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Northern Kentucky 68, Valparaiso 50: Christine Roush led the way with 19 points, going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Kasey Uetrecht added 14 points, five rebounds and three assists for NKU, while Courtney Roush chipped in 12 points. |
Griff Furst, who is appearing in the new Terminator Genisys, is joining the cast of MGM’s The Magnificent Seven remake, starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard and Vincent D'Onofrio. Antoine Fuqua is directing the film. |
Furst also has been cast in John Lee Hancock’s The Founder, the story of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, starring Michael Keaton, and also will be seen in the upcoming films Trumbo, Code of Honor and Confidential. |
Repped by Alexander White, Global Artists Agency and Jeff Goldberg Management, Furst recently wrote and directed the indie thriller Cold Moon, starring Josh Stewart, Christopher Lloyd, Robbie Kay, Candy Clark and Frank Whaley, under his production banner Curmudgeon Films. He also has recurring roles on SundanceTV’s The... |
12:29 a.m.-South Market Street resident reported that a neighbor was attempting to break into their residence and punched out a window. Officers collected blood evidence at the scene but were unable to locate the suspect. |
9:24 a.m.-An employee at Cedargate Apartments reported that someone in management had stolen $28,000. |
1:46 a.m.-A report of an aggressive patient at Galion Community Hospital was investigated. |
12:45 p.m.-Joyce Snay was issued a citation for speeding in the 700 block of North Market Street. |
12:46 p.m.-Spencer Tackett was issued a citation for speeding in the 700 block of North Market Street. |
3:58 p.m.-A report of a suspicious person in the 100 block of Harding Way East was investigated. |
7:14 p.m.-A domestic dispute in the 100 block of Gill Avenue was investigated. |
9:23 p.m.-A report of a suspicious person in the 300 block of East Church Street led to the arrest of Chris Beat for breaking and entering. |
10:28 p.m.-A report of an unruly juvenile in the 600 block of Harding Way East was investigated. |
10:42 p.m.-A report of a missing juvenile girl in the 1400 block of McClure Street was investigated. |
10:58 a.m.-A report of a suspicious person in the railroad tracks area on Atwood Street was investigated. |
6:23 p.m.-A report of an unruly juvenile girl in the 1400 block of McClure Street was investigated. |
9:52 a.m.-A report of the theft of $110 from a residence in the 200 block of Third Avenue was investigated. |
I’ve been a loyal iPhone customer since the first one came out in 2007. That is to say I have spent what amounts to thousands of dollars when you consider the cost of the phone and various paraphernalia, too – the chargers, a Bose stereo, protective cases, apps, songs, ringtones, etc. |
Since purchasing the iPhone 5, I can only say I’ve never been more disappointed in the Apple company, product or customer service than I am now. |
My last phone was the 4; I skipped the 4S generation because Siri wasn’t — and still isn’t — worth paying hundreds of dollars. While I admit Siri is a novelty and fun party trick, I can look up a weather forecast or google something perfectly fine by myself. In my opinion, the 4S was a complete money grab by Apple, and... |
For whatever reason, I have still remained loyal to the product in general and, even when other phones advanced to a larger screen size and a 4G network, I held out for the release of the iPhone 5. After spending $462-something with a two-year contract agreement, I fully expected the brand new, glistening white, 64-gig... |
I certainly didn’t expect it to rattle like a cheap toy. |
I tried to ignore the noise at first, though every time my phone vibrated there was an additional tinny rattle that followed. I could hear it subtly during daily activities or plain as day if I intentionally shook the phone. I asked other iPhone 5 owners if they had the same issue; the answer was undoubtedly no. |
But I wasn’t crazy. When you google “iPhone 5 vibration,” the search engine automatically provides the word “rattle” as an option. That’s how common the problem is. |
I soon came to find out that in addition to the vibration rattle, people have complained of a camera lens rattle and a battery rattle – or thud to be more accurate. The battery issue is an easy fix, according to the forums; the other resolutions seem to depend heavily on which sales person you happen to get and whether... |
I didn’t believe the forums because Apple has consistently in the past done right by their consumers. No problem, I thought, I’ll just take it to the Apple store in Fashion Valley and they’ll help me out, right? Wrong. |
I showed up and was told that I had to set an appointment up at the Genius Bar before I could be seen. The next one was in an hour and a half, so I had some time to kill. On a side note, the True Foods restaurant at Fashion Valley is worth a stop. |
I arrived back at the Apple store and checked in at the Genius Bar where I proceeded to wait for about 10 minutes, maybe more, despite my scheduled appointment. I was eventually greeted by an employee whose name I don’t remember. He had slicked-back hair to match his personality and I explained my situation to him. |
Do you know that moment when you’re talking to someone and you can physically see them tune you out? All of the sudden I got the autopilot head-nods and uh-huhs. To be fair, he humored me by taking my phone in the back to listen to the sound, and opened it up to see if there were any loose parts. |
“And what does that mean?” I asked. |
Nice one, Apple. After record sales to the point that retailers everywhere were sold out of the iPhone 5 the day after it was released, Apple wasn’t about to admit to any mistakes. Instead, the geniuses far above those at the Genius Bar came up with the catchy little phrase “within spec,” thereby dissolving them of any... |
On my way out of the store I was told by another employee that because I got my phone through AT&T, I could only swap out the phone through the factory warranty using the Genius Bar inventory not the actual Apple store inventory (apparently these are separate). It was suggested that I call each day to see if the random... |
I left the store fuming, and didn’t call Apple for a couple of days. I figured I could just get used to the rattle sound — after all it was within spec. That only lasted so long before I couldn’t stand it any more. On Thursday, I called and was told that a matching phone had not come in with that day’s shipment. Thinki... |
“I’m sorry, but we’re not allowed to hold any items for anyone,” the rep said. |
“So, if I call and you have it and I start driving over, you could potentially sell it before I get there?” I asked. |
“We’re just not allowed to hold any items,” she repeated. |
I hung up and took a few deep breaths. I remember when an Apple representative waived my restocking fee when I switched out iPads to get the more expensive 3G option. It’s things like these that are reasonable and expected when you’re dealing with products that cost large sums of money. |
Now, Apple has adopted the “we’re big, we’re fabulous and we know it” attitude. The fact of the matter is the iPhone 5 is not without its flaws — something you simply don’t expect from the company that invented the smartphone. It’s something I don’t think Steve Jobs would allow were he still alive. |
I called the store back, and requested to speak to a manager. A girl named Susie got on the phone and I explained my situation, ending with the fact that I could not be more disappointed in the Apple service — disservice, rather — that I had received up to this point. |
I had just gotten to the point where I mentioned I was trying to find out from the Genius Bar whether or not they had my iPhone in stock for a swap, when she stopped me. |
“Well, since you bought it through AT&T you can’t get a phone through the Genius Bar. Your only option is to receive a refurbished phone which may or may not have the same rattle since it is within spec,” Susie said. |
I won’t even get into my response, other than the fact that it was shrill. |
At the end of the conversation, Susie said that she would approve a warranty swap because it would make me feel better, but that I would only get this opportunity once. She said she would send her notes to the Genius Bar so that they would be prepared for me when I came in the next day, after, of course, making yet ano... |
On Friday, I arrived at the Genius Bar, signed in and waited. An employee named Chris was assigned to me and I again explained my situation. He again nodded politely, took the phone in the back and retuned with the good news that the sound I was hearing was within spec. As such, he said, I would not be eligible for a w... |
“We don’t have a manager named Susie,” he said. |
“Well, someone is answering your phone and identifying herself as such,” I snapped. Twilight Zone music started playing at that point. |
“I’ve been working here for years, and we’ve never had a manager or anyone here named Susie,” he said. |
I have to give Chris credit for going and asking others around the store if they knew anything about what I was saying. I suppose he didn’t have to, and what could I have done about it? |
He returned moments later and said that they had indeed had a fill-in manager the day before named Susie, and that he didn’t know because he’d had the day off. He told me they would honor the warranty swap and brought out a refurbished phone, which he said happened to be new because the iPhone 5 had only been on the ma... |
Chris apologized for being so abrasive up front, admitting that my complaint is something he hears often. He explained that because the iPhone 5 was redesigned to be thinner it required all new parts and a reconfiguration. As a result, comparing it to the sturdy quality of previous generation iPhones simply doesn’t wor... |
If it is such a common complaint, how on earth did the phone make it to market in the first place? The engineers and designers must have heard the rattle, too. Maybe they sacrificed deadline for quality. If Apple continues down this path, they will soon find themselves no longer at the forefront of technology. |
As for my new phone, it still rattles. It didn’t at first, but the sound has steadily grown. It appears to be a common defec–, er, completely normal sound. Apple may have gotten my money this time around, but I am now open to other options when it comes time for the next phone. |
My advice to Apple is simple: perhaps they should focus less on winning the battle with slimy terms and difficult store policies, and more on winning the war. After all, a happy customer is a loyal customer. |
Seems to me being the tech that I am. I would’ve tried to fix the rattle by finding some insulation to stop it (the rattle). Most of the employees at Apple, Fashion Valley are like cats. Consequently, Apple techs are like contented cats eating at a long row of cat food bowls until they’re nudged by a manager (the fat c... |
Several venues are hosting watch parties, along with food and drink specials, for the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team's Thursday game vs. Florida. |
The Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team will take on the Florida Gators on Thursday, with the winner heading to the second round. Tip-off is at 3:50 p.m. |
Will the game be on at sports bars? Definitely. But here are the venues that are going a little further with food and drink specials. And if you're not in Northern Nevada, a handful of Nevada alumni groups outside the area are gathering at local sports bars as well. |
If your venue's watch party isn't included, email bmcginness@rgj.com. |
All seven Bully's locations in Northern Nevada are serving half-off appetizers, $10 pitchers and buckets of Coors, Coors Light, Bud and Bud Light during all NCAA Tournament games, including Nevada Wolf Pack games. |
The downtown Reno venue will open early for the game, and will offer game specials including Pack Pizza for $13, a 20-ounce beer and burger special for $13, tots and fries for $5, well drinks and domestic drafts for $4 and a bucket of beer for $16. |
All casino floor bars at The Row properties (Circus Circus Reno, Eldorado Resort Casino and Silver Legacy Resort Casino) are participating in a March Mania promotion from Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24. Fans can purchase $50 daily wristbands which include unlimited drinks, or $150 three-day passes which in... |
Both Coach's locations in Midtown and South Reno are serving buckets of Bud and Bud Light for $16 and buckets of Corona for $20. They'll also have specials on shots, and pints of Sierra Nevada. The kitchen has specials on shrimp, fries, chicken strips, poppers, taquitos, sliders and pretzels. |
The Grand Sierra's Silver State Pavilion is hosting a watch party for all NCAA Tournament games on Thursday and Friday beginning at 9 a.m. Tickets to the event include an all-you-can-eat buffet and two drinks. |
The college bar and restaurant west of campus will offer $3 Blue Moons as well as pizza and sub sandwich specials. |
Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at this Plumb Lane restaurant, which will show the game on 10 big screens. |
All draft beers are $3 and all draft pitchers are $7 during the game at the Washoe Golf Course; they'll also serve up $2 slices of pizza and $3 hot dogs. |
Game On, the Nugget's sports bar, will extend its hours March 21-24, opening the bar at 10 a.m. and the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Half-price beer wil be served during happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. |
This Victorian Avenue bar is serving up $1 tacos and $2 Dos Equis during the game. |
David's Grill at Red Hawk will have drink specials throughout the tournament, and they're launching the Monster Burger during Thursday's game — a burger that feeds 20. The Golf Shop just received a new shipment of Nevada gear as well. |
Hobey's is offering 12-inch pepperoni pizzas for $6.25 and pitchers of Michelob Ultra for $6.50. The venue also is offering the chance to win Nevada drinking tumblers for fans participating in a free pick-a-square game. |
Living and/or working in UNLV territory? Join the Southern Nevada Alumni Chapter to cheer on the Pack at this southwest Las Vegas sports bar. |
The University of Nevada SoCal Alumni Club is hosting a free watch party. Seats are first come, first served. |
The Nevada Bay Area Alumni Chapter will gather in Pacific Heights for a viewing party. The event begins at 3:50 p.m. |
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Oh man, flashback. I wrote a disassembler in BCPL way too long ago, on a super brain. I gotta go lie down now. |
Several Marine Raiders and their families finish a 770-mile journey to bring their fallen comrades home. |
770 miles is a long way to march, but it’s worth it to honor 11 Marines who died 1 year ago. |
The Coast Guard and Navy recently teamed up to save a group of stranded boaters 300 miles east of Cape Henry, Va. |
Spodak Dental Group ("SDG") recently provided complimentary dental services to the men and women of the US Armed Forces and their family members as part of the Sixth Annual Freedom Day USA. In total, 32 patients were treated at no cost during the event. |
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group ("SDG") recently provided complimentary dental services to the men and women of the US Armed Forces and their family members as part of the Sixth Annual Freedom Day USA. In total, 32 patients were treated at no cost during the event. |
"Freedom Day USA is a national 'thank you' movement for the members of our military and their immediate families, and veterans, and is a very meaningful day for me and my team," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist and National Committee Member for Freedom Day USA. "It is an honor to take care of our military members... |
The Owen Sound based chapter is changing its name and aiming to grow. |
Regular flights with Fly GTA are set to begin on May 24th, flights can be booked today. |
Local experts will give talks on islands, fishing, climate change and alvars. |
Public Health Dieitician says federal food guidelines promote dietary variety, rather than food groups. |
Four County Labour Market Planning Board says several part-time staff could cover one role. |
Four County Labour Market Planning Board says shrinking workforce, aging population issues facing employers. |
Amy MacDonald says feeling better -- not weight loss -- key to better health in new year. |
Auxiliary Police collected three cruisers full of food and $275 in cash. |
David Phelps is crediting Constable Laurie Houghton for helping deal with a traumatic event. |
Police are collecting toys, non-perishable food, and money. |
The Federal Government finalizes the purchase for $22.5 Million. |
Expect more R.I.D.E. stops between now and January 2nd, as police look to curb impaired driving. |
School boards across province to discuss bullying, and how to identify it. |
First of two meetings this week on safety campaign results & to take public suggestions. |
Visibility, careful driving, route planning among tips for safe and fun trick-or-treating. |
With more farm vehicles on the road, OPP reminding everyone to exercise caution. |
It's recommended you thaw turkey in refrigeator, and wash grocery bags where turkey was handled. |
Police Chief says the number of calls a year has roughly tripled over the last decade. |
Official with Environment Canada says winter will be shorter, but snow could come sooner. |
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