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Cell phone cameras have not rendered good cameras obsolete, though they have by and large relegated pocket cameras to the dust bin of history, except for the fact that the flash on them is either useless or non existent.[/quote]
About 2 months ago I was challenged by an iphone 4S user to a photo contest against my cheapy point and shoot (easily pocket size) Panasonic Lumix in somewhat low light conditions.
The iphone pic was barely discernible, whereas the shot with my Lumix was pretty good (particularly if I left the shutter open for a few seconds).
I still think a decent point and shoot has it’s place and is much better than any cell phone camera.
ParticipantI wear an Invicta – very nice watch for the $$.
I really want to get a Rolex to pass on to my kids.
At the moment though, this is on my watch list:
Citizen Astrodea
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July 13, 2012 at 10:45 PM in reply to: OT: San Bernardino votes to file for bankruptcy protection #747977ParticipantRising public pension costs are one of the catalysts pushing cities into fiscal peril. In San Bernardino, the city’s obligation to its employee retirement system rose from $1 million in the 2006-07 fiscal year to nearly double that in the current budget year. In three years, those costs are expected to swallow 15% of the budget.
Pension spending grew an average of 11.4% a year in the state’s biggest cities and counties from 1999 to 2010, roughly twice as fast as spending on public safety, social services, recreation, health and sanitation, according to a February report by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
Joe Nation, a Stanford economics professor and co-author of the February report, thinks for at least some cities, insolvency is inevitable unless they can wrest much bigger concessions on salaries and pensions from public employees.
“I think this is the tip of the iceberg in terms of the problem,” Nation said. “Stockton was spending $12 [million] or $13 million on pensions 10 years ago. By 2010, it was $30 million … and will double again over the next five years, unless something is changed.”
ParticipantDavid Wessel (the author) is a Bernanke shill.
July 12, 2012 at 5:43 PM in reply to: Who says they’re not making land anymore: Colonizing the Moon! #747870Participant[quote=sdduuuude]It’s a nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there.[/quote]
I know what you mean; and the place just has no atmosphere to it at all….
July 10, 2012 at 11:06 PM in reply to: OT: San Bernardino votes to file for bankruptcy protection #747655Participant[quote=CDMA ENG][quote=paramount]Wow.
No on the Brown tax increases.
And by now I’m sure most have heard about the crooked public employees unions attempt to manipulate the ballot for the tax increase proposition.[/quote]
You lend yourself no creditablity when you immediately villify people. I am no fan of unions but there is no need to constantly attack and name call.
Why don’t you start in on the “mormons” or the “darkies” next?
Jeessess… Just give it a brake.
CE[/quote]
No, I won’t…
July 10, 2012
By John Seiler
In California, nothing is certain. Nothing makes any sense.
So the courts still might change the numbers just given by Secretary of State Debra Bowen to the propositions on the November ballot.
That’s because Gov. Jerry Brown rigged the system so his $8.5 billion tax increase to kill the state economy and destroy jobs and businesses would be the first one, Proposition 30.
The public employee unions really are clever – do not underestimate their ability to destroy more California cities.
July 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM in reply to: OT: San Bernardino votes to file for bankruptcy protection #747649ParticipantWow.
No on the Brown tax increases.
And by now I’m sure most have heard about the crooked public employees unions attempt to manipulate the ballot for the tax increase proposition.
ParticipantI’d suggest just reading even a little bit of the U.S. Constitution in celebration of July 4th.
ParticipantCoast to Coast AM recap with Howard Bloom:
Road Rage Analysis
First hour guest, author Howard Bloom reacted to a recent case of road rage, and talked about the evolutionary roots behind such incidents.
In the animal kingdom there is a pecking order or dominance hierarchy within small groups, but when a new animal comes into an established group, chaos ensues and there is a new battle for dominance– this is akin to episodes of road rage where angered drivers fight for control and dominance by shooting or attacking, he suggested.
Further, people who drive larger vehicles such as SUVs are trying to appear dominant, he opined.
ParticipantTonight on Coast To Coast:
Author Howard Bloom talks about the evolutionary roots of road rage.
ParticipantI just switched from verizon contract based to straight talk (carlos slim’s) unlimited.
I just couldn’t find a downside to making the switch.
Participant[quote=davelj] I’m not seeing the big deal.[/quote]
Of course you don’t; fascists never do…
ParticipantLiverpool Care Pathway
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_Care_Pathway_for_the_dying_patient#Controversy
Participant[quote=deadzone]
What’s the problem with that? As a citizen I am happy to know they are pulling dirt bags off the street [/quote]Thank you Patriots for all that you do; I know it’s uncomfortable (to say the least) to take a stand against Tyranny. Always has been, always will be.
But know that we are on the right side of history.
The United States is well down the path to becoming a Police State.
There will always be weak minded people like dougie and dead who will readily surrender their rights to make peace with the establishment.
If it were up to these weak minded freedom haters we would still be British subjects.
And Thank You to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of Freedom.
Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin.
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