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Virgin Mobile Debuts LG TributeOctober 8th, 2014 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Virgin Mobile has added a new phone to their lineup. The LG Tribute is a mid-range phone with enough processing power and enough kick to handle most things you could throw at it. Priced at $79.99, this phone seems like a pretty good deal, although as with most mid-range devices you are going to sacrifice a few things to keep the price reasonable. Overall, though, if you're looking for an affordable phone for most basic and some advanced tasks, then this would be a good choice.
Here are the hardware specs for the phone:
Virgin Mobile Changes Unlimited LineOctober 4th, 2014 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Virgin Mobile has made some pretty major changes to their Beyond Unlimited plans today. Originally, there were three plan choices, all of which included 2.5 GB of high speed data and unlimited throttled, unlimited text messages and a set amount of voice minutes. With this new structure, the data amounts have been reduced on several plans, a new plan with no data has been introduced and the highest plan has international minutes added.
Here's the breakdown:
iPhone Price Cuts for Boost, VirginOctober 2nd, 2014 | Boost Mobile, iPhone, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
As expected, Sprint's prepaid brands Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile have announced price cuts on the older iPhone models. This reduced price is labeled as 'limited time' on Virgin Mobile's website, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the prices to drop permanently soon following the recent release of the popular (and maybe slightly bendable) iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus earlier this year.
Sprint Removes iPhone 5c, 5s from MVNO BlacklistSeptember 29th, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Prepaid Phones, Sprint, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
When it comes to MVNO policies and such, Sprint tends to be a little dictator-ish and frequently limits exactly which phones you can have on their MVNOs. Newly released phones can't be activated on any Sprint MVNO until they have been out for a year, undoubtedly an attempt to push consumers to the more lucrative postpaid offerings.
Sprint Adds Avatars to Visual VoicemailsAugust 31st, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Sprint, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Sprint announced today that they are making leaving and receiving voice mails more fun. Available to both postpaid Sprint customers and prepaid Boost Mobile and Virgin mobile customers, the new avatars are free and can be shared with anyone, on any network or via SMS, email or Facebook.
Sprint MVNOs Launch AQUOS SmartphoneAugust 19th, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Prepaid Phones, Sprint, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Cellular phone maker Sharp has selected Sprint to launch its first AQUOS Crystal phone available in the U.S. in the coming months. An exact date hasn't been released yet, but the specs for the phone compared to the price aren't half bad and the phone looks pretty cool with a sharp, edgeless look and a large screen. The device will be available for Sprint postpaid customers via Easy Pay and for Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile customers for $149.99 plus tax.
Zact Shuts Down, Virgin Mobile Steps UpAugust 11th, 2014 | MVNO, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Zact Mobile has officially shut down and, as of last week, is no longer offering any services or support. Former Zact Mobile customers can either choose to switch to Virgin Mobile or simply walk away, free and clear. Zact Mobile was powered by ItsOn, which is now powering Sprint's Virgin Mobile Custom plan. If you're not a Virgin Mobile fan, take a look at RingPlus or FreedomPop, both of which offer similar services and might work for you.
Of course, if you are wanting to make the switch, your Zact phone should have prompted you to download and change to Virgin Mobile's Custom plan last Monday. Early adopters of Virgin Mobile Custom were rewarded with free minutes, texts and 1GB of data. But don't fret. If your phone didn't prompt you to make the switch and you would like to, here's what to do:
Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile Offer S5August 9th, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Prepaid Phones, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
It seems like everyone is abuzz with news about Samsung's latest phone in the Galaxy series, the Galaxy S5. And now, if you wanted to get in on the action, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA have announced that they now carry Samsung's newest flagship for the prepaid market. The device, of course, does cost quite a pretty penny but if you have been wanting to get your hands on it, then this is still good news, as BYOD will also likely support the Galaxy S5.
Personalize With Virgin Mobile CustomAugust 5th, 2014 | Prepaid Services, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
On Thursday, Virgin Mobile USA introduced Virgin Mobile Custom, their no-annual-contract deal with completely customizable and tailored rate plans and parental controls. When you purchase a Custom phone, you can activate the device for $6.98 per line per month (up to five lines) on the Base plan, which comes with a puny 20 texts and 20 voice minutes. From there, you can choose to have unlimited talk ($18), text ($10) or both ($35) as well as various 'add-ons' that provide unlimited access to Facebook, Pandora, etc. They have plans that allow for 30 minutes of international calling to specific countries as well. Specific prices for those add-ons aren't listed at the present.
Virgin Mobile Coverage MapMarch 1st, 2014 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
As charges for cell phone service continues to go up, there are many people that are trying to stray away from the major carriers. Virgin Mobile is a very popular choice for those that want to cancel their AT&T or Verizon subscription.
Prepaid IPhone PlansFebruary 26th, 2014 | AT&T, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Many people find the rigid structure and bloated fee structure of typical cell phone contract plans to be less than ideal for their budgets and phone usage habits. Prepaid phone plans are generally more affordable, and it is easy to tailor them to specific usage needs. Prepaid plans have long been easy to use with basic cell phones, but luckily there are now great prepaid options available for iPhone users as well. Several major phone providers now offer prepaid plans for the iPhone, including T-Mobile, AT&T, Straight Talk, Virgin Mobile, Cricket, H2O, Net 10, Verizon, and Boost Mobile.
Best Prepaid PhonesFebruary 21st, 2014 | Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
So, you're curious about joining the many people currently foregoing traditional phone plans in favor of a cheaper, more flexible prepaid plan. Good decision. But before you jump into this new world, get the lowdown on some of the best phones and prepaid options out there.
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Data PlansFebruary 6th, 2014 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Virgin Mobile is a small wireless service provider, yet with the no contracts or other fees associated with the larger service providers, it is an extremely desirable company to consider. If you are looking for a way to connect to the Internet through a mobile device such as your tablet or even your phone, you are able to do so through the help of a broadband connection. This broadband connection is then transformed into a wireless Internet signal, which your mobile devices are able to use. This way, you always have an Internet connection for your tablet or laptop computer, regardless of where you are. As long as there is a 3G or 4G Internet connection, you are good to go. In fact, you might be rather surprised as to exactly how fast a 4G Internet connection is on your laptop computer. You are likely to find that this connection is far faster than many of the wireless Internet connections you use at a local coffee shop, hotel or other facilities. With this being said, you need to know what the different prepaid data plans are with Virgin Mobile and how you can best utilize the services.
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Christmas OffersDecember 10th, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
If you want a great phone that can fit your budget, Virgin Mobile has the perfect stocking stuffer for you this Christmas. Virgin Mobile's prepaid phone offers will blow you away. While the other big companies are trying to rope you into expensive contract plans with mysterious taxes and hidden fees, Virgin Mobile is making a big push this holiday to offer prepaid phone plans that you can afford. Unlike the competition, that offers prepaid plans on just a few of their lower end "burner phones" Virgin Mobile prepaid plans can be applied to any phone that they sell. You can buy the newest iPhone 5 and activate it with a no contract plan with minimal hassle.
There are two categories of plans that Virgin is offering this holiday season: Unlimited and PayLo programs. The main difference is that the Unlimited plans are android compatible, best for heavy smart phone users, whereas the PayLo plans are more for users who use their phone more for talk and text with occasional data use. You can get a PayLo plan for as low as $20/mo, and it will come with 400 minutes of talk but there will be additional charges for data and text use. A much better alternative is the $30 per month option, which comes with 1500 minutes, 1500 messages, and 30mb of data use. It is one of the best prepaid plans on the market. If you are interested in the unlimted plans, all of them come with unlimited text and data. The 35 dollar plan comes with 300 minutes of talk, which may work for primary smart phone users, but for $45/mo they offer 1500 minutes and unlimited minutes for $50/mo.
Virgin Mobile's Christmas Offers for their prepaid phones are good for the rest of the holiday season, and can be the gift that keeps on giving for the entire year round.
What Network Does Virgin Mobile Use?November 23rd, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
What network does Virgin Mobile use?
Virgin Mobile uses the Sprint wireless network, and as such utilizes the CDMA technology that Sprint uses. This means that Virgin Mobile customers can expect North America and US coverage areas. Unfortunately, the CDMA technology isn't found in all other international countries like the GSM technology. The GSM network technology can be found in most other countries.
CDMA technology and GSM technology is different in many technological ways, but one major difference is in the area of availability. While GSM technology can be found all over the world, CDMA isn't always available in other countries. CDMA is found predominantly in the US and North America. Also, both GSM and CDMA differ when it comes to data speed, location and even hardware.
Since Virgin Mobile uses the Sprint network, a CDMA network, clients need to take that into consideration when purchasing a Virgin Mobile phone. If you need to have a phone that will work overseas, it is probably a good idea to choose a phone that uses the GSM technology. If coverage isn't a big deal to you, then you can chose a CDMA phone.
So, it's important to consider where you are going to mainly be using the phone before you decide which phone to purchase. If you are mainly going to be using your Virgin Mobile phone in the US or North America, then customers can expect to have the same type of coverage that is offered to Sprint wireless customers. However, if you want to use your phone while travelling, then you may have to utilize a service that utilizes the GSM network to insure coverage.
Both GSM and CDMA network technologies have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, which is why taking an assessment of your cellular and mobile phone needs before you purchase both your phone and/or service is important to making the decision that's right for you.
Virgin Mobile adds iPhone 5 to lineupJune 24th, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Thought I had this scheduled this morning…
Virgin Mobile continues to expand its lineup with quality smartphones, and the latest addition is no exception. It's no Samsung Ring, but Virgin has managed to land the iPhone 5 for its Beyond Talk lineup. As expected you'll pay sticker price for the iPhone 5, $549.99 for the 16GB model, which will be available on both the website and at retail outlets. The 32GB and 64GB models, $649.99 and $749.99, will be available online only. The wait will be over by the end of this week: the iPhone 5 will be available at Virgin Mobile's website on June 28th.
Virgin Mobile picks up Samsung RingJune 19th, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Virgin Mobile customers looking for a decent smartphone at an affordable price point can now check out the Samsung Galaxy Ring. It's smaller than the Galaxy S series phones, measuring just four inches. But it also features a 1.4GHz processor, plus Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Given its other decent features, such as a 5MP camera with 1080p video capture, and it's a decent bargain. You can bring it home for $179.99 from Virgin Mobile's website.
Via Phone Scoop.
Virgin Mobile launches Kyocera Kona for payLoMay 30th, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
Virgin Mobile has released a new handset for the payLo brand that will prove affordable for almost all users. The Kyocera Kona, which Cricket launched back in April, is a basic flip phone with two color displays and, well, not much more. But at $19.99 it makes for a good temporary phone, or something you can use in a pinch. Virgin does offer payLo service from $20 per month, so you're looking at laying out $260 for a year's worth of service. Not bad, considering that you can't get a decent smartphone, never mind service, for that much on prepaid. You can get the Kyocera Kona at Virgin Mobile's website.
Virgin and Boost Mobile get 4G LTE coverageFebruary 25th, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
We know it's been coming for a while, but this morning Sprint made it official: Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile will get 4G LTE coverage. In making the announcement both brands announced newly available handsets. Pictured above is the Samsung Galaxy Victory, a Sprint phone that is now available through Virgin. You can get it at Virgin Mobile's website today for $300. Boost models after the jump.
Virgin Mobile announces the Kyocera Event 3.5-inch AndroidFebruary 21st, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Virgin Mobile has added another low-cost Android smartphone to its lineup. The Kyocera Event is a very basic Android phone — though it does run version 4.0, which makes up for many hardware deficiencies. It doesn't try to be anything fancy, even sticking with the old-school 3.5-inch screen size. Most Virgin customers will care about little of that, though, and will go right to the price: $79.99 at Virgin Mobile's website. It will hit retail stores on March 3, as a Radio Shack exclusive.
MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile top J.D. Power and Associates customer care studyFebruary 8th, 2013 | Consumer Issues, MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Here's the rub: if you read through the user reviews for our featured prepaid cell phone providers, you might come away thinking that every cell phone company provides horrible customer service. There are some nasty and elaborate tales throughout there. But don't think that those negative reviews represent the overall state of customer service. People who feel wronged are far more likely to leave reviews than those who have received good service. Believe it or not, there are some providers who are pretty good at customer service. According to the latest J.D. Power and Associates study of the wireless industry, MetroPCS and Virgin Mobile rank among the best.
Virgin Mobile testing handset financingJanuary 22nd, 2013 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
In the long run, prepaid is almost always cheaper. We've learned that repeatedly in the last year or so when prepaid carriers started adding higher end smartphones. Perhaps the most illustrative example came when Cricket and then Virgin Mobile started offering the iPhone. The handset itself was much more expensive, but when combined with the monthly service costs and extrapolated over a two-year span, the prepaid carriers come out significantly less expensive. Still, customers can have issues coming up with that much money in a lump sum. The answer, for at least some carriers, has been handset financing.
Last month we learned that Cricket and MetroPCS started handset financing programs. Unlike T-Mobile's financing plan, which allowed customers to split up the charge over the course of the contract — making it nearly identical to a subsidy — Cricket and MetroPCS customers have nine months to pay the balance. They are charged no interest in the handset is paid in full after three months. While this makes sense from the consumer side, not all prepaid carriers have jumped on board.
Virgin is currently giving the financing idea a shot, according to FierceWirless. Using the company BillFloat they're offering financing plans on a number of handsets, including boith iPhone models and the Samsung Galaxy S II. For buyers of the latter, the charge is $59 up front and $49 per month for a year, bringing the total cost to an unimaginable $647 for a smartphone that is nearly two years old. Another carrier trying something similar, C Spire, charges iPhone customers $170.50 up front and $150 per month for 6 months, for a total of more than $1,000.
If financing is going to work, it can't simply ream customers who need to spread their payments over time. Cricket has something decent going with its three-month financing plan. That makes the cost of the phone a bit easier to bear without imposing enormous fees on the user. But $650 for a two-year-old smartphone and more than $1,000 for an iPhone, whether financed or not, is simply ludicrous. The ability to spread payments over time is valuable, but not at the cost of this much overall money.
Virgin Mobile to offer Samsung Galaxy S IINovember 12th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 2 Comments
It has been a popular handset for prepaid carriers, and now Virgin Mobile will get it. Following in the footsteps of fellow Sprint subsidiary Boost Mobile, Virgin will offer the Samsung Galaxy S II. It's the same handset we've seen many times, featuring a 4.5-inch screen and running Android 4.0. Like the Boost version, it will take advantage of the newly available WiMax network in available markets. Customers can get the Galaxy S II starting November 15, for $370, at Virgin Mobile's website. At $35 per month for 2.5GB of 3G/4G data it's tough to find a better deal on the market.
Via PC Magazine.
Virgin Mobile adds daily plan to Broadband2GoNovember 6th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Yesterday Virgin Mobile added a new daily plan to its Broadband2Go services. It costs $5 per day, and provides up to 200MB of 3G data. For Virgin customers who own a 4G WiMax device, it provides unlimited 4G coverage. Of course, the user has to be in an area with 4G WiMax coverage; there are 70 such markets across the U.S. The plan is available now, and can be purchased, along with a 3G or 4G broadband modem, at Virgin Mobile's website.
Via Phone Scoop.
Virgin Mobile could get the iPhone 5October 3rd, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
One question from many prepaid cell users upon learning that Cricket would sell the iPhone 5: What about Virgin Mobile? After all, they started selling the iPhones 4 and 4S this summer. For the VM crew, there is good news: it appears that Virgin will carry the handset eventually. There's no word on when, is the only problem. Of course, it will be a CDMA-only model, but that should matter little for Virgin customers clamoring for the iPhone 5. Expect it to cost just about as much as the iPhone 4S, around $650.
Via MacRumors.
Is your Virgin Mobile account insecure?September 19th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Are you comfortable with the level of security your cellular carrier provides? Many, if not most, people don't even think about it. They see big brand names and assume they're protected to a reasonable degree. But sometimes companies get stuck behind the times, and end up with security policies that can prove harmful to their customers. This appears to be the case with Virgin Mobile. Kevin Burke, a programmer and web developer, recently ran a blog post detailing Virgin's weak security. The worst part: there's no real way around it until Virgin acts. More after the jump.
Samsung Reverb now available for pre-order from Virgin MobileSeptember 7th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
It's a little late, but Virgin Mobile has started taking pre-orders for the Samsung Reverb. They first announced the Reverb last month, noting an August 29th pre-order date. But what's a week between friends? As a refresher, the Reverb run Android 4.0 and has a 1.4GHz processor, so you'll be browsing in style. It also has a 4-inch screen. At $250 it's not the greatest bargain, but compared to the other Android handsets out there it's not half bad. Not at all. You can pre-order yours at Virgin Mobile's website.
Virgin Mobile to get Samsung Galaxy ReverbAugust 23rd, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
It appears that Boost Mobile isn't the only Sprint-based carrier to announce a Samsung handset. Sister company Virgin Mobile also announced the Samsung Galaxy Reverb. This is one to get excited about. It runs Android 4.0, which is pretty big for the prepaid space. A few current prepaid smartphones run it, but not many. It also runs a 1.4GHz processor, so it can handle most tasks. The 4-inch display is pretty standard these days: not too big and not too small. It will be available at some point in September, but Virgin is starting pre-orders on August 29th. If you're willing to spend $250 on it, you might want to get in on that pre-order.
Via Phone Scoop.
Virgin Mobile will add Kyocera Rise QWERTY sliderAugust 16th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Later this month Virgin Mobile will get an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset. It's the Kyocera Rise, a device with an iPhone-sized 3.5-inch display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Its 1GHz processor isn't much, but the overall package looks like a decent bargain at $99.99. It will be available at Virgin Mobile's wesbite on August 31st.
Via Phone Scoop.
Virgin introduces Samsung Entro and Montage for payLoAugust 6th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Late last week Virgin Mobile added a pair of feature phones to its payLo lineup. The Samsung Entro and Montage might not compare to the smartphones we're seeing other carriers add, but for Virgin's payLo services that's not the point. It's made for feature phones, and the two Samsung handsets provide updated versions of classic form factors. The Entro is a flip phone is a basic phone with a color external display, though it does not have a camera. It costs just $15 and is available right now at Virgin Mobile's website. The Montage is a candybar phone with a sideways-sliding QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4 inch color screen. It will cost a bit more at $50 and will be available in a few weeks.
Via Phone Scoop.
Virgin Mobile introduces Chaser discount Android handsetJuly 27th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 2 Comments
Virgin Mobile just released a new low-cost Android handset, the Chaser. It's quite the small handset, with the screen measuring just 3.2 inches (for comparison, the iPhone's screen is 3.5 inches). It does, however, have an 800MHz processor. That's not great, or even that good, by any stretch, but for a cheap handset it's quite fine. It also has a 3.0 megapixel camera and, unsurprisingly, runs Android 2.3. The Chaser is available right now at Virgin Mobile's website for $79.99.
Are you more excited for Virgin's One V or iPhone?June 29th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 7 Comments
Here's a quick question for those planning to buy a prepaid smartphone. Virgin Mobile launched two new smartphones in the last two days. Well, three, because they got both the iPhone and the iPhone 4S. yet they also got the HTC One V Android handset. While the iPhone is the envy of the smartphone world, it comes at great cost for Virgin customers: $549 for the two-year-old iPhone 4 and $649 for the iPhone 4S. The One V isn't quite up to the iPhone standard, though it does have a processor equal to the iPhone 4 and it does run the newest version of Android, 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Yet it costs far, far less than the iPhone, at just $199.99. So it asks the question, which are you more excited about? Which one makes more sense for you? You can check out both new smartphones at Virgin Mobile's website.
HTC One V coming to Virgin Mobile tomorrowJune 27th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
It has been a while since we learned that Virgin Mobile will get the HTC One VPhoneNews.com, Virgin will launch the handset tomorrow, Thursday, for $199.99. It's a relatively high-end smartphone for prepaid carriers, especially since it runs the latest version of Android, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. You'll be able to snag the One V tomorrow at Virgin Mobile's website.
Virgin Mobile announces iPhone availability on June 29thJune 7th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 2 Comments
Well, that was quick. Earlier in the week we heard that Virgin Mobile would soon offer the iPhone. The Wall Street Journal nailed that one, as Virgin made the announcement this morning. It will be available on June 29th, just a week after Cricket makes its own offering. And yes, Virgin will offer both the iPhone 4, for $549, and the iPhone 4S, for $649. Those are the bare unsubsidized prices, and are $150 more than they'll cost at Cricket. Yet the savings with Virgin will come with the monthly plan rates.
Virgin Mobile now rumored to carry the iPhoneJune 5th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Well, that was quick. Less than a week ago we heard a rumor that Boost Mobile would offer the iPhone starting in September. Now word comes down — from a much more reliable outlet — that it is Sprint's other prepaid arm, Virgin Mobile, that will get the vaunted iPhone. It could drop as soon as July 1, which certainly beats the previous Boost rumor. This doesn't rule out Boost's eventual offering, though; The Wall Street Journal speculates that this is merely Sprint trying to unload more units in fulfillment of its enormous obligation to Apple. Since we've heard strong rumors of a new iPhone coming this fall, it makes sense that Sprint would want to unload as many iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S units before that time.
After the jump: why this is interesting for Virgin.
LG Optimus Elite on presale with Virgin MobileMay 14th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Update: Apparently the pre-order is sold out. That was quick. The handset will go on sale to the general public tomorrow. We'll have to wait and see if they have any units available, or if they really did sell through them all in the pre-sale.
The LG Optimus Elite Android smartphone is now available for preorder from Virgin Mobile. We first learned of the Optimus Elite in March, and then Virgin made the official announcement last month. The Elite is a mid-range Android handset, featuring an 800MHz processor, 3.2-inch screen, and Android 2.3. It's expected to ship on Tuesday, so you can get in your last-minute preorder now, or you can just wait to pick it up at a later date. It's available for $149.99 on Virgin Mobile's website.
Boost and Virgin make WiMax official, along with HTC Android smartphonesMay 9th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
We've known for a while that Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, both subsidiaries of Sprint, would soon offer their customers 4G service via WiMax. Yesterday both companies made their respective announcements. The services will commence on May 31st — which is just a few days after Virgin will change its smartphone upgrade policy. As we learned previously, Boost will get the HTC EVO Design 4G, while Virgin will get the EVO V 4G — which is known on Sprint as the EVO 3D. We'll make sure to post on the 31st to again note the availabilities of these handsets.
Virgin and Boost offer insurance to existing customersMay 2nd, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
Handset insurance isn't common for prepaid carriers, but Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, both subsidiaries of Sprint, do offer their customers insurance for $5 per month. The catch, as is typical for insurance, is that you have to purchase it within 15 days of buying your phone. For the month of May Boost and Virgin are offering insurance not only to new customers, but to their existing ones. Any customer can sign up and pick up device insurance for that same $5 per month. If you need to file a claim, you just pay the deductible and get a new phone. You can find more specific information on the insurance policies, including enrollment instructions, at Boost Mobile's website and Virgin Mobile's website.
Via CNET.
Virgin Mobile changing smartphone upgrade policyApril 25th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 10 Comments
According to a number of Howard Forums users, changes are coming to Virgin Mobile's smartphone upgrade and grandfather policy. When Virgin first overhauled its plans and introduced Beyond Talk, they featured one of the best deals in the industry: 250 minutes, plus unlimited data and messaging, for just $25 per month. Many people flocked to that plan, but it was short lived. Last year Virgin raised the price of the 300-minute Beyond Talk plan to $35. Yet they offered their loyal customers a grandfather clause. That is, they could continue paying the original $25 per month, so long as they kept their accounts active and in good standing, even when they upgraded smartphones. But that's about to change.
Sprint announces LG Optimus Elite for Virgin MobileApril 18th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
We first learned about the LG Optimus Elite back in May, when a rumor surfaced that Virgin Mobile would get the handset by the end of May. Yesterday Sprint announced that indeed is the case. The only catch is that Sprint will get the handset first, in the middle of May. Virgin will get it at an undisclosed later date. For a refresh, the Optimus Elite runs Android 2.3 and features an 800MHz processor and a 3.2-inch screen at 480×320 pixels. That is to say, it's not the most powerful handset. But its an eco-friendly handset that is made of 50 percent recycled plastics. It's also free of various unhealthy materials that plague typical smartphones. The Optimus Elite will hit Sprint for $29.99 on May 18th, so perhaps we'll see Virgin's come a bit later at around $130. But that's still speculation.
Via Phone Scoop.
Virgin Mobile to get EVO 3D this yearApril 4th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Just a few weeks back we heard that Virgin Mobile was getting a pretty nifty Android handset, the HTV One V. It now appears that they'll add another HTC device to their lineup. The HTC EVO 3D has been around on Sprint for a little less than a year now, and it will hit Virgin later this year as the HTC EVO V 4G (the 4G being WiMax, presumably). It's high powered at 1.2GHz (dual core), and features 3D video and picture capture. There aren't many further details, other than it will drop later this year. I'd expect it to be among Virgin's more expensive Android smartphones.
Via PocketNow.
HTC One V heading to Virgin MobileMarch 21st, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 4 Comments
It looks like Virgin Mobile is going to get another Android handset. We learned last week that they are getting the Alcatel Venture (though it was originally reported as the ZTE Venture). Now they're getting a bit better of a handset with the HTC One V. We learned a while back that MetroPCS would get the One V. We're looking at the same deal for Virgin: 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Best of all, it figures to be relatively cheap at $200. We should see it later this spring.
Via PocketNow.
Virgin Mobile taking pre-orders for ZTE VentureMarch 13th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 6 Comments
Pictured above is the ZTE Venture, an Android handset heading to Virgin Mobile on March 15th. It's a hybrid candybar device, featuring both a 2.8-inch touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard. That gives it a BlackBerry-like feel. Another way it resembles the BlackBerry: it has a 600MHz processor, which is one of the slower ones in modern mobile usage. It's still running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and it's unclear whether it will get a 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade; I'd consider the prospects unlikely, given the Venture's underpowered nature. In any case, it will cost $99, and it's available for pre-order on Virgin Mobile's website. It will ship this Thursday, March 15th.
Via Android Central.
Virgin Mobile to get LG Optimus EliteMarch 5th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | No Comments
It might not be the prettiest handset, and it might not pack the most power. But the LG Optimus Elite does carry NFC — Near Field Communications — that will eventually turn our smartphones into our wallets. The device, as the Optimus Elite, is already available overseas, and rumor has it that it's coming stateside to Sprint. It will also hit Virgin Mobile in due time. It's fairly low end, with an 800MHz processor, 3.2-inch screen with a mere 320×480 display, and just 512MB of RAM. But for a prepaid Android, that's not all that bad. Look for it on Virgin around the end of May. I can't imagine it costing more than $120.
Via PocketNow.
Virgin Mobile will start throttling data speeds in MarchJanuary 19th, 2012 | Virgin Mobile | 2 Comments
We knew it was coming. It was just a matter of when. We learned last year that Virgin Mobile would throttle the speeds of its heaviest data users. It will begin this practice on March 23rd, with users who exceed 2.5GB per month getting their speeds throttled. To be clear, this applies to Virgin smartphone customers using Beyond Talk plans. Throttled speeds are 256Kbps, which is something of a relic for old dial-up users. If a user gets throttled, he has to either way for the beginning of the next billing cycle, or otherwise pay for a new monthly plan immediately. Neither seems like an attractive option, but those are the breaks.
Via Android Central.
Virgin Mobile offers free month of mobile broadbandNovember 11th, 2011 | Virgin Mobile | 2 Comments
In an effort to attract new mobile broadband users, Virgin Mobile is offering new Broadband2Go customers a free month of data when they sign up. This requires the purchase of a MiFi or USB modem, but once customers activate they'll get a free month of data, which covers 500MB. That normally costs $20. After that customers can continue paying $20 for 500MB, or can switch to the 100MB plan for $10 or the 2.5GB plan for $50. The promotion runs through Tuesday, November 15, so make sure to visit Virgin Mobile's website to sign up before it expires. Lines must be activated by December 12th.
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Virgin Mobile adds Samsung M575 to payLoOctober 26th, 2011 | Virgin Mobile | 2 Comments
That's the Samsung M575, the latest phone to hit Virgin Mobile payLo. It's a simple handset, featuring a QWERTY keyboard, a media player, and up to 32GB of external storage. Thankfully, it does support 3G data, though the uses are limited. It fits perfectly into payLo's budget-minded theme. You can grab one for $79.99 at Virgin Mobile's website.
Via Phone Scoop.
Virgin Mobile announces LG Optimus Slider and HTC Wildfire SOctober 3rd, 2011 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
We've seen the above picture recently — last week, in fact. It's the LG Optimus Slider, and it is now officially coming to Virgin Mobile. Last week we detailed the Optimus Slider, noting its reasonably fast processor, 3.2-inch screen, sliding keyboard, and Android 2.3. As expected, it will cost $199.99. Virgin will release the handset on four different dates: October 17th on Virgin Mobile's website, October 31st at Best Buy and Radio Shack, November 6th at Target, and November 13th through Sprint retail outlets.
Virgin also made two more announcements, including an update on data throttling and another Android handset.
LG Optimus Slider coming to Virgin MobileSeptember 27th, 2011 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
Another Android handset will soon make its way to Virgin Mobile. The LG Optimus Slider, which Verizon just released as the LG Enlighten, is coming soon, according to a Best Buy listing. It runs the latest version of the Android operating system, 2.3, meaning it has all the newest features of the Android platform. It's also reasonably fast at 800MHz and has a fairly standard 3.2-inch touchscreen with full sliding keyboard. Really, it provides a newer alternative to the Samsung Intercept, which was Virgin's first Android handset. It should drop next month for $199.99.
Via PhoneNews.com.
Virgin Mobile going after T-Mobile postpaid customersAugust 9th, 2011 | Virgin Mobile | 1 Comment
Apparently Virgin Mobile smells blood in the water. This week it launches an ad campaign that directly pleas with T-Mobile customers to make the switch. It does seem odd, indeed, that Virgin is targeting customers from a postpaid brand, but the opportunity is clearly there. T-Mobile is already losing customers, and Virgin sees the opportunity to satisfy them with their monthly prepaid plans. It would help, though, if the ad didn't make a specious claim or two.


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The terrific cast all delves into the material full-bore, which contributes to its peculiar resonance. Perry may hate everyone and everything, but in making a…
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A look at the complexity of domestic violence, especially when it comes to the difficulty of prosecuting abusers in a court of law, "Private Violence"…
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
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Name this plot: The gang hangs out near the beach and has a way of spontaneously breaking out into dance. A pretty girl is new in town. She's an outsider, until the leader of the beach crowd befriends her. Life's a holiday until an evil real-estate developer comes along and wants to destroy the Eden on the beach by erecting a huge development. The kids decide to protest in order to preserve their beloved turf. And the snaky developer turns out, inevitably, to be the new girl's daddy.
I'm pushing the buzzer and shouting "Beach Party"! "Frankie and Annette!" But I'm dating myself. "Step Up: Revolution" is the fourth of the "Step Up" movies, a series of unconnected stories that serve as showcases for the kinds of young stars who sincerely hope they'll soon be in better movies. The first one, in 2006, starred Channing Tatum. This fourth one stars Kathryn McCormick, from "So You Think You Can Dance." You get the idea.
McCormick is Emily, who we meet soon after she turns up in Miami Beach. She dreams of being a dancer and soon falls into the orbit of the Mob. No, not that one. This one is an awesomely well-organized, rehearsed, choreographed and disciplined flash mob that materializes around town and constantly mystifies TV news anchors, who report on its manifestations as if every appearance is a complete surprise. The mob's leader, Sean, is played by first-time actor Ryan Guzman. Like everyone else in "Step Up: Revolution," Sean is good-looking, gifted and apparently self-supporting, since he's available 24/7 to turn up anywhere and dance.
The Mob oversteps the boundaries of your average flash mob, to be sure; they even do a choreographed routine while dancing on the hoods and roofs of cars that are (luckily) stopped in traffic. They have an uncanny way of materializing at public events involving the mayor and the evil real-estate developer (Peter Gallagher) and interrupting their speeches with high-octane production numbers. Even though the group's M.O. is well-established, the Miami Beach police seem singularly clueless. Ask yourself this question: What does the typical audience look like at a public speech by a real estate developer? As you fix that image in your mind, ask yourself if the cops would notice a large number of "So You Think You Can Dance" types, casually skulking about and acting as if they're not about to burst into dance.
Never mind. There's another crucial element to the story. It depends on all of the members of the Mob being immortal and stuck in a moment of time. They are staging their protests because the development would go up right where they like to hang out. Bwaa-bwaa! There's even the colorful restaurant run by a kindly old guy who is usually called Pop in these stories, although I missed his name this time.
Now, because Emily's father wants to tear down everything and erect his development, they are heartbroken. Where will they hang out now? Like many civic-minded people, I am in favor of landmarks and valuable streetscapes that are beloved by countless people. But is the Mob trying to preserve Miami Beach's Art Deco treasures? No, we never hear such a challenging term in the movie. I think they're basically trying to preserve Pop's.
That's why they'll have to be immortal. Because they assume that Pop's, and their favorite little shops for pants and shoes, will be there forever — and so will they. But consider how tragic it would be if Emily, Sean, Pop and the gang were all still there in 50 years, still popping up by surprise to dance on cars. We'd really need health care then. No, it is the way of the world that people grow up and move along, and we cannot destroy the plans of developers merely to preserve kids' precious hangouts, although if it involves Donald Trump, it might be OK.
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Kyle Busch didn't dominate like he does when he usually wins races, but sometimes you don't have to when you have lady luck on your side. That was the case at Richmond this past weekend.
Kyle Busch didn't dominate like he does when he usually wins races, but sometimes you don't have to when you have lady luck on your side. That was the case at Richmond this past weekend.
Denny Hamlin held off Martin Truex Jr. to take the checkered flag at the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway over the weekend.
It was short track racing at it's best, and a wild one at that, as Ryan Newman took advantage of two Hendrick Motorsports teammates crashing, after dominating the race, to win the Goody's Fast Relief 500 in Martinsville this past weekend.
Tony Stewart faked his way to a win in the rain shortened Auto Club 400 at Fontana.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rolled through Bristol for the Food City 500 this past weekend, and the track, which brings out the best and worst of every driver, did not disappoint as the sport's favorite tweeter took his ride to the top.
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I wore braces as a teen. Lost my retainer and some of the crockedness started to reappear. I went in to have my retainer replaced and this new Ortho recommended invisalign. I am doing the express treatment. 10 aliners. Having had both, there is no comparison. Braces are embarassing, high maintenance to clean, BURN and hurt your mouth for at least 2 months after having them put in and are well... non removable if you have a nite out or event. My ortho is excellent, meticulous, makes me come every other tray (sometimes every tray because of the teeth filing) my attachments are truly invisible from more than like a foot away and they did them very well. And honestly aside from the "PRESSURE" pain of having your teeth move the first couple days of having the aliners everything else is great. My trays have never been scratchy... I wonder if they file them in the office before I come in for comfort? I think for someone with a slight problem that values being able to take them off on special occasions this is the way to go. I would certainly NOT use a dentist but go to an Ortho... after all they do know the art of moving teeth as a full time job. I paid 2680 and that brings intial xrays and photos, 10 uppers and lowers, 1 set of permanent retainers (top and bottom per my request) 1 set removable retainers (top and bottom in case one breaks or something) and a guarantee that if I am still crocked they can make me more trays or even get braces if I am unsatisfied.
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Wyatt, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound junior, played a leading role in the Tigers' 10-game winning streak that included reaching the championship of their 21st annual Dennis Burnum Classic Tournament on Saturday.
Oroville (12-4) reached the final with a 52-51 victory over Mesa Verde in the semifinals last Friday as Wyatt's offensive rebound and put-back provided the go-ahead points before he blocked the Mavericks' last-second attempt at their own game-winner.
He finished with 14 rebounds and five blocks — huge numbers — something to which the Tigers are getting accustomed.
"He means a lot, defensive rebounding, offensive rebounding. He snatches key boards for us," Oroville coach Rob Anderson said. "I'm trying to find more ways to work him into the offense."
Wyatt, though, admits he prefers the game's other side.
"I kind of like defense more. I like the challenge of facing up with bigger people and grabbing boards, pushing out and passing it up to my teammates on fast breaks," he said. "I play against a lot bigger guys all the time. It pushes me to work myself harder in practice and when the games come I'm ready for whoever I'm going up against."
Anderson has seen that so far this season.
"He accepts that there's another aspect of the game" other than shooting, Anderson said.
When Wyatt does shoot, he shows effective range that can drag opponents' big men outside to guard him.
Despite his rail-thin frame, Wyatt's long arms, jumping ability and tenacity make him a standout shot-blocker, yet the junior isn't satisfied with his game.
"I just have a lot more to work on offense and defense. I just have to push myself to get better and better every day," he said.
So far, the Tigers, who open Eastern Athletic League play at Paradise on Tuesday, already have the most victories in a single season since the 2007-08 season when those Tigers also won 12 games. One more win and Oroville hasn't had that many since the 2005-06 club that won 22 and claimed league and Northern Section titles.
However, Wyatt's focus remains on what remains ahead for the Tigers.
"We need a lot more work because league starts, and we want to be playing in March — that's our goal," he said.
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Roasted Vegetables: Recipes and Tips
Roasted Vegetable Recipes
Here are two recipes to get you started using roasted vegetables: a roasted
veggie medley and an easy roasted veggie tart with goat cheese.
Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic members: Journal as 1 1/2 cups vegetables no added fat + 1 teaspoon oil
3 carrots, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1-inch chunks (remove tough outer skin)
About 18 cloves of raw garlic, peeled (optional)
1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 parsnips, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks (use 2 if they're larger parsnips)
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (optional)
Canola or olive oil cooking spray
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth (if needed for moisture)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a jellyroll pan with foil and coat the foil with canola or olive oil cooking spray.
- Add vegetable medley to a large bowl, drizzle with oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper (if desired) over the top. Toss to coat vegetables with oil and seasonings. (You can cover and store this overnight at this point.) When ready, spread the vegetable medley mixture into the prepared pan and coat the top generously with canola or olive oil cooking spray.
- Roast until vegetables are browned and tender (about 50-60 minutes), gently turning the vegetables at the 30-minute point. Continue roasting the vegetables until they are ready (most edges are crisp and brown and the veggies are tender).
Yield: 6 servings
Per serving: 117 calories, 2 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 2.6 g fat, 0.4 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5.3 g fiber, 22 mg sodium (not included salt to taste). Calories from fat: 19%.
Easy Roasted Vegetable & Goat Cheese Tart
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic members: Journal as 1 slice whole grain bread + 1/2 cup vegetables with 1 tsp fat + 1 ounce low fat cheese
OR 1 vegetarian patty without added fat + 1 slice whole grain bread
OR 1 cup "hearty stew"
1 eggplant (1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, then each slice cut in half
2 small (or 1 extra large) red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, cut into strips about 1 inch wide, then each strips cut into 3 pieces
1 red onion, quartered and cut into bite-size pieces
2 yellow squash or zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
5 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning blend (or similar)
Salt and pepper (optional)
Canola or olive oil cooking spray
6 ounces light goat cheese (with 3.5 grams fat per ounce), use spreadable type if possible
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Stock Market Rallies Since 1900
- Posted by JC Parets
- on July 17th, 2013
I think it's important every now and then to take a step back and really compare today's market environment to similar circumstances throughout history. It helps to gain some perspective on where we are and where we've been. And maybe, some of that information can shed some light on where we're going.
Today's Chart of the Day plots every Dow rally in terms of both magnitude and duration. Rallies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, according to this chart, represent any advance that came after a 30% decline. There have been 13 such instances since 1900, which on average is one every 8.5 years or so.
Here is the chart showing how our current stock market rally (off the March 2009 lows) is below average in both magnitude and duration:
The good folks at Chart of the Day also note that when you compare the current advance to the most recent post-major bear market rally (i.e. the rally that began in 2002), this bull market is significantly greater in magnitude but also accomplished this feat in less time. I thought that was interesting. But if you go back further in history, this "huge rally" is really nothing special. At least not yet…
Stock Market Rallies: Dow Since 1900 (Chart of the Day)
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Amyloidosis is a group of diseases characterized by extracellular deposition of beta-sheet fibrils [1]. In the systemic forms, the amyloid causes progressive organ dysfunction leading to death of the patients. Over 20 proteins capable of amyloid formation have been identified. They include immunoglobulin (Ig) light chains in primary systemic amyloidosis (AL), Ig heavy chain (AH), amyloid A in secondary amyloidosis (AA), beta2-microglobulin in dialysis-associated arthropathy (Ab2M), and amyloid beta protein (Ab) in Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome. There are also hereditary forms that include transthyretin (ATTR), apolipoprotein A-I (AApoAI) and A-II (AApoAII), gelsolin (AGel), lysozyme (ALys), fibrinogen A-alpha chain (AFib), and others [2]. Another amyloidogenic protein is leukocyte chemotactic factor 2 (LECT2) [3,4].
Amyloid fibrils can be identified in biopsy specimens both by their characteristic appearance on electron microscopy and by their ability to bind Congo red (leading to apple-green birefringence under polarized light) and thioflavine-T (producing an intense yellow-green fluorescence) [1]. They are randomly organized and are approximately 8 to 10 nanometers in diameter.
Amyloid fibrils also avidly bind a normal circulating protein of uncertain physiologic significance called serum amyloid P component (SAP) [5]. This observation may be of diagnostic utility, since tissue amyloid deposits can be detected by scintigraphy following intravenous injection of radiolabeled SAP [5]. (See "Clinical presentation, laboratory manifestations, and diagnosis of immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis)", section on 'Serum amyloid P component scintigraphy'.)
Clinically evident renal involvement mainly occurs in AL or AA amyloidosis [1,6-9]. Renal involvement can also occur in some hereditary forms of amyloidosis, most commonly in AFib, AApoAI, AApoAII, ALys, and AGel. The deposition of Ab2m occurs in patients on prolonged maintenance dialysis but may not affect the kidney [9]. (See "Dialysis-related amyloidosis".)
Light microscopy — Light microscopy in renal amyloidosis typically reveals diffuse glomerular deposition of amorphous hyaline material, initially in the mesangium and then in the capillary loops (picture 1A-D). These nodules stain weakly with periodic acid Schiff's (PAS) and methenamine silver stain because they are composed mostly of amyloid fibrils and not extracellular matrix as in diabetes mellitus [9]. Scanty deposits of amyloid may go undetected by light microscopy. There is also a poor correlation between the extent of glomerular amyloid deposits and the degree of proteinuria.
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CROWN POINT | Crown Point freshman Bryce Bonin feels like he has a target on his back.
He knows everyone -- even teammates in practice -- want to take their best shot at him and beat him.
"I know nobody likes to lose to an underclassman," Bonin said.
As of Monday, Bonin holds a 7-1 record as Crown Point's No. 1 singles player this season. His only loss came to Mishawaka Marian's No. 1 at the Penn Tournament on Aug. 31.
Other matches against Northridge and Penn in that tournament definitely helped Bonin continue improving.
"It helped me a lot because I got to see some of the better competition in that tournament," he said. "There were some really good players that I played."
In the Penn Tournament, Bonin shook off his loss and beat Penn's Michael Wang, 6-4, 6-4 in his next match.
"I do think the intimidation factor came into play there," Crown Point coach Chris Korzeniewski said. "He showed his maturity in coming back and beating an even tougher player."
Korzeniewski watched Bonin make his presence felt in United States Tennis Association tournaments, but never got a chance to work with him until practice started this season.
"He was just the perfect fit for these guys," Korzeniewski said. "He stepped right in and the varsity accepted him. That's a rare thing, to have a freshman top out everybody.
"There may be a little bit of animosity, but not with these kids."
Bonin's first win this season came against Andrean. He admitted being quite nervous in the match, and Korzeniewski had to calm him down.
"Once I started playing, I got more comfortable and started playing tennis, not worrying about where I was or what position I was playing," Bonin said. "Coach 'K' kind of talked me through my nerves. I took some deep breaths and tried to relax myself and play."
Despite a small sample size of matches this season, Korzeniewski has already seen marked improvement in Bonin's physical game.
"He definitely has improved on his physical conditioning," Korzeniewski said. "His endurance has gone up. He's slimmed down with our very strict conditioning program.
"He offers the team a lot of experience in technique. He can show the guys examples of picking the ball up on the rise, kick serves and good footwork."
The Bulldogs have won six straight sectional championships, but they typically hit a wall in the regional. Crown Point hasn't won a regional since 1971, also the last time the Bulldogs won state.
"We want to get as far as we can in the state tournament," Bonin said. "We want to come together as a team and help each other out when we can."


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Reigning NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line is fully aware of the pressures facing his Summit Racing team as they head to this weekend's SummitRacing.com Nationals in Las Vegas, Nev. After all, this will be the ninth time he will have raced in his sponsor's race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as well as the 18th time he will have competed in his team owner Ken Black's home town.
However, rather than focusing on any added demands, as he prepared to head west the 28-time national event winner preferred to think of the rewards for doing well in this situation, as he did at this event in 2008, when he powered from the second starting position to defeat Greg Stanfield in the final and capture his first Las Vegas Wally."There are so many reasons we want to do well in Las Vegas," said Line. "It starts with Ken and Judy Black and Kenny Jr., who do so much for us and without whom we wouldn't have a race team. On top of that, it's one of the three Summit Racing Equipment races. They are obviously a big part of our program, and there will be a lot of the top executives coming out to watch us race, so we want to reward them as well for their support."Finally, Las Vegas is also home for Findlay Chevrolet, who have backed us for many years. I know Cliff and many of his staff will be coming out to the track, so we certainly want to do well for them. This weekend is obviously one of the biggest on the schedule for us, and there's nothing better than having them all join you in the winner's circle on Sunday night. I've done it once, and it's a great experience, so I would like nothing more than to do it again this weekend."Based on his performance in the first three races, with a win in Phoenix and sitting third in the championship standings, Line will most likely be considered one of the favorites in Las Vegas. Even so, he feels there is need for improvement as the team moves forward, looking to extract their full potential. "Overall, I would give us a B for our performance in the first three races," said Line. "We've obviously done fairly well, but there is still plenty of room for improvement in several areas, including the driver. Basically, we need to make more power and make better runs so we can take full advantage of what this Summit Racing Pontiac has to give us. Right now, I'd have to say it's a work in progress."Finally, since the last race in Gainesville, teams have had a little over two weeks to work on their program for the busy stretch that lies ahead. During that time, the KB Racing team has spent long hours at the shop and the track testing new ideas, looking for ways to improve their performance. As Line describes, it was a crucial period that could pay dividends as soon as this weekend."These last two weeks have been huge," said Line. "After all, the more time we spend at the shop, the better off we will be. There's only so much time during the season to work on your program and you need to take advantage of it, because you certainly can't do any development work when you're racing. We know what we do now will pay off in the future, which includes this weekend in Las Vegas."Going into this race, there are not a lot of people with whom I would trade places. Our Summit Racing Pontiac has been extremely fast in the first three races, and we're confident it will be again this weekend. We have the hot rods, so it all comes down to executing on race day, with everyone doing their jobs. A very big win is right there in front of us, and it's up to us to go and get it."Jason Line & the Summit Racing Pontiac crewBy the Numbers – The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway edition:1 – Wins by Jason Line at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway prior to this weekend, which came at this event in 2008.2 – No. 1 qualifying performances by Jason on The Strip, most recently at the fall race in 2006.4 - Final round appearances made by Line at LVMS heading into this weekend, most recently at the fall race in 2010.9 - Finishes of the semifinals or better in Line's 17 previous starts in the Nevada desert.25 – Elimination round wins scored by Line in his previous 17 LVMS starts versus 16 losses for a 61. round win percentage.Event Schedule: Friday, March 30: Two qualifying sessions at 2:00 & 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31: Two qualifying sessions at 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1: Final eliminations starting with Top Fuel at 11:00 a.m.Television Coverage (all coverage on ESPN2): Qualifying: Saturday, March 31 – 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Eliminations: Sunday, April 1 – 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.(All times Eastern)


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Shell is absolutely amazing!! I did not have the pleasure of working directly with her because my husband wanted to take over the task for me! I was nervous for several weeks when he told me he was going to handle the florist and just "G.I.D." (get it done- haha). If I would have known it was Shell I wouldn't have had a worry in the world. I showed up to the venue the day of the wedding and was just stunned to see the arrangements. To tell you the truth, the flowers were even more beautiful than I could have imagined. I would recommend Shell to anyone!! and of course my husband gets credit as well :) I will try and attach photos as soon as I receive them. THANK YOU SHELL!!!
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When my florist bailed for my 2-day Catholic/Hindu wedding, Shell's Petals came to the rescue! Our friends recommended Shell's Petals so we met with Shell with only about a month before our wedding. We had a modest budget for floral because we were having two weddings and Shell worked with us to be within budget. She uses quality flowers and I was able to use my bouquet for both days of my weddings.
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On a night when the NBA took a backseat to the NCAA, a San Antonio Spurs team — minus Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili — defeated an Andre Iguodala-less Golden State Warriors team 99-90.
For the Spurs, it was the kind of win that exemplifies what has made them so good for the Duncan/Greg Popovich era. Even when two of their best players rest, they are still able to compete and defeat one of the better teams in their conference.
For the young Warriors, Saturday night was a lesson in consistency and that there never is a good excuse for losing a game. With Duncan and Ginobili out, the Spurs had five guys score 15 or more points. Marco Belinelli had 15 points, Kawhi Leonaard had 16 points and gathered seven rebounds. Tiago Splitter had 17 points and 14 rebounds. Danny Green scored 18 points and collected six boards, and Tony Parker, the leader of them all, had a game high 20 points on fifty percent shooting.
Thanks to a good gameplan and good execution, the Spurs limited the Warriors to shooting just 3-of-15 from three and forced 18 turnovers. For a Warriors team that was only missing Iguodala, there was no excuse for such a performance. Harrison Barnes looked poised to emerge as one of the best young small forwards but after another dreadful performance looks like more Marvin Williams 2.0.
If before the game, someone told you the Spurs defeated the Warriors thanks to 17 points and 14 rebounds from their center and held the Warriors frontcourt to a combined 15 points, you would have thought Tim Duncan had a Tim Duncan 2004-esque game. But no: Tiago Spillter did his best Tim Duncan impression and thoroughly outplayed the Warriors' big men on both ends of the floor.
The Warriors, 13-5 since the All-Star break, have played better basketball of late, but are still struggling to play at an elite level every night. In what was a winnable game, the Dubs came out flat getting outscored 32-22 in the first quarter and never mustered enough offense to overcome their early hole.
The Warriors' bench was mediocre, but it was their starting lineup that failed them. Harrison Barnes failed them, so did Lee. For a Warriors team that proved last postseason that they could compete with the Spurs, you might as well deem their 99-90 loss to the Spurs' B-team as a bad loss.
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we recently had a very good dinner at the new tarry tavern, salads good, salmon very good, scallops excellent, risotto excellent place has a nice new design, service was good, bill with two beers was $81...we will definetly go back
re: intrepid
Menu is now on their website, it does look good!
re: intrepid
They do have good food. We had the sweetbreads and marrow for appetizers and they were amazing. I would have preferred the marrow bone whole so you could suck the fatty goodness with a straw but I guess it was prettier cut in half. The sweetbreads were crunchy outside and melt in your mouth inside. The scallops with risotto and grilled octopus salad were great too...cooked but gooey soft. Owner Henry is ever present, working as a staff member. Great restaurant and staff. I hope they do well.
We just had dinner there and liked it as well. Started out with the burrata. Fresh and tasty, served with a salad of mixed greens and heirloom tomatoes. Husband had the steak and I had the duck breast. We both liked our dishes. The duck breast was especially good, served in once piece rather than sliced, with a thin layer of crisped fat. The wine list was very reasonable, with many selections in the 20's and 30's. This is the best meal we have had in Tarrytown that I can remember. We will definitely be back.
re: swept
Well, I'm glad to report that things are just fine at Tarry Tavern. The interior and overall ambiance is probably the best of any restaurant in Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown.
The service is excellent, attentive, thoughtful, and friendly.
The menu has a series of terrific choices, including both a "pub fare" side and a market selection of seasonal offerings that rivals any competitor in the area, if not in the City. Every bit as good as New York City stalwarts like the Gramercy Tavern or the Union Square Cafe, for example, and all more convenient (if you live in the area), with very reasonable "out-of-the-City" prices.
My wife and I were there last night for the first time, and had the bone marrow and beet salad appetizers, the hand (and home) made fettuccine, the and duck breast (which was superb and cook to perfection). The dessert figs baked in a blanket were also world class, as were the little details (like the fabulously prepared vanilla ice cream served with the figs), that make the place. What about simple vanilla ice cream, you say? Well, there's vanilla ice cream like everyone serves, and then there's what the Tarry Tavern produces (sourced locally and fresh) -- simply the best tasting vanilla ice cream you've ever had, and also served at the proper temperature and consistency. Like I said, it's the details, and this was a little one, but they pervade the food, ambiance, and service. Which is what makes this a great restaurant.
For example, the owner is there to greet you, makes you feel welcome, and makes sure you are satisfied during the course of your meal. The wait staff is friendly, and in sight and available. The restaurant had a respectable number of covers last evening for a deary, cold Thursday night, yet it never felt noisy, crowded, hectic or rushed. It was just a very good experience.
As I posted above, the Tarry Tavern is the best restaurant in the area right now, and certainly one of the best in Westchester.
Just wanted to report on a really great meal at Tarry Tavern last night. We started with the butternut squash and pear ravioli - very delicious, especially with some fried sage leaves on top. We then moved on to crab and white truffle mac and cheese (delicious) and braised short ribs (very tender but a little too fatty) with a really tremendous parmesan polenta. Bill for 2 with one drink was under $80.
Will definitely return and for those who have not been, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. (When Sweetgrass Grill first opened, I thought it was really great, but after a few lousy meals recently there, I think TT will be my go-to in Tarrytown now)
re: detroit1010
didn't sweet grass close?
re: cubanat
No, they didn't close, but last time I was there they were out of half of the menu and what was left to be ordered was borderline awful. Too bad - when they first opened the food was great.
re: detroit1010
I have only been twice and both times the food was great but it's been a year or so now. It reminded me of a college-esque t ype of indy place. Not so serious I guess. To bad.
re: cubanat
They closed for a week or so when the chef walked out.
re: detroit1010
Thanks for the review. I would like to go there for Restaurant Week, but as of Friday they still did not have their menu set.
re: MisterBill2
just had lunch at sweetgrass today... not as good as last time and the pudding i got for dessert looked like scrambled egg whites! Should have went to Tarry Tavern!
re: nancycakes
Especially since it's restaurant week and you could have had a 3 course meal for $20!
re: menton1
We just had lunch there last week. A selection of apps from their dinner menu, salads, sandwiches, and then a few entrees that were the same or similar to their dinner menu. We had burgers, and it seemed like most of the others around us were eating burgers, too. Burgers were excellent and cooked exactly as ordered. I wish the fries had been better-- not bad, but very institutional tasting. A burger like that deserves restaurant-cut fries. There weren't any specials, but it was restaurant week, so they were already working off two menus-- not sure if there are specials at other times.
The "tavern" and "market" distinction doesn't make much sense to me. I think the tavern menu is supposed to represent lower priced, more casual food. We usually mix and match from both menus and don't really see why they make the distinction. Though we have only been there once for lunch, we have eaten at Tarry Tavern a handful of times for dinner, and the food has ranged from good to excellent, but I have found that the same dish can vary greatly from visit to visit. Still, I have never been thrilled with the restaurant offerings in Tarrytown, and I think this place is by far the best.
I had a really nice meal at Tarry Tavern for HVRW. And I sent a co-worker there for RW dinner instead of Red Hat. But they never gave them the RW menu so they got overcharged (and did not realize it until I mentioned something the next day). When she called the restaurant to complain, she was told "we only give the RW menu on request". Given that they had done such a nice job with their HVRW menu, it was shameful that they tried to hide it. Not clear if it was the owner's decision or a server who wanted better tips (the server we had was out the night my co-worker went). I know that when we were seated, we were given the RW menu, but I had asked about the menu when I made the reservation, so I guess they made a notation in the book. Also who blogged their review for Small Bites also noted that they had to request the RW menu, so this was not an isolated incident/.
Really sad to find a good restaurant and then have them mess things up by doing stupid stuff like this.
I agree, I was there tonight for dinner, and everything was excellent. I think they had two new servers training today, and both were very accommodating. I had the scallops, I absolutely loved this dish. The risotto was excellent. They have a nice wine selection as well. They were also pretty busy which is a good sign. I'm not in Tarrytown that often, but when I am I will make sure to make up an excuse to come eat here :)
Four of us had dinner last night at Tarry Tavern. 3 had the wild stiped bass on new menu. It was so fresh and prepared perfectly. One had a pork chop that was tender and delicious. Really great team here that keeps getting better. Desserts were over the top yummy.
On a very busy day of the year-Mother's Day-we were the last table and enjoyed a very tasty meal at Tarry Tavern. Thanks to the hospitality of the owner my MIL was super thrilled. Service was good and all the food combinations were interesting and enjoyed by all. Love the use of different ingredients (sunchokes, wild rice, farro, swiss chard, salsify, dates etc.)
Thanks for the extra TLC Henry. We hope to be back soon! Be sure to try the Gnocchi and desserts too! They are doing a class for WCC in the Fall. www.sunywcc.edu


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Every Thursday evening, we have an outreach around the area and tonight I went with one of my roommates, Mandy. There is a bridge I had seen the other day while running with a long dock running along the water and I thought it would be a good place to go because there were a lot of people down there fishing and the like when I last checked it out.
So Mandy and I got down there and this very nice man was sitting on some luggage and we told him who we were and were apart of and asked if he would like to take a picture survey. He was very interested in it and said yes almost right away. We got to the first question, "Pick three pictures that describe your life right now," and he ended up picking 5. He picked a picture with a mountain, trees in the fall, a family, a person sleeping on a bench, and a sunset. We asked him why he chose those cards and he said, "Look around. What do you see?" There was just one other family fishing in the distance, but I said something about the peace and beauty of the place. He said that he loves nature, he loves to people watch and he loves color. He was talking about his life being homeless and a drifter for about 15 years. He talked about traveling with the circus, and he talked about all the places he has been. When he talked about some of the people he has met from traveling around, sleeping under bridges, etc., it was very endearing because he spoke with such compassion and understanding. Some of these people are on the streets because of bad decisions in their past, some are just wanderers, and sometimes they have no other choice, but the way they connect is very unique. They have nothing to hide and they don't look down on each other because they are all in the same place. They watch out for each other and they really love each other.
There was also another older man and woman who came later and they had all known each other from a year ago. All three of these people believe very strongly in God and say it is what has carried them through life. Donald is the man in the second picture. He is a very sweet man. We were talking and he started quoting a whole chapter from Matthew or some other Gospel. And then we prayed together and it really made me so thankful how God creates people to need each other.. no matter where we are. I had brought a Bible from home that I don't use in case I could give it to someone I met and it was in my book bag which I brought with me this night and I asked them if they would like to keep it and Donald said he would like to. .. So there is a picture of him holding up that Bible. (I must also add that I felt slightly bad for them because it was getting dark but I still wanted to take pictures and the flash was really bright… but they were really nice and cooperative for me! :) )
Sue and Mandy talked the most. She has a really kind spirit. She gave us a lot of information of the local charities around here and places for us to connect with churches that minister directly to the homeless.
These people are wonderful and probably out of Traverse City right now (I am finishing this a day after) Jim was headed to another part in Michigan and Sue and Donald were also headed to other cities. God creates divine meetings and he really humbled my heart tonight. He is all together good and wonderful and He really showered me with blessings and His love tonight.
Traverse City is a beautiful place to spend my summer growing in my faith and love ..for God and for people.
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