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Visual Themes You Can Use for eLearning
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 01:00 PM - 2:00 PM
If you feel lost when it comes to the visual design of eLearning courses, why not take a thematic approach? In this participatory session, we'll explore the components of visual design and how to tie graphical elements together into a unified visual theme.
Don't let your lack of graphic design training limit your imagination. This session will demonstrate a selection of visual and conceptual themes that you can use in eLearning courses. We'll break it down and look at each theme's concept, color palette, typography, textures, and images. We'll discuss which themes match particular audience groups and content, and you'll add your own ideas for modifying the themes to fit your needs.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to think in terms of visual unity
- How to select themes that are appropriate for varied audiences and content
- How to use the presented themes as a foundation for adding your own creative ideas
- How to design and select the components of visual themes for eLearning
Novice and intermediate designers, developers, and project managers who have some experience designing eLearning courses.
Learning Strategy Consultant
Connie Malamed Consulting
Changing the Way We Train—Lessons from the 2012 Olympics
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 02:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Neil Lasher's involvement with the 2012 Olympics started two years before the games, when he was part of small team training 1,500 interviewers; along with them he helped to interview 100,000 volunteers. The next stage was to work with a specialized group of 25 trainers who delivered leadership training to 12,000 team leaders. Finally he took a contract for the three months up to the games as a field-of-play group leader to oversee the logistics of modern pentathlon competition. Neil both delivered and attended many different training courses for the staff responsible for the event operations, working from inside an organization instead of his normal role of delivering as a consultant from the outside. What he saw and learned has changed his outlook to training forever.
Neil helped coordinate, plan, and lead teams for this event, and in this session he shares his takeaways with participants. This session will be an eye opener to the issues of working in large-scale delivery. Participants will explore methods of delivering consistent training and how cutting corners does not create best value. This session will challenge participants' thinking—just as the experience challenged Neil's thinking.
In this session, you will learn:
- The difficulties of conducting 100,000 interviews
- The challenges of delivering training to groups of up to 250 at a time
- Tips on how to deliver to larger groups
- Identification of problem areas
- A case study of 20 courses attended
- Five ways to change your training outlook
Novice-to-advanced professionals who are open to new ideas.
Senior Instructional Designer
Narrative Techniques for Learning
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 02:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Instructional designers are frequently called upon to be instructional writers or to help subject matter experts be good writers. Turning mundane topics into vivid and compelling narratives can be a difficult task. The quality of the instructional content is most effective when it leverages real world scenarios, but there are a lot of techniques that instructional designer can borrow from fiction writers to create sticky, compelling, memorable scenarios and more engaging simulations.
Participants in this session will learn about concepts like the inciting incident, protagonist versus antagonist conflict, seven-act structure, and other narrative techniques that can help bring simulations to life.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to structure a compelling scenario using narrative techniques from fiction and screenwriting
- How to make scenarios vivid by showing instead of telling
- How and when to use humor, and what the research says about humor and memory
- How to convert a dull scenario into an intriguing narrative
Novice-to-advanced designers.
Instructional Strategist
Usable Learning
Designing for Clarity: Graphic Design Tips for Non-graphic Designers
Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Good graphic design has the power to catch (and keep) learner interest, clarify difficult concepts, organize materials more effectively, and add a professional polish to your work. But when the graphic design for a learning piece is done poorly you get PowerPoint decks that no one can read on screen, images that don't match the topic or have been seen a thousand times before, workbook layouts that are impossible to follow, or materials that your learners consider too amateur-looking to take seriously. Bad graphic design can cause all these potential problems.
While there's no substitute for a trained graphic designer, there are quite a few tricks and tips that can help even the least visually-inclined teacher, instructional designer, manager, or programmer make visual materials that look and function more effectively. In this session you will learn some basic skills and tips that can provide immediate improvements to your work.
In this session, you will learn:
- How good graphic design can make your learning easier to understand and more interesting to the learner
- Exactly how bad visual design gets in the way of learning
- How to choose the most effective font and color schemes
- How to create efficient text and image alignment and arrangement that doesn't get in the way of what you're trying to teach
- How to use budget-friendly services and software you already own to find and create images that enhance your learning
Novice designers, developers, and managers with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Sr. Manager of Programming
The eLearning Guild
How to Communicate to the Visual Cortex—What Learners Don't See
Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
The visual cortex is the area of the brain we use to process visual information. We can communicate an action or perceived affordance on a computer screen by applying simple visual techniques. The term "less is more" is the key in allowing learners to use their imagination and experiences to complete the image or graphic, and that in turn results in higher retention. As eLearning designers, we also design the instruction to be visually appealing and relevant. We spend many hours of time unnecessarily hunting for images and photos to convey the context of the material. What if we could convey the same message more effectively with a few strokes of a pen or by arranging a few simple shapes? When you understand the basic principles of visual communication, you'll be able to replace words with pictures.
Participants in this session will learn about the visual cortex and how we use it every day to communicate. You'll see examples of perceived affordances, and how making subtle changes to your eLearning graphics can be a powerful companion to the instruction. You'll also learn techniques for creating on-demand graphics following basic visual-communication principles.
In this session, you will learn:
- What the visual cortex is and why it's important in eLearning design
- More about perceived affordances
- How to allow learners to use their own experiences to complete a visual message
- How to apply simple visual communication techniques following basic principles
Novice and intermediate professionals.
Chief NuggetHead and Owner
NuggetHead Studioz
Converting ILT Content to "e": One Size Does NOT Fit All!
Thursday, March 14, 2013 01:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Today, many organizations are promoting eLearning as a means to reduce travel costs and to provide a convenient method for their employees to learn at their own pace. Goodwill Industries Manasota made a commitment to convert several classroom courses to an eLearning format as part of a workforce development program. When they deemed a course appropriate for online delivery, the course content was preserved. However, they had to redesign and enhance it to match the requirements of the online learning experience.
In this case-study session you will explore the process Goodwill Industries Manasota went through when it converted an instructor-led training (ILT) course into a web-based training (WBT) course. You'll also get the lessons learned along the way.
In this session, you will learn:
- The steps involved in converting an ILT course into an online course
- Why it is important to be culturally sensitive with your examples and photos
- How using stories and exercises engages the learner
- What it took for the organization to embrace eLearning in lieu of ILT classes
Novice and intermediate designers and developers who have a basic understanding of the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation) model, have experienced an eLearning class, and are somewhat familiar with the concept of an LMS.
Manager Instructional Design and Training
Goodwill Industries Manasota
Strategies for Creating Award-winning Programs for Competitive Edge
Thursday, March 14, 2013 02:30 PM - 3:30 PM
When Nuance's CEO announced he wanted an innovation program to help retain the company's best engineers, grow their careers, and keep the company ahead of the competition, he also said that he didn't want the program to be expensive … so his employees built it themselves. Building a new program from scratch is a daunting task—and striving to make it best-of-breed can seem impossible at times.
Participants in this case-study session will learn about the research, the internal and external collaboration, and other factors that went into Nuance's solution, and you'll gain insights in building a solid new program.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to work with senior leaders to define the program focus and goals and get their true commitment
- How to align industry best practice with your organization's realities
- How to sell your plan at all levels
- How to use internal experts to define a technical competency model
- How to align custom content, action learning, partner resources, and external expertise into a cohesive program
- How to show the value of your program through meaningful metrics
Intermediate professionals who are comfortable with the basics of implementing organizational programs.
Director, Nuance University
Nuance Communications
Strategies for Applying the Flipped Classroom Model for Business Learning
Thursday, March 14, 2013 04:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Flipped learning—courseware and recorded content serving as the initial element of a learning experience, with live virtual sessions and social and collaborative tools supplementing and enhancing the learning experience—has the potential to increase learning effectiveness, lower operational costs, and get better retention and more effective application of the learning. The model has created tremendous buzz in the education community, but is it viable for business learning?
Citrix believes that effective use of the flipped learning model fits very nicely into the daily business routine, and can transform business learning, improve learning outcomes, and reduce operational costs. Participants in this session will examine the flipped classroom model, learn how to build one, and hear case studies of businesses that are now delivering in this new model.
In this session, you will learn:
- The value of the flipped learning model in business learning
- Applications of the flipped learning model
- Guidelines for the effective use of flipped learning
- Examples of tools that support the flipped learning model
Novice-to-advanced professionals. A general knowledge of virtual meeting and virtual classroom tool capabilities is helpful, as well as is some exposure to social collaboration tools.
Training Specialist
Citrix Online
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Learning Solutions
Citrix Online
Contrasting Timeline vs. Segmented Training Development
Thursday, March 14, 2013 04:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We create eLearning within two main categories: timeline-based and segmented. Most eLearning is created as segmented development; courses are often developed using Flash or PowerPoint along with some add-on or other, while timeline-based development might throw other software into the mix. What are the differences in the development process? Do you have to plan course development differently when doing timeline vs. segmented development? Do you need to use different software for this kind of development? How do you create a plan for timeline vs. segmented development?
Participants in this session will compare the differences in the development processes used when creating timeline and segmented eLearning. You'll see how to approach timeline-based development with open eyes and attitudes in the development process. You'll learn the differentiation between timeline and segmented eLearning development by seeing examples of each and the workflow differences between each type of development. You'll also explore the best software types used for timeline and segmented development.In this session, you will learn:
- Why timeline and segmented development are different
- Why you need to understand the differences between developing these kinds of eLearning.
- The process differences between timeline and segmented eLearning
- The different tools you need to create successful timeline and segmented eLearning
- How to plan for timeline and segmented development
- How managers and designers need to manage the expectations of timeline versus segmented eLearning
Intermediate and advanced professionals with an understanding of both eLearning design and development and how ADDIE or SAM might come into play when designing a course.
Industrial Strength Learning
Putting a New Spin on Your Learning Program to Increase Usage
Friday, March 15, 2013 08:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Does your learning program still contain timely and contemporary information? Are you finding usage of your learning program at an all-time low? Rather than maxing out your training budget on new learning activities with high-dollar bells and whistles, consider driving traffic to it by putting a new spin on your learning program.
In this case-study session, you will learn how an international company developed and implemented an internal certification program as the carrot on the stick for increasing learner interest, satisfaction, and participation. This certification program, in place since 2004, has experienced record completion numbers and substantially reduced turnover within the organization. Session participants will learn who should be involved in the development of an internal certification program, the layout and design of the program, and the award and recognition options.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to target groups for certification learning tracks
- How to select high-involvement teams for program design
- How to lay out and design certification learning tracks
- How to create program-completion rules and requirements
- How to create recognition and completion awards
- How to motivate learners for the next level
- How to market your program session
Novice-to-advanced project managers, managers, and directors with general knowledge of eLearning content and technologies, including LMSs, and general experience in training program layout and design.
Learning Development Director
Express Employment Professionals
Learning Development Specialist
Express Employment Professionals
Case Study: Best Practices for Outsourcing eLearning Development
Friday, March 15, 2013 08:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Ecolab faced a situation similar to many other businesses: not enough training resources to keep up with the eLearning demands that poured in from its divisions.
Participants in this case-study session will examine how one Ecolab division and its eLearning partner, Yukon Learning, teamed up to handle the influx of eLearning requests from within the organization. From developing templates for use by multiple departments to virtual collaboration using cloud-based tools, you'll learn how the partnership developed, along with the results it produced. You'll leave with a blueprint for working with outside partners.
In this session, you will learn:
- Best practices for working with an eLearning partner
- How to identify situations that could benefit from an eLearning partnership
- How to use online tools for project collaboration
- How to overcome common obstacles to project success
Novice-to-advanced professionals.
eLearning Instructional Designer
Senior Vice President
Yukon Learning
Management Development Training: A 70-20-10 Learning Framework
Friday, March 15, 2013 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
In today's business organizations, managers are expected to manage an increasingly complex work force, to keep their teams engaged and motivated, and to perform and achieve their goals. All these factors contribute to the organizational need to train and develop both new and experienced managers in a manner that will facilitate smooth, rapid transition into managerial and leadership roles.
In this case-study session, participants will learn how to apply the 70-20-10 framework of learning (learning from experience, learning from others, and learning through formal education). You'll explore how State Street integrates this framework into its two separate training tracks, targeted specifically towards new managers and experienced managers respectively. You'll also learn about the critical elements to consider in creating a successful leadership and management training program and the challenges encountered along the way, from the pilot phase to its current institutionalized phase.
In this session, you will learn:
- The application of a 70-20-10 blended learning and development framework to management training
- How to integrate multiple sources, channels, and elements of learning
- The critical skills and knowledge to consider in developing new and mid-level manager training
- The challenges and the key lessons learned in designing and implementing a global management training program
Intermediate and advanced professionals who want to build an effective management development program.
AVP Learning and Development
State Street


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SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A cavalcade of Hollywood's biggest stars welcomed Cirque du Soleil back to town Friday night, bringing added star power to the electrifying opening-night benefit performance of KOOZA at the Santa Monica Pier.
Proceeds from the performance and an extravagant afterparty -- which totaled nearly half a million dollars -- will support the ongoing work of local environmental group Heal the Bay and the ONE DROP Foundation, the clean-water nonprofit formed by Cirque founder Guy Laliberte.
The organizations greeted dozens of their celebrity supporters from the worlds of film, TV, music and sports, including such notables as event chair Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall, Pierce and Keely Brosnan, Kelsey Grammer, Owen Wilson, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons, Geena Davis, Neil Patrick Harris, Heather Graham, Heal the Bay board member Amy Smart, hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille, and rockers Joe Walsh and Rick Rubin.
To access photos of the event, please visit www.healthebay.org/koozaphotos
"We are so grateful to our friends at Cirque for creating such a magical night," said Heal the Bay president Mark Gold. "Beyond raising critical funds to support the fight for clean water, the show and party energized all our supporters in a truly unique and captivating setting.
The opening night performance of KOOZA marked a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show mesmerized a crowd of 2,500 by highlighting the physical demands of human performance, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor and high-caliber acrobatic artistry.
Following the performance, VIP guests enjoyed an exclusive after party presented by Audemars Piguet, the oldest manufacturer of Haute Horlogerie, and sponsored by Malibu financier and philanthropist Alex von Furstenberg. Attendees sampled innovative cuisine from more than a dozen of the area's top restaurants, including Anisette, Boa, La Cachette and Little Door. Colorfully garbed Cirque performers interacted with partygoers, who mingled in a dramatically staged, translucent tent on the pier deck.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Cirque du Soleil will present KOOZA under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at the Santa Monica Pier through December 20.
About Heal the BayHeal the Bay, celebrating its 23rd year, is dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and healthy again for people and marine life. It is one of the largest non-profit environmental organizations in Los Angeles County, with more than 12,000 members. The organization focuses on education, outreach, research and advocacy through programs like Coastal Cleanup Day each September and the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Beach Report Card weekly and annual updates are available at www.healthebay.org
Contact: Matthew King, Heal the Bay, (310) 451-1500
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David Kinch Catches Emergency Flight Back to California To Handle Manresa Fire
by Mariella Mosthof | 3:59 pm, July 7th, 2014
Just a year after a fire significantly damaged Alice Waters' NoCal institution Chez Panisse, another fire has ravaged nearby Bay Area restaurant Manresa, which holds two Michelin stars and is helmed by David Kinch.
The restaurant had been closed for the holiday weekend, so no one was inside when the fire broke out this morning. According to the New York Times, "Local firefighters put out the blaze, which caused damage to the roof, kitchen and service area of the restaurant…The cause of the fire is being investigated."
Kinch had been visiting the East Coast but hopped a flight back to California this morning. No one is reported to be hurt.


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"On every side, the earth seems to spill into forever," begins a great feature in the January issue of Motor Trend (on newsstands now). "Such is the latitude that created muscle rides like the Challenger large, assertive, comfortable in epic environs that would swallow up effete machines." Just when you think you're having a good day, put yourself in the driving shoes of this particular MT writer, who wanders the West without much of a mission beyond exploring the full extent of the 2010 Challenger's love affair for…Read More
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A full line of 2010 Dodge vehicles fills most of the West Halls square footage at the LA Auto Show.
Dodge Charger, Challenger, Avenger, Nitro, Grand Caravan, Caliber and Journey models are all here, showcasing their key refinements for 2010. But of course, the Dodge making big news is the Viper SRT, which will have a limited production run of 500 units. One particular limited edition model, the ACR 1:33 a tribute to the car that set the track record at Laguna Seca last month will…Read More
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On a recent Sunday afternoon in Clearfield, I met an old man I didn't know who lives in a house I had never noticed even though I have driven by it many times on my way into town.
My mother and I were headed somewhere when we saw him — a man standing alone looking down. He was by himself, hands on his hips, halfway up a hill wearing heavy clothing much too warm for the day. Even from a distance we could tell something wasn't right.
We approached the thin man and asked if he wanted help. Unable to produce an audible reply, he just nodded his head. Each taking an arm, the three of us climbed about a quarter of the hill stopping after every step so that "Joe" could catch his breath. My mother went to get the car, and I waited with Joe while he sat down on a low stone wall in front of a house and started to shake his left foot.
When he got his slipper off, I could see dried blood that had soaked through his sock. He was still breathing hard when his shaking hand reached for a breast pocket and pulled out a pack of smokes. For a moment I was surprised, but I guess it was the only thing that could put him at ease.
In between drags, he would look and grimace at his foot thinking who knows what. This is when I really got a close look. The man has a black and gray beard; long hair that I don't think was cut in years, and a crackling cough.
Malnourishment came to mind. I don't believe he weighs much more than 100 pounds. He looked up and offered me a smoke. "I don't smoke," I said. Looking a little disappointed, he took a few more puffs before flicking the burnt cigarette onto the street.
He tried to talk to me a few times, but I had a hard time understanding him. My mother's car then drove up and we managed to get Joe in and drive him the last few yards to his home. It took a few minutes, but we got Joe up and out of the car and into his old white house.
My mother went in with him, and I went down the street for a telephone to call an ambulance. I met a neighbor outside and she let me borrow her phone. Within minutes, EMS arrived. While walking to the door, the medic stepped on a piece of particle board directly in front of Joe's door that broke and almost sent his foot through. Leaving the stretcher outside, he and his partner entered through the old screendoor out front. The inside of the house was mostly tidy, but in need of repairs.
Joe was sitting in an old chair and drinking water out of a mason jar. I heard a radio playing, and saw a box on the floor with empty Pabst Blue Ribbon and Genesee cans. After an examination, the EMS crew could not persuade Joe to let them take him to a hospital no matter how many times they tried. They asked him if there was anyone they could call. Joe just shook his head. He does not have a telephone either. One neighbor later said he would check on Joe.
Frustrated that they could do nothing, EMS had him sign a paper acknowledging they had made him aware of the risks before they turned and left.
I got ready to leave, and my mother asked Joe if he wanted a sandwich. Joe said no, but she made him one anyway and he sat and ate it. We left, and I thought about how easily the world can forget about someone when they're quiet or don't have a lot of money.
I learned from that day it's not always possible to help, but it's always possible to try.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Thomas Signorino, 92, of Westerleigh, a retired electrician and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died Saturday in the Staten Island University Hospital, in Ocean Breeze.
Born in Manhattan, he also lived in Brooklyn before settling in Westerleigh in 1972.
Mr. Signorino served in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a tail gunner during World War II.
A member of Local 3, United Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, he was a union electrician for 35 years.
He most loved spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Mae Occhiutto; his son, Charles; his daughter, Nadine Del Grosso; three sisters, Rosario (Sadie) Marcazzo, Josephine Inganamorte and Grace Chiodo, and a grandchild.
The funeral will be Tuesday from the Casey Funeral Home, Castleton Corners, with a mass at 10 a.m. in St. Rita's R.C. Church, Meiers Corners. Burial will follow in Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp.


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MARSHALL - Two generations of veterans shared the meaning of their service with a new generation at Marshall Middle School and Marshall East Camus Learning Alternative on Monday.
Amid welcomes, student speeches and music, MMS guests of honor Sgt. Gale Dennis Otto (retired) and his son Sgt. James Robert Otto told students about their experience of military service and the lessons each drew from it.
Gale Otto is a former history teacher from Tracy and a Vietnam veteran. Robert Otto is full-time Army National Guard, currently stationed at the Marshall National Guard Armory.
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Sgt. Robert James Otto, a third-generation veteran, spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony at Marshall Middle School along with his father, Gale Otto, a Vietnam veteran.
"My son was a volunteer, I was a draftee," Gale Otto said. "We had a draft lottery then, and when my birthdate was drawn and I was number 61, I knew I wasn't going to be a coach and a teacher, I was going to Vietnam."
When Gale Otto came back from Vietnam wearing his uniform he noticed the reactions of people in the airport. Some looked away, trying to ignore him, and some looked at him with disdain and contempt. Some of his comrades tried to hide that they'd been to Vietnam, some were called murderers and baby killers. There were no parades for them, no appreciation.
"Sadly, it was an unpopular war and there were bad feelings," Gale Otto said. "If you want to show your appreciation for veterans, all you have to do is say 'Thanks.'"
Gale Otto urged students to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Gale Otto's son Robert James Otto joined the National Guard after high school in 1998 and has been deployed twice, to Kuwait and Iraq. He returned to a far different welcome.
"On our return we were welcomed," Robert Otto said. "People bought us meals, taxi rides, it's a great feeling to have people glad you're home. Not like Dad. Make sure we never treat people like that again."
Nonetheless, Robert Otto said life for military families back home is stressful both emotionally and financially.
"I didn't have a wife or girlfriend then," Robert Otto said. "I can't imagine going now that I've got a wife and two kids."
Sgt. Jason Anderson is stationed at the National Guard armory in Montevideo. His wife, Angela Anderson, is a teacher at MECLA.
"There are 400,000 veterans and 20,000 active duty military personnel in Minnesota, most of them in the National Guard," Jason Anderson said. "You can show your appreciation by teaching your friends and classmates how to respect the colors when the flag is displayed. Urge employers to hire veterans, they're used to working in teams and have skill. Become active in the Marshall Yellow Ribbon Community."
Angela Anderson spoke to students about the stress of being the wife of a deployed serviceman.
"The Internet wasn't like it is now back then, we could only email about once a month," Angela Anderson said. "Sometimes he'd interrupt a phone conversation, 'I love you, gotta go, good bye,' and I'd worry what just happened."
Angela Anderson told the students about the day a van pulled up at the house causing her to fear the worst - that a notice her husband had been killed was coming. Hustling the children out of the house, she found it was a flower delivery from her husband.
"It's just as hard (for loved ones) being back here," Jason Anderson said.


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Westside Comedy Theater To Host Fundraiser Tuesday For New Roads School
Posted Apr. 7, 2014, 9:11 am
Westside Comedy Theater presents Karmic Comedy: Fundraiser for New Roads School at 8 pm this Tuesday. This event features comics from Conan, Jimmy Fallon, and Comedy Central.
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New Roads High School Star Students Shine In New York City
Posted Mar. 12, 2014, 9:47 am
New Roads High School sophomores Amanda Gorman and Alex Thorland have both earned high-profile accolades that will take them all the way to New York City this spring; Gorman for her student leadership, and Thorland for his acting prowess.
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New Roads Boys Soccer Team Overtake Wildwood To Earn Playoff Spot
Posted Feb. 19, 2014, 7:19 am
Needing the win to earn a berth into the CIF-Southern Section playoffs, the New Roads boys soccer team overcame a 2-0 deficit against Wildwood to win 3-2 during a home match at Marine Park on Friday, Feb. 14.
Sports, Samohi, Crossroads, Soccer, Basketball, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Pacifica Christian, St. Monica High School
Postseason Comes For Local Santa Monica School Teams
Posted Feb. 19, 2014, 2:31 am
It's showtime for the local schools engaging in the postseason. The real season is here. And its time to get this party started as some would say. Boys and girls basketball teams are in play this week, beginning tonight.
Sports, Soccer, Basketball, Santa Monica, New Roads School
New Roads Boys Soccer and Basketball Teams Snag Wins
Posted Feb. 11, 2014, 4:32 am
New Roads girls and boys soccer teams both defeated Wildwood on Feb. 7 in matches held at Marine Park and Mar Vista Park, respectively. The final score for the boys match was 4-3, while the girls match ended 2-0.
Sports, Basketball, Santa Monica, New Roads School
New Roads Boys Basketball Team Searching For League Win
Posted Jan. 29, 2014, 7:07 am
It's been a tough season for the New Roads boys' basketball team. The Jaguars are winless so far in Coastal League play, and has recorded just one victory on the season.
Sports, Volleyball, New Roads School, Pacifica Christian, New Roads
Santa Monica Volleyball Teams Make It To CIF
Posted Nov. 13, 2013, 7:19 am
The CIF Southern Section 4A Division in girls volleyball is going to be a competitive journey to the title game. Santa Monica schools are all in the mix with Pacifica Christian, New Roads and Crossroads being invited to the dance.
News, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Technology
New Roads To Host "FIRST LEGO League" Workshop For Robotics Competition
Posted Aug. 25, 2013, 9:12 am
New Roads School in Santa Monica will host an official Challenge Release Workshop on Sept. 1 for the Los Angeles Area FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL), an international robotics program for 9 to 14 year olds.
Opinion, Santa Monica, Columnist, Education, New Roads School
Hometown Hero: David Bryan – Educator and Adventurer
Posted Apr. 27, 2013, 8:53 am
David Bryan, the Head of School at New Roads School in Santa Monica, has spent most of his life in the classroom.
News, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Technology
New Roads School's Robotics Team Win Prestigious Award
Posted Mar. 26, 2013, 9:22 am
New Roads School's robotics team has won the prestigious "Rookie All Star Award" this past weekend, earning them a coveted spot at the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) World Championship.
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Posted Dec. 31, 1970, 4:00 pm
News, Chamber Of Commerce, Business, Santa Monica, New Roads School
Santa Monica Chamber To Host Mixer At New Roads School Wednesday, March 20
Posted Mar. 15, 2013, 9:12 am
When Mr. Santa Monica writes, I read. So, when Nat Trives took the time to send me a note, I paid attention. I had long known that New Roads School is one of Santa Monica's premiere educational facilities. What Nat told me is that New Roads is now part of our city's cultural assets.
Sports, St. Monica, Baseball, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Pacifica Christian
New Roads And Pacifica Christian Start Season With Wins; St. Monica Struggles
Posted Mar. 8, 2012, 2:33 am
For the two reigning CIF quarterfinalists (one being a finalist) from a year ago, the trend of dominating continued. Unfortunately, so did t...
Sports, Basketball, Santa Monica, New Roads School
Jags Cruise to Second Round of CIF
Posted Feb. 15, 2012, 11:31 pm
With a big challenge awaiting it in Round Two, New Roads School cruised passed Ojai's Villanova Prep, 67-44, in its CIF Southern Section Division...
Sports, Basketball, Video, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Pacifica Christian
New Roads Ousts Sea Wolves
Posted Jan. 11, 2012, 4:12 pm
Only scoring single digits in every quarter of a basketball game will almost always end in defeat. This was the case for the Pacifica Christ...
Sports, Video, Volleyball, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Lighthouse Christian
Lighthouse Christian Volleyball Sweeps New Roads For Third Straight Win
Posted Oct. 12, 2011, 6:54 am
The No. 4 Lighthouse Christian Saints got their third straight win on Tuesday against the New Roads Jaguars on Tuesday. Lighthouse coach Emi...
Sports, Samohi, Crossroads, Baseball, Video, Volleyball, Santa Monica, New Roads School, Pacifica Christian
Santa Monica High School Athletes Receive Spring Sports CIF Honors
Posted Jun. 24, 2011, 12:15 am
High schools in Santa Monica had various athletes in the spring sports receive CIF postseason honors on Monday. To add to their CIF champion...
Sports, Baseball, Video, Santa Monica, Education, New Roads School
New Roads Baseball Team Enjoys Success Despite No Field
Posted May. 31, 2011, 9:05 am
The show must go on. It is a common saying in the theatre, but it can also apply to the New Roads baseball team. In the 2011 season,...
Sports, Baseball, Video, Santa Monica, New Roads School
Animo's Four Home Runs Eliminate Jaguars
Posted May. 29, 2011, 6:38 am
INGLEWOOD - A baseball team can't win a game with only one player. But the performance of pitcher Damian Garcia played a huge part in the Am...
Sports, Baseball, Video, Santa Monica, New Roads School
Big Seventh Inning Lets New Roads Pull Away
Posted May. 25, 2011, 4:13 am
ENCINO - After giving up a first-inning hit from David Blazer that hit the fence that led to the Milken Wildcats striking first blood, New Roads pi...
Sports, Samohi, Santa Monica, New Roads School
Sporting Events, 5-24
Posted May. 24, 2011, 6:36 am
Three area sports teams are competing in major state tournaments on Tuesday. Fresh off becoming the CIF Tournament Champions, the SaMoHi Vik...
Sports, Baseball, Video, Santa Monica, New Roads School
No. 2 New Roads Take Out No. 3 Rolling Hills
Posted May. 14, 2011, 4:35 am
SANTA MONICA - Coach Sean Brookes has said all season his baseball team relies on pitching and defense. On Friday, he called his hitting (se...
Sports, Baseball, Video, Santa Monica, New Roads School
After Slow Start, Jaguars Prevail 15-4
Posted Apr. 29, 2011, 2:02 am
New Roads starting pitcher Christian Vibiano showed fatigue on Thursday as he and the rest of the Jaguars pitching staff have played six games in e...
Sports, Baseball, Video, Santa Monica, New Roads School
New Roads' Six-Game Winning Streak Ends
Posted Apr. 22, 2011, 3:07 am
Low and away is a sweet spot for some batters and the worst enemy for the rest. New Roads' Quinn Barbini threw low and away against Evan Abr...


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Anesthesiologist schooling- Time period & Stages!
A medical doctor or any other specialist, who is qualified to administer the anesthetic to the patients during their surgery or operation, is literally known as an anesthesiologist. In the United States, anesthesiologists are given the title of physicians. These anesthesiologists monitor the vital signs of the patient and help put them under anesthesia, i.e. a condition of the body in which the person loses his/her bodily sensation along with losing their consciousness or without losing it. Anyway, to become an anesthesiologist, one needs to devote themselves in at least 16 years of anesthesiologist schooling.
You may be wondering that- "Oh my God! 16 YEARS! That's too much and what about the fee charges? I might have to bury myself in debts!" Yeah, we know that the time period and the money needed for anesthesiologist education is, well, too high. Nevertheless, once you become an anesthesiologist, you will be earning much more than what you spent. For your information, the salary of a qualified anesthesiologist ranges from $200000 to $400000 per year (or even more). And, this is why you need to accomplish the 16 years of anesthesiologist schooling. You see, anesthesiologist is a good career choice.
4 Stages of anesthesiologist schooling:
First Stage: Bachelor's Degree
As with most of all the medical careers, the anesthesiologist's path also starts from the bachelor's degree. You will need to enroll yourself in the pre-med programs, which involves a heavy study from your part in four main courses: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Math. Your progress in these pre-med programs will be evaluated in the MCAT i.e. Medical College Admission Test. The MCAT includes the questions regarding the basic principles of science, to check whether you are qualified to attain the medical schools.
Second Stage: Medical School
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If you have successfully passed the MCAT exam, then you can carry on to a recognized medical school as a further step of anesthesiologist schooling. Through the medical school, you need to achieve your M.D. (i.e. Doctor of Medicine) degree. Since the anesthesiologists need to have the information of different kinds of medicines, the medical school will expose you to the related areas of medical fields, especially the pharmacy, surgery, internal medicine and cardiology.
The 4 years of medical college will encompass 2 years of class-room training and the other 2 years will be focused on massing clinical experience.
Third Stage: Residency
After the completion of medical school, which requires you to have achieved the M.D. degree, you can then go through a residency program in the anesthesiology specialty area. It also takes generally 4 years.
In the 1st year, the course will encompass rotating through the different general medicine areas, namely the pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine and so on. The other 3 years will be entirely focused on the anesthesiology. You'll have a good time massing experience and knowledge in the hospital.
Following the completion of your residency, you can also enroll yourself in some interested fellowship programs, which lasts 1 or 2 years accordingly. These post-residency programs primarily focus on anesthesiology's sub-specialty areas, namely the neurosurgery, pediatric, dental or transplant anesthesia. Vocational training is also valuable.
Fourth Stage: Certification
Certification from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) or the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) is the final feat to achieve in order to be an anesthesiologist. As a matter of fact, the board certification involves the completion of oral & written exams. Besides, you should also need to get licensed by the state in which you sought to practice.
In brief, you need to get good grades in science and math subjects during high school education, and then you need to spend 4 years in any of the accredited colleges. After that, there are the medical schools and the universities. Some of the best medical schools are in Georgia and in Florida. So, you may need to live away from your home for further education, if you are indeed determined to be an anesthesiologist. As a side note, the best job outlooks regarding anesthesiology practitioners are MD anesthesiologists, nurse anesthesiologist/Certifies Registered Nursing anesthesiologist, anesthesiologist assistants and anesthesiologist technicians. The time period of anesthesiologist schooling differs according to the choice of your career.


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Bill Glasson will carry a two-stroke lead into Saturday's third round of the Regions Tradition at Shoal Creek.
Glasson put together his second consecutive strong day, firing a three-under par 69, to move to nine-under par for the tournament. He leads Russ Cochran by two strokes while Fred Funk, Brad Bryant, Jeff Sluman and defending Regions Tradition champion Tom Lehman are bunched up at six-under par.
For Glasson, it's unfamiliar territory to be the second round leader. The last time he led after two rounds came in 1994 when he led the Tour Championship. He finished tied for that fourth in that event.
However, Glasson said he feels comfortable heading into Saturday.
"I've pretty much led for two days so the more holes I play with the lead, the less uncomfortable, theoretically, it should be," said Glasson, who is paired with Cochran on Saturday and is slated to tee off at 1 p.m.
Cochran moved into sole possession of second place with a four-under par 68.
"This is the type of golf course that you really need to play every shot starting from the first tee shot," Cochran said. "It's not like you have any holes that you just stand up and you know you're going to make a certain score on a hole or you can beat up a hole or whatever. For me, it's very important to get in the rhythm of playing this golf course and try to be as efficient as I can scoring the ball and go from there."
Only 25 of the 76 players in the field will begin the day under par.


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March 13, 2007 | By David Bishop
Several new breeds of high strength steels have arrived that bring with them a host of new opportunities. However, these new breeds also bring with them special challenges not common to bending mild steel, and with them, the need for new tools and new rules for proper bending.
June 14, 2005 | By David Bishop
Reducing nonvalue-added time—back guauge origin, nonprecison clamping surfaces, die shimming, scrap, and inefficient tooling storage—over time can save thousands.
June 8, 2004 | By David Bishop
You may be able to improve press brake productivity and eliminate bottlenecks with more advanced tooling, anti-deflection [crowning] systems, and clamping systems. Such advancements have made it possible to form a larger range of materials and part configurations with fewer tools than before.


text: The first phase of Stefan's quarter-million dollar harborfront expansion project has been completed. Every effort was made by Lou and Cyndy Stefan to purchase services and supplies locally and in New York state. The steel piling and stalls, woodwork of New York oak, $10,000 restrooms, facade improvements and complete electrical update are by Joe Moch, General Contractor, of Dunkirk. Hardware supplier was Weiss Hardware and electrician Ron Pachol of Dunkirk also took part. The completion date is slated for April '94. Stefan's Recreation & Captain Lou's is located on Route 5 West, on the Dunkirk Harborfront.


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The Marshall boys' golf team got in one final event before today's Southwest Conference tournament, taking part in an 11-team invite in Owatonna on Saturday. The Tigers' score of 321 put them in third place in a competitive field.
Owatonna won on its home course with a score of 307 and Bloomington Jefferson was second, three strokes back. Marshall's 321 put the Tigers 13 strokes clear of fourth-place Prior Lake.
Marshall boys' head coach Allen Lucht said it was the best finish his team has had since he's been taking his golfers to the tournament over the past five seasons.
The Tigers were coming off of one of their best performances of the season on Thursday when they won the St. Cloud Invitational with a score of 305. Lucht wasn't unhappy with how his golfers shot Saturday, but he felt they were capable of going lower.
"The course was pretty wet, and I won't make excuses for the kids because I think they could have played better than that but that course was a pretty good one to play," Lucht said. "There were a lot of elevation changes to the greens and the greens were tough to hit.
"We didn't play real bad or anything, but not really good either."
Fact Box
Team Results: 1. Owatonna Blue 307, 2. Boomington Jefferson 310, 3. Marshall 321, 4. Prior Lake 334, t-5. New Prague 335, t-5. Rochester Lourdes 335, 7. Decorah (Iowa) 337, 8. Northfield 361, 9. Owatonna Silver 374, 10. Blommington Kennedy 397.
Marshall Individual Results
Matt Bennett 78, Brent Haukom 79, Alex Buysse 82, Jacob Baker 82, Taylor Rasmussen 84, Matt Christianson 89.
Like they've been much of the season, the Tigers were led by junior Matt Bennett. He fired a 78 to finish in seventh place. Teammate Brent Haukom was just a stroke back and took 10th. Alex Buysse and Jacob Baker shot identical rounds of 82 to round out the Tigers' top four scores.
The low round of the day was shot by Bloomington Jefferson's Michael Schmitz, who came in with a 72.
Saturday's tournament marked the fourth road meet for the Tigers last week. They'll open this week at home with the Southwest Conference tournament at Marshall Golf Club before they begin sub-section play Wednesday in Tyler.
As the end of the season draws near, Lucht hopes to see his golfers raise their game so they can make a run at a third-straight trip to the Class AA state tournament.
"We have a strong team but we've only shown our true colors one time when we've had all our kids shoot in the 70s," Lucht said. "When we do that, watch out."


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CGS Trust is a Bristol based multi-academy trust formed in 2012 which seeks to provide outstanding education for its pupils. Currently CGS Trust has five schools – Colston's Girls' School, the Dolphin School, the Kingfisher School, Fairlawn School and Bannerman Road Community Academy. CGS Trust aims to further develop its family of schools over the coming years and therefore it is a very exciting time for all members of the CGS Trust.
Links to other CGS Trust Schools The Dolphin School Kingfisher School Fairlawn School Bannerman Road Community Academy
Core Vision and Values
Our belief is that all young people can succeed if they have access to exceptional education in an empathetic, supportive environment. It is our ambition to provide this for all pupils in our schools.
The primary aim of the Trust is to ensure that all members of the family of schools develop a deep and sustained passion for learning and the academic and character skills necessary to achieve their ambitions and to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life as global citizens.
In essence we shall be 'Shaping the Future'. We shall expect every member of the Trust community to take responsibility for shaping their futures and be instrumental in shaping the futures of their communities. The Trust has a set of core values which are embedded in all of its schools whilst allowing each learning community to develop a distinctive identity relevant to its local community. The core values across the family of schools are: Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Resilience and Ambition
The strategic aims of CGS Trust are
- To secure high quality education provision that generates high aspirations and achievement
- To create a network approach to school improvement
- To ensure all pupils excel across a range of performance measures
- To develop outstanding leadership and Governance within all schools and across CGS Trust
- To create thriving learning communities
CGS Trust's strategic aims and ambitions are aligned with those of its supra sponsor, The Society of Merchant Venturers
The condition required for CGS Trust to achieve its ambitions of a focus on every child achieving to their maximum potential will be:
The creation of a challenging, engaging and values led curriculum which focuses on the characteristics, values and habits that last a lifetime curiosity, creativity, confidence, ambition, resilience, optimism, responsibility and emotional intelligence
- Developing clearly defined challenging goals for English, Maths, Science and the enabling subjects of the Humanities, Languages and Computing as well as core skills
- Promoting cultural appreciation and a global perspective which will prepare pupils to take their place as active citizens
- A strong focus on supporting and engaging parents particularly in the early years and in the most disadvantaged families, with the aim that learning within the school and the wider context is enjoyed by everyone
- Promoting wider community involvement, including links with businesses and community groups
- A commitment to distributive leadership across the Trust and to empower staff through supportive and targeted professional development
- Creating the systems, which enable learning to be at the heart of everything we do in CGS Trust
What does this mean for the Trust Community?
For pupils
A coherent, rich and responsive curriculum that;
- establishes high aspirations and expectations
- nurtures and celebrates a range of talents and skills
- unleashes curiosity and creativity
- exposes children to new experiences, situations and challenges
- develops independent minds
- builds capacity to be reflective, resilient, resourceful, enterprising and self assured
- provides stretch and challenge
- supports the development of healthy minds and bodies
- a respect and responsibility for family, community and the environment
For parents
- a commitment to working in partnership with parents
- an active involvement in their child's education
For staff
- development of a professional learning community
- commitment to a planned programme of Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- growing our own leaders, teachers and support staff
- responsive and register the difference in care needs of our school community
For governors
- commitment to excellent training
- thoughtful use of the skills and talents of current governors and considered succession planning
- participation in a range of school activities
- a sense of the benefit of contributing to the ongoing development and furtherance of the schools within the Trust
For the Trust partners
- support the dissemination of best practice across the family of schools – innovation, policy and practice, systems, research, pedagogy
- enable expertise, leaders, materials and support services to be shared across schools
- enable more efficient and effective use of resources
- strengthen and coordinate community, business and university links for students and staff


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|Re: [TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 100, Issue 63
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|Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:32:12 -0700
On 4/24/11 10:21 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote: > A half wave vertical or a vertical dipole doesn't work well when > elevated above ground because of reflection losses due to the > Brewster angle. This problem is independent of any problems > with feeding it. NEC may or may not model it correctly. > > Rick N6RK > really more the reflectivity of an interface between dielectrics being very high for waves polarized parallel to the interface (i.e. Horizontal) independent of incidence angle, but varying a lot for waves polarized perpendicular (i.e. Vertical). Fresnel's equations can be used to find the reflected and transmitted wave intensity at an interface. The Brewster angle is a point solution to the Fresnel equation where the reflection magnitude is zero. It really only occurs when going from one lossless medium into another. The Pseudo Brewster Angle used in RF propagation is similar, and works with lossy media. It's where the magnitude of the reflected wave (R-parallel) is minimum (as opposed to zero). (or where the ratio of R-parallel to R-perpendicular is a minimum: For RF over soil, R-perpendicular is pretty constant at -1, so it boils down to much the same thing) NEC does properly model it when you calculate the far field pattern. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
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November 14, 2012
Evangelicals Can Lead the Way
Alan Rudnick, Associated Baptist Press
After the 2012 elections, Franklin Graham stated on CNN that our nation is on a "path of destruction" due to the 2012 election results. In addition Graham said, "If we are allowed to go down this road in the path that this president wants us to go down, I think it will be to our peril end to the destruction of this nation."
This is troubling talk from one of the most powerful Evangelicals. Millions of Christians regularly take Graham's lead on matters of politics and moral issues.
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I wouldnt be supprised if it still works
but next time u see him, **** him up.
yep my old best friend not now has done somthing brutal to my gamecube he took it out of my room he went out in the forest and drove over it 5 TIMES and recorded it and sent it to me (my demolished and muddy gc and dvd of it ) and not only that oh no no thats not all he pied on it as well ad he though it was funny this means WAR post your comments and revenge plans PS fyi hes a sony fan
I wouldnt be supprised if it still works
but next time u see him, **** him up.
thx it doesnt work its all most flatten i live near him i could smash his ps2 but hed probaly smash me up more suggestions anyone?
Is this generally true? If so... ^ ^ ^ What MZ said
how about take a sh** on his ps2
OHAI! I'm just an old dinosaur from 2006 seeing who's here
The name is. . . Hugo
Got a Nintendo 3DS? 2492-5132-0881
its true he takes things way too far
and i cant he could kill me i m think like somthing to do with this sony addict plays it practaclly 5 hours a day 10 at weekends nice idea about the s**t though
what would that change?Originally Posted by ZeLdA4LiFe
LMAO, that gave me a chuckleOriginally Posted by ZeLdA4LiFe
yeah me too i do have seldge hammer i cud use that on his pericous ps2 shud i do anything else on it ?
After it's smashed pee on his PS2 like he did your GC
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text: Stayed 2 nights for 50th high school reunion. Perfect location, good parking, nice pool, good buffet breakfast and sit down dinner for the reunion. King sized bed very comfortable, A/C worked very well, room was clean and well maintained but you got the impression it had been a long time since there had been a major update. Corridors were dingy... More


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Kalamazoo Hackett's Brian Aldrich scored 25 points and teammate Dan Thayer had 12 points.
"Overtime was a battle," John Isch, filling in for Hackett coach Toll Meert, said. "Olivet clawed back in the fourth quarter. They are a good team, and they kept the pressure up."
Olivet's Brett Whitely and Quintan Harris each had 17 points.
Olivet outscored Hackett 20-17 in the fourth quarter.
Hackett held a 41-33 halftime lead.
Olivet's Keegan Carpenter hit a 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining to tie the game at 69-69 and send it into overtime.
Aldrich had a shot to win the game in regulation, but it didn't fall.
"We've had a few close games this season," Isch said, "and we know how to handle this pressure."
Isch said it was the best game he has ever seen Aldrich play.
"He was aggressive, he's a good shooter," he said of Aldrich. "He was the spark for us all night. He was a good leader and had a lot of intensity."
Isch was filling in for Meert, who is in the hospital.


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If the proposed budget is approved by voters on April 27, the owner of the house assessed at the township average of $482,519 would pay an additional $72, or more than $4,100 to support the township's K-8 school.
That $72 is the same amount cut by the Township Committee last year after 70% of voters defeated this year's spending proposal.
The Board of Education on March 22 voted 8-0, with Lisa Thompson absent, to approve an $8,041,932 operating budget for 2011-12 that would be supported by a $7,134,281 tax levy, about 3% higher than this year's $6.92 million levy. That would increase the tax rate by 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The school would decrease the budget for capital expenditures by 85%, to $63,900. It expects a state grant to cover 40% of the cost of the only major project planned for the summer, repaving of parking lots along with curb and sidewalk repairs. It would budget $43,121 less for transportation, to $403,000. The school shares some regular bus services with Hunterdon Central High School, some special education routes with nearby districts, and has reduced daily routes to better reflect usage.
The school this year budgeted $46,980 for students who planned to transfer to the proposed Trillium charter school, which didn't open as planned in September, saving the district that money.
Enrollment is projected to increase by 14, to 475 and the per-pupil cost under the proposed spending plan is $15,650, exclusive of transportation. The budget would maintain average class sizes through 14 students per classroom in kindergarten and 13 in first grade through 18 in grade seven and 21 in grade eight, similar to this year.
The school would expand to morning and afternoon the pre-school sessions next year; that cost is offset by the tuition of $3,000 paid by families of non-classified township students in the integrated classroom.
Spending on extra-curricular activities is project to rise by $3,948, to $44,080, but money for athletics would decline by $3,602 to $64,060. The two lines items account for $108,140. Families do not pay a participation fee.
Last year the school board proposed increasing the local education tax by 7.4% but the Township Committee agreed to instead increase the township school tax for the 2010-11 school year by 6.07%. This included 4.3% raises for teachers and most non-union employees. The union pact covers teachers, aides and two secretaries.
Cafeteria workers are employees of Maschio Food Services.
School Business Administrator Gary Johnston, one of four administrators who froze salaries this year, said that the board and union are in the process of negotiating a new contract and the board won't reveal what percentage increase is budgeted for 2011-12 salaries.
The teachers union contract expires on June 30 and members who take health benefits then start paying 1.5% of their salaries towards those costs, under state changes enacted last year.
School employees this year receive fully taxpayer-funded health insurance benefits and pay 25% of the cost of dental coverage.
The overall budget for employee benefits is anticipated to rise by $151,000, or 10%, to $1.637 million. Johnston said that the portion for state health benefits premiums is expected to rise by 20%, to $1.245 million.
One longtime teacher, Suzanne Baker, has announced her pending retirement.
Spending on technology is expected to remain flat because of a lease-agreement and energy costs are budgeted to do the same.
Property owners also pay debt service on previously approved building improvements, which is 5.26 cents of the tax rate, a fraction of a penny lower than this year. Several cents on the rate reimburse the township for 20 years of reduced school taxes. From 1988 to 2007 taxpayers only paid 85% of the local school tax levy, with the rest drawn from township government surplus. The deferred tax is being repaid over seven years and started in 2008.


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Pensacola, Fla -- President Barack Obama is poised to seize the handling of oil spill damage claims from BP, his chief spokesman said today, as Obama sought to reassure people he's up to the enormous challenge of helping them recover from the environmental disaster. He will outline his specific plans and expectations in a prime-time Oval Office speech tonight.
The aim of wresting the claims-handling from the British petroleum giant, press secretary Robert Gibbs said, would be to make economically distressed individuals and businesses "whole." The claims processing problem is among several difficult issues that Obama planned to address directly in the talk to the nation.
From the White House, Gibbs was interviewed on several network morning news shows as Obama prepared for a second day of briefings - this time in Florida - and got ready for a speech at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. He was to fly back to Washington for the 8 p.m. address from the Oval Office.
Voicing increasing confidence in his ability to confront the nation's worst environmental crisis, Obama was set to outline a comprehensive response and recovery program, while assuring not only the people from the afflicted region, but all across America, that his administration will guide the country to a recovery.
On the matter of the disputed damage payments, Gibbs said, "We have to get an independent claims process. I think everyone agrees that we have to get BP out of the claims processes and, as I said, make sure that fishermen, hotel owners have a fast, efficient and transparent claims process so that they're getting their livelihoods replaced."
"This disaster has taken their ability to make a living away from them," he said. "We need to do this quickly, and we have to make sure that whatever money goes into that - that in no way caps what BP is responsible for. Whatever money they owe to anybody in the Gulf, they're going to have to pay regardless of the amount."
He noted in one interview that Obama "has the legal authority" to make the claims process independent. And Gibbs said "the best way to prevail upon BP is to take the claims process away from BP."
Obama's address to the nation sets the stage for his showdown White House meeting Wednesday with top BP executives. BP leased the rig that exploded April 20 and led to the leak of millions of gallons of coast-devastating crude. It's part of an effort by Obama, who's been accused of appearing somewhat detached as the oil spill disaster has unfolded, to convince a frightened Gulf Coast and a skeptical nation that he is in command.
Latest developments
» Oil executives tell committee that BP spill is an aberration [The New York Times]
» As Obama prepares to address nation on oil leak, 71% say he should get tough [Los Angeles Times]
» Lawmakers accuse BP of taking 'shortcuts' [The Washington Post]
» BP says it will collect more oil sooner [The Houston Chronicle]
» Updates from the New Orleans Times-Picayune [nola.com]
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Okay, the mainstream media has no choice but to report the news. And yes, it's big news that the official word has come down from the organization that Joba Chamberlain will in fact be starting this season in the bullpen. But still, we all knew this was coming, so the fact that this announcement made huge headlines is a little over the top. As Pete Abe notes, at least the "Joba Rules" won't really be in effect anymore.
The real question now is when -- or, more significantly, if -- Joba will move to the starting rotation. There are so many questions, and so few answers: if Mike Mussina or Ian Kennedy struggles in their first three rotation turns, will the pressure mount on the organization to start Joba? And what of these "third and fourth" pitches Joba is working on, but with poor results? Why move him to the rotation if his "third and fourth" pitches aren't working? The more we think about it, the more we believe the Yanks made the right decision in keeping Joba in the 'pen -- there are fewer question marks (save for the performance of Mussina, IPK, or even Phil Hughes, over which the Yanks have little control) by keeping Joba in the bullpen for now. And the need is certainly there.
But should there be rotation struggles throughout April, the pressure will mount, and we'll see more "When's Joba moving?" headlines than we ever wanted. Y'know, sort of like Jim Baumbach's piece today.
By the way, the only reason we brought up Hughes parenthetically above is because of his start yesterday against the Pirates: a rather poor four innings, six earned runs, three homers allowed, two walks and three Ks. His spring ERA is at 7.71. But he did say "I feel like I'm close" regarding his condition and pitching. Let's hope. And he's of course right to remind us that his spring performances in the past haven't been all that relevant, anyway.
There's even more good bullpen news, as yesterday Billy Traber, LaTroy Hawkins, Ross Ohlendorf, Kei Igawa and Edwar Ramirez combined to pitch five innings without allowing an earned run (okay, for you glass half-empty folks, that stat is a little skewed: Igawa allowed three baserunners and the quintet of pitchers allowed a total of eight baserunners, which means they were a little lucky). Traber is likely in after his continued consistently solid performance. As the bullpen situation gets clearer, all eyes are moving toward the starting pitching, which has struggled.
To that end, it's Ian Kennedy today on the road against the Jays.
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Former coach Byron Scott speaks about his relationship with Hornets guard Chris Paul. (Mary Schmitt Boyer, Cleveland Plain Dealer).
Preseason predictions irked Cavs' Byron Scott. (Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer).
Trail Blazers' team president Larry Miller talks of many subjects. (Jason Quick, Oregonian).
Mavs' Rick Carlisle unhappy with team so far. (Eddie Sefko, Dallas Morning News).
Rockets are struggling at the start. (Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle).


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A Hindi group is demanding an apology from Selena Gomez for performing at the MTV Movie Awards Sunday night wearing a bindi, the traditional Hindu forehead decoration that has also been worn without international incident by Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Katy Perry, Ashley Judd, Alyssa Milano, Miley Cyrus and Julia Roberts, among others.
Stefani and Madonna are generally credited with popularizing the bindi as a fashion accessory back in the 1990s. Gomez incorporated Bollywood dance moves and the forehead decoration into her performance for "Come & Get It."
Rajan Zed, the leader of the Nevada-based Universal Society of Hinduism, explained that the bindi, sometimes referred to as the third eye and the flame, is "an auspicious religious and spiritual symbol ... It is not meant to be thrown around loosely for seductive effects or as a fashion accessory aiming at mercantile greed. Selena should apologize and then she should get acquainted with the basics of world religions."
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Zed, however, praised Roberts when she wore a bindi during a visit to the Taj Mahal in 2009, while filming "Eat Pray Love." "Julia Roberts honoured the traditions of India by sporting a bindi on her forehead during her recent trip to India, and we are very happy she did. It was a mark of respect that has not gone unnoticed," he said then. "I would personally like to extend an invitation to Ms. Roberts and her family to visit with me if the trip to India has sparked an interest in Hinduism, and other Hindu leaders here in America would be glad to share their knowledge."
Roberts later said in an interview that she is a practicing Hindu.
The bindi broughaha is just latest example of stars appropriating culturally- and religiously-sensitive iconography, some innocently, some for the express purpose of inciting controversy. You'll recall that some in the Catholic Church were none to pleased with Madonna's co-opting of crucifixes and rosaries in her "Like a Virgin" days.
More recently, Stefani and her No Doubt bandmates invited the ire of Native American groups when they used cowboys-and-Indians imagery in their "Looking Hot" video (Stefani wore a bone breastplate and feathered headband while tied to a wall in a dusty Western town). The video was soon pulled.Victoria's Secret also pulled footage of one of its angels parading down the catwalk in a headdress from its annual televised fashion show.


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There was a lot of thought in this and a very large supercharger post but these are the reasons why I plan to convert my GSi to a turbo when I am able.
1) It's the reason why I bought it in the first place.
2) The XE in it currently is not the best I've had.
3) I want stomach wrenching torque with a kick.
4) I've never owned a turbo car.
5) I don't want to be overly limited with power upgrades.
6) Vauxhall made a turbo engine, and a very good one at that.
7) I want 6 forward gears.
8) I want silly gains from cooling, chips and cams.
9) I wanna be around for Phase 5.
10) Do I need any more reasons?
The shell is excellent, as is the interior but it was owned by monkeys.
I'm gonna keep it as is, blown exhaust, fuel smell and all and then as the funds increase, strip it down and re-build it as I want it.
Finally a bit of direction.


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- Size (LWH): 5.15 inches, 2.71 inches, 0.35 inches
- Weight: 5.12 ounces
- Network Compatibility: CDMA
- Minimum Rated Talk Time: 1290 minutes
- Minimum Rated Standby Time: 380 hours
Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX, Black 32GB (Verizon Wireless)
- Display: 4.3-inches
- Camera: 8-MP
- Processor Speed: 1.2 GHz
- OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- Super-thin 4G LTE-enabled, Android-powered smartphone with extra-large battery and 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced multi-touch display
- Dual-core 1.2 GHz processor; capable of running full Firefox desktop browser with optional accessories; Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (with optional Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot service)
- 8-MP camera; full HD 1080p camcorder; front-facing video chat camera; Bluetooth stereo music; 16 GB memory plus 16 GB microSD card; corporate and personal e-mail
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Product Description
At just 8.99mm (0.35-inch), the DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola for Verizon is the longest-lasting smartphone on the block and still impossibly thin. Equipped with the same great features as the original DROID RAZR, the DROID RAZR MAXX features a larger 3300 mAh lithium-ion battery with up to 21 hours of talk time on a single charge. Reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass and encased in laser-cut DuPont™ KEVLAR® fiber--the strongest material in smartphones--the DROID RAZR MAXX is still one of the thinnest 4G LTE smartphones around.
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One of the thinnest 4G LTE smartphones (view larger).
Slice through multiple tasks simultaneously with a dual–core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of LP DDR2 RAM, and enjoy brilliant optics with the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows you to capture stunning still photos and Full HD 1080p videos while on the go. It's also outfitted with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera with HD 720p video recording for on-the-go chats.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon's 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon's 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years (learn more about 4G below).
You can share your high-speed 4G connectivity with multiple devices--laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more--via Wi-Fi using the built-in Mobile Hotspot functionality (additional service charge applicable).
With 16 GB of onboard storage and an included 16 GB microSD card, you'll be able to keep loads of photos and videos directly on the device--and you can use optional microSD memory cards up to 32 GB for even more storage potential. Other features include GPS for navigation and location-based services, and low-energy Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming (see full specifications below).
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Secretly Smart
The DROID RAZR MAXX has an advanced artificial intelligence monitors your behavior and self–optimizes to keep you running at peak effectiveness. Deploy your favorite apps even faster. Switch into silent mode automatically to avoid detection. Streamline everyday tasks to get 25 percent more battery life per charge.
DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola at Play
The phone's multiplayer gaming capabilities allow you to challenge friends to live peer-to-peer gaming, viewed through the device's 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display with qHD resolution (960 x 540 pixels)--delivering console-quality graphics. The integrated HDMI connectivity also enables you to connect the device to your HDTV (or HDMI-compatible monitor) to experience your games, as well as purchased HD content in full 1080p (HDMI cable sold separately).
For multitaskers, the Mirror Mode function enables simultaneous streaming of video to the TV and on the device. You can also wirelessly stream video and audio to compatible DLNA devices.
With MotoCast, a free and exclusive app from Motorola, you get secure access to files and media on your computer. Play your entire collection of music and videos on your mobile device over Wi-Fi and 3G/4G networks. MotoCast also lets you use iTunes or Windows Media Player to sync the music files stored on your computer and smartphone.
Eye–piercing color and blinding brilliance from the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display (view larger).
DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola at Work
As a fully featured work device, the DROID RAZR MAXX comes equipped with corporate e-mail, remote wipe and data security, and government-grade encryption capabilities that IT departments appreciate. It comes pre-loaded with the following apps to make your business life a breeze.
GoToMeeting: With the free GoToMeeting app, join online meetings in seconds by tapping a link in an email. Easy-to-use, intuitive features let you view presentations, mockups and reports--whatever the presenter shares on-screen.
Quickoffice: Create, view and edit spreadsheets, presentations and Microsoft Word documents on the go.
Smart Actions: The Smart Actions app helps you extend battery life and automate everyday tasks so you can spend your time more efficiently. With Smart Actions, you can automatically turn down the ringer when you step into work, change the Bluetooth and GPS settings when you get home to save battery.
MOTOPRINT: Print wirelessly to any postscript printer via Wi-Fi without the hassle of cords.
PC Power from Your Smartphone
Create, edit, and interact with all your documents, media, and content using Motorola's webtop application when connected to one of several optional docks. The DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola can be used to browse your favorite web sites with a full Firefox desktop browser, view social networking sites, and use HTML5 web-based applications and supported cloud computing services while running your Android applications in a window. And calls and text messages continue uninterrupted even if the phone is removed from the dock.
The optional HD Station for DROID RAZR MAXX enables you connect to a big screen (via HDMI port) as well as plug in peripherals such as a keyboard or a mouse via its three USB ports for a PC-like experience while using the webtop application.
The Lapdock 100 has an incredibly thin design with a 10.1-inch screen, full keyboard, and trackpad--plus a battery that delivers up to 5 hours of power. Simply dock your DROID RAZR MAXX into the back of the Lapdock 100 to turn it into an active, connected machine that's lighter and smaller than most laptops on the market.
Vital Statistics
The DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola weighs 5.1 ounces and measures 5.15 x 2.71 x 0.35 inches. Its 3300 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 21 hours of talk time, and up to 380 hours (15.8 days) of standby time. It runs on the Verizon Wireless 3G/ 4G LTE networks and is compatible with the following frequencies: EV-DO, Rev A 3G, CDMA 800/1900, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UTMS/HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100.What's in the Box
DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola handset, rechargeable battery (built into the phone), wall/USB charger, USB cable, 16 GB microSD card, quick start guide
8-megapixel camera with Full HD 1080p video capture (view larger).
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network allows you to download photos, apps, and games in seconds and entire movies in minutes. LTE (or Long Term Evolution provides significantly increased upload and download speeds over 3G networks, as well as significantly reduced latency (or lag time). Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.
With these blazing fast speeds, you'll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream--as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you'll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network will also redefine the mobile office for business users. Business applications that used to require wired networks will be untethered forever, allowing you maximized productivity and efficiency while you're out of the confines of your office. Enhanced security lets you tap into most VPN networks with less waiting, and faster responsiveness enables you to upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.
In areas serviced only by 3G, you can expect download speeds of 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 500 to 800 Kbps in Mobile Broadband coverage area.
Verizon Wireless Services
Backup Assistant: This complimentary service automatically back up your mobile contacts to your online address book. If your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, or you decide to upgrade, easily restore your saved address book to your new phone. You can also add, delete, edit, and print your contacts online and send the changes to your mobile phone. There are no subscription fees for the service.
VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
V CAST Video: Enjoy unlimited, on-demand access to full episodes of your favorite television shows from all of the major networks, plus the latest in local and national news, live and recorded sports and entertainment and weather. You will receive over 100 channels with over 250 full episode shows and an impressive list of live sporting events each month.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply, and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System
The DROID RAZR MAXX runs the Android 4.0.4 operating system (dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich), which adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing while improving on the best Android features: easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and more.
The updated Ice Cream Sandwich interface features an onscreen navigation bar that replaces the hardware buttons for Back, Home, and Menu found with older Android-powered phones. And with Google+ integration, you can video chat with groups of up to 9 friends as well as easily upload and share photos and videos. Other features include:Face Unlock
You can now unlock your phone with just your face using the Face Unlock option. It takes advantage of the front-facing camera and state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to register a face during setup and then to recognize it again when unlocking the device. Just hold your phone in front of your face to unlock (or use a backup PIN).
And the lock screen now lets you do more without unlocking. From the slide lock screen, you can jump directly to the camera for a picture or pull down the notifications window to check for messages. When listening to music, you can even manage music tracks and see album art.Home Screen Folders
Quickly access related apps right from the home screen by organizing apps and shortcuts into folders--just drag one app onto another to create a folder.Multitasking
Multitasking is even easier and more visual in Android 4.0.4. The Recent Apps button lets you jump instantly from one task to another using the list in the System Bar. The list pops up to show thumbnail images of apps used recently--tapping a thumbnail switches to the app.Voice Input
The new voice engine in Android 4.0.4 lets you dictate the text you want, for as long as you want, using the language you want. You can speak continuously for a prolonged time, even pausing for intervals if needed, and dictate punctuation to create correct sentences. As the voice input engine enters text, it underlines possible dictation errors in gray. After dictating, you can tap the underlined words to quickly replace them from a list of suggestions.
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The day after I bought the Galaxy Nexus, the Razr Maxx was released, but, since I could only do one return at Verizon, I was hesitant to try another 4G phone. I was resigned to get the iPhone 4S, thinking it was the safe option (upgrades, streamlined opeeration, iTunes, etc.). But, after having the Galaxy Nexus for two days, the iPhone felt so small and heavy, and I knew I couldn't use the widgets that I enjoy with Android. It's silly, but I wanted to be excited about getting a new phone, and I wasn't excited about the iPhone.
While the salesman was returning the Galaxy Nexus and preparing to set me up on the iPhone 4S, I wandered over to the Razr Maxx display. I liked it very much, so I decided to take a chance on another 4G phone, and I have been very happy with my decision.Read more ›
BATTERY: First of all, the battery life is this phone's biggest selling point. During my first day of use, I turned OFF the wifi and used 4gLTE (which is FAST!) because I have the unlimited plan for Verizon. I spent much of the day downloading all my old apps and setting up school email and personalizing all my settings. I also got engaged to my girlfriend on the same day, so one can imaging all the texting I did and picture messaging of the ring and all. We went out late to celebrate and I used it lightly while out showing off my new phone and its features and when I got home, I still had 25% battery! Just as the reviews report, the battery on this thing really out-does itself. What is even more impressive is I do not have a lump sticking out of the back due to an extended battery.
SCREEN: I have no problem with it.Read more ›
- The 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Screen is gorgeous, colors are brilliant and the blacks are deep & rich.
- Voice quality is outstanding, no matter what else it does, this is still a phone and the primary feature for me.
- SPEED, this may be true for all Verizon 4G LTE phones. Downloads are blazing fast. You can easily enjoy movies, sports, or videos without interruption.
- THE BATTERY is simply ridiculous. I have always had an issue with batteries and often carried a spare. While it is true the battery is not removable, i need to repeat myself... it is simply ridiculous. Today i ran video, audio and calls on & off all day and still have juice to spare (granted its new).
- It is not an Apple, i like choice in my life and am growing concerned about Apple's market dominance. I enjoy and am delighted to support options.
- Build - this is a solid phone with Gorilla Glass front and Kevlar backing, (note i am 6' so i have to laugh when people say this is to big a phone, like gloves, I guess it depends on your hand size).
- 32 GB - 16 GB internal & 16 GB on a Micro SD minus the normal OS requirements
- Duel Core chips.
- Idiot guides for those who have a disdain for instructions. They walk you through smart actions which extend battery life and reduce the need to manage daily functions.
- Smart camera / audio slide with out necessitating needless menus and turning on off the phone.
- Audio nice sound / player & the 4 G LTE allows for excellent streaming via Pandora, Spotify, Google music, Amazon or anything but i-tunes.
- No slide out keyboard, a feature i did not like about the original Droid.Read more ›
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I give the seller high marks, but the phone is inadequate for 2015. The phone frequently slows on basic mobile websites, and there are a number of apps, like Facebook, that bring... Read morePublished 12 months ago by Gregory W.
Phone was fine, just not was I was looking for. Not impressed with having to pay shipping for return and shipping also taken out of my refund.Published 12 months ago by Amazon Customer
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I had to return it. Took it to Verizon to have it turned on. Verizon. Said. It. Was. Defected.Published 15 months ago by robert gallenbach
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Five months after the author's grandfather was sentenced to only 10 years for the shooting death of his father in Fall River, Massachusetts, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. Was Lizzie inspired by the public sympathy and light sentence meted out to her townsman?
When I retired in March of 2011, I finally had the opportunity to complete several projects that I had put aside for many years. The first and most important to me personally was the completion of a family history that I had started in the 1980's. The advancement of genealogy information and its availability on the Internet afforded me an opportunity that I had never been able to utilize in my earlier search for information.
My parents had both been born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, a city rich in history that had been a magnet for immigrants from the British Isles and Europe during the mid and late 1800's. They flocked to the area in search of employment in one of the city's many mills and supporting industries. Consequently I was familiar with the city and the story of Lizzie Borden. What I never knew and was probably never known by family members was our own peripheral connection to the Lizzie Borden case.
My mother's family had emigrated from England in 1910 and there was a wealth of information available from personal recollection and subsequent research t hat filled in the gaps. I began to think that my family history project could be finalized in short order. As I turned to my father's side of the family I realized just how little I knew and how wrong I was with respect to my projected finish date. The other fact that began to emerge from my research was the wealth of surprises and skeletons that come out in the open during an in-depth genealogy project. In my case, it was the murder of my great–grandfather, James McDougall, by the hand of my grandfather, James McDougall Jr.