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Display Name: dashielm
Member Since: 1/5/12

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iOS 6 introduces a new feature that will allow you to define a time when you don’t want notifications. You can whitelist certain people and also enable a feature that allows multiple calls from the same number within a few minutes to come through in case of emergency.


Living with Push Notifications,
Day & Night

8/10/12 10:49 AM

Harbor House has really gone downhill over the years, it used to be a favorite. Ramos House Cafe in San Juan Capistrano, Nick’s & The Penguin Cafe in Laguna Beach and Breaking Dawn all offer much better breakfasts and still have a unique interiors.


A Design Lover's Guide to Orange County Apartment Therapy's Design Destination Guide
7/31/12 12:06 PM

The Acenti line is also a step up from the traditional ugly wall plates. Though I preferred the original vertical dimmers.


Sleek Alternatives to Ugly Outlet Faceplates
3/7/12 5:51 PM

For me it’s a formula - does the film itself benefit from the best audio/video quality along with how likely it will be re-watched. Often times the Blu-ray isn’t that much more expensive than the HD iTunes rental I just picked up LOTR for $6 each.

As for 1080p streaming, I wouldn’t hold your breath. Video bitrate for blurray is 40Mbps and audio is 14Mbps. The video will need significant compression for today’s bandwidth restrictions. Personally I’d rather have lower compression 720p over heavily compressed 1080p.


Why I Don't Own a Single Blu-ray...and Probably Never Will
1/5/12 10:51 AM