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Comment on How To Fix the Failing US Education System – Commission-based Compensation for Teachers by Matthew J Stevens

Matthew J Stevens — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:39:57 +0000

The problem isn't money or poor teachers. Many countries spend a lot less and have worse teachers and acheive more than the US. The problem is the acceptance of mediocrity as the goal. We're so worried about not leaving anyone behind that the students capable of more aren't being challenged or pushed.

Comment on The Portable HD Video Recorder Smackdown: Flip UltraHD vs Kodak Zi8 by Eric Williams

Eric Williams — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:16:40 +0000

You could buy an external light like this one:

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Comment on The Portable HD Video Recorder Smackdown: Flip UltraHD vs Kodak Zi8 by Eric Williams

Eric Williams — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:07:39 +0000

Would the Zi8's ability to record 720p at 60fps help with avoiding motion blur?

Comment on The Portable HD Video Recorder Smackdown: Flip UltraHD vs Kodak Zi8 by Eric Williams

Eric Williams — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:05:33 +0000

Here's an outdoor shot I took with the Zi8:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewilliamses/4834...

There's no light and no flash, so be aware that low-light stills with the Zi8 suffer the same motion blur problems as cell phone cameras.

As for discoloration, I'm not sure what you mean. I haven't seen it.

BTW, Panasonic just entered the market, so you might want to check their offering out.

Comment on The Portable HD Video Recorder Smackdown: Flip UltraHD vs Kodak Zi8 by Cokesandcokes

Cokesandcokes — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:16:50 +0000

i'm torn here. i love that the kodak has audio input, the ability to take still photos, a sharper image OUTSIDE, the price, & the ability to add a memory card. i've watched other comparison videos and the flip seems to be sharper indoors, & the discoloration in the kodak is bugging me.

i feel that kodak=better outdoors, flip=better indoors. i will be shooting mostly indoors. can anyone tell me how the kodak's still photos are?

thanks for the comparison!

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Comment on WebCam Monitoring & Streaming Via a $5 iPhone Application – iCam by Motion Sensor Camera

Motion Sensor Camera — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:58:42 +0000

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Comment on Honda Motors Defective Paint Job – Honda Accord’s Clear Coat Peeling by hightechdad

hightechdad — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:07:54 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. Be sure to take some pictures and post it on Flickr with the tags that I mentioned in the article.

Comment on Honda Motors Defective Paint Job – Honda Accord’s Clear Coat Peeling by Nsmith7810

Nsmith7810 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:59:28 +0000

I thought I was alone but I see I am not. I have '04 Burgandy Honda Accord LX V6 model. I bought it used in '07 with only 48k miles on it. Last year I began noticing the peeling on the roof and the trunk of the car. Now it's getting worse on the roof and I'm noticing peeling edges of the side panels and hood. I no longer have the warranty and I'm wondering what I should do. Trade in or have it painted. I still have my 1992 Honda Prelude and it's in great condition and nothing is wrong with the paint. I thought I couldn't go wrong investing in another Honda. I see I was wrong and with the many posts about the problem, I may be seeking a different maker next go round.