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I'm in the market for a good mom phone. The contract has been up on my sad little phone that merely dials for more than a year, and I have been paralyzed with indecision on choosing a new phone. I've watched hours of ads on TV and still don't know which phone would be the best, most efficient smart mom phone for me.
So I got serious yesterday and Googled "good mom phone" and "mom phone." Here is some of what I found:
The Mamapedia mostly focused on how to keep your phone safe from little fingers dipped in peanut butter.
About.com had a good list of phones to start investigating. The list includes info about the iPhone, the Palm Pre, the Blackberry Bold, the Blackberry Pearl, T-Mobile my Touch 3G among others.
But the site I like best was The iPhone Mom. She blogs about all the apps a mom could need (and not really need) for her iPhone.
According to the blog, the iPhone can help you remember to restart your birth control pills after your down week, track your pregnancy if you didn't start your pills on time, choose a name for your new embryo, track which breast you nursed on last and for how long, provide an electronic coloring book while you wait in line with your toddler or math and spelling flash cards when they are older. Oh, and it will keep and mesh your old grocery lists together.
The iPhone mom is expecting a lot more from her mom phone that I am or maybe I just don't know all the possibilities.
Here is my current list of requirements (I may revise after hearing from you guys):
I love the apps and the touchability of the iPhone but I'm not sure I want to spend that much money and also I think I want to stay on Verizon.
The Palm Pre commercial makes it look like it's just for moms but my husband hated his Palm Treo so I'm nervous to go with that. My husband is loving his Blackberry now but I'm not sure if will fit my needs and it seems awfully corporate.
I'm sure I could be working more efficiently and more integrated and I feel a little Kate and Allie with my Fil-o-Fax-type paper organizer. But I don't want to break the bank and I really want to find a phone that fits all my needs.
So I am looking to you guys — my brain trust – to help me choose a new phone.
Tell me what phone you have and what you love and hate about it. Also reveal prices if you will. Tell me if your phone could meet my list of needs.Tell me how you coordinate your husband's schedules and your kids schedules all together.
March 3rd, 2010
6:23 am
I am on Verizon and I have found the Blackberry phones to work well with coordinating schedules. The prices vary but you can get a good phone for not a lot of money (less than $300 incl. accessories).
I would also consider the Droid. It is pricey but has all of the bells and whistles you seem to require. The apps are comprehensive and it is extremely user friendly (I have found).
Both phones may require you changing your data plan, depending on your current phone plan. I am not sure about drop-a-bility though. I don't think any of the smart phones are designed to be routinely dropped.
March 3rd, 2010
6:29 am
I'm not a mom, but a dad – since you said Verizon, any of the new Blackberry phones would work – You need the internet access (school grades, announcements, news, etc) a 3G or 4G network would provide – IWiFi, too – just in case you loose your service or hit a dead zone in a building – you can sync your Outlook or email calendars easily with a Blackberry – The Blackberry Storm is more touchscreen rather than the traditional 'button' phone – texting should still be good and of course it is a stylish phone, too. You can't go wrong with the top end Blackberry line – Verizon doesn't do iPhone, which would be the best to get – but the Blackberry line would have enough apps to meet your needs, too! They (Verizon) have sales all the time, so you should be able to get a good deal on a phone and a good plan – use the leverage of the family plan you already have to get a good deal.
Hope dad info is OK – and hope I'm not out of line to post – enjoy your posts and columns, just not gutsy enough to post on any until today!
March 3rd, 2010
6:30 am
that goofy word is WiFi – sorry!
March 3rd, 2010
6:57 am
I got my son a Droid; he absolutely loves all that it can do…me? I'm too cheap to pay the extra charge for a smart phone…so I have one that does nothing but call people!
March 3rd, 2010
7:06 am
blackberry is my recommendation. he had to upgrade last year for work. we both ended up with blackberrys and for the most part they work fine. i can sync w/ google and yahoo. i'm not an app person myself but my spouse, aka the redhead is more likely to use them. i never thought i would want a souped-up phone but it makes things much easier. just remember to back it up to your computer and get the software updates on a regular basis. you can add a calendar reminder to do that :) and you'll be all set.
March 3rd, 2010
7:11 am
Good Luck on this one…I need a new phone too and can't wait to read. I have have had ATT for YEARS as they do cover more states that I am in, from coast to coast. FYI…my phone does not have coverage in the weirdest places…right in front of Discover Mills Mall….hello?
Y'all know I am not technical and thus not inclined to new gadgets but my phone is on it's last leg, so I will be getting a new one too soon…I will read the tips today and try to make an informed decision!
March 3rd, 2010
7:15 am
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March 3rd, 2010
7:16 am
If you must stay with Verizon, then I agree, a Blackberry is the best choice. They are tough, have dropped mine over the years more times than I care to recall and they keep going. Full disclosure; I work for AT&T and have had Blackberries for 6 years now; have a Bold 9700 now and I love it. With Verizon, you can't talk & surf/e-mail at the same time and with the recent network upgrades AT&T's 3G network beat Verizon's handily in speed and reliability in PC World's annual testing. Blackberry apps not nearly as good as IPhone apps.
March 3rd, 2010
7:18 am
FYI…I was talking to a client on Monday and mentioned that I drove past the house I lived in when I was a girl, last week, in Chicago. We got to talking about moving etc. and he said he has a college buddy who has had the same phone number for 40 years. Imagine it? I need to keep my phone number on my cell as my clients know it. Can you do this if you switch services?
March 3rd, 2010
7:19 am
@ Blonde Honey…we need to talk….LOL…see my 7:11 comment…
March 3rd, 2010
7:23 am
I too am interested in what others have found. I have my wife's old razr. We are both ready to move into the smartphone world. The biggest issue I have is the plans. We currently have a simple 700 minute family plan with Tmobile – no texting. we pay $59.99 and have for years. I don't mind the costs of the smartphones… I just can't get around the expense of the voice, text and data plans. What we are thinking of doing is offsetting the cost of the mobile phones buy getting rid of our landline at home. The only calls we get at home are telemarketers, and some family members. Most of the younger members of our extended family have already dropped their landline… there's not a lot of sense in it anymore. I've been looking at the Google phone by HTC – anyone have any experience with that?
March 3rd, 2010
7:24 am
Yes MJG you can keep your number.
March 3rd, 2010
7:35 am
…$49.99 with 2 year contract. Monthly fees will vary determined on how many minutes you need/use, but if you guys pay for Michaels then shared minutes ($9.99 for the second line after full price for the first line, and when Rose gets a phone in a year or 2 she will be 9.99, too), plus 24.99 for family unlimited texting and $15 for each phone for data access. Insurance is $4.99 per phone ($50 deductible); but if Michael's phone is paid for by the AP then costs are much higher. Good luck –
The iPhone is great but will you really use all that they have to offer (I laughed at your BC pill example) though it is very trendy right now. But, Verizon has much more coverage and better line quality.
March 3rd, 2010
7:37 am
…I meant to also say that yo will have email access from whatever email accounts yo may have with this phone, too, included in the prices outlined above.
March 3rd, 2010
7:46 am
iPhone3GS = camera, phone, 8 million apps, video, music…smooth surface wipes clean like a kitchen counter.
March 3rd, 2010
7:46 am
@Jeff in Roswell – I'm thinking about giving up our landline too, but have heard that using only cell service can make it harder for 911 services to find you. Anyone else have info on this?
March 3rd, 2010
7:52 am
…just be sure your cell phone has a GPS chip in it an no problem with 911 dispatches locating you! Don't you ever watch NCIS?????
March 3rd, 2010
7:54 am
"And it truly cannot be complicated to run. I am the girl……" And you want all the other stuff you WANT but don't want complicated? WTH?
Did you actually proof-read this TWG? This is prototypical man-just-got-eyes-glossed-over by female logic and stopped listening moment.
I luv ya babe, you do pretty good work, but cmon!
March 3rd, 2010
8:04 am
BRC, that was a concern for us as well, but I'm fairly certain that they've got that worked out now.
March 3rd, 2010
8:15 am
I am the Director of Recruiting in North GA for the largest Verizon Retailer in the nation. I have Personal Phone Representatives that would love to answer any and all questions that you may have about your Cellular Phone needs. As most of us are finding out, these devices are becoming more and more a central part of our lives as well as more and more complicated.
Please send me an E-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com and I will be more than happy to have one of our representatives contact you about you specific needs.
Please dont spend the next 2 years in a phone that you are not happy with because it was the "deal of the day" when you walked into your local phone store. Let a professional guide you into something you will be happy with and will fulfill your needs.
March 3rd, 2010
8:19 am
I was wondering when the salesmen would appear… lol.
Ted, get rid of the 2 year contracts and drop the prices of the monthly service and I'm all ears. Please tell the readers how much of a markup on the texting service there is.
March 3rd, 2010
8:21 am
LOL. No, I don't watch NCIS, but maybe I should. Then I'll be up on all the latest technology, right? ;-)
March 3rd, 2010
8:23 am
i have an envy 3 and like it fine..i probably dont use all the stuff i could because i am a tad phone challenged too. i do text..if i didnt i would be in toch with a lot of people and the envy 3 makes texting very easy. dont get a touch screen…one teeny drop of water will wreck it forever…my daughter has a samsung rogue and loves it..we both have the cheapest data plan…i usually have plenty of time left over she runs it to the edge every month..she has been fantastic about wattching her data use and hasnt gone over once…we both have unlimited texting…we have 1400 minutes which we never use…but we have to have that many in order to have the friends and family mumbers–i hate that..if i lessen my minutes then we would go over because we couldnt have the F&F so its a catch 22 kind of. if i had great cell service here at home i wouldnt have a landline…and i have had all the extras taken off the landline…no long distance or call waiting etc…we can text from hom just fine and go in the yard and talk on the cell…so theres no reason to have all that on the landline…i would love to give that up really….theresa if you are starting a new contract look online and it will tell you all the phones you can get…some free most really cheap with a new contract. i paid $30 for my envy 3…i could have gotten the touch free…and at one time i could have gotten several blackberrys free…i just didnt want the data at that point…i do have a calendar and stuff i just never use it..i only use the address book and the alarm and calculator..but there is lots on it i just dont use it…
March 3rd, 2010
8:28 am
I don't have a fancy phone, but love my iPod touch with WiFi (so basically the iPhone without the phone; uses the same apps). MJG, since you're with AT&T, I think you should go for the iPhone. It has all sorts of great features and apps available (many free or cheap), but is super user-friendly for the less tech-inclined.
March 3rd, 2010
8:31 am
You do not need Verizon because your husband uses Verizon. Go to the AT&T store and get an iPhone 3GS. There is no other phone. The iPhone is amazing and there is no other phone I would want to have to consider in its place. All other makers try to make phones like the iPhone, phones they say are as good as–or better than–an iPhone, but there is no iPhone replacement.
March 3rd, 2010
8:36 am
I LOVE my iPhone. I really put off getting one for a long time because I thought it was all hype. I sit in front of a computer all day and STILL use the darn thing constantly. Love having the internet on the go. Husband has had several BBs over the years and they are sturdy and functional but definitely geared toward the business person. iPhones are just more intuitive and of course "there's an app for that" – that being anything you could imagine. BBs have tried to bridge the gap more to the entertainment users though and I do think they've become more user friendly in the last couple of years. Even my 14 year-old son had one and loved it (till he got an iPhone). The Droid is Verizon's answer to the iPhone and a lot of the apps you can get on the iPhone, are now available for the Droid. The downside to phones like the Droid and iPhone is that while thy're child friendly via a touch screen, they don't do well when dropped. I have a full body-cover & heavy-duty screen protector for my iPhone which makes it heavier but it has withstood me dropping it several times. My son's got knocked out of his hand and the screen is cracked but it still functions.
I do recommend staying on the same network as your husband, it's a lot cheaper to be on a family plan than to have two different companies and two different bills.
March 3rd, 2010
8:36 am
YOUR ANSWER …Get the PALM PRE!! I have 3 children to manage and the Pre works like a charm. It has apps that you can upload and the multi-calandar is awesome. I call it the "poor man's IPHONE"… it has all the great features of the IPHONE without the cost.
March 3rd, 2010
8:36 am
Go with a Droid, or the slightly smaller Droid Eris HTC. They are the best Verizon has to offer. My husband had the Droid and I have the Droid Eris HTC. We both LOVE our phones. It has everything, apps you can download, games (to keep the kids busy while waiting at the doctor's), calendars, widgets, web browsing, emailing/texing, camera, GPS with turn by turn directions (and Google maps), etc. I don't know how I lived without it!!! I know a lot of people who have iPhones, and they are jealous of the Droid, they all say when their AT&T contract is up, they are switching to Verizon & getting a Droid. The blackberry is very common among business users, but I hate the tiny keyboards, and overall design of them. The Droid has a large pull out keyboard and is MUCh easier to use. The Droid Eris HTC has a touch keyboard much like the iPhone. I can take adorable pics of my kids and shoot them right up to facebook with a click of a button (an absolute must for any proud Mommy!!!).
March 3rd, 2010
8:42 am
T-I have LOTS on info on cell phones! :o) We have had Verizon for years and LOVE it. I can give you who we work with at the stores of you'd like! Also, hubby has a blackberry and has been very pleased. When his contract runs out, he is switching to the new droid. My "work" phone is through AT&T (it's the Jack) and I have been fairly pleased with it!
I would recommend (as many others have) either the Blackberry or the Droid. Since you are due to get a new phone, the cost shouldn't be too crazy. You will have a $30 charge for the "data" package (unlimited web surfing, dowloads, etc.) but the line would only be $9.99 as the extra phone.
We have my line, hubby's and one of the older boys on our account. We have 1400 minute plan and don't even come close! We chose this plan because you can add 10 non-verizon lines that can be counted as "free" calling numbers.
MJG, yes if you change carriers, you can keep your number!
Just FYI to those asking, I have not had a home phone (land line) for > 10 years! When we first moved to GA, we had one briefly until the older boys could have a cell phone. Once they got those, we ditched the land lines!
We use cable for internet! Many of the cell companies are offering a "land line" type service.
I don't want to sound like a sales rep so I'll stop now! I'll just say I've had a couple of different services and have been VERY pleased with my current one (having had it for about 8 years now!)
Theresa and MJG-you have my contact info! I'm happy to share what I know and think off line if you'd like! Or…I can be an advertisement for "why" I like the service I'm with!! :o)
March 3rd, 2010
8:43 am
I don't know anything about the Palm Pre, but it did catch my eye last night – I saw a commercial for it.
March 3rd, 2010
8:46 am
Oh, let me just say, I have a Dare and HATE the virtual keyboard. I had the original ENVY and LOVED it b/c of the "real" keyboard! So, my recommendation would be that whatever you get, make sure it has a keyboard. Like Lori said, the new Droid has one! Many of the smart phones will sync with your e-mail and Outlook! It's a great feature. And, I really like being able to upload photos directly to Facebook as needed! :o)
I am enjoying this topic b/c I have 2 phones with 2 different carriers!
March 3rd, 2010
8:47 am
I have to agree with Clay re others trying to imitate the Iphone.
I've had the Iphone for several years now and upgrade everytime the latest comes out. I love, love, love it. I will admit that I was not happy about switching to AT&T as I had been a Verizon customer for years. Verizon knocked the sox off of AT&T for national coverage and minimal dropped calls. In the past year, however, I have noticed huge improvements in AT&T coverage and service. Another huge advantage, in my book, is that Apple is the best with customer support.
March 3rd, 2010
8:54 am
Deidre_NC..I am phone challenged also..I have a Samsung Gravity and it probably does things that I don't know how to do..But it works good enough for me..
MJG..My BIL is 58 years old..He still lives in the house that he came home from the hospital to..He's had the same phone number for at least 52 years..
March 3rd, 2010
8:59 am
I do not think that the smart phones are great for being dropped or played with by small children. Although, you can buy a rubber cover and those plastic screen savers on the internet. Don't buy your cover in the store! They are way too expensive. You can find them online for cheap.
Rubber is the way to go so they bounce. Not as pretty or shiny, but you are looking to preserve the phone. Good Luck!
The Apps are a lot of fun :)
March 3rd, 2010
9:00 am
Hey Theresa!
Yes, a cover is a must. I have one of those silicone ones in hot pink :) Between myself and the two yr old, it takes a beating. Also–remember to learn how to lock your phone ASAP, and don't show any little one how to unlock. My husband has the at&t version of the iphone and our girl knows how to navigate the entire thing, including unlocking it. Just from watching him!
Also, once you decide on a model, you can buy it off of ebay if you want. Hubby does that periodically and will sell his old ones there too. It makes his technology habits a little more affordable :)
March 3rd, 2010
9:03 am
Theresa..I do agree with you about the coverage..I have T-Mobile and my sister has Verizon..A couple of years ago we went to the Okefenokee Swamp, she had service, I didn't..
March 3rd, 2010
9:19 am
Theresa–same here w/my Verizon..have connections when others in family don't, eg. Hubby with his T-Mobile Blackberry. Two years ago we were sitting in 2nd from top row at a college football game, open air stadium. Hubby wanted to make call. He had no connection. He made the call with my Verizon!! :)
I, too, am looking for new cell phone..my 2 yr. contract was up 3 months ago and I would consider an Iphone if Verizon offered it, however, I really should go with a Blackberry..for professional reasons. My head says Blackberry; my heart says Iphone.
March 3rd, 2010
9:20 am
Theresa if he is Verizon, get Verizon, its really stupid to pay for mins that could go for free even with the friends and family thing….I have verizon and my brother has att, he cant use his phone near or at his house and he lives in Lithia Springs. Now most of the phones now require a media package……
March 3rd, 2010
9:23 am
The hard cases are way better the rubber ones tear way to easy.. If you get the BB with the roll mouse, it will rip just by use and with in a few weeks…
March 3rd, 2010
9:28 am
Oh, I'd get a hard cover too! The jelly ones are VERY easy to tear (especially with a little one)!
March 3rd, 2010
9:39 am
…you don't have much luck with anything, do you – men, phones, etc…I usually try to defend your comments, but really, you seem to be the only one with negative things to say on NEARLY EVERY topic…
March 3rd, 2010
9:50 am
Jeff, I would love to drop the contracts. You can do a 1 year contract if you choose but the cost of the phone is going to be increased. These devices are expensive some are well over $500.00 our cost and we we do the best that we can to give the comsumer a good device at a good price. As for mark up on Data. Verizon spent 17 Billion dollars on its network last year. Everyone wants faster and for the phones to do more. This costs alot of money on the network side. When we flip on the 4G, which will be soon, Verizon people will know that this is money well spent.
As for me being a salesman. Yes I want my company to do well. But I dont personally sell phones. I simply want to inform the good people out there to do your homework and seek professional advice before you purchase a device that you are going to be with for 2 years.
Theresa, yes I did stick my neck out here, but it is because I am passionate about what I do ,the industry that I am in, and the products that I represent.
March 3rd, 2010
9:53 am
I have the TMobile G1. I've had it for over a year with no trouble.
Has full keyboard and roll ball, touch screen. Works with my gmail. Plenty of Apps. I like it.


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Rock meets soul at New York City's Town Hall this Thursday, when Paul Rodgers will showcase his new covers album, The Royal Sessions , during a special concert at the historic venue. At the show, the Bad Company frontman will be accompanied by many of the same Memphis session musicians who played on the record, which includes his interpretations of a variety of memorable soul and R&B tunes.
Rodgers tells ABC News Radio that he's excited to bring the music he and his collaborators made at Memphis' Royal Studios to the Town Hall stage.
"I really feel good about that, because we had such a good thing going and it'll be so nice [to perform live] with the same people [who] made this," he declares. "I think we created some good feel in the studio and so to take it to the next level [will be great]."
The 64-year-old singer says fans who attend the show can expect to hear the entire album, including some of the songs that were issued as bonus tracks with deluxe versions of the release.
Rodgers adds that the concert also will feature "some ad-libbing and some extension and some playing around with the arrangements and stuff… And I do have a surprise in store too…which I'll save for the night."
Paul tells ABC News Radio that he'll be joined by a total of about 12 musicians at the show, including a brass section and a group of backing singers. Among the core members of the group are keyboardist Reverend Charles Hodges , bassist Leroy Hodges Jr. , guitarist Michael Toles and drummer Steve Potts , who have worked with such artists as Al Green , Neil Young , Boz Scaggs , B.B. King , Ann Peebles , Rufus Thomas , Albert King and many others over the years.
Although the one-off concert promises to be a unique and memorable event, Rodgers says there are no plans to record it for a future release. However, he tells ABC News Radio that he's hoping to eventually "create a DVD from a live show," as well as put together a TV special focusing on the album.
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Hey there, you have good amount of knowledge in the traditional media, simply try to apply those to your digitals, they still need alot of wwork.
But it's always easier to learn working digitally when you have the general knowledge in drawing, painting than the other way
Anyways, good job!
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Your traditional works are really good, I wish I was that good with it. Its a really good foundation and it will help you to progress fast
BlackDelphin: Thanks for stopping by! I will keep in mind the desaturation/saturation of my darks and lights.
Icecold: I'll keep working on the digitals thanks!
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I'm currently working on some larger projects and want to wait until completion to post them but in the mean time here is a sexy digital painting dedicated to the under-boob. I enjoy experimenting with layers and colors on the piece and got some interesting effects on the skin. I also have been trying to make fun backgrounds to paint on. This one is several layers of old daguerreotypes.
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Here are two main character designs. They are two characters that I enjoy drawing a lot so you might see them in various forms over previous posts and in the future. I've been trying to nail down their body type, design and overall mood over time and I feel I'm getting closer with every drawing. Any feedback on the initial design and coloring are appreciated.
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wow your last one is fantastic! you're getting better at form, proportion, and costuming. keep on rockin.
jagmed: Thanks jagmed! I'll keep on truck'n.
It helps me to switch back and forth from digital to traditional medium to stay fresh. Here is some portraiture I've finished recently. They are both oil on canvas. I used multiple references to compose each one. The anatomy on the second one is slightly off now that I look at the image, but unfortunately the painting is not in my possession anymore.
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Here are a few environment studies from photo reference and a color sketch I've been working on.
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Here is an update on a portfolio piece and another environment study
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Good work here! Liking your recent environments! =)
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Here is a quick illustration and some logo designs I did while trying to teach myself Corel draw. Vector graphics are kind of interesting to me. The studies are screen shots from the movie Citizen Kane.
Some quick sketches and head studies.
Here are some studies and ship thumbnails.
Last edited by Ninjac; October 9th, 2009 at 12:54 PM.
Here are some robot thumbnails. These are my first attempts at learning how to use Alchemy. It's a fun program
Last edited by Ninjac; October 9th, 2009 at 12:55 PM.
Since I need to study the figure more here is the first 100 thirty second gesture drawings. Yay go practice! Still messing around with alchemy to get some interesting shapes, and a pin up that took about 6 hours.
More gestures and color charts.
Gestures for today
More daily gestures. If you haven't seen this thread you should. Nibru will rule all!
Daily gestures.
Hey there Ninjac.
I've seen your message in the sketchbook support group thread and I was wondering if you wanted to create a sketch group with me and some other people (it would be cool to have Nkristian).
I know I'm far from being a good drawer or painter yet, but I have decided to dedicate my life to painting and promised my self to get better fast and progress everyday.So I think that would have advantages to everyone.
I'll talk to Nkristian now. If your interested say something
Welcome to the ssg man .
I probably wont be too active for the next two months but ill try and leave regular comments here anyway .
Anyway, here are some general observations about your work that needs improvement.
* your values, everything es very flat, value isnt being used to change planes very effectively pay more attentio to this. This is very evident when you paint.
*Your mark making needs work, go do some line work studies and try and work out how to make your lines nicer . (a lot of the time this comes down to finding nice brush settings in combination with technique)
Anwyas man keep it up .
Welcome to the group man, when I get a bit more time I'll have a proper look through your stuff so I can leave something a bit more constructive than a hello. Till then,
Sketchbooks- danlambert--RogerB-- Muz--Mark--Ninjac
Welcome to our little group Hope to see more stuff from you! Keep practicing man!
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Welcome to the group. Some nice stuff you have in here. You have good potential, so keep it up.
A tua mãe: Thanks but I got a SSG!
Muz: I have issues with my values so thanks for pushing me, I'll pay more attention. As far as mark making, I feel much more comfortable with traditional media so like you said I may need to tweek my brush settings a bit to find the right touch with painter.
danlambert: Thanks!
rogerb: I will rogerb
Mag-Neo: Thanks!
tdHendrix: Thanks td
Ah painter.
Try the cover pencil then .
good going here, daily figures are awsome practice
lines on the figures look good, now try to get down the proportions!!! keep at it
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[SOLVED]Translating form labels by translating statics
27 May 2010 at 8:23pm Last edited: 1 June 2010 9:18pm
I'm working on a site that is about to be translated into a few different languages and this was very easy to set up with Silverstripe. But I have a question: Is it possible to access the strings (in statics) defined in my model for translation?
The site uses several different page-types containing forms all generated from calls to getFrontEndFields() on a few different dataobjects and it works very good. Adding, and removing, fields from the dataobjects become very simple: just add a $db-field and write a new $field_labels-value to have it show up everywhere.
How would I go about preparing this site, the forms, for translation ?
Do I have to rewrite the forms themselves, foregoing getFrontEndFields()?
I have found some clues in Dataobject.php with a reference to i18nCollectStatics() but that function doesn't seem to exist. There are some more clues in the forum thread about the Dashboard-module, referencing provideI18nEntities(), but I can't find it actually implemented there.
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Re: [SOLVED]Translating form labels by translating statics
1 June 2010 at 9:12pm Last edited: 1 June 2010 9:18pm
Found a solution. Apparently this has been prepared for. In DataObject.php the function fieldLabels() which creates the labels already looks for a translation.
This is not easy to find though since this is not spotted by i18nTextCollector. (There is a reference to a forgotten i18nCollectStatics in DataObject.php but it doesn't appear to exist in 2.3.7)
If you include a call to provideI18nEntities() on your class formatted as below (in regards to "db") then the proper keys will be created in the lang file and the field labels will be automatically translated. Amazing what useful functions you can find deep within Silverstripe sometimes!
Replace YOURCLASSNAMEHERE and optionally do the same/duplicate for other static arrays if you need to translate a has_one/has_many or something else. Remember to replace both occurrences of "db" with your static array name.
function provideI18nEntities() {
$entities = array();
foreach($this->stat('db') as $key => $value) {
$entities["YOURCLASSNAMEHERE.db_{$key}"] = array(
'Field labels for the db-fields of this class'
return $entities;
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Pepper Jelly Danish
Martha uses a locally produced honey-infused pepper jelly; we've added 1 Tbsp. of honey to regular pepper jelly for a similar taste.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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Bake: 18 Minutes
- 4 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup pepper jelly
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1. Unroll 1 can crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 2 pieces, separating at center perforation. Press each piece into a 7-inch square. Bring corners to center, partially overlapping each; gently press corners into centers using thumb, making a small indentation. Repeat process with remaining cans of crescent rolls. Transfer to lightly greased baking sheets.
- 2. Stir together cream cheese and egg; stir together pepper jelly and honey. Spoon 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture into center of each dough circle, and top with 2 tsp. pepper jelly mixture.
- 3. Bake, in batches, at 375° for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Bake time is per batch.
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Lynn Shiner recalls the day that changed her life.
"It began Christmas Day, 1994," she said. "I was divorced and had shared custody with my ex-husband at the time."
Shiner's children, 10-year-old Jennifer and 8-year-old David Snead, had spent Christmas Eve with their father in Lower Paxton Township.
"I had looked into the sliding glass door and I noticed Tom was asleep, but when I looked closer I realized there was blood all over the couch," she said.
Shiner's boyfriend, now husband, and a neighbor went into the home and made a heartbreaking discovery.
"He found Jennifer and David had been stabbed to death by their father, then he committed suicide himself," Shiner said.
Nine years later, another tragedy for another mother: Nancy Chavez.
"My daughter was a speech therapist at Hershey Medical Center and living a wonderful life," said Chavez.
At least that's how it seemed, until her only child - 28 year-old-Randi - was killed in her Camp Hill home.
Police later proved a plot between Randi's husband, Brian Trimble, and his friend to kill Randi.
"Brian leaves for dinner with his friends while the other person, Blaine Norris, waited for over two hours for Randi," Chavez said. "He grabbed her when she walked into the door, strangled her, and then took her back into the garage and stabbed her 27 times. She never had a chance."
Two mothers.
Two tragedies.
Two women are now bound by a book Shiner and Chavez wrote: "Stabbed In The Heart: Three Murdered Children and Two Resilient Mothers."
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She, too, is a victim of crime and appreciates what Chavez and Shiner are doing to make a difference.
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Villa Adriano-1155
Villa | 6 bedrooms | sleeps 13
|Key Info
This charming Portuguese villa offers unbeatable panoramic views. It is located near the Goldra development, just a ten minute drive to the beautiful town of Loulé, which has a variety of amenities. In the other direction a short drive takes you to the charming town of Almancil, famous for its superb restaurants. The fabulous beaches of Quinta do Lago and Vale de Lobo are within easy driving distance.
|Sleeps up to 13, 6 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|11.5 km
|Car advised
|Nearest travel links
|12.6 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, Yes, smoking allowed
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
|Air conditioning, CD player, Satellite TV
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 6 En suites
|Single beds (10), Double beds (1), Cots (2)
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Balcony or terrace, BBQ
|Secure parking
|Further details indoors
This traditional, three-storey villa is comfortably furnished throughout. The living room is on the ground floor. It has leather sofas, a feature fireplace and an archway leading to the dining area. Two sets of patio doors lead to a covered terrace. The rustic, farmhouse kitchen has a breakfast table and a fireplace.
On this floor there are three bedrooms, all of which have twin beds, ceiling fans and patio doors leading to the covered terrace. Two of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and one has an en-suite bathroom. The master suite is located on the first floor. It has a double bed,ceiling fan, an en-suite bathroom and patio doors leading to a private balcony. On the lower ground floor, there are two further bedrooms, which are accessed separately via the garden. Both of these bedrooms have twin beds,ceiling fans, en-suite shower rooms and patio doors leading to a shared covered terrace.
The bedrooms on the lower ground floor will be available for parties of over eight adults and one child. For an extra charge it can be made available for smaller parties. From mid July to the end of August the whole villa must be booked. Villa Adriano can sleep twelve people in the existing bedrooms and two further children under 12 on a fold away bed.
|Further details outdoors
Villa Adriano is situated in an elevated position, offering spectacular 180 degree views right down to the coast. Patio doors from the living room and ground floor bedrooms lead to the large, covered terrace with a choice of comfortable seating areas. A few steps lead to the sun bathing terrace and swimming pool, which measures 6.5 x 5 metres and can be entered via roman steps. Another set of steps then lead to the beautiful gardens and orchard where you can pick lemons from the trees. Patio doors from the lower ground floor bedrooms lead to a covered terrace on this level and there is also a barbecue and a variety of seating areas.
|Further details
For this villa there is a maid service five times a week and a mid week towel change. For guests staying longer than one week there is also a weekly linen change.
Underfloor heating is included during cooler months.
Clients are required to pay a refundable security deposit of £200 in cash to the local manager upon arrival.
The Algarve region
Throughout the Algarve, old traditions mingle with more cosmopolitan ways of life in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty. A land of contrasts, of sheer cliffs and rolling hills and beautiful beaches. There are vast stretches of fine golden sand, extensive dunes and sandy coves backed by spectacular cliffs and rock formations all along the Algarve coast. The Algarve has much to offer the discerning traveller and there is sure to be an Algarve holiday villa to suit your particular tastes and holiday plans.
For those looking for activity holidays, the Algarve is one of Europe's premier golfing destinations whilst the tennis schools offer fantastic facilities. Water sports are second to none with waterskiing, scuba-diving, big game fishing and dolphin spotting trips available at most beach resorts.
Accommodation ranges from large luxury holiday villas in Vale do Lobo, complete with private pools to smart apartments and townhouses and more modest, rustic cottages. There is something to suit everyone's tastes and needs whether you prefer to be close to the beach, in luxury golf resorts or nestled in rolling countryside or traditional villages.
Getting around the Algarve is relatively easy with an excellent road system following the coast and, for those who do not have a car, public transport is available. With everything so accessible, even the villas some distance inland can be just a few minutes' drive from the nearest towns and beaches.
Portugal is famous for its port and also produces excellent wine which is not often found beyond its shores. There is a wonderful selection of cosmopolitan restaurants, more modest eateries and bustling cafes offering mouth-watering local dishes, fresh fish, and spicy piri-piri, along with flavours and cuisine from around the world. Holiday makers considering renting a villa in the Algarve are assured that there is truly something for everyone.
Villa Adriano is just outside the historic town of Loulé, where there is a selection of shops, traditional bars, restaurants and a supermarket. On Saturday there is a street market, with locals selling many items, including gifts and souvenirs. It is less than a ten minute drive to the town of Almancil, which is known for its remarkable restaurants and friendly locals.
The area surrounding the villa offers miles of world class golf courses, suitable for any level of player. The fabulous resort of Vale de Lobo, which has a seemingly endless, white, sandy beach, is less than a twenty minute drive. Here there are a selection of exclusive beach bars and restaurants, with live music in the evenings.
A little more than a twenty minute drive takes you to the prestigious resort of Vilamoura with its stylish and sophisticated marina. It is lined with an abundant choice of pavement cafes, international restaurants and bars, as well as fabulous, designer boutiques. Excellent marine excursions leave from here, including big game fishing, charter yachts and dolphin spotting.
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This is lovely work Slylok! Nice to see another map from you.
The land of Arillia is a continent in a high fantasy world setting. I intend to use it for the interactive world map in a 2d video game i am making.
My intention for this piece was to be aesthetically pleasing and add to the game's atmosphere while providing full functionality and not be too distracting from its main purpose which is click on a realm to bring up its map. I believe it achieves this and so I place it here in the finished maps section for your viewing.
The WIP thread can be found HERE if you're interested. Many thanks to all of you who helped me stick to my original guidelines
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.
- Winston Churchill
This is lovely work Slylok! Nice to see another map from you.
There is not much to say about that map.
It is just about perfect!


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Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.
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I've soldered an AS5040 on a breakout board (Sparkfun http://www.sparkfun.com/products/498) and made the connections following the schematics available at http://wiki.makerbot.com/mre2. I had two strange behaviors testing this system (Arduino example code proposed by MakerBot). The first one is that the two MAG+ and MAG- diagnostics leds turns on/off at the same time, the same if the magnet is too far or too close to the chip (I've tested the two pins for short circuits with my tester but there is no continuity in ohm-meter mode). The second strange behavior is that the Arduino serial monitor give me an output of 0-512 positions for one complete revolution, instead of 1024 steps.
Ok, this AS5040 SMD soldering was my first attempt to place an SSOP chip by myself (technique as per http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/96, using solder wick) and I am afraid of damaging the chip probably because of too much seconds with the iron on the wick to remove the solder between pins, but I'm not sure about this. First of all I'd like to know if the 512 positions output is right or not.


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Brad Bird and Damon Lindelof's '1952′ Officially Titled 'Tomorrowland'
That's very Disney of Disney to name a movie after one of the lands in Disney World. They already have a history of making moveis based on rides (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion).
There's very little information about
1952 Tomorrowland, but if you've ever been to Disney World, having this name begins to paint a picture of what this movie is going to feel like.
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Oliver Peck: On the Road in Ireland at Allstar Tattoo
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Last week I continued my journey and went from Stockholm, Sweden to Limerick, Ireland to meet up with Ross Nagle and Dale Turner at Allstar Tattoo. Ross is one of my favorite tattooers and his business partner and shop manager Dale is a one-of-a-kind-guy, I love them both! I have guest-spotted there a few times in the last year or so. I love it there it is an awesome shop and all the guys are the best! Ross Nagle is an amazing tattooer, if you are not familiar with him you should definitely check him out and get a tattoo if possible, he will be coming through the States a few times this year. Ross is coming to Dallas in late April to work with me a few days at Elm St. then we are heading out to the Fresno tattoo convention, he will also be working the State of Grace convention in October… (more…)
Oliver Peck: On the Road at the Helsinki Ink Tattoo Convention
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Alright, I was at the 18th Helsinki Ink Tattoo Convention (TAT CON! As l like to call them). It was a great show and the people who put it on (Kimmo Rosti and Tony Raita) do a great job and do everything the right way, taking care of the artists, providing copy machine, thermofax and cute girls to operate them… And they know how to operate them, which is not always the case. They are both tattooers, Tony Raita tattoos at Otherside Ink and Kimmo Rosti tattoos at Vida Loca Tattoo… (more…)
Ink Master: Season 2 Casting in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Austin
Oliver Peck: Hey everyone, in case you didn't see already they are casting for Season 2 of Ink Master. I have nothing to do with the casting process but would love to see some great tattooers on the show this season, I know a lot of good tattooers turned it down before, and I understand, but if you think you could be up for the challenge it is fuckin' fun and an amazing experience. And of course the more good tattooers we get on here the better it is for the tattoo community. They are going to make this show with or without us… So might as well be with us!
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We have finally convinced Oliver Peck to give us some regular blogs from the road. Everyone who knows O'Peck knows that he lives a rare sort of tattoo life, full of travel, adventure and goddamn great tattoos! He's going to be sharing some of that with us… But before we even get going, I asked him to make a few comments on his personal experience of doing the Ink Master television show, just to get it out-of-the-way.
Personally, I'll say that Oliver is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet, in any walk of life, and of ALL the tattooers I know, he's the guy who should be on TV! A tattooer's tattooer, bar-none!


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Inspiration comes from following the basic programs given by and approved by Srila Prabhupada. Morning and evening programs,chanting 16 rounds, following the regulative principles,reading Srila Prabhupada's books, Deity worship,street chanting,book distribution, Ratha Yatra's etc. Any innovative preaching programs( kathas,sangas, seminars,retreats, workshops,awards ,etc. ) are an experiments. Their usefulness can be judged how much they invoke the taste for the basic programs. Our force in preaching is purity and that might increase the Hare Krishna movement dramatically even if we "just" maintain and develop the basics.
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Breakfast – 6 Ways With Bread & Eggs
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of eating breakfast every morning. Its wise not to skip breakfast as it breaks the overnight fasting period, replenishes the body's supply of glucose, providing essential nutrients to keep our energy levels up through the day.
I'm sharing the various avatars egg takes in our kitchen for breakfast and brunch. Our family loves eggs. Its whole wheat bread with eggs on many a morning for Nehal as its a quick fix, easy breakfast meal that is healthy and filling. The images you see below are Nehal's and Satish's breakfast/brunch eaten over the past few weeks.
1. Boiled Egg Open Sandwich (15 mts)
~ Boil an egg, peel and slice. Finely chop cucumber and combine with mayonnaise and keep aside. Take a thick brown bread slice, spread low fat butter, place a lettuce leaf, spread the cucumber-mayonnaise mixture, place tomato slices and finally place the sliced eggs on the top. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
2. Baked Beans and Bulls Eye (10-12 mts)
~ Heat a tbsp of olive oil in a vessel, add finely chopped onions (small onion) and saute for 3 mts, add chilli pwd or pepper pwd and combine. Add half a cup of baked beans and combine. Cook on low for 3 mts. Sprinkle coriander leaves and keep aside.
~ Heat a tbsp of olive oil on a non-stick tawa, break two eggs over the tawa and let it cook for 2 mts. Flip it over and cook for another mt. Season with salt and pepper. Remove onto a serving plate.
~ Place the cooked baked beans over the bulls eye and serve with toasted whole wheat bread. Our family relishes the combination of baked beans, bulls eye with toasted whole wheat bread.
3. French Toast (6-8 mts)
~ Beat two eggs, pinch of cinnamon pwd, three tbsp low fat milk, salt to taste and a tsp of light brown sugar. Dip whole wheat bread in the egg batter and toast it on well greased tawa till its browned on both sides. Drizzle honey or maple syrup and serve.
4. Spiced Egg Toast (6-8 mts)
~ Beat two eggs, salt and pepper or chilli pwd to taste and a tbsp of low fat milk. Dip whole wheat bread in the egg batter till its well coated and roast it on a well greased tawa till its browned on both sides. Remember not to leave the bread in the egg batter for long as it can get soggy. Serve hot.
5. Indian Omelette (6-8 mts)
~ Beat an egg, 2 tbsps of finely chopped onion, pinch of turmeric pwd, a tbsp of milk and salt to taste till light and fluffy. Drizzle butter or olive oil in a frying pan and on medium flame, pour the egg mixture in the center and slowly spread out using a fork or swirling the pan. Let it cook for 2-3 mts on low to medium flame and carefully flip over the other side and cook for a few more seconds. Serve hot with toasted or plain whole wheat bread.
6. Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables – Egg Burji (15 mts)
~ Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a vessel, add finely chopped onions (one medium sized onion) and chopped green chillis and saute for 3 mts, add few tbsps of finely chopped mixed vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes and carrots) and a pinch of turmeric pwd. Saute further for another 3 mts. Break 2 eggs into the vessel and combine with the rest of the mixture. Place lid and cook on low flame for 3-4 mts. Remove lid and combine again. Scramble the mixture for another 3-4 mts. Season with salt and garnish with coriander leaves.
You can expect more on eggs as a breakfast food for kids, right from the boiled egg and bull's eye to egg dosa and egg parotta to stuffed omelettes and cheese omelette, in future posts.
By sailu • Nov 9th, 2008 • Category: All Recipes for Kids, Breads - Buns Recipes, Breakfast Recipes for Kids, Egg Recipes for Kids


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Can Market Access Help African Agriculture?
AbstractThis paper examines the implications for African economies of the possible outcomes from the ongoing agriculture negotiations in the Doha Round. The paper defines scenarios that capture key elements of the modalities negotiations and undertakes simulations using a global dynamic general equilibrium model to examine the impact of multilateral agricultural trade reforms on African economies. The scenarios vary in their level of ambition in the market access pillar through both the level of tariff cuts in the different tiers and the level of sensitive sectors defined both for developed and developing economies. Results show that ambitious coefficients in the market access pillar remain the best outcome for Africa. Even what might seem to be an insignificant definition of sensitive products for developed countries erodes potential benefits from deep tariff cuts for African countries. This suggests that utilizing sensitive products tariff lines by developed countries not only dampens the expected positive outcomes for agriculture negotiations in favour of Africa but could also actually wipe out such gains. The results further confirm findings of other studies showing that tariff cuts for agricultural goods yield higher gains than elimination of subsidies, and this applies mainly to net food importing developing countries. Thus, reduction of subsidies should go hand-in-hand with agricultural tariff reductions in order to ensure win-win outcomes.
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Perfect Stock ImageThe New York City Police Department kicked off a 24-hour "enforcement operation" at midnight today, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, all across the boroughs, even including Staten Island, to "crackdown on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving." According to the release, th ... More >>
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Actors read stories from Electric Literature
Area codes! What do they even mean anymore? While once a "646" was undesirable, now it's become mainstream, and a "718" or "917" is practically vintage. Not to mention all the "foreign" area codes hailing from California or D.C. or wherever, which people don't even bother to change nowadays. ... More >>
This is a reenactment. Do not hide behind trees, and definitely don't shoot anyone.Hm. The U.S. Forest Service has discovered that neighborhoods with big trees in the yards and on the streets (trees on the streets?) experienced less crime than homes with smaller trees. This study was done at ... More >>
Visit the artists of Bushwick
Have you ever just wanted to scream, rant, and rave at complete strangers? Or even better, your fellow New Yorkers, and/or tourists who visit? Now, you can!
Drake Radio City Music Hall Wednesday, September 29 Better Than: Pitbull. (And Curren$y!) Drake isn't the best at arena-swallowing mega-hop, as evidenced by a guest appearance from Jay-Z, who casually uncorked Radio City with his verses from advice rap touchstone "Light Up" and ... More >>
A survey by Nutrisystem reiterated what we already know -- that many Americans are unhealthy and unhappy with their weight -- and upped the ante with what's essentially a weight-related game of "Would You Rather" transferred into a study. They found some surprising and downright horrifying sacrif ... More >>
Exploring Brighton Beach
Our favorite (or should we say, as these Canadians do, favourite) type of video: tour/friend footage, shot on flip cams and cell phones and whatever else is at hand, repurposed as scrolling nostalgia for a song that pretty much simulates the same. This record, Champ, is a total delight, by the way ... More >>
The first release of the Apple iPad went on sale at 9 this morning to the long lines of customers who were camped out in front of Apple Stores and Best Buys waiting to buy them. The hand-held 9.5" touchscreen computers, which can access WiFi but not yet 3G (those go on sale later this month) ... More >>
The rumored removal of sexy apps for iPhones seems to have come to pass. The first shot in the war on porn apps came, per CNET, when "Apple notified developer Chillifresh that its Wobble iBoobs application was being removed from the App Store." Now it is reported that thousands of other apps ... More >>
Yes, yes, it's probably a hoax. But, just in case it's not, get excited for a new iPhone game you play with your tongue. With iLickit, you have to lick clean your plate of food by actually applying your tongue to your LCD screen. Not for the germaphobic. [TUAW via Eat Me Daily]
Listen to the city—it's trying to tell you something
Peter Abraham of the LoHud Yankees Blog took in today's Hal Steinbrenner press conference where, after some mumbling about Andy Pettite and free agency, the underboss turned the show over to agents of Cisco, which is outfitting the new stadium with "1,100 flat screen, HD monitors," which in addition ... More >>
We just saw Pete Hamill on Joe Scarborough's morning show. In a blame-the-victim rant, he posited that house-flipping, free-spending citizens hadn't gone through the Depression like he had, owned "five cell phones and one iPod," and therefore had no understanding of the value of a hard-earned Americ ... More >>
The Bent Festivalwhere hacking is encouraged
The antics of those who operate outside of the bounds of societal norms are fab fodder for the tabloids. Whether it's the infamous "Weekend at Bernie's" guys or that cranky Bay Ridge super, sometimes you have to laugh at these curmudgeons and wackjobs despite their bad behavior. The latest entry i ... More >>
Free speech has a price
Voicing Concerns About Wireless Phones