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QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Nov 18, 2010 -> 08:30 AM) In the rules that you agreed to in order to post here, you agreed that the following posts are not acceptable or permitted in this forum. Your previous post violates this rule. Referring to one of the largest religions in the world as a cult is not acceptable discussion on this forum, at any time. This is bull. That is your opinion. He has every right to say that. If you don't like reading it or have a different view, I think you should be the one to leave.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 15, 2010 -> 01:41 PM) The pathological liar known as Sarah Palin exposed once again. This time for her claim of being an avid fisher, hunter, and outdoorsman. Whoa...quite the exposé.

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Validating your response is unnecessary.

Quivering was most likely do to a chill in the air not the Big O you speak of.

Obsolagnium is what Flaxx really needs to worry about, not using a computer.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Nov 10, 2010 -> 03:29 PM) Oh, and I thought part of the reform was preventing insurance companies from raising rates unless they can justify why... So much for that. From my work... BCBS PPO Due to Health Care Reform and other factors, such as medical trend costs, claims experience, etc., many employers are experiencing unprecedented rate increases (generally over 30%) for 2011, and we are no exception. Our initial BCBS plan renewal called for an overall rate increase of 33%. Applying a portion of our current rate stabilization reserve balance and other plan changes allowed us to reduce this cost to 23.8%.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Nov 10, 2010 -> 11:41 AM) Blackberry keyboards are terrible, IMO. That said, all small form factor physical keyboards are terrible, but of them all, BB designed them ever so slightly better than the rest. The QWERTY keyboard was designed for two hands (10 fingers), not for 2 thumbs. The reason why you feel the way you do is simple, people forced themselves to get used to using a design in a way it was never meant to be used because it was ever so slightly better than the rest. In the end, it's still using a wrench to hammer in a nail. It works, and if you keep doing it, you can probably get it to work quite well...but it's still not a hammer. Now, they're stuck in their ways, despite a newer/better design existing that was designed almost specifically for 2 finger/2 thumb small form factor input, that being software driven multipoint touchscreen. Most don't even want to try it, they have convinced themselves that tactile feedback is necessary, when all it does, in fact, is slow you down unless you can use all 10 digits. Keep using your wrench on that nail. Does anyone use their fingers and not thumbs?

Yankees' Jeter plays bad defense, wins undeserved Gold Glove That would make the "real" Gold Glove winner at short Alexei Ramirez(notes) of the Chicago White Sox, or Elvis Andrus(notes) of the Texas Rangers, or Cliff Pennington(notes) of the Oakland Athletics, or Jack Wilson(notes) of the Seattle Mariners. Jeter doesn't even appear on their voting tally.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 10:40 PM) If he can't use the Epic keyboard, I don't see why a smaller keyboard would be ideal. I have an older blackberry now(8800) and that's what I'm used to. I think I'll eventually get used to the touch screen using swype or something. The thing with the epic keyboard is I almost felt it was too big. Like I had to move my thumbs out too wide...which is most likely just due to being used to the BB. That's why when I saw the Droid Pro, I was interested. Thanks for everyones help.

<!--quoteo(post=2283127:date=Nov 9, 2010 -> 04:41 PM:name=BigSqwert)--> QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 04:41 PM) <!--quotec-->Did you try swype on one of the larger screens like the EVO? That's what made all the difference in the world. No, but I think if I get one of those devices, swype will be the route I have to go. Anybody here use this? The thing is my thumbs aren't really even big so it may be something I just need to get used to. Also, curious if any of you are using your phone with exchange?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 04:33 PM) No. I no longer enjoy physical keyboards. Man I just can't get used to the touch screens. I tried the EVO and the droid X. I also tried the physical keyboard on the Epic and Droid 2. Nothing seems comfortable.

Anybody interested in this? http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/motorol...first-hands-on/

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 03:55 PM) 1999 was indeed pathetic. But you would figure in this day in age of advanced defensive metrics that s*** like this still wouldn't be happening. These old, crusty baseball farts refuse to recognize the game has evolved. I can't wait until Sabathia gets the CY over Felix. Who would have won based on advanced stats?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 4, 2010 -> 02:47 PM) It may be "huge" but for some reason it feels fine in my pocket and seems to take up less space than the Palm Pre. That's probably because it's so slim. I checked one out last night at the Sprint store and it had the extended battery on it. He was saying if you're getting 4G it really hammers the battery. Anyway...it seemed uncomfortably large with that battery. Anyone here use that?

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 4, 2010 -> 09:17 PM) BTW I've gradually worked into the tax brackets where I really start to feel the pinch and here's my opinion on that... the truth is, if your taxes are killing your finances or otherwise putting a painful dent in your budget, you really suck at managing finances. Some people who make $120k or so need a reality check on what's essential to their life and what's really going to hurt if they didn't have it. They aren't as rich as they like to think they are but they probably live in a neighborhood in the suburbs next to someone who makes $1M or whatever, and their kids go to the same school, etc. Stuff that is essential to virtually everyone and most people struggle to pay month to month (in this order): Mortgage Car Payment Groceries Utilities Insurance (health, auto, homeowners etc) Phone/Internet/Cable Home security system (if it can be afforded) Stuff that some yuppies in my tax bracket think falls into the above category but the vast majority of people see as a luxury: Sending kids to private school Putting a significant amount into savings every month (like 20%. This is NOT an expense) 529 for kids' college Landscaper and/or maid Annual vacation Home improvement You get the idea but it's always like "if my taxes go up (like... a couple of percent) I won't be able to go to Europe next year while I do all these other things! Seriously now. None are as entitled as those who were born into privilege. Tell that to my parents 15 years ago when they were working just as hard but making 1/4 that, they'd have LOVED to have a problem like that. It's boggling you don't see how arrogant this is. Just who the hell do you think you are to decide what is essential to someone.

About 3,000 people including Secret Service agents, US government officials and journalists would accompany the President. Several officials from the White House and US security agencies are already here for the past one week with helicopters, a ship and high-end security instruments. s*** adds up. US President Barack Obama's trip to India next month is set to be the biggest ever by any US president in terms of the protocol and logistics. Headlines Today accessed the details of elaborate arrangements that will be in place to guard Obama during his three-day trip beginning on November 6. He will be accompanied by US first lady Micehlle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha. Earlier, Obama's daughters Sasha and Malia were not to be part of the trip. But sources revealed that Michelle's opinion prevailed and now the girls would accompany the first American couple to India. The US president will make a historic trip to the Taj Mahal along with his family on November 7. His visit is historic in terms of logistics which is the largest ever for a visiting US president. Elaborate security arrangements The presidential entourage will have 40 aircraft, including the Air Force One that will ferry the president. There will be six armoured cars, including the Barack Mobile, a Cadillac. The Cadillac limousine is equipped with a mini communication centre to enable Obama to be in touch with the White House, US vice president and the US strategic command. It also has the US nuke launch codes and the nuclear switch for the president. It can also withstand a chemical or germ warfare or even a bomb attack. The secret service will set up two command posts in Delhi and Mumbai which will act as the communication nerve centres. These centres will keep an eye on each movement by the president with real time satellite monitoring. Three Marine One choppers will be reassembled in India to ferry Obama and his family. These helicopters will also assist in evacuation in case of an emergency. Moreover, 30 sniffer dogs will be put on service to boost the security arrangements during Obama's visit.

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