is available in three models ie. 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB.
With no doubt we can say that this hand full of features offered by Apple on their latest iPhone 4S would grab the attention of the world. But what the iPhone 4S fans want to experience on this smart phone is the excitement they carry in mind using Siri, the highlight of this device.
Siri is a software embedded with artificial intelligence which would be used a personal assistance. Typing messages and using fingers to browse web pages had now become history with the arrival of Siri. The most advanced voice detection software Siri carries the users to a dream world. Ask any thing to Siri, in sweat female voice it will answer you.
So why wait for a day grab your iPhone 4S from the nearest iPhone store.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
While the waves of Galaxy S2 are spreading in alarming speed, here arrives the next smart phone from Samsung, the Galaxy Nexus. Samsung had managed to keep their foot strong and had succeeded to win the heart of millions of successful Samsung users; the Galaxy Nexus would really add a feather to the cap of the Korean company. Recently Samsung Electronics had released a press note stating that Samsung Galaxy Series (S1 and S2) combined had sold around 30 million units worldwide. Moving fast with the most advance d technology, all Samsung devices have a large number of followers. With the launch of Galaxy Nexus we can expect more response from the people world wide.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Features, Specifications and Price
The reliability that is kept on Samsung's products is the success of all its new ventures. Much satisfied users have to say a lot of Samsung device. Was the world expecting the Galaxy Nexus? Even there are few smart phones on the queue to be introduced by Samsung there had been more excitement from the mobile world to watch what the company had stored to give a rival to Apple iPhone 4S. Finally on 19th October came the launch of Galaxy Nexus just prior to Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy XCover. We can have a quick look on to the features that are stored in Galaxy Nexus.
Latest from Samsung the Galaxy Nexus is a 4.65 inch smart phone which comes with some superior features. The Nexus features a 5 mega pixel camera for high quality photo and video shoot. 1. 3 mega pixel from camera can be used for making video calls. Powered by the much expected the advanced version Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Having a 1.2 Ghz dual – core processor and 1GB RAM, the phone looks ideal. For connectivity the Nexus has Bluetooth, wi-Fi and a USB 2.0 port. Weighing 135 gram the Galaxy Nexus has some unique features like 'talk to type' technology enabled Android Ice Cream Sandwich, image editing tools. Mobile payment is much easy with the Galaxy Nexus. The device is available in 3 models ie. 16 GB and 32 GB.
It is expected that the Galaxy Nexus would have a tremendous chase in the coming days. As the iPhone 4S is on the roll, so do the Nexus too.
Motorola Droid Razr
Motorola too joined the party of latest smart phone war launching the new 'Droid Razr'. Claming to be the world's thinnest phone, the Motorola Droid Razr would try to find a space in the on going trends in people moving towards smart phones. This new generation smart phone is in build with some peculiar features which are solely owned only for Droid Razr.
Motorola Droid Razr Specifications Features and Price
The new Motorola Razr is a 4.5 inch smart phone powered by dual-core 1.2 GHz processor. This improvised version of the much famous 'Motorola Razr', has a 8 mega pixel camera having special features like auto focus and image stabilizer. 1.3 mega pixel front camera allows video calling. Having 1GB RAM memory, this smart phone has an interal memory of 16 GB which can be extendable up to 32 GB. The company claims 12.5 hours of continuos talk time and around 8 hours of video playback. For connectivity there are quit few options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi etc. As the droid Razr is power packed with 4G support we can expect faster experience in browsing and other do's on this handset. Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, the Razr weighs only 127 gram.
Being the thinnest phone ever released, the Razr is having 7.1 millimeter thickness. Adding to this smart phone features 'Motocast' which will enable a user to stream content uninterestedly from two devices. The Pre order of Motorola Droid Razr will start from October 2011 and the handset would be commercially available in the market from November at a price rag of $299.
All the above 3 trendy smart phones are sure to get more customers in the coming days. Let us hope all the three Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Droid Razr would steel the show as it reach more hands.
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