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Pandora User Stations: ser.howson - Occupy for Change!
We stand for peaceful representation of the majority by demanding a responsive, socially and ethically responsible government that will serve the interest of the People and not a small group of elitists. If you join us, you agree to be peaceful, respectful, clean and sober at both the General Assemblies and the demonstrations (including an occupation event). Remember our movement is based on peaceful demonstration and occupation. Anyone promoting or encouraging violence is harming, not helping, our cause.From: Obsydian2k7Views: 0
0 ratingsTime: 01:03:13 More in Nonprofits & Activism3 months on
Uploads by Obsydian2k7 - I Want an iPhone 4S! I've had an Optimus, I've had an Evo 4G, I have a Nexus S 4G.... I STILL WANT AN iPHONE 4S!
Android does some pretty cool things, some Android phones have slightly better hardware even but NONE compare to the user experience of the iPhone.
From the live blogs I followed I could tell no one was particularly impressed with Tim Cook and by extension, the new iPhone, but I think thats because we all know Steve Jobs is Apple and the show is just not the same w/o him. Not to mention he didn't drop a 1MT (one more thing) bomb like we're used to, so he screwed up.
However, iPhone 4S is still a superior device. In typical Apple fashion, iOS 5 has taken a few features from competitors, like Android and BB, and made them better; integration of Siri into iOS 5 is a killer feature and will do what Google's Genius button failed to do for Android on T-Mobile's MyTouch 4G. Speaking of 4G, a lot of perceived disappointment comes from the lack of some kind of LTE radio in the new iPhone but honestly it's better off without. I love 4G. It's basically broadband on your mobile but its one of the primary reasons I also dislike my NS4G, it kills battery like YMCMB's over use of time/money metaphors- which is to say a whole hell of a lot. But not all is lost, iPhone 4S intelligently switches between two antennas to transmit and receive, so call quality is better. It also doubles the maximum HSDPA data speeds to 14.4 Mbps i.e. 4G speeds. iPhone 4S is also a world phone, meaning you can use it almost anywhere. Whether you’re a GSM or CDMA customer, you can roam GSM networks in 200 countries around the world.
So with a bump in processor speed, camera resolution and lots of cool, new software features (like Siri & iCloud) iPhone 4S is a solid device!3 months on
Frm the Mind of Mikey Michaels, LMT - Google+ Wow its been just over a year since I last wrote. Reason: lazy. Plain and simple. lol. Anyway, to today's business!
Today I wanted to address that new Google+. I've taken a look at it, played around a little bit and I've come to the conclusion that Google+ would've been hot if it was launched in conjunction with Gmail back in the early 00's because back then EVERYONE wanted an invite to Gmail. Back then, it could have been a serious competitor to Facebook but now it's essentially Google Buzz with a Twitter-esque make over. The hinderance is requiring a Google account.
Same thing with Wave; Wave was a great idea but it's intro was botched and the product was incomplete, missing the most important features that would have made it a success in my opinion. What I mean by that is Wave tried to make collaboration the main function instead of the killer feature that enhanced an already popular product. Even this late in the social media game, had Wave (and what is now Google+) been built on top of Gmail (vs trying to pull my contacts into an entirely unrelated environ) that would have really been something to write home about.
As it stands Facebook has 750M users worldwide. Thats 1 in 9 people ON THE PLANET. I think it's safe to say social media would not be what/where it is today if it weren't for Facebook. Yes Twitter has exploded in popularity recently but Twitter wouldn't have gained much traction in '04. It's all about how a product tie-in with other popular products or have a unique function that allows it to stand on its own. Facebook has it. Twitter has it. Even MySpace had it. Right now I don't see either of those qualities in Google+.
If Google really wants make a splash they should buy, rebuild and rebrand Threadsy.4 months on
Frm the Mind of Mikey Michaels, LMT - Hear My Call - Jill Scott(covered by Mike)
Jill had me all in my feelings so I had to do this!From: Obsydian2k7Views: 0 0 ratingsTime: 03:15 More in Music4 months on
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Google+ Today I wanted to address that new Google+. I've taken a look at it, played around a little bit and I've come to the conclusion that Google+ would've been hot if it was launched in conjunction with Gmail back in the early 00's because back then EVERYONE wanted an invite to Gmail. Back then, it could have been a serious competitor to Facebook but now it's essentially Google Buzz with a Twitter-esque make over.6 months on Chimp- President Signs Health Care Reform into Law <----- #cosgin #ftw I support the Democrats in Congress and the President for passing this very important piece of legislation because of all the benefits we will reap from it.
It establishes the toughest patient protections in history.
It guarantees all Americans affordable health insurance options, extending coverage to 32 million who are currently uninsured.
And it reduces the cost of care -- cutting over 1 trillion dollars from the federal deficit over the next two decades.
To ensure a successful, stable transition, many of these changes will phase into full effect over the next several years.
But for millions of Americans, many of the benefits of reform will begin this year -- some even taking effect this afternoon. Here are just a few examples:
Small businesses will receive significant tax cuts, this year, to help them afford health coverage for all their employees.
Seniors will receive a rebate to reduce drug costs not yet covered under Medicare.
Young people will be allowed coverage under their parents' plan until the age of 26.
Early retirees will receive help to reduce premium costs.
Children will be protected against discrimination on the basis of medical history.
Uninsured Americans with pre-existing conditions can join a special high-risk pool to get the coverage they need, starting in just 90 days.
Insured Americans will be protected from seeing their insurance revoked when they get sick, or facing restrictive annual limits on the care they receive.
All Americans will benefit from significant new investments to train primary care doctors, nurses, and public health professionals, and the creation of state-level consumer assistance programs to help all patients understand and defend our new rights.
Senator Bill McCullum wants to sue the govn't for passing the bills because of how much it will cost. I don't support him or anyone else in that endeavor. If you're really concerned about the bill how about you try helping us find the money to pay for it and help cut costs instead of trying to make people suffer over foolishness. As a matter of fact if he's gonna sue anybody how about that idiot that came into office and turned trillions of dollars of surplus from the Clinton era into the largest deficit in the history of the country and triggered the current economic crisis that we're fighting right now? How bout that!
We need this legislation now 'cause while the grass growing the horse is starving! People should not be punished for being sick in this country. They should not be crushed by ridiculous insurance premiums and medical bills. EVERYONE should have access to quality, affordable health care. PERIOD. If we find that something doesn't work or something needs to be added then we can always make amendments. I mean, don't we already do that to the constitution? So stop being difficult and work together dammit!
"So as we celebrate this great day, I want to invite you to add your name where it belongs: alongside mine as a co-signer of this historic legislation. Organizing for America will record the names of co-signers as a permanent commemoration of those who came together to make this moment possible -- all of you who refused to give up until the dream of many generations for affordable, quality care for all Americans was finally fulfilled.
So, if you haven't yet, please add your name as a proud health care reform co-signer today:
http://my.barackobama.com/cosigner
Please accept my thanks for your voice, for your courage, and for your indispensable partnership in the great work of creating change.
History, and I, are in your debt.
President Barack Obama"11 months on
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