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What a weekend this will be! First of all, congratulations to my wife for putting up with me for 11 years. Today is our anniversary! I'm very humbled to say that everything I wrote about our love for each other in last year's 10 year wedding anniversary tribute post is still just as fresh as ever. Unfortunately timing was bad this weekend. So we celebrated last weekend with a date night last, and will be taking a short weekend trip coming up soon in July. … [Read more...]
How to Turn Green Cloudy Pool Water Back to Blue
Why in the world is MMD writing a post about green cloudy pool water? What does this have to do with money? If you own a pool, then you already know the answer – TONS! Owning a pool is quite a love / hate relationship. I love it in the summer when its 100 degrees outside and I've got someplace cool to take a dip. But I simply hate it every spring because getting it started is a nightmare. How bad is it? There's nothing worse than pulling your winter cover off only to find +20,000 gallons of puke, army green water. Last year I spent hundreds of dollars in chemicals trying to bring … [Read more...]
School's Out for Summer Break!
I think my obsession with early retirement must have started at an early age when I couldn't wait for Summer break. I can't believe that May is already over and it was my children's last day of school yesterday (and the last day of work for my teacher wife!) So now my whole house (minus me) will be able to sleep in, relax all day, play in the sun, and repeat each day for the next three months. … [Read more...]
Blogger Fatigue and Favorite Posts
It's finally really nice outside. And when it's nice outside, that can mean only one thing: It's time to BE outside and enjoy it! That's where my head has been at lately. I'm very fond of the Spring and Summer time because it means not being cooped up inside the house all day. I'm looking forward to going to some outside events, making the yard look beautiful, and spending some much needed quality time with the family. While those are all certainly great life aspects to celebrate, I'm afraid that limits the amount of time I have to be a productive blogger. But who wants to have their … [Read more...]
Checking Out Real Estate on Mackinac Island
This week I had the pleasure of accompanying my daughter on her school class field trip to Mackinac Island (pronounced Mack-i-naw). We had an excellent time and I was really glad that I got to create this memory with my daughter. … [Read more...]
Accidental Organic Optimization for My Money Niche Site
I'm not sure if I just made up a new phrase here with Accidental Organic Optimization, but I can't think of what else to call it. Here's the funny thing I noticed this week about my niche site IRA vs 401k Central.com: … [Read more...]
MORE Stupid Car Repairs – I Can't Make This Stuff Up!
So if you're wondering why my regular Weekend post is going up so late, it's because I was at … the "stealer"-ship yet again for MORE stupid car repairs! Yes ... again! Even after draining our emergency fund for sudden car repairs, here we are again! You're not going to believe this. Here's what happened: … [Read more...]
Movie Time, Car Story Conclusion, and Favorite Posts
Sometimes when you have a hard week at work, the only thing you look forward to is getting home to spend a quiet evening with your spouse. Not going out or painting the town. Just curling up together with some wine and watching "This is 40" together … which was incredibly hilarious by the way. … [Read more...]


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Made these last week at a cook out, they were pretty damn good!!
1 lb. smoked boudin uncased (use smoked boudin if you can get it! if not, add a little liquid smoke to the filling)
1/2 cup black beans (from a can, drained)
1/2 cup sweet corn (from a can, drained) you could use off the cob, but cook it first.
(optional- raw baby spinach....as much or as little as you like; it will cook when you fry the egg roll.)
1 cup pepperjack cheese in 1/2" dice
1 pk. egg roll wraps
2 TBSPS corn starch in 2 TBSPS water (egg roll glue)
fryer and oil
Avocado ranch dipping sauce:
2 fresh ripe avocados
1/2 cup hidden valley ranch dressing (or to taste)
pinch of salt
1 tbsp. lemon or orange juice (acid to keep the avocado from turning brown)
to Cook:
mix up the dipping sauce, cover and put in the frig.
mix up filling in a bowl, lay out wrappers and stuff with 1/4~1/3 cup of filling, wrapping tightly sealing the edges with the cornstarch and water (plenty of videos on youtube on how to wrap egg rolls properly). when all are done, fry at 360~375* until brown, place on paper towels to drain. let cool and serve with dipping sauce.
Great recipe for tailgating!!

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AMES, Iowa—Iowa lawns are entering seasonal dormancy. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach tell when it is necessary to water and how to properly water lawns during dormancy and times of little rainfall. To have additional lawn questions answered, contact Hortline at email@example.com or call 515-294-3108.
Gardeners have two basic options when confronted with hot, dry weather. One option is to do nothing and allow the grass to go dormant. The alternative is to water the turfgrass during dry weather to maintain a green, actively growing lawn.
Cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, can survive long periods of dry weather. In dry weather, the shoots of the turfgrass plants stop growing and the plants go dormant. Dormancy is a natural survival mechanism for turfgrass. While the leaves have turned brown and died, the turfgrass roots and crowns remain alive. Generally, Kentucky bluegrass can remain dormant for four to six weeks without suffering significant damage.
Cool-season grasses are at risk of dying if dormant for more than six weeks. To ensure survival of dormant grass, it's best to water lawns that have been dormant for six weeks. Apply 1 to 1½ inches of water in a single application. Water again seven days later. The grass should begin to green up after the second application.
Most lawns in Iowa require 1 to 1½ inches of water per week. When watering the lawn, apply this amount in a single application or possibly two applications three or four days apart. Avoid frequent, light applications of water that promote shallow rooting and lush growth. Lush, shallow-rooted turfgrass is less drought-tolerant. It also is more susceptible to pest problems. To determine the amount of water applied by a sprinkler, place two or three rain gauges within the spray pattern.
The appearance of the turfgrass is the best way to determine when to water the lawn. The ideal time to water a lawn is at the first signs of water stress. Turfgrasses receiving adequate supplies of water are normally dark green in color. One of the first signs of water stress for cool-season grasses, such as bluegrass, is a bluish green color. Footprints that remain in the turf after walking across an area are another sign of water stress.
Early morning (5 to 9 a.m.) is the best time to water a lawn. A morning application allows the water to soak deeply into the soil with little water lost to evaporation. When watering is completed, the turfgrass foliage dries quickly. Watering at mid-day is less efficient because of rapid evaporation, and strong winds may cause uneven water distribution. Strong, mid-day winds also may carry water onto driveways, sidewalks or streets, wasting considerable amounts of water. Watering lawns in late afternoon or evening may increase disease problems.


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I went in the store today to buy the Raygun. The guy convinced me to demo the Burton Process V Rocker. LOVED IT! It was a bit more expensive than the Raygun but looks sweeter and rides like a dream. So much fun!
Burton Process V Rocker 10/11
Well I am just guessing so go by the chart.
I don't recommend the raygun, I recommend you look at that link to pick your board I post on my post above. If you're new it will likely make it harder or you won't even tell the difference with the new technologies added. But the price is pretty good, I know of several burtons that I've seen on several sites, that are cheap and are classed as beginner boards.
|check out wiredsports.com they've good packages and stuff. if u buy all boots/board/bindings it'll be cheaper than buying one by one on its own. shipping fees from US to canada is 15bucks. i had to pay tax for mine when i picked it up from Canada post cause i wasnt at home...cost be another 15, but its way cheaper compared to some other places. check it out not tons of boards but u should check it out to see
Thanks for the info. I was looking at that raygun and it definitely interests me but I'm having trouble finding it on a Canadian website :\ Some of these boards that appeal to me just have NO reviews anywhere. This is getting pretty difficult At what time does next year's gear start rolling out? I imagine there would be some older stuff on sale then?
Also - I'm not arguing but are you sure 155 is good for me? Any of those calculator type things told me 149-151 basically. I really appreciate the info though ^^
Anyone mind telling me if ANY of these package deal things are even close to worth it?
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@ OP I would think a 155 size is decent for you. I would get a wide if I were you but its all up to you. I don't know what to say about what type of board you should get. But click the link below.
@ Poster bellow, if you are new I don't recommend you get that bored. You should watch some reviews on it, I watched several reviews and majority of them class the board as a intermediate to advanced board. They say if you go all out on a board and you're new you won't even recognize the difference if you road a different board before. It may also make it harder for you with all the new technologies. Thats actually the board I am planning on getting, the k2 raygun.
Both of you should check out this link: Best Snowboards for Beginners | Made Manual
I'm in the same kind of position. Also a beginner looking to buy his first.
I like K2. I know the K2 Anagram is for beginners and a very good price. Its a true twin tip, centered and very forgiving with its catch free rocker. Only reason I'm not getting this board is I'm not that keen on the graphics. Personal preference, I know some people who love it. It does look much nicer in person mind.
The board I think I'm going to get is the K2 Raygun. It's slightly off center, its twin tip but it is directional. For me this isnt a problem as I dont really plan on hitting any parks and stuff for a while, although apparently it can do ok there too. The graphics are really nice on this board in my opinion and its once again a forgiving, stable ride. Slightly more expensive than the Anagram, but worth it I think.
Check them out!
Disclaimer!: I am not an expert, just done heaps of research in beginner boards and tech over the past 2 weeks as like you I am looking to buy my first board. Good luck with your choice!
Beginner wanting to make first purchase
Alright so I just went snowboarding a couple times - basically my first times (I don't count the times when I was 13, 7 years ago) and I'm pretty sure I'm hooked on it. I really can't wait to go again. I fell a fair bit at first but I'm a pretty fast learner and by the end of the day I'd say I was doing pretty decent. I plan to go a lot in the future and since renting a board/boots each time costs $45~ I figure after 10 times, buying my own gear will have been worth it.
I've been doing a lot of reading about the sport and the equipment and I was going to try my best to not ask for too much help unless I really narrowed it down but I really have no idea what to buy.
Basic info I know someone will need to help me:
-height - 5'8/9ish
-Weight - 130 - this is kind of tricky for me as I'm currently skinny as hell because I've hardly done anything physical in a couple years. I don't quite like how skinny I am and I'm actually a fairly athletic person and I don't think it'll be too much of a problem for me to gain 10-15 pounds. How much this will affect my board size - I have no idea
-Boot size - 10.5/11 - I REALLY hope I won't need a wide board.. will I? D:
-Riding style - I haven't touched any park stuff other than a couple tiny jumps just to try it out but I definitely think it's something I'd get a little more into. Generally, the "all mountain" type thing interests me.
-Age - 20
-budget - I don't have the biggest budget, under $500 for board/boots/bindings would be ideal and I would LOVE to get something for less but I have doubts that it'll be possible and I really don't want to regret cheaping out on something I'll be using for some years. If an extra $100 would be worth it for me then it's not a big deal
Also - I live in BC, Canada so something I could order without too many fees would be lovely. I wish I had a couple board shops where I live to get a general idea of what I'm looking for but unfortunately I live in a tiny town with NOTHING.
The board is obviously the part I want most help with. I've been looking into used/new/old stuff and the only time I go "hey, that's not super expensive" is when I see something like a 5150 board, LTD transition board or something similar and I really have no idea if they'd be worth buying. I'm guessing the answer is no.
One last thing, I'm not saying I HAVE to make a purchase soon. I just want some general guidance. Is there a time when old stock would be going on clearance that I should consider waiting it out for or should I start right now?
Thank you SO much for any help. I'm sorry for my giant post but I figure too much information is better than too little.
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Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has looked at the tape, run through all of the possibilities, the risks and the rewards, and he has come to what he says was a '"tough decision." Matt Schaub will remain his starting quarterback for Sunday's game versus the Rams. Schaub has thrown an interception returned for a touchdown in four consecutive games and is coming off one of the worst performances of his career -- three turnovers, no touchdowns, 4.9 yards per pass versus the 49ers. However, Kubiak said he thinks Schaub, not backup QB T.J. Yates , gives the team its best chance to win
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Am I the only one who thinks Schaub is going to have a big game this weekend? He's at home, and he has a great matchup since the Rams have allowed multiple passing touchdowns in every game this year, including last week to he lowly Jaguars. For all of the criticism he has taken lately, I think Schaub will be focused and ready to quiet the doubters for at least one week. Kubiak picking Schaub over Yates is good news for every Texans receiver.


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how many of you guys take the time to eat the heart and livers? this morning, i sauteed an onion in bacon grease for a while then threw in some hearts and livers from some mallards, woodies, and teal i have shot this season. i also threw in some crumbled up crispy bacon and served it next to some over easy eggs. it was phenomenal.
do you guys save the hearts and liver or do you toss them? if you toss them, consider saving them. they are some good eats as long as you dont overcook them.


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Studies show need for enhanced prevention and quitting efforts for people with mental illness
The report finds that 36 percent of adults with a mental illness are cigarette smokers, compared with only 21 percent of adults who do not have a mental illness. According to the report, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States – about 45.7 million Americans—have some type of mental illness. Among adults with mental illness, smoking prevalence is especially high among younger adults, American Indians and Alaska Natives, those living below the poverty line, and those with lower levels of education. Differences also exist across states, with prevalence ranging from 18.2 percent in Utah to 48.7 percent in West Virginia.
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Category: Hillary Duff baby
Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel finds some truly unique and cool middle names among this week's newsiest nine.
Let's hear it for the daffy middle.
Plenty of us put a classic like James or Grace or Ann in the middle spot, and sometimes those ordinary appellations make the perfect choice. Some of us go wild with our child's first name, too, but for those of us who aren't among the rich and famous, choices like Blue or Pilot can feel awfully outlandish.
The compromise is to choose a relatively mainstream moniker for the first spot, and to tuck that wild dare of an idea, or that clunky family name, safely in the middle.
That seems to be the brief in Hollywoodthis week. So let's start with a few newsworthy birth announcements, all featuring riskier middles.
Bastian Kick – Charlie Ballerina's baby brother has a name just like hers – a modern first name borrowed from more traditional choices, and a middle name straight out of the dictionary. Actor Jeremy Sisto joked that he and wife Addie Lane used the reference book for inspiration – or maybe he wasn't kidding. Even if you're more of a Sebastian and Charlotte kind of parent, Bastian and Charlie probably feel comfortably familiar. In this age of noun names, Kick raises the stakes by adding action verbs to the mix.


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The RWU program in Cybersecurity & Networking focuses on information technology skills directly related to TCP/IP networking, digital forensics and cyber-security to prepare students for careers in the technology and security industry.
Students in the Cybersecurity & Networking program will learn anti-hacking maneuvers, computer networking, digital forensics, computer programming, Cisco Systems, server administration and network administration. Hands-on study in the FANS lab (forensics and networking security) at RWU allows students to work with cutting-edge technology directly while small classes allow for more time with instructors and equipment.
Students are encouraged to collaborate with faculty members on research projects from the time they being the program. Some recent research projects include digital forensics analysis of CCE Demographics and analysis of hard drive wiping techniques with the checksum zero approach.


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July 7, 2012
Recent Tennessee gradaute Natalie Pluskota is closing in on a wild-card spot for the 2012 U.S. Open after winning a Sectional title in Alpharetta, Ga., earlier this week. Check out this story from the Times-Herald.
Pluskota wins U.S. Open Sectional, vies for wild-card at Flushing Meadows
The recent heat wave certainly didn't seem to have an effect on Natalie Pluskota. Then again, the tennis standout from Newnan has been on quite the hot streak lately on the court.
With Tuesday's singles championship in the 2012 U.S. Open Southern Sectional Qualifying tournament at Windward Lake Club in Alpharetta, the 21-year-old and recent University of Tennessee graduate took a big step toward a potential trip to Flushing Meadows next month.
Pluskota defeated University of Alabama junior Mary Anne Macfarlane, 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-4 in Tuesday's women's final in a bit of payback from play this spring in the Southeastern Conference.
In intense conditions, Pluskota finally found her stride after falling behind 4-0 in the third set to remarkably win six straight games to take the match.
After losing to Macfarlane in April, the eventual four-time Lady Volunteer All-American went on to reach the Elite 8 in the NCAA Singles Championships and the Final Four among doubles. Now Pluskota will be among 13 sectional winners vying for a wild card spot in U.S. Open Qualifying.
She'll play in the U.S. Open National Tournament set for Aug. 17-20 at Yale University.
"It's definitely exciting to be able to have a chance at it. I've tried before and haven't been able to make it," Pluskota said on Tuesday. "Right now, i'm just taking it one day at a time."
Just getting to the finals was a challenge in singles play. In addition to dealing with 100-degree temperatures on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta, Pluskota rallied from a set down in both the quarterfinals and finals. She pulled out a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over top North Carolina high school recruit Mia King.
She then moved on to defeat Marietta native and Alabama sophomore Emily Zabor, who won a first-set tiebreaker only to see Pluskota respond for a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory.
"It was big for me. It's a lot of matches and not a lot of days. It's a bit of a grind," she said. "I would say it was one of the hottest [tournaments] I've ever played in."
In addition to her singles matches, Pluskota also moved on in the Mixed Doubles tournament where she reached the finals with Tennessee sophomore Hunter Reese of Kennesaw. The pair rolled through back-to-back wins on Sunday in straight sets to reach Tuesday's final against Marcus Hurtic and WTA Tour doubles player Lindsay Lee-Waters.
"It worked out well. We both played at Tennessee and he lives in Atlanta," she said.
Pluskota, who went 18-2 with Lady Vols partner Kata Szekely en route to the NCAA semifinals as a senior, became the fifth Tennessee women's player to earn three All-American honors in doubles. She's no stranger to professional tours, having played in El Paso and New York last summer while preparing to move on after college. She won her first pro event last July at the Norman Wilkerson in Atlanta.
She'll stay busy this month prior to the U.S. Open National Tournament, playing a $50,000 event in Yakima, Washington starting July 9, a $10,000 event in Evansville, Ind. on July 16, and an ITA $25,000 tournament in Vancouver from July 29-Aug. 4.
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Pixar does it again with its first foray into a female protagonist driven film with "Brave." While the story of a fiercely independent gal from Scotland proves to be a surprisingly simple one and at times wholly predictable, it is also one of Pixar's funniest and most beautiful efforts to date.
Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is a young lass with a natural curiosity for all things adventurous. When her father gives her a bow and arrow for her birthday, she is beside herself. Her mother Elinor (Emma Thompson) however, is not so thrilled. You see, Merida is to be primed and primped for her inevitable arranged marriage when she comes of age - something Merida isn't aware she is being set up for.
Having spent years being coached, prodded, and coddled into a "young lady," Merida's favorite days are when she can jump on her trusty steed and go off into the forest to shoot targets and scale cliffs where she drinks from waterfalls. So it is a shock when mom tells her that three Kings from around the country will be bringing their sons as suitors for her hand.
Once the rag-tag group arrives with comic-antics in tow, Merida makes the boys participate in an archery challenge that will prove who is the most worthy of her hand. Cleverly, Merida positions herself as the fourth competitor "for my own hand" and easily wins the competition. Mother, of course, is furious and quicker than you can say "will o' the wisps" Merida has fled the kingdom and gone deep into the forest. There, she is led by actual "wisps" and sent to a witch's house where she begs her for a spell that will change her mother.
While some reviews might reveal what this spell creates, I won't. Half the fun of the movie is where the plot goes at this point, none of which is revealed in the trailers. Let's just say there's a bit of thieving from "Brother Bear," but in this - the film embraces its heart and becomes hilariously funny in the process.
Even with a side-villain here in the form of a battered and scarred black bear, this film isn't about good and evil. It's about a mother and daughter trying to understand each other. It's a relatable parent/child dynamic that is told in a refreshingly old-school fairy-tale way. As stated, "Brave" doesn't reinvent the wheel here. But it takes the usual Pixar palette, enhances the colors to give it a rich, dark hue, showcases a lovely heroine for the modern age, and gets the humor just right.
As for the 3D tech, it's impressive and enhances the beautifully rendered scenery and Merida's impressive fiery locks of hair, but it's not a "must."
InfoRuntime :: 100 mins
Release Date :: Jun 22, 2012
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May 17, 2009 at 6pm to May 23, 2009 at 11:45pm – Various Ladyfest Oxford is due to take place at the end of May. We're hoping to have a zine stall(s) at some of the events and would love to hear from anyone interested in submitting material. Orangisation… Organized by Char | Type: arts, diy, fundraiser, zine


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Rick Wilson, assistant professor of health and physical education, holds a B.A. degree in physical education and health as well as a M.Ed. in physical education from Malone University in Canton, Ohio, and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. degree in athletic administration from Northcentral University in Arizona. Rick came to Emmanuel from Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina, where he served as assistant professor of health and human performance and head cross country and track coach. Originally from Ohio, Rick taught Pre-K through 12th grade physical education and served as the athletic director for 9 years at Heartland Christian School in Columbiana, Ohio and has also coached cross country and track teams at Salem High School in Salem, Ohio and at Judson College in Elgin, Illinois.
Rick and his wife, Mary, have two wonderful children, Amani and Samara. They feel incredibly blessed to be part of the family and ministry of Emmanuel College and thank God for the opportunity to serve in a community where faith and scholarship are blended in the pursuit of excellence. The "Wilson family runners" are a very close family and enjoy doing everything together, with running, camping, and swimming being some of their favorite recreational activities.


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Sun shines high, temperature rises fast, it's already pretty green on the otherside of the glass.
But wearing shorts and summer dresses
in many countries you still cant't. Still be happy as soon you can!
Dress up for a walk outdoors, in a park or countryside.
Hear and listen the happiness of singing birds, notice butterflies coloring the world. Enjoy the moment. Memorize it. Capture it. And share with us. Create a gallery of colorful butterflies, it would be nice.
Lets share and discover great faces of butterflies around the world. Please feel free to share your butterfly pictures in this thread (minor rules apply, please note the...
Weekends at cottage offers a good change for taking photographs of nature and this spring I took a bit closer look in what is going on in my garden.
I have one extreme macro lens which, due to its limitations, most of the time of a year collects dust in a drawer. The lens is capable of taking pictures of small objects/models that are only up to 15cm away (approximately) from the lens front element. The lens is Canon's MP-E65 which is capable of magnifications of up to 5:1x. So, as I've spent a lot of money for the lens and macro flash, I decided to use it for the purpose it was acquired for.
A close look at the uncut grass and... there it is, the macro world. A bit higher, on the bush leaves you may find beautiful colorful and hairy pests / caterpillars....
Sometimes, especially in macro world, we want to take a picture of something so that the background is soft or blurry but the main subject is completely in focus. Then we use wide apertures to get that effect. But with wide aperture, the depth of field becomes very shallow and not all the main subject may remain in focus. I've read many articles from the internet and found a solution - Focus Stacking.
Focus stacking means that we take multiple shots of the subject so that the focus point on each pictures is at different locations (by moving lens and camera forward and backwards or playing with focus ring on lens). And because all pictures must be as identical as possible to get perfect result, it is highly recommended to use tripod (when playing with focus ring on lens) and a...
I was recently taking pictures outside in a temperature about -30C. I noticed that at such temperature, when you repeatedly take off your lens cap or changing filters without gloves or thin cloves that are warm due to your own body temperature, then it may happen that your filter glass or the front element of the lens (if not using filters) freeze up due to humid and warmth coming from the thin gloves or bare hand. When the the front glass or filter is frosty, then it is highly suggested not to scratch off the ice. You may end up ruining your lens of filter. I used filters (sometimes UV, sometimes CP). Both my filters got frozen because when I took off the lens cap and my palm was too close to the filter. I changed the filter then to CP but same thing again, humid...
Today I found an amusing "article" of the meaning of cold for different nationalities and things.
First of all, as there is very large nationality here in DT, take the following as a joke. I don't want to offence anyone.
The meaning of cold
+20 Greeks put on sweaters.
+15 Hawaiian switch the heating on (if they have it).
+10 Americans are shaking. The Russians are planting cucumbers. 0 American's water freezes. In Russia, the water thickens.
-5 French cars will not start.
-10 Estonian's are planning a vacation to Sharm el-Sheik.
-15 Cat climbs into bed. Norwegians put on sweaters.
-17 New York landlords turn the heat up. The Russians last picnic.
-20 American cars don't start. In Alaska, people...
Finally its Christmas! However, 2011 Christmas isn't that nice as it was a year ago. This year, not a single spot of snow outside, only raining. Last year we were sinking into snow, and I liked it. If I'd only be a rich and the temperature outside were below 0C, I'd fill the streets with snow cannons to have white Christmas :p
And if at your place the weather is difficult, don't forget to help smaller ones.
Anyway, Merry Christmas to everyone! Let's hope the Santa comes with a lot of presents and forget to take the rod with him :)
Ho-Ho-Ho! Happy holidays!
It's just amazing what a single small pocket flashlight can do with images, instead of using onboard flash. One evening I was taking pictures in a dark room. My "model" was a small alcohol glass. When I shoot on tripod, I always use manual focus in liveview mode active. This time the room was so dark that I couldn't see anything on the screen in liveview mode. Despite using autofocus and onboard flash for helping camera to focus, I took out a small flashlight (not a led one. Regula with yellowish tone) and pointed the light from the top to the subject. And when I saw the result in liveview, I decided just to stay on that lightening. The result came out totally different of that what had came out using onboard flash (i don't have wireless flash set up, however, i have one external...
Hi all,
Few months ago I bought an Intuos 4 M tablet. But as I haven't have much leisure time (everyday work + need to make jpg's from RAW's which queue was very, very long), it sat all the time in a drawer. Last week I finally decided to take it out thinking, if I already bought it, then I must use it too. So, I connected the device, took the pen, watching out of window and thinking "Now what?" First I took a photo I captured in the summer, a closeup of a grasshopper. To get a feeling of a pen, I just traced the contours of the insect. Came out like a child drawing :) suitable for children color book (unfortunately I cannot show it as DT didn't find it good enough. It could be true because if you do something first time, it's pretty sure you find it good, due to emotions)....
Did you know summer end today? That's right, it's autumn now. But guess what, autumn is a mushroom season in many areas. I don't eat mushrooms, but I can help others to pick them and of course these are great object to photograph too. So, I'd like to show you some of what I've captured during previous mushroom seasons. Firstly, here are some of my favourite mushrooms - fly-agarics of course. These are so beautiful and colorful mushrooms.
Next, i've found one pretty interesting, but again non-eatable mushroom again, it's called Shaggy Ink Cap. And as you see black ink is really dropping off the cap.
And then, not so interesting...
Rainy days in a row are sometimes really depressive. Everything is gray and wet. However, once the rain stops, nature may show us wonderful things. That's how it is in the country I live. There is a magic well that revives during high water (snow melting) season or sometimes after several very rainy days. We call it "Nõiakaev" or a "manhole of a witch" in English.
As you know, people make manholes to get the water out from the ground with a pail. Our manhole makes it really easy as the water comes to you. Seriously! You don't have to let down the pail to fill it with fresh water an then pull it back up once it's full. You just have to place the pail on the ground and water flows in :) easy!
Usually the magic happens every spring when the snow is melting....
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During the recent Gay Pride march in Budapest, a group of right wing extremists attacked those marching by throwing eggs at them. They were ordered to halt this demonstration of infantile behavior by a policeman but they persisted. The men were arrested and brought to trial. At their first trial, the judge ruled in favor of the three men on grounds that throwing eggs, in itself, is not illegal and can fall within the scope of acceptable "freedom of expression." However, Judge Istvan Koya, head of the Criminal Secton of the Budapest City
Court, sharply disagreed and over turned the verdict. He made clear throwing eggs at people is not a legal form of expression in all circumstances. The men were fined.
One can only wonder under which circumstances is it permissible to throw eggs at people? The men who did the throwing certainly did not know the people they were assaulting. Is it OK to throw other objects in certain "circumstances?"


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I'm reading the chapter in Don Tapscott and Anthony Williams' Wikinomics book on Prosumers. (see my book list). It makes a particular point that I should highlight:
The old customer co-creation idea was simple: Collaborate with your customers to create or customize goods, services, and experiences, all while generating a built-in market for your wares...I couldn't agree more with them on the intentions of the company. However, I still have to agree that the same examples they give in other parts of the book are still similar to this idea. For example, even digg has basic limits on what you can do: write a short port, or vote. Even though digg allows anyone to submit a post, it still sets the parameters on when people can innovate. Fine line? Possibly, but the reality is that short of giving a complete blank slate for anyone to do anything, the real value actually comes from giving guidance and parameters on how people can participate on a social site. If you make it too open ended, it may end up becoming too unfocused on purpose. In other words, if the leaders or owners of the community/social site define the purpose and focus area, then the users have an idea of what to expect and what to do there.
This is the company-centric view of cocreation. We'll set the parameters by telling you when and on which products to innovate. You'll give us your ideas for free, but we'll choose the best of them...
This is the company-centric view of cocreation. We'll set the parameters by telling you when and on which products to innovate. You'll give us your ideas for free, but we'll choose the best of them...
The model for prosumption that Wikinomics talks about is more about mashup culture, and the idea of enabling consumers to freely interact to create their own versions or interpretations of products. This means that the prosumers--a distinct subset of your overall users, and possibly even a relatively small percentage depending upon the complexity of the product--should be allowed greater freedom on how to use the products and share their ideas.
Wikinomics' suggestions on how to harness prosumers is very good:
- prosumption goes beyond individual product customization (limited only to each user) - it means engaging users earlier in your product development cycle or even making it simple to remix them
- loosing control - you sacrifice some control to allow them to do mashups, and you need to more actively engage the prosumers to keep track of successful ideas
- customer toolkits - make it easy for prosumers to customize the product through user-friendly (not obfuscated) customer tool kits
- become a peer - recognize that the company now plays a role as a peer of the prosumers, not patrons
- sharing the fruits - prosumers expect to be able to share the fruits of their customizations; help them, don't hinder them
It's easy to give a hugely inclusive environment like Wikipedia and then say that wiki's can apply to everything, but it simply doesn't work that way. Participation in wikis, or for that matter any social service, depends upon the number of participants in the system, and more importantly, how many really care to be there. For that to happen, the users and potential prosumers need to easily see the value of being in that community. The simpler or more evident the purpose, the easier it is for people to decide if they want to be in that community or not.
Beyond just reading or consuming the info in the community, you need to find ways to engage or challenge the community to invite participation; and make it easy for them to participate. The more immediate it is to interact, the more interaction you will get. From simpler interactions, you can start building more complicated interactions and generate that recurring following. These return participants are what help to spur prosumption activity, or at least bring that activity into the context of your community. This is where more the abovementioned suggestions from Wikinomics can come into play.
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The best part about surviving the Great Recession is the opportunity to reward ourselves to a bit of the sweet life. For the sake of this article, let's say you want to buy the supersport you have always wanted. Unfortunately, it's not a cake walk when trying to decide which sport bike to choose as there are plenty of options to give you pause: color & design, speed & performance, comfort & rideability. In the end however, the final decision will not depend on the bike, but rather on you.
First off, just put aside the thought that you want the "fastest one". As far as which model is faster within its own class, this is a matter of splitting hairs…we are not talking about seconds, try milliseconds. You would need the equipment NASA uses to measure photons to determine which manufacture has the fastest machine. Your decision should be based on something more personal, let's explore what I mean by this.
We all remember being kids and walking into our local candy store. Our eyes would light up with all the delicious morsels of shiny wrapped chocolates and sweets that would beckon to us until we began to salivate. Well, if you would like to experience a little déjà vu, just walk into your local motorcycle dealership. Just bring a bib because all the delicious morsels wrapped in shiny-stickered ABS plastics will be beckoning to you until you salivate. Once you conclude your little flash back, you are going to have to decide which one to take home.
Now there are a number of practical guidelines one can use to narrow the field down. As with any new relationship, the first thing you are going to notice is appearance. Now, tastes are as diverse as the people who have them, so lucky for us those crafty graphic design studios considered this before introducing the 2012 models. There is something for everyone, Yamaha's Blue, Honda's red & pearl white, Kawi green and Suzuki yellow. The color schemes are phenomenal and the aggressive styling of these machines serves both function & form.
The majority of this decision will be in the details, such as where you prefer your exhaust to sit. For example, all three of the Gixxers have the stock exhaust (like you're not going to upgrade) sitting rightside low. In contrast, the YZF-R1 carries an under-seat exhaust and the R6 brandishes a stubby-shotgun style. Each exhaust system serves its function, creating back pressure and expelling the waste from the combustion chamber, but are designed differently with one purpose in mind; to give each model a distinct look. Headlights are another feature that is geared towards aesthetics. While three of the brands, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Honda all provide duel headlights on their supersports, the Gixxer alone retains a single housing.
Now when considering all the options, don't panic, you have been here before. As that kid in the candy store you were eventually successful in choosing between caramel nougat or chocolate-covered orange peels. This is the same thing, just with a lot less calories. The next thing you should consider is performance. This can be broken down into two categories: the 600's and the 1000's (also known as the literbikes). There is one exception to this categorical separation and I'll touch on that later. To decide which class is right for you, there are some simple questions you should ask yourself. Things like: is it on my bucket list to break the sound barrier? Or, how many Mclaren F1 owners do I want to send crying home before having to get gas? There are also insurance premiums to think about and experience should play a role in this decision as well. If you said yes and 8 to the first two questions, then a literbike (1000 class) maybe right for you.
Literbikes are absolute hammers. These machines accelerate faster than almost anything else on the planet. They are not only fast, they are powerful. How powerful you ask? If you were to purchase a car with the same power/weight ratio as say the R1, which is an estimated 152hp/454lbs, you would have to purchase a car with 1018hp weighing 3000lbs. As a base of reference, at the mere asking price of $650,000, the Ferrari Enzo is a little more than halfway there. It produces 660 ponies and weighs a slender 3010lbs. So, in essence you would have to strip down the car and drop it out of an airplane with a cement block on the accelerator to produce the same results as the R1.
You will hear time & again that literbikes are not for novice riders, I'm not so sure about that. The R1 mentioned above is only 152hp at a certain rpm. If a novice had the self-control to respect the throttle, I don't see a reason why he/she couldn't grow with the bike. There are plenty of advantages to riding a literbike. This class tends to feel more stable and planted mostly due to the extra weight. The liters have exceptional power throughout the entire ban so you'll never be without enough throttle. I personally spent 2 of my 3 years riding an R6 wishing for something w/a little more torque. That's not to say there was anything disappointing about the 6, I was just ready for something bigger. When I bought my 929, I knew right away that this was the class for me.
As far as the 600 class goes, these bikes are ideal for those who enjoy ridding without the urge to escape earth's gravity. The 6's are exceptionally agile, light and quick. All are responsive to the riders every movement and phenomenal for some curb-hugging action. The 6 class is also more economical then their big bothers. Not so much in fuel economy, as 1000RR gets the same MPG's as the 600RR (depending on how you ride it) but rather in insurance premiums and total costs. As far as sex appeal goes, the 6 class isn't short on looks. They are as hot & bothered as their liter counterparts…in fact, GSXR family of supersports are triplets; only a trained eye can tell them apart.
This brings me to the bastard of the bunch, the GSX-R 750. Many riders find a happy medium with this model as it combines the power of the liters w/the agility of the 6's. Being only $600 dollars more than its 6 class understudy makes it an attractive option as well.
In the end, there are no wrong choices here. Some of us prefer Snickers while others dream black licorice (yuck!). Whatever your flavor, enjoy the sweet ride that comes with the mouth-watering recipe of a supersport.


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Looks like Rick tried to give me a beat down. However I have been trailering since I was 13 (lived on a farm) and the only time I felt I even needed a sway bar was on our 26' travel trailer. Tractors and farm equipment on the roads before I even had a license, boats, lawn equipment, cargo trailers, auto transports, toads, you name it. Even a tractor trailer, yes I have a CDL, for about 8 years now. Never had an accident, never.
Talk about misinformation mixed in with tire specifications.
You don't even follow your own advice that you so freely give on trailer tounge loading?
Then you get more interesting regarding your opinion on sway bars?
Taken from the ezloadercustoms site:
"Can I use load anti-sway (load equalizers) bars on my EZ Loader custom trailer that has brakes?
Yes and No. If you have "hydraulic surge" brakes, the brakes work when you slow down and the momentum of the trailer tries to catch up with you which "surges" the trailer forward, activating the hydraulic plunger in the actuator. This compresses the brake fluid and activates the brakes. Most anti-sway bars or load equalizer bars attach from the towing vehicle to the frame or the trailer and prevent the trailer from surging forward, and therefore prevent the brakes from working. There are a few companies now making an anti-sway bar that is made specifically to work with hydraulic surge brakes. This is the only acceptable ones that you can use and still have your trailer brakes work."
Most sway bars are designed to work on "A" frame trailers and electric brakes, not pole trailers and surge brakes, which is what a boat trailer is. A boat doesn't have near the amount of frontal area that a travel trailer or cargo trailer has. A sway bar is not designed to fix a bad setup, it is only to help control the sway. If your trailer is swaying uncontrollably a sway bar will not "fix" it.
You scare the hell out of me and are a menace to highway saftey.
|Thanks! 8'-6" is perfect! Leagal almost anywhere you'd want to go. Our Chrysler 26 is 8'-0". It allows us to cruise Galveston bay, St. Andrews, Pamlico or anywhere else we would wish to go on our limited (time and money) budget.
|retclt - 8'6" i believe on the lancer yachts' mkIII 28'
|One item that I think has been overlooked is the proper height of the hitch in relation to the trailer axles. Depending on what your towing with and if you have an adjustable height on the ball, you could be loading up either the front or rear axle of the trailer. Both can cause sway and overload the trailer tire rating. For example, if you tow with a 4 WD pick up your hitch height is probably going to be higher than 2 WD vehicles. If you don't adjust the ball height to have a level trailer, you will put more weight on one of the trailer axles and therefore tires. You can see this at the spring connection point between the front and rear trailer tires. That pivoting lever that holds the spring ends should be level.
If you live near a DOT scale on the side of the freeway, you can weigh your rig for free if it is not open, otherwise, stay away from it and let teh big rigs go thru! I do this a lot with my rigs just to verify my wts etc. A dump scale will work, as will any other place that has a public scale, landscape supply, gravel pit, moving van/storage places..........
Try to keep the hitch wt to that 10-15% range, I find 17-18% is nice for single axel trailers vs 13-15% for tandems. Max wt depending upon the year of GM you have, is probably 5000/500 dead wt, and 10K/1000HW with a weight distribution. Some newer ones will be 7500/750 or 12500/1250 with a WD system. If you have a titan IV like on my GM dually, you are good to 12500/1250 or 14K/1750 w a WD system. But I have a 2.5" reciever.
Some receivers are good to 10K/1000 like my Torklift hitch on my 96 GM truck, no matter if dead wt or WD setup. As I tow an equipment trailer with 1500-1600 HW< and 10500-11K on the axels with a pintle hitch, so a WD is not applicable, as would a boat trailer with surge brakes.
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The tire theif was probably a power boater.
A couple of years ago we had a travel trailer and I spent a lot of time on the RV forum reading about trailer weights and blowouts. You'd be suprised how close the tires are maxed out and how many drive overweight and know it. Especially the truck camper guys pulling trailers. Some are way over.
One thing I did learn is everybody that trailers a boat or anything else should weigh it. Maybe there should be an endorsement on the drivers license to be able to trailer. Something simple that would make people realize how dangerous trailering really is.
Sounds like you've solved your problem. I was going to say that every Carlisle trailer tire I have ever owned has blown. They always had the proper tire pressure. I will never buy another.
I have had very good luck with Goodyear Marathon trailer tires.
The tire theif was probably a power boater.
Lancer,What's the beam measurement on a Lancer 28?
|Thanks guys, and I'm going to weigh it later this week, already "on the docket" so to say. It's $7.00 on a cat scale near my house; we used to make our drivers go there when we owned a set of trucks and a brokerage.
Well, at least you know what the hell was causing the problem... but it sucks that someone would be such a low-life... it could have cost you a lot more than a set of tires. I'd report the theft to the local police as well as complain to Chatfields... or whereever the trailer was when the tires disappeared.
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Apple is looking to pile on with a Galaxy S III ban, despite that phone not being involved in the case.
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If Apple's request is granted, Samsung would essentially be banned from selling any smartphone other than its Focus 2 Windows Phone and its non-Android quasi-smartphones.
In Samsung's home nation of South Korea, shock is in the air. Days before the U.S. verdict a Korean court had ruled that
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text: So i was pretty nervous about painting...I didnt want to screw the armor up and I admit I am terrible at painting certain things. I think my stuff still needs some work but I thought I would post so far. All was done with rattlecans as I did not have an airbrush, and also I wanted to give it a shot and see how well I could pull a rattlecan fett off. Knees still need light weather and yellow around damage. I did not paint the chest armor or shoulders..i bought them that way and I was trying to get the rest to match up..collar and backplate. Buttplate I painted but not shown as well as cod piece But so far this is my Fett plus a girth belt, flight suit, and MR helmet. Attachment 22848Attachment 22849


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Input voltage: 5V DC, 1A
Output: 5V 700-1000mA
Transmitting power: 5W
Solution: TI single coil
Wireless distance: 5mm
Charging efficiency: Over 75%
2 USB ports car charger: Input: 12-24VDC; Output: 5VDC, 2.1A
Cradle(Adjustable): Length: 3.5-10.3cm (Press the button on the right to adjust the length)
Wireless charging pad size: Approx. 12 * 6 * 1.1cm / 4.72 * 2.36 * 0.43in
Wireless charging pad weight: Approx. 53g / 1.86oz
Package size: Approx. 21 * 13 * 8.5cm / 8.27 * 5.12 * 3.35in
Package weight: Approx. 506g / 17.84oz
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Gregg Rosenthal over at NFL.com is reporting that in spite of New York Giants running back Andre Brown having a great Week 3 game, RB Ahmad Bradshaw will resume his starting duties once he's healthy enough to play. Bradshaw has been cleared to practice this week and Brown has likely overtaken rookie RB David Wilson as the team's No. 2 option. Unless Bradshaw is injured again, Brown's fantasy value is very low.
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Arsenal fans all over the world are basking in the afterglow of a north London derby victory - and here's another chance to enjoy it.
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AMES, Iowa —What do rubber ducks, dogs, pirates, poop and poodle skirts have in common? These are all tools being used to promote a new statewide awareness campaign called "Water Rocks!"
Water Rocks is an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach campaign delivering entertaining and engaging activities to inspire kids of all ages to appreciate water resources. Through classroom visits, an interactive website, an award-winning computer game, songs, music videos, dogs, enhanced learning activities, public service ads, teacher/peer mentor workshops and geocaching, Water Rocks offers an original, light-hearted approach to this vast topic.
"It begins and ends with water," explained Jacqueline Comito, director of the campaign. "The long-term health of our land and water rests in our youth, the future decision-makers. We use music, science, math, art, video and technology as the means of reminding students of the fact that water is elemental to life."
The campaign uses music in a big way to show that water really does rock. Kids, families and classrooms can watch original music videos on the Water Rocks website or YouTube channel. "Human Landfills," "Everybody Poops" and "Will U B the H 2 my O?" offer catchy tunes and great visuals to make learning easier. "Music is elemental to our lives. Something sung is more powerful and easier to remember than spoken word. It triggers our imagination and touches our heart," said Comito.
The Water Rocks team visits K-12 classrooms across Iowa, at no charge, teaching kids about water, natural resources and agriculture. Weaving science, technology, engineering and math -- STEM -- with the arts, students complete learning activities. Within a class period, kids could learn a new song, learn what a watershed is and which one they live in, or about soil properties.
The team also may bring the Conservation Station in the spring and fall months. The Conservation Station teaches how agriculture and urban areas are connected through water. Its rainfall simulator shows the effects of rainfall on various surfaces including bare soil, no-tilled soil and types of pavement.
In 2014, Water Rocks will hold a teacher summit for selected Iowa educators and student peer mentors to discuss water education. They will take a kit of the Water Rocks activities back to use in their classrooms.
Water Rocks encourages everyone to spend more time outside and appreciate Iowa's natural areas. Geocaching is a great activity to do as a family, in small groups or alone. Using a GPS device or smart phone, geocachers seek treasure boxes or caches, hidden all over Iowa. Water Rocks caches will use riddles and fun facts to teach the participants about watersheds, water quality and the parks. These caches have been placed in 11 Iowa state parks for geocachers to find while exploring these beautiful areas. Coordinates to these caches are on the Water Rocks website.
The website also has videos that resonate with the affection Iowans have for the state. "Treasures of Iowa" and "I am an Iowan" are reminders of how wonderful Iowa is and why water quality is important here. Watch and listen for the public service ads "What's in your water?" on WHO and KWWL television stations as well as on RadioIowa affiliated stations.
The nationally recognized computer game "Rock Your Watershed!" uses agricultural scenarios to teach the effects of different land treatments. The game recently won national honors from the American Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers. All of the videos, songs and the computer game can be found on the Water Rocks website www.waterrocks.org. New videos and educational materials will be released on a monthly basis starting in September 2013.
The sister website, www.conservationpack.org, explores natural resources through the Conservation Dogs. Like dogs working together in a pack, kids can work together to conserve natural resources. The Conservation Dogs are busy visiting people who work with some aspect of water in the video series "Adventures of the Conservation Pack." The Water Rocks team uses stories and photographs of the dogs to help younger students in the classroom to learn about natural resources.
Water Rocks encourages everyone to appreciate the abundance of water that Iowa has and not take it for granted. The campaign brings awareness and education to a wide variety of audiences using different learning approaches. Visit the website to learn more and to request a classroom visit: www.waterrocks.org.
Partners of Water Rocks are Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa Water Center and Iowa Learning Farms.
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Telecommunications:Information on Low Power Television, FCC's Spectrum Incentive Auction, and Unlicensed Spectrum UseGAO-17-135: Published: Dec 5, 2016. Publicly Released: Dec 5, 2016.
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When At&t shows me anything more than 3mb sec consistently I'll be happy. Their 3g or 3.5g SUCKS! is anyone getting anywhere near these 14.4 MBs speeds?Hell, Id be happy with the 7.2The best I've ever had EVER is somewhere around 4MBs with my 4s. I'd love to see some real speed tests that get 14!Smitty
Thats another reason why the iPhone is behind the others on the market. While other phone companies are all releasing 4G phones crApple stay at 3G.
No wonder people are leaving apple and going elsewhere.
I still love the way to jailbreak an android. tick the box. LOL
I love how everyone is assuming that the phone carrier is behind this. Think about it, if the phone company already has 5 or more other phones that are 4G phones (which I am aware is not actually the IEEE 4G standard) do you think that the phone company will be the one losing out? No, because they can just sell a samsung or motorola with 4g. Apple is obviously behind this in a big way since they have the most to gain from advertising their phone as a 4g phone. If the iPhone was advertised as 3g the customer would just buy a different phone with 4g from the same carrier, whereas apple loses out on the sale altogether.
ATT is bunch of scams, to pull you into their want to be 4G network and tie you with their service that's never the same at the end of the month.
I'm in the same boat. Mine does however show to have shipped out today.
For those on AT&T that get slow speed, I don't know where you are obv. But, I get a consistent 800KB download on my 4S. But I am also, right in the middle of Fort Worth Texas. Hopefully your speeds increase soon. Because 800KB is damn sure good enough for me.
That's 200KB higher than the damn DSL I just canceled from AT&T. Lol. Obv not U-Verse speeds.... But on a phone... Yeah, I'll take it.
Let's talk real world speeds hear. My iPad should be able to get up to 7.2mbps, if I am not mistaken, but get less than half of that! Why are we advertising theoretical speeds? Those mean absolutely nothing to me. I would love to see a carrier that shows average speeds for your area when you see what type of coverage they offer. 4G means nothing now since the carriers marketing teams realized that the average joe has no clue what 4G means, so they will exploit that ignorance with a bunch of BS! Gaw! Aren't they required now to state what the speeds are when they make up new generations of wireless service? Wouldn't 3G+ be more appropriate here? It's a win-win; carriers get to lie about how insanely fast your phones internets are be, and they are technically right. :-P
So they're not defining it, and they're not changing it's defenition. They only refer to the term 4G once, in quotes, while explicitly saying it's undefined, and may be used to refer to "3G technologies providing a substantial level of improvement in performance and capabilities with respect to the initial third generation systems now deployed." (which remember, includes EDGE)
I agree with what you say comprises IMT-Advanced, I just think 4G is a completely useless term now as the ITU-R has said it's undefined and can be used to refer to third generations systems (you'll notice they also avoid using the term 3G).
I guess AT&T rounded up to 4G. Who cares


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