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"I think you realize with this project that you're able to reach so many people from home, and it's something the whole family can do. The kids enjoy getting to go and purchase items for shoe boxes," said Cook, who is overseeing one of the county's relay centers — Cedar Creek Baptist Church. "... My family, we love Operation Christmas Child because it's a way that we give a gift to children who may never have had a gift in their life before.
"But ultimately, it's the No. 1 way that we can spread the gospel from our home throughout the world. [These shoe boxes are delivered by] elephants, planes, boats, canoes and dog sleds. It goes places that most people can't access on their own and it's just a beautiful way for us to share the hope that we have."
With National Collection Week set for Nov. 12 to 19, Operation Christmas Child is seeking to acquire and disperse more than 9 million shoe box gifts to children in more than 100 countries who are living in dire conditions ranging from poverty to war-torn areas. This year, more than 500,000 volunteers are assisting worldwide to help the Samaritan's Purse ministry reach the milestone of assisting more than 100 million children since 1993.
Starting Monday, Operation Christmas Child will feature two drop-off sites in Bartow County for area residents to deliver their gift-filled shoe boxes.
At Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 54 Folsom Road in Adairsville, donations will be collected Monday through Friday, Nov. 16, from 3 to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 to 4 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 19, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Cartersville First Baptist, 241 Douthit Ferry Road, will serve as a collection site Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon; and Sunday, Nov. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. On Monday, Nov. 19, items will be accepted from 9 to 11 a.m.
After selecting the gender and age category — 2 to 4, 5 to 9 or 10 to 14 — of the child, contributors need to fill a shoe box or small plastic container with hygiene items, school supplies, small toys and, if desired, a personal note and a photograph of themselves. A $7 donation is required to cover shipping costs. Further details, such as a list of suggested items, can be found at www.samaritanspurse.org. Participants also can pay their shipping cost online and track the destination of their shoe box.
"Some of the things in the box actually do meet physical needs," said Durham, relay center coordinator for the Cartersville area. "We put in there small clothing items, toothbrushes, toothpaste. So things like that.
"Kids in all these countries [might] never ever get any other gifts of any kind. This may be the only thing that they ever get. But along with it more importantly they get to hear the gospel message and learn about Jesus. And they actually have literature that is published in their language that they get also when they receive their box."
For Durham, learning how Operation Christmas Child touches the lives of its recipients is a heartwarming learning experience.
"I love to hear stories. I love to see the pictures," Durham said. "We actually got a chance to hear very briefly from a girl a couple of years ago who was a shoe box recipient and she just talked about how something so simple as a little hair clips that she always wanted [can make a difference]. She opened her box and that was what she found in the bottom of her box and [she talked about] how much that meant. Something that's so simple to us was so important to her.
"And then through a mission trip I did, I got to meet a girl who actually as an orphan had received one of these boxes. She has since been adopted and she lives in the United States but she still has her box. She has kept it and just talks about what it meant to her. She really realized somebody somewhere else in the world who didn't even know her cared enough and loved enough to pack one."
For more information about the local collection sites, visit www.samaritanspurse.org or call Cartersville First Baptist Church at 770-382-4994 or Cedar Creek Baptist Church at 770-877-9900.


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Can anyone explain what IBO and AMO means?
Can anyone explain what IBO and AMO means?
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That you put in AMO you are pointing to standards of fps once used by bow manufacturers. They don't use either.... Well, you can get AMO, but have to call the factory.
So more or less for speed shooters;
IBO is basically the rule set forth by the IBO, International Bowhunters Organization. Okay, 30" of draw, 70 pounds of draw weight and a arrow weighing 350 grs (5 grs per pound of draw weight).
More or less heavy bowhunter equipment;
AMO was formerly the Archery Manufacturers Association and now the Archery Trade Association. Here, the draw length is 30" with draw weight of 60 pounds and a 540 gr arrow.
Today the IBO has been replaced and is confusing. Now called, ATA.
ATA fps is to be derived from real numbers. Okay, IBO pounds could be that of up to 82 pounds so long as 5 grs. per pound of draw weight was used.
Read link and I'll see what else I can find.
Last edited by SonnyThomas; 01-28-2011 at 06:21 AM.
IBO is what bows wish they could shoot, and AMO is closer to what they will shoot. lol Or you could use Sonny's explanation. lol
exactly ehunter, ibo is for manufacture sales not real life hunting cause once you start rigging out your bow thats when it gets real, not what somebody selling a bow says your bow should shoot. hope im not stepping on toes.::
Manufacturer numbers are real, but we have to think of them as a starting point, not the finished bow set up. I would say these IBO and AMO listings are a starting point. Where would you start being there are some 3 1/2 million archers with whatever different number of bow setups?
Again, I thought the ATA fps listing is confusing. As long as you have 5 grs of arrow weight per pound of draw weight what's the problem? Noted in the link was 82 pounds. So what? I mean, there are factory bow of 80 pound draw weight. Hoyt and others offer 80 pound bows! I know for a fact you can get bows of 100 pounds of draw weight.
If you read the replies of the link you would have read of one person relating of REAL numbers. Well, more people do use a draw weight in the 60 pound range. Next real, real is the average male in the United States. He stands close to 5 foot 10 inches tall - so 70 inches tall which is normally that person's wing span. So 70 - 15 = 55 / 2 = 27 1/2" draw length.
I have a Pearson TX4 with IBO rating of 340 fps. As is it has a 28" draw and maxed out at 62 pounds. I have a loop on the string and nothing else. I used a 314 gr arrow - so 4 grs heavier than allowed IBO spec. It chronograph-ed 310 fps.
Using the below rule of thumb for speed adjustment I came up with the following;
310 + 16 (dw) + 1 + (arrow weight) + 20 (dl) = 347 fps.
And somewhere in here I did the same correction for my Shadowcat and came up with 323 fps. Listed is 320 to 325 fps.
Rule of thumb for speed adjustment;
2 fps / 1 # of Draw Weight
10 fps / 1" of Draw Length
1 fps / 3 grains of arrow weight
1 fps / 3 grains of weight on the string
??? Hutch, no comment?
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Well, Hutch, I'm sort of lost. Most bows set up at the factory will reach or exceed the listed IBO. I exampled my Pearson TX4. Actual listing for the TX4 is 340 fps +. At a factory the bow is virtually a bare bow with some type of rest and some type of nocking point. I've heard a single brass nock, string tied nock and no nock at all. Now the ATA surely has something they all agreed to use in testing. If not, X bow maker would be on the Soap Box claiming their competitor was using unfair tactics.
Slip over to the automobile.
A car manufacturer claims X car will do 0 to 60 in X seconds. I won't question that and people except the claim. But then we put four people in the car, use different tires, X brand gasoline and how fast will the car go in the same X seconds? Better yet, when was the last time you heard X car won't do the claimed speed?
So skimming over some bow sites; Hoyt has the ATA thing, Ben Pearson has IBO and Martin doesn't say either way, but lists 70#, 30", 350 gr.
What would be nice is, if someone would come up with a system that showed a bows speed rating with a typical hunting setup. Say 60 & 70# draw ratings with a 350gr & 400gr. arrows respectively, at 27.5 inches. Peep, D-loop, and string silencers. Limbsavers on the bow. Make one universal rest for testing. That would help put an end to, or slow down, all the "Why won't my bow shoot what the factory says", as well as give us all a better idea of what we can actually expect from the bow in a real life situation. Noone I know of hunts or target shoots with a tied on knock, and nothing else.
It would be nice to see more realistic numbers, but I think bow set-ups are as varied as the people shooting them and regardless of how you rate them, there is still going be that....."Why won't my bow shoot what the factory says"
I expect for most bow shooters it's easier for them to check the bow speed than it is anything thing else they do.....including tune their bow.
They just walk in to a bow shop, shoot a few arrows thru the dealers chronograph and are upset that the mfr lied.
No consideration is given to draw length or weight, or arrow weight, accessories on string, bow tune, or even if chrony being used is right or not.
Not to blame the shooter, they may not know any better. I suspect most don't.
Using another car analogy, and one drivers take for granted as true. Again because most don't known any different and typically don't have easy means (or money) to verify it, is mfr claimed engine horse power.
Factories get their engine rating sort like bow mfr's get their IBO rating. Measured at the crank under controlled environmental conditions with no accessories.......add on AC compressor, steering pump, alternator and related belt drag, change altitude and barometric pressure, connect a transmission and drive line, various differential gearing, and by the time you get the horsepower to the road you've loss 18-22% of what is claimed.
Knowing what loses can be expected, maybe that's a way to determine the ballparkish speed a bow may actually shoot. Take maybe 15% right off the top of what is claimed for a hunting bow, and maybe 10% off when set-up as a target bow??
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Some destinations are best experienced quickly in a single gulp. Puglia, on the other hand, is a place you sip and savour slowly. From a charming apartment inside the walls of an ancient city, this Local Living trip to Italy's boot heel puts you in close contact with the people who are lucky enough to live here full-time. Discover the culinary secrets of the region's age-old winemaking and olive oil trades, learn to make your own pasta, bike down dozens of scenic trails or simply soak up the splendour of your surroundings. Above all, make yourself at home.
Share a cluster of apartments located just inside the main entrance to Polignano a Mare's medieval walled 'centro storico'. The apartments have access to a rooftop terrace and all bedrooms all have ensuite bathroom facilities.
• Strolling the winding lanes of the old part of town and stopping for an espresso
• Sampling delicious regional cuisine like orecchiette pasta
• Tasting local wines like Negroamaro and Primitivo
• Fishing and cruising the coastline by boat
• Exploring nearby towns and beaches by bicycle
• Day trips to Alberobello, Locorotondo and southern Puglia, famous for olive oil and wine
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Ron Wood let it slip that, as usual, the Rolling Stones will be playing few secret warm-up gigs prior to their four upcoming arena shows in London and New Jersey. Wood told NME, "There's going to be little club gigs that we're gonna surprise ourselves to do as well. We'll bung a few in next week or the week after, so look out for any Cockroaches gigs or whatever! I don't know who we'll be billed as, but we'll turn up somewhere and put a few to the test. Tiny, 200, 300 people kind of places."
Wood went on to say that the band is working overtime to make sure they're tight for their upcoming London and New Jersey shows: "We're all making a concentrated effort of being there on time every day. We start at three o'clock in the afternoon. We go through to dinnertime. We have one break and so far everything has been an operation, nose to the grindstone. We wanna give 200 percent."
Wood didn't specify what country the secret club shows would take place.
During the Stones' recent tours, they've made a concerted effort to play a variety of venues -- including stadiums, arenas, theaters -- and even clubs. Ron Wood told us that there's nothing more exciting than the Stones hitting the stage for a club gig: "Everybody's hot, it's rockin', it's steaming, and, y'know, it's rock n' roll, and anything goes. In the club, people can just let their hair down and just go with it."
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Compiled by Mark A. Altman, Jeff Bond, Adam Jahnke, Jason R. Rich and David E. Williams
It's that time of year again.
That's right, time for neckties, Zunes and other well-meaning yet unwanted items from your non-nerdtastic relatives and friends. But Geek, in its never-ending quest to help you live your dreams, is ready to help by directing you to the coolest, most swagilicious and sometimes costliest collectibles, toys and gadgets available. So get ready to swap out all that unwanted holiday junk and put those gift cards to good use — 2013 is about to arrive in epic style.
Seeking a stylish winter coat that will slyly inform those around you of your secret geek status? Well, this may be your best possible choice during those chilly, Hoth-like months. Laugh it up, fuzz ball! (NOTE: No wookies were harmed in the making of this jacket.)
stylinonline.com | $76
You love cookies almost as much as you love zombies, making this the perfect repository for all those holiday treats you're doomed to devour between now and New Year's. (And by "treats" we mean, yes, cookies.)
thinkgeek.com | $30
Vintage Original Star Trek Art Prints
Artist-designer Juan Ortiz created this super-cool series of 18"x24" retro Trek one-sheet posters, giving each 1960s installment a Saul Bass/Mad Men vibe. Standouts include groovy posters for "The City on the Edge of Forever" and "Balance of Terror." But what's great is some of the worst TOS clunkers get the most loving graphic resurrection, including "And the Children Shall Lead."
qmxonline.com | $35
Designed to terrorize 6" action figures, this 1/12-scale mini predator has snap-fit ball joints for maximum posability, so you can buy a million of them and create a whole herd! Pack, we mean.
creative-beast.com | $50
Kre-O Transformers Destruction Site Devastator Set
It's happened again — you're making great progress on your Lego construction site when those damned Decepticons unleash their secret weapon of destruction, DEVASTATOR, and throw two months of perfectly good cement foundation work into the crapper. Now you can re-enact that dispiriting event in adorable Lego form with this awesome play set that includes 590 KRE-O bricks and six unique KREON figures.
hasbro.com/transformers | $80
Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection
The Master of Suspense finally gets his Blu-due with this collection of some of Hitch's greatest films, including Saboteur, Shadow of a Doubt, Rope, Rear Window, The Trouble With Harry, The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Birds, Marnie, Torn Curtain, Topaz, Frenzy, Family Plot, Vertigo, North by Northwest and Psycho. Hence, "The Masterpiece Collection." Aptly named.
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If you're obsessed with the 1970s Brit sci-fi series UFO and have a lot of disposable income, you can own the title vehicle itself, either as a 1/48-scale model kit with laser-cut, vacuum-formed and resin-cast parts for $123, or a fully built, motorized, spinning, flying saucer for just…
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Barad-dûr — Fortress of Sauron
It's 20" tall and weighs in at 22 lbs. … of PURE EVIL. Now you can own this reproduction of Sauron's towering fortress, and any time your kids get out of line, just silently point at this thing and glower menacingly. Trust us, it works.
wetanz.com/shop | $700
There have been many great books published about the history of the 007 franchise, but none of them have been from Taschen, the publisher of some of the most awesome coffee table books ever. For Bond's 50th, they put together an exquisite book devoted to all the 007 films, including the 1967 Casino Royale and Never Say Never Again. Written as an oral history, the volume is replete with previously unpublished photography and artwork, making its hefty price tag well worth the expense, even if it's not coated in gold.
taschen.com | $200
Dr. Grordbort's: The Righteous Bison – Indivisible Particle Smasher
If you've had it up to here with bulky, hard-to-handle atom-smashing weapons, may we suggest the elegant, nicely balanced Righteous Bison? These babies are priced to move, so if you act quickly you could be disintegrating your annoying neighbor's house by next week!
wetanz.com/shop | $100
Hobbit product in the hizzie! As you're undoubtedly aware, Thorin Oakenshield is an exiled dwarf king and leader of the 13 dwarves who accompany Bilbo Baggins on his three-movie quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain — so he's eminently collectible.
wetanz.com/shop | $249
Harry Potter Wizard's Collection
Yes, it's a triple dip, but for fans, this complete Blu-ray set of every Potter film is an essential purchase with over four hours of new special features, as well as all the bonus material on previous discs for all eight films, from The Sorcerer's Stone to The Deathly Hallows. The set is also stuffed with exclusive memorabilia, including a label collection of prop labels created by the production for potions, wizarding products and more.
harrypotterwizardscollection.com | $500
If you need a good flash drive, you want it to have the lightning speed and lethal, bone-crushing reflexes of the martial arts icon. This USB device by Mimoco can hold up to 64GBs and comes preloaded with a personalization suite of Lee-themed wallpapers, icons, video and avatars. Plus, the MimoByte sound software plays sound clips each time the Lee MIMOBOT is inserted or ejected from your computer.
mimoco.com | $20 (for the 8GB version)
CPU Wars Volume 1.0: The Dynamic Duo
This "Battle of the Desktops" trump card game literally pits central processing units against one another, employing the stats of 30 classic CPUs (from Intel, Motorola, IBM and more) that have had the greatest impact on the history of desktop computing. Yet another cool item that would not exist if not for Kickstarter!
cpuwarsthegame.com | $22
When you're operating in a steampunk universe, your ability to gamble could be paramount to your survival, so we strongly recommend you start honing your skills with this ornate steampunk-styled poker set. Just remember that steam-driven, poker-playin' robots can cause the cards to mildew.
steampunkpoker.blogspot.com | $180
Charlie's Angels: The Complete Series
This kitschy '70s series gave birth to the phrase "jiggle show." All five seasons are on 27 DVDs in one giant box, including such classic episodes as "Angels in Chains," in which the girls go behind bars. Although there's a dearth of special features, the "Angels Forever" featurette is welcome — and Farah Fawcett running around in a bikini is worth the tab.
sonypictures.com/dvd | $66
Masters of the Universe Granamyr Action Figure
He's the leader of the Dragons of Darksmoke a main character in Filmation's Masters of the Universe cartoon series, and he's the biggest MoU figure ever made at 13.5" tall — sitting! Apparently, he likes to sit a lot, but if you make him stand he's almost 24" tall! You'll have to wait 'till December to order but it's worth it.
mattycollector.com/store | $80
Justice League Unlimited Action Figures
Aw, man! After 13 years, Mattel's Justice League Unlimited action figure line is coming to an end! Only one thing can help soothe the pain this announcement fills us with, and that's the release of the final action figure three-packs that is our right under ape law. Looks like the final lineup includes Dr. Destiny, Toyman and Firefly, as well as Fire, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold. OK, we feel a little better now.
mattycollectors.com | $30
Finally, antigravity tech has been invented and we can all own hoverboards! Well, except for the antigrav tech part, that statement is totally true! Now you can finally own a movie-accurate 1:1 scale model (28"x8"x3") that makes authentic "whooshing" sounds sampled directly from the films and a deco featuring Mattel logos just like in the films. It'll make your escape from futuristic bullies a breeze.
mattycollector.com/store | $120
Batman: Arkham City – Riddler Trophy
Riddle me this, Batman? What's 19" tall, weighs 8 lbs., features working LEDs, is handcrafted by TriForce and is portrayed by neither Frank Gorshin nor Jim Carrey? Our guess is this mysterious neon question mark thing inspired by the Arkham City video game, part of a limited edition of just 440 pieces.
projecttriforce.com | $88
1313 Mockingbird Lane Model Kit
One of the most famous addresses in TV history now gets lovingly reproduced in authentic 1:64 scale in this Munsters house model kit that your pale, trembling hands can put together. It's also in scale with other famed TV/movie house kits, including Norman Bates' manor from Psycho and the Addams Family mansion, and it's also available in an icky transparent green version (from culttvman.com).
moebiusmodels.com | $45
Iron Man: War Machine Model Kit
Whenever Tony Stark is too booked with hot chicks or too hung over to complete one of his missions, he always knows that James "Rhodey" Rhodes and Stark's War Machine suit has his back. Now you can build the second-most-famous exo-suit in Marvel history, complete with shoulder-mounted Gatling gun and missile launchers.
moebiusmodels.com | $40
This faux-leather-bound, 544-page tome collects every scrap of Firefly lore and documentation possible between two covers, featuring exclusive photography galore. Essentially Titan Books' three previous official Firefly companions crushed together, it includes complete scripts, interviews and so much more. Shiny.
titanbooks.com | $50
Alien vs. Predator Static Alien Egg Prop
Now you can own one of those gross, icky alien eggs — screen used — from AVP. It's made from foam and silicone and looks ready to unleash its own facehugger on the world. Comes with a signed letter of authenticity from Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. co-founders Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. (Look for Stock #22501.)
propstore.com | $1,995
Star Wars Production-Used Storyboard Copy
Here's an original drawing of Darth Vader inside his TIE fighter as he bears down on hapless Luke Skywalker near the end of Star Wars. (How did this escape the clutches of Lucasfilm?) It's 16"x22.5", framed and full of technical tech info for the shot to be filmed. (Look for Stock #22810.)
propstore.com | $369
If you want to have a truly unnerving, Blade Runner-like nightmare experience, buy one of these rolling, remote control toys, turn off the lights, and watch this 18" neon shark robot chomp its teeth, thrash its tail and make its way implacably toward your vulnerable, naked feet.
skyrockettoys.com | $90
The Hobbit Gandalf Action Figure
Because you can never have too many 6" Ian McKellen action figures, you'd better snatch up this latest incarnation from Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy.
thebridgedirect.com | $15
Star Trek's Mirror universe was a savage place, but it did boast one advantage in the form of instantaneous office disciplinary action via the "Agonizer." One screw-up, and your superior simply orders, "Your agonizer, please," and you're in for several moments of excruciating pain. This Agonizer replica doesn't actually agonize — but just keep it in plain sight; your friends don't have to know.
roddenberry.com | $50
If you've ever wanted to lord over your household, bellowing out orders like Captain James T. Kirk, you should probably seek immediate counseling or purchase this amazing reproduction of Kirk's captain's chair from the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise. It features light-up buttons and sounds as though it's right from the TV show. And, let's be honest, it's probably better constructed than the original prop.
roddenberry.com | $6,000
Batman: Arkham City — Batarang Full-Scale Replica
If you've ever wanted to fling a Batarang directly at some scofflaw's head, you'll appreciate this painstakingly crafted replica, seemingly gripped in the Dark Knight's own glove, masterfully sculpted and painted by the artisans at TriForce. The finished piece is 22" tall and features working LED Batcave-like illumination. Alfred would approve.
projecttriforce.com | $188
It turns out all clone troopers look pretty much the same, but if you really need a 12" figure of the exact troop commander who went all Order 66 on Jedi Aayla Secura, he's painstakingly re-created here, down to the Felucia-specific armor and six — yes, SIX blaster weapons.
sideshowtoy.com | $125
There are a lot of high-end 'phones out there, but these not only scream I CAN'T HEAR YOU, I'M WEARING HEADPHONES but also sound great. Yeah, they're full-size, but incredibly comfortable and block out virtually all extraneous sound. Optimized for iOS gear, they feature tangle-free cabling, a mic/remote and a heavy base profile.
store.sony.com | $300
With this amazing, lit-up re-creation of smuggler Han Solo, you can not only show off the galaxy's most daring antihero as though he were proudly displayed on Jabba the Hutt's castle wall, but you can also cue up that weird red light and make it look like you're thawing him out for Princess Leia… except, PSYCH! Just kidding, Han — you're frozen forever!
sideshowtoy.com | $300
Ruthless mercenary and master of disguise Zartan is prepared to menace G.I. Joe and serve the interests of COBRA better than ever now that he's in the form of this intimidatingly beautiful 12" re-creation. This is so cool that the Cobra Commander himself would proudly display it on his international terrorism command desk.
sideshowtoy.com | $160
Hot Toys Captain America – Rescue Version
Hey, remember when Cap suited up in standard G.I. gear and crossed over enemy lines to rescue his brother and a bunch of other POWs in Captain America? Neither do we, but it is weird how Cap's World War II gear is so much more impressive than the lame spandex he wore in The Avengers — ergo, we'd rather own this figure.
sideshowtoy.com | $220
Bundled with the iPhone 5 (and sold separately), EarPods offer a unique design that will fit comfortably and won't easily fall out (even when you're active). Beyond the new ergonomic shape and built-in mic and control switch on the cord, they provide excellent sound quality that includes deep, rich bass.
apple.com | $29
If you thought you needed to visit some fancy arena to experience this high-tech combat game, think again. Hasbro's NERF Lazer Tag offers cutting-edge laser blasters that include an iPhone 3GS/4/4S/iPod touch dock and special apps that combine real-world excitement with a video game-like experience.
lazertag.com | $40 (per blaster)
Hauppauge HD PVR2 Gaming Recorder
This compact device will allow you to easily capture your epic Xbox or PS3 game play in crisp H.264 HD video (up to 1080p30) to your PC via an HDMI or component hookup, allowing you to relive your most triumphant moves over and over again and easily post them to YouTube to satisfy your global audience — or even compile footage for your latest machinima creation.
hauppauge.com | $170
The iPhone 4S/5's 8MP rear-facing camera allows you to snap, edit and share digital photos from virtually anywhere. But to expand its photographic capabilities, just snap on an OlloClip external lens system — available in super-wide fisheye, macro and wide-angle — for some truly unique views. Models are available for iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5.
olloclip.com | $70
The battery-powered Roomba vacuum robot has been around for a while now, gradually improving its capabilities, and the 780 model now freshens the air and removes fine dust using a built-in HEPA filter system. You can program it to clean each room of your home on a pre-set schedule, and it works on hardwood, laminate or carpeting. Yep, this may be your last chance to own and control a robot before they own and control us.
irobot.com | $600
Brookstone HDMI Pocket Projector
This pocket-sized, battery-powered projector allows you to project whatever appears on your iOS device's display onto any blank wall. The 85 lumen LED light source displays HD videos, movies, presentations and games up to 60". The battery lasts for two hours, but it can also be plugged in for extended use.
brookstone.com | $300
This controller not only looks great on any wall, but it's also designed to learn your in-home living habits and temperature preferences, keeping you comfortable when you're home, while also saving you money on utilities bills while you're out. Thanks to a custom app and Wi-Fi capabilities, you can program and control the temperature in your home remotely from an iPhone or iPad.
nest.com | $249
Bellicose Bunny: Stealth Edition
The Emperor said it himself: The son of Skywalker must not become a vinyl toy creator. Fortunately, artist Nathan Hamill (son of Mark) ignored that dire warning and launched his own line of idiosyncratic vinyls like this one. This rocket-mounted rabbit is also available in a stealth edition, natch.
3dretro.com | $50
Featuring a half in earbud design, this stylish system offers four hours of wireless audio enjoyment from your digital device via Bluetooth 3.0 as well as active noise-cancellation technology that will fully block the annoying outside world. A built-in mic and remote allows for easy phone use, so there's really no reason to ever take these things off, especially since you can also hardwire them for in-flight service.
phiaton.com | $160
Jawbone Icon HD Bluetooth Headset
If you're a smartphone addict, using a high-quality wireless Bluetooth headset will reduce background noise and ensure that you'll be heard and can hear whomever you're speaking with, even if you're surrounded by other noisy smartphone addicts. The compact Jawbone Icon HD headset is comfortable, comes in multiple colors and offers HD-quality sound, a noise-cancelling microphone and a battery that powers up to four hours of continuous talk time.
jawbone.com | $100
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection
For a long time, I said that I'd buy a 3D TV and Blu-ray player when Universal released Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3D, assuming that would never, ever happen. Well played, Universal. In addition to the Gill-Man, all the classics are here, from Dracula to Frankenstein to The Wolf Man, looking better than ever in high-def. This is a collection that truly earns the designation "essential."
universalhidef.com | $160
Battle Royale: The Complete Collection
Yes, Kinji Fukasaku's twisted 2000 movie about school kids forced into a kill-or-be-killed competition finally received a U.S. release, but even in a post-Hunger Games world, his movie retains its original power, though its misbegotten sequel is more a curiosity piece than required viewing.
anchorbayentertainment.com | $40
Criterion made one of its too-infrequent forays into geek love with this stunning tribute to the King of the Monsters. This release includes both the original Japanese Gojira as well as the English-dubbed U.S. version with Raymond Burr, finally giving Godzilla the reverence and respect he deserves.
criterion.com | $40
Love it or hate it, no movie inspired more debate in 2012 than Ridley Scott's don't-call-it-a-prequel return to the world of Alien. On 3D Blu-ray, it's easier than ever to get lost in the movie's visual strengths while turning its narrative weaknesses into a "Spot the Plot Hole" drinking game. And the copious extras allow fans to play armchair filmmaker and imagine the movie they wished Scott had made instead.
foxconnect.com | $25
If you haven't checked out the enhanced iPad version of the mag on the Apple Newsstand, you should. (Right now. The first issue is FREE.) Every issue features audio commentaries, streaming video, enhanced hot spots, scrolling navigation and so much more. It's like Minority Report meets a Star Trek PADD, and it's damn cool. (End of shameless plug!)
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Hello everyone,
I closed up a few of the various discussions on this topic and started a central one here. We've reviewed all of your thoughts and the discussions will remain available for viewing, but please share any further thoughts in this thread. It makes it easier for us to track all of your feedback.
As with many online rating systems, Rate My Space relies on cookies in order to mitigate some of the ways users can "game" a rating system. We understand that this isn't foolproof, but the fact remains that technical solutions are not always the best way to close every loophole available to users who want to abuse a system. And while we are always trying to improve the site, one of the things we have to take into account is the vast number of users who will be affected by every technical change.
I am really pleased to report that abuse of the rating system is actually a very, very small percentage of activity throughout RMS. I think this is because the majority of our RMS users are focused on sharing ideas, displaying your hard work, and getting inspired. The HGTV Team is doing our best to support your efforts, and I'd like to take this chance to thank everyone who has contributed to that positive spirit in the RMS community. While we determine the best course of action moving forward, your cooperation in the meantime is really appreciated. You guys are what make this site work the way it does!
Matt and I will keep you posted on any technical changes that come along, but I hope this addresses some of your concerns and makes clear that our team is listening to all of your feedback. Again, please feel free to keep the discussion going here, or contact me via private message.
So as I understand this you are addressing the rating system but not the people who abuse the raters? I'm sorry but that doesn't seem like that takes care of the problem of intimidation. You have a group of people who do not want to receive any criticism at all. If you criticize them they bring all of their friends in and call you names. I think this is unfair on our behalf and should be addressed as well.
OH No here it goes again. Answer this Mick 53 Are you not guilty of repeat rating rooms over an abundance of times? Nothing here to do with your comment/comments rather the repeat rating going on. If you deny this you are simply not being honest I am not one of your so called "Posse" I saw what you did before they even caught on I just sat back and watched you in action, Then you were found out and it didnt take long. Yoy have visited my post unkowingly. As far as I know you didnt repeat me but just rated with no comment. Now I did see you in action on many cases doing the dirty deed. You cannot nor convince those who saw the proof otherwise. You should just carry on in a better manner and mature from this stage of behavior. Its so imature to keep going where you are not appreciated nor respected. Nor should you be. You are not alone in this. As Julia states there is a minor amount of RMS users who abuse, its not new, its not rocket science, its not funny & its not cute. You are on here so often you must not work or if you have children you need to spend time with them and hang up the innocent act. Those who side with you, well they too have a history. Be Done! I am ,and I have more important things to value then your continued baffled behavior. I have said my piece, Good Day!
Tell me, how do you sit back and watch me? I don't sit back and watch anybody except for the people who slam me. How do you know what I rate? You may be able to tell who's site I've been on but not what I am rating! Something else nosey. I have rated some people a five more than once because I would look at their site several times and like it so much I would give them another 5 so I guess this is wrong too? If you people know so much, I guess it's like some one else said on here, I'm sure you are rating each other a 5 over and over. I don't care who wants me on their site, this is a public forum and until they change it your little group of poor decorators can just sit back and watch it!
well ya just click on a name and like magic you can see the profile and the recent history. as to rating people over, ya cant do it without cheating 1 vote as it recognises history. I have seen on my visits I do that if I vote onece on say Monday if i go back on Friday I still cant revote yet you do it over and over in a 12 hr. time frame. So thats says "cheat " all over it If we voted ourselves up dont ya think wed be 5 all the time silly. Look at our feedback so few negatives so many positives. You have none so we dont see that. I am guessing your afraid to post for that reason. Dont know what youll get back. It is not so you dont bring attention to yourself as you claim because you do it so often here. If you dont care then leave us alone and just drop it. isnt there more issues that take more importance to you. I am not trying to be a prude here I am serious. Whats done is done past is past let it be OK. There has to be more fun in your life then this fueling the fire. If not then there is more to the story. I am done fighting with you as well you have proved us right time and time again. With that being said i too say Good Day!
Thanks Julia for the update and feedback. You are right though, it is only a small percentage of people who abuse the system, whether it be rating several times on the same space because they love it so, or down rating on the same space because they hate it so. You have clearly addressed our concerns on this site. Thank you RMS team for working hard to remedy it. Debbie
Thank you Julia for your response, and thank you RMS for being able to see the reality of the game and deal with it in the best possible way. I respect HGTV, and RMS and whatever decision they make and will always post ideas no matter the ratings or comments. Everybody has a choice, everybody knows what's right and what's wrong. That shouldn't have to be the responsibility of RMS, it should be the responsibility of the users, the people. People can continue on with their repetitive actions regarding the rating system or they can do what was intended in the first place. Rate a room once, no matter if it is a one of a five. Once is enough.The users make the decision to do right or wrong. Thank you RMS, and thank you Julia.
Once again, you people prove what I have said, you are watching me continuously. If RMS listens to Debbie, she will be running the place. I think they are just trying to keep you people quiet. I have talked to other people on here and it seems this has been going on a while. You intimidate people so everyone is afraid to rate you low! News travels and your reputation precedes you, Debbie. Good Day
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I know this is a heated topic. I'd like to ask everyone to review the guidelines for posting to this message board before commenting. They can be found on the top left-hand corner of this page.
Thanks as always for your help!
Thank you Julia.
Selica as was and is again, writes in a comment "When ya give them a less then 5 it really upsets them" Now tell me, is that not admission?
When I looked a member's kitchen for her other uploads I saw in her profile that she was able to rate our kitchen twice. How is that possible? Our kitchen had not been rated in a while and those two ratings lowered it - ouch.
studiomom: There is a glitch in the system that no one else seems to have noticed or mentioned...if a comment or rating appears at the bottom of a 'recent activity' page, it also appears at the top of the previous page, making it look as if the space has been rated twice. Go back and check the rater in a day or two...I think you'll find that he/she rated your kitchen only once.
Julia, what about this glitch? Could that be causing some of the repeat-rating misunderstandings?This message has been edited. Last edited by: luvuprincess,
Thank you, I did notice the glitch, but I also noted this same user was able to rate her own kitchen twice without it being at the top of one and bottom of another. She recently turned off the option to show her activity. I wouldn't have looked twice, but her paragraphs about her own kitchen are all over people's sites (cringe). There are also a highly unusual number of "views" (1,920 in two days?) for a "4" rated kitchen with hardly anyone commenting. It is lovely, but, honestly, unusual. Perhaps I am too new for this to comment.
In this past month we have experienced people with a tremendous amount of class and vision. I am glad our kitchen has been well-received, but the best part (I know this as an artist) is to be surrounded by peers who are equal, if not superior, to your own talents. This certainly is the case with this site.
p.s. I have gotten more inspirational ideas (real keepers) from people who had similar budgets to ours or much less, not entire guts and remodels with all the bells and whistles. Sometimes money circumvents the creative process. Problem solving (working with what we have within our budget) forces us to use that other side of the brain where magic happens. My favorite makeovers are the first time buyers. I remember our early 70's ranch fondly and there wasn't an ounce of stainless in it.This message has been edited. Last edited by: studiomom,
[QUOTE]Originally posted by studiomom:
Perhaps I am too new for this to comment.
Sorry, studiomom, I am fairly new, too, and I hang out mostly in the boards. I checked out both kitchens, and although hers is more "mainstream", I prefer yours, and I'd rate them both 5*. Kudos on handling this with grace, and welcome to the community.
Thanks Luvuprincess for the kind words. I wouldn't mind if they erased the stars altogether. The comments carry much more meaning.
I still think the site is experiencing some "gaming" right now. I would rather see designs like "Mom'skitchen" and "Diannee" get the attention from viewers.
i just wish you could just get rid of the rateing systaum reason being there is no rate my space show so now you could call it share my space no ones feeling will be hurt we are all here to get ideas and share the fun )
Honestly, do we have to watch this all over again for a second time?
this is just a suggestion to the staff...........perhaps those who have the priviledge to vote should also submit a comment,either good, bad or indifferent, that way the space rated would know who and what they rated and how many times. This way the abuse could be identified in a timely fashion and delt with swiftly and with justice.To those who do not like negative responses.......be mature, there are many different tastes.
I have to say for once I am enjoying listening to the comments about the rating system. RMS has not changed it, and the abuse will continue as long as it is in place currently. I really am over it, my spaces have been bashed down to a point of ridiculous and others I see on here as well the same. If I was given a negative response for every one and two I have been given well so be it. I get nothing but wonderful comments and nice viewers. So in other words I have "stalkers" LOL!!! Hey I just started a blog, don't know what I am doing but thought we could learn together, come on over and give it some thought http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com. No stalkers allowed please...although you can't rate me there so come on over maybe you will have some fun!!!~
No, not get rid of the whole rating system... but maybe have it optional: either show the stars on the screen (like it happens now) or let the user turn the stars off and nobody can rate. Just an idea!
Would we end then this "ranting the rating and rating the ranting" thing??!
Hi, gardengirl! I was visiting some of your beautiful spaces yesterday. I didn't comment them, sorry, but I gave you 5 stars each.
I just saw something else that makes me think something is wrong with rating system. I was looking at a bedroom, it had 0 views but 16 ratings. I looked at the profile and they had not rated themselves, so what is up with that?
too bad theyre not listening,the rating system is the big reason for all the angst here!
i see where one poster says she votes more than once, simply because she can..multiply that and u have a problem with the system.
Having a lot more fun on my blog!! I told RMS countless times they where going people where frustrated and just left. They have their own way of thinking on this rating system...oh well! http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com
I don't understand how people can rate a space more than once....guess I'm not technically sophisticated enough. I stopped submitting my remakes because I have a small income and a small home and my redos were budget necessities, yet I was constantly being berated for being "cheap" and not installing marble countertops and tiled backsplashes and wood floors. Making those kinds of upgrades in an $83,000 house on a $24,000 retirement income is just plain not practical...but high income snobs don't understand things like that. But that does not mean I don't appreciate or like a nice looking place.
Also, last summer I posted a $20 budget facelift on my garage front....it had over 4000 hits....I don't know how that happened...it was a mistake....3000 hits happened overnight...and I had nothing to do with it...only had about 20 ratings and lots of negative comments because I painted faux hinges rather than installed $200 hinges and my planter had $3 worth of impatiens instead of a topiary, yada, yada, yada, so I got defeated and took it down. But I digress...how did 4000 hits appear? The garages before and after me were averaging 50-100 views.
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Well this is the deal and only my opinion here so take it for it is worth. Most people who come on this site and post their homes, are proud. Whether it is a million dollar home or a 50,000 home. If you do a project you are proud of and want to share, the last thing you want is to be belittled or given one star. I truly believe it is a competitive site,we live in a competitive world. The rating system encourages that all. Women can and are jealous it is in our nature sometimes and can't help it. We all want to be seen and heard and made to feel good! I think the rating system adds to the hostility and to the jealousy of others. Now as for comments, if one is really off and mean spirited it should not be allowed on the page and the user should have the right to delete it. This is suppose to be a positive and fun experience. When I see comments like this is ugly, that is horrible, etc.....that can really crush a person and their spirit, especially if it is something they truly loved and was proud to share. Offering positive insight and helpful suggestions is what the focus should be on. There certainly has to be a better way here....FIGURE it out HGTV/RMS because what you have going on here at times is pure and unnecessary nonsense!! That is all I am going to say about that. http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com
The problem is not only with the system, but with some of our computers. Some people say that they cannot, they are not allowed to rate more than one single time; others, we can.
Sometimes I don't remember if I have rated an space, so I do rate it--maybe again, there's that possibility; other times, I'm rating several spaces from the same person, and I rate a few that I know I have rated before.
But I don't sit down for hours or days rating the same stars the same people the same pic over and over again and again.
I wish the system and our personal computers allowed us to rate only once here. I also wish each member had the option to take away or not the stars... and the negative comments. They hurt.
I would like to say that I'm sorry if I've damage somebody's feelings. That's not my intention.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Begoluna:
The problem is not only with the system, but with some of our computers. Some people say that they cannot, they are not allowed to rate more than one single time; others, we can.
I use firefox browser, which clears the history 'cookies' every time I turn it off. That doesn't mean I take advantage of the system (or rate at all). You go to 'tools' and click on options. Check the option to clear your history every time you turn off the browser. Some people may not be aware that their browser is configured this way.This message has been edited. Last edited by: luvuprincess,
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Thanks everyone. We are aware of the rating system issue. Rest assured it is on our list of fixes - only 1 rating per user per space. However our list of fixes is very long and will take some time to tackle this.
If RMS just allowed everyone to give 1 star if you like it and no stars if you don't, then people could only add to a rating not take away from it. Once you reached a certain number of stars you would be a fair, then good, then outstanding. People don't take the time to download pictures to be slammed. It means they are proud of their space, or are asking for help. No one would be "poor" they just wouldn't be anything until they had enough hits to be atleast "fair".
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Just wanted to introduce myself - kinda new to the forum here.
I've hiked the rockpile a few times, as well as done the touristy thing on the cog and the auto road. Spent most of my childhood romping around the White Mountains, only got back to it in the last few years. Love it up there - where else in New England can you get a week's worth of completely different weather every day within a 1-hour minute time span?
Well, just wanted to say hi for starters. You all have a wonderful last day of July.


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