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Given up on all hope of maintaining the resolution you were so fervent about back in January? Believe it or not, you can still make good on your New Year's Resolution. Happiness expert and sociologist Dr. Christine Carter shares how.
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The secret in all of this has less to do with getting it all right before you set out on your journey and more to do with paying attention to your experience along the way.
How can we stack the cards in our favor? How can we make it more likely that we will be consistent with the changes we set forth to make and actually see a lasting change in our life? One of the keys is in the way we think about our goals and the language we use to describe them.
I recently had the great pleasure of sitting down with my dear friend Tara Stiles to talk about our New Year's resolutions, our new projects and our positive outlook for the year to come.
You become the director, producer and actor of your own outcomes, from academic to career to healthy lifestyle goals. It's amazing what you can accomplish with positive thoughts.
Often, when we consider making a New Year's resolution, we think about adding new activities to our day-to-day lives -- doing more by getting stricter with ourselves. Although there can be value in this approach to creating change, sometimes what we most need is just the opposite.
Here comes 2013. What changes do I want to make? How can I choose among all the possibilities? Which ones matter most?
As packed gyms attest, most of our New Year's resolutions deal with health, wellness, fitness, and weight loss -- and I am no exception. Here's what I am going through right now as I publicly rededicate myself after packing on an extra 16 pounds over the holidays.
If you want things to change, you have to decide to make things change. Just as we need to establish what our goals are, we also need to make a commitment to those goals.
This time of year, as every year, exercise equipment and devices to measure activity are promoted as gifts, although I suspect they are about as welcome to the chronic couch potato as a set of expensive knives are to someone who never cooks.
External controls never work long term. Eventually, we get fed up and rebel. Only an internal change can become a way of life. So how do we achieve an internal shift that will help us obtain and maintain our ideal weight?
Decide to make 2013 your year. Sharpen your mental toughness tools and make great things happen in the new year.
January is not the problem. It's us. Well, our perfectionism, to be specific. Our all-or-none thinking frames our life so that if we're not succeeding every second, we're failing. Nobody wants that. But nobody can be that "perfect" person either.
When I wrote down my goals, it's not like they all came true overnight. I'd make goals for this year, this month, this week and today. Most days, weeks and months I only made some progress, sometimes none. But I started getting better. And look what happened!
I don't know too many people who are genuinely inspired, motivated or empowered by their new year's resolutions in a sustainable and real way. How about you?
Too many of us lead deferred lives. We don't feel worthy of our dreams until our "work" is done, and since obligations seem omnipresent, our dreams take a back seat and ultimately fade away.
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Binoche plays Rebecca, an acclaimed wartime photographer who constantly puts her life on the line to capture images of atrocities that are going on around the world.
While taking photos of a car bomb that explodes in Kabul, she almost dies. It's a life threatening pattern that her husband and children, back home in Ireland, find it almost impossible to deal with. They cringe every time the phone rings, thinking it may be bad news that Rebecca was killed on the job.
Rebecca is given an ultimatum: that she better give up her dangerous lifestyle and become a more stable wife and mother. She gives it a shot, but she's constantly being pulled back into the firestorm that is her career.
The slow pace of the film often works to good effect as we see the evolution of Binoche's character. How she tries to adjust to domestic life, even though it goes against her very nature. We begin to wonder if her job was really about saving the world through her photos, or if she was just addicted to the thrill of it all.
Norwegian writer director Erik Popper was once a war photographer himself and in some ways the movie is semi-autobiographical.
Binoche turns in a good multi-layered performance, making you care about her travails as she conveys the inner workings of her complex character. The entire supporting cast is also excellent, while the screenplay takes you in unexpected directions.
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Canada: Study Looking at Quality of Life for the HIV-PositiveThe AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington is conducting research to determine the needs of local HIV/AIDS clients. The group is investigating whether having a case manager is more effective in connecting clients to services and improving their... Read more »
Unsafe Sex With Casual Partners and Quality of Life Among HIV-Infected Gay Men: Evidence From a Large Representative Sample of Outpatients Attending French Hospitals (ANRS-EN12-VESPA)According to researchers in the current study, "the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy has relaunched the debate on risky sexual behavior among HIV-infected gay men." They sought to examine the influences of lifestyle... Read more »
Functional Status and Overall Quality of Life in a Multiethnic HIV-Positive PopulationThe current study examines the numerous sociodemographic and behavioral variables associated with quality of life among multiethnic, economically disadvantaged HIV/AIDS patients. The researchers collected data in fall 2000 from 348 patients visiting... Read more »
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Quality of life for long-term HIV+ Persons. What to expect if diagnosed with multple HIV related illnesses?I have been HIV+ for about 10 years now. Ive been on several different medication regimes, since I was first diagnosed, and my counts have all been excellent over the years (CD4 above 400 and Viral load undetectable). Ive also had the same Doctor...
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Dorm life offers you a great chance to meet new people and try new things. But leaving the comforts of home for the first time to enter the roommate-having, small-room-sharing, possibly-coed-bathroom-using world of the dorms can be overwhelming and intimidating.
The College Dorm Survival Guide offers expert advice and the inside scoop on:
• Choosing the right residence hall for you
• Getting along with your roommate (and handling conflict)
• Bathroom, laundry, and dining hall survival
• Dealing with stress, depression, and safety issues
From avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15 to decorating your space, this informative and funny guide gives experts' advice on everything you need to know to enjoy dorm living to the fullest.
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Chapter One
The day you enter your college dorm, your life changes. This is no ordinary experience you're signing up for. Think about it. It's bizarre. A whole lot of people, pretty much the same age, all living together. You'll meet strangers who will become your friends (or not). You'll share late-night talks and early morning classes. You'll have a space to share, decorate, and turn into home for nine months out of the year. And, most important of all, you'll learn something new every single day because of the people and experiences you can only find in the dorms.
Where else can you find hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of similar-aged people living in close quarters, sharing not only residential space, but also social areas, meal times, classes, and countless other growth opportunities?
--Joan Schmidt, associate director of Residence Life at Central Michigan University and past president of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I)
Life doesn't get better than a bus at your front door, three meals a day, an endless array of friends and no utility bills to pay.
-- Tosha Jansen-Conkey, senior at University of Kansas
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There are tons of different dorms and tons of people with different attitudes and personalities about to move into each one. How do you feel about moving to the dorms?
a.Yeah! COLLEGE! Freedom! I don't care what my dorm is like--I'm freeeee!
b.I'm an introvert. Not used to having all these people around. But I'll give it a shot.
c.Study, study, books, books . . . where's the study carrel? Which way to the library?
d.Okay. I've lived at home all my life. Some sleepovers. One week at Scout sleepaway camp. WTF? I'm cool. I'm legally an adult. I can handle this. This is weird. That guy looks weird. That RA is a little too perky. That girl looks kinda cool. This is surreal. I'm here. Now what?
Basically, most students go in hoping and expecting the best of their dorm experience. And that's great. Go in expecting perfection, though, and you're going to be disappointed. Living in your house wasn't perfect, right? Dorm life won't be, either--and that's to be expected. In a way it's not natural to suddenly be sharing your home with total strangers. It can be really, really fun. Really, really exciting. Just go in realizing that it's also hard to adjust to living in a dorm--and that's okay.
When you first get to campus, you'll probably want to immediately leave the dorm and meet lots of people and make connections, right? Well, you might want to reconsider. Of course you should meet people, but having a roommate and sharing a bathroom can be a really valuable part of the college experience. It will teach you how to share your space with others, and it also leads to some serious bonding. Some lifelong friendships can be made over sharing a cramped room or common area.
Throughout this book, you'll notice that the terms dorm and residence hall are used pretty much interchangeably. Dorm comes from dormitory, which has traditionally been a place where students just eat and sleep. The word dormitory can make you think of a small, dingy, sterile room. So not pleasant.
However, people who live and work in the college environment use the term residence halls now. That's because today's "dorms" are so much more than they used to be. They're places where you can become part of a community, interact with faculty, hang with your neighbors, and learn new things. It sounds way more appealing--and it is.
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Julia DeVillers is the author of several books, including Girlwise: How to Be Confident, Capable, Cool, and In Control and How My Private, Personal Journal Became a Bestseller. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.
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Since its publication in 1984, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original fourteen drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition, a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, titled The Youngest Magician, has been added, as well as an updated introduction by the author. The puzzles of these mysterious drawings will be even more provocative because of the larger size and the exceptional printing quality. For the first time, the drawings can be shared with groups or displayed singly. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 1984.
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Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, entice readers to make up his or her own story.
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Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in childrens literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.
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5 Steps to Keeping Your Top Performers
It's no secret that some employees perform better than others. And while it takes all kinds of people to make the world go 'round, high performers are every company's most valuable resource. These are the employees who bring the greatest value to your business--and to your customers--so it pays to do whatever you can to keep them happy, engaged and with your company for the long run.
Here are 5 steps that will keep your high performers from looking elsewhere.
1. Keep Them Entertained
One reason these employees excel is that they're smart, active and curious--they are always looking for something new and interesting to do. Satisfy that need by providing them with a constant stream of interesting assignments and projects. Need some new ideas on how to cut costs in your shipping operation while making it greener? Or looking for new ways to promote your products via social media? Offer your high performers the assignment.
2. Give Them Visibility
Everyone wants to be recognized when they do something good for their organizations, and your best employees are no different. Provide them the visibility they crave by inviting them to give presentations to your board, lead high-profile teams or participate in management offsite meetings. Encourage them to make connections with other high performers in your organization and to work on important projects together--and then invite them to present the results to your executive team.
3. Provide Them With Mentors
Your top employees will benefit (and be further engaged in their organization and in their work) from being assigned to a mentor who can help provide advice, career guidance and connections to others in their network. But it shouldn't be just any mentor--find senior employees who have a real knack for engaging with younger people, while giving them the advice and support they need.
4. Make Them Responsible--and Then Reward Them
The stronger the employee, the more they will thrive on being challenged by work assignments. While they may occasionally make mistakes--or even fail--don't hesitate to delegate important assignments to your high performers. Put them in charge of a new customer initiative, assign them to leadership roles in cross-functional teams, or have them start a new venture in an entirely new area of business for your company. And, when they perform well, don't forget to reward them for their hard work.
5. Create Clear Pathways for Growth and Advancement
It's essential to make it clear to your top employees that they will have opportunities for advancement. If they don't see a future with your organization, or if they think that they will have to wait too long to advance, then they will look for opportunities outside your company. Set aside time to chart out a career plan, with clear milestones, training and assessments along the way. Expose them to a broad and varied range of assignments so they will have the exposure they need to become effective executives.
It's never a good time to lose a great employee. Make a point of identifying your high-performing employees, and then actively take steps to ensure you retain them.
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- Service: 8.4
- Facilities: 8.2
- Price: 8.5
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We chose the hotel due to the proximity to the Stadium where we attended an event. The hotel was tranquil, spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was a real treat. The breakfast was excellent, fresh orange juice, fresh fruit cocktail and hot food cooked to order, the best quality food we have obtained in a hotel in Tenerife in a long time. We regret not having eaten in the hotel the previous evening. All-in-all excellent quality at a very reasonable price. We will certainly be back.Write your review
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This 4 star hotel is located in the city centre of Santa Cruz De Tenerife. The Hotel has a coffee shop, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 65 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe, trouser press and air conditioning.
Location: in the heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in front of Heliodoro Rodriguez López football Stadium and near leisure areas with restaurants, shops, etc.
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The restaurant Tajinaste with a la carte menu with 120 seats where you
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OutKast's Big Boy: "The family that prays together stays together."
During a recent interview, Big Boi explained how he and his wife, Sherlita Patton, stayed together despite trials and tribulations of their marriage.
"Jesus," the OutKast emcee says in an interview with TMZ.
When asked what advice he has for other celebrities in similar situations, Big Boi says: "The family that prays together stays together."
Big Boi's wife filed for divorce in October 2013. At the time, it was reported that Sherlita felt the marriage was broken. It's been reported that Big Boi and Sherlita were married in February 2002.
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Jimmy Buffett Performs Free In Hermosa Beach
Jimmy Buffett gives his signature greeting fans at the opening of his concert in Hermosa Beach.
Land sharks took over Hermosa Beach Saturday night.
Parrotheads and pedestrians, who police estimate exceeded 12,000, lifted their arms above their heads and fins and sang, shouted and danced along to Jimmy Buffett while playing his song "Fins" rewrite the lyrics to honor Hermosa Beach.
Gull EyeView a Jimmy Buffet concert on Saturday in Hermosa Beach.
Rumors began Friday morning Buffett perform a free concert on the beach in Hermosa Beach. For once, the rumors were true. The legendary Margaritaville mogul appeared on a stage resembling the mouth of a shark, barefoot and wearing shorts canary yellow at 6 pm and made a solid, one-hour concert.
"Said the Discovery Channel, 'Hey, Jimmy, will you play Shark Week?" Buffett told the crowd. "And I said, 'Duh!'"
Buffett was an obvious choice to help promote Discovery Channel's Shark Week for their 1979 hit "Fins." Sharks and shark fins are high on the clothing and accessories parrothead, although the song Male Sharks land referred…
"We try to keep secret because Buffett wanted people loyal to the free show to benefit the beach," said Laurie Goldberg, Senior Vice President of Public Relations for Discovery Communications.
But I secretly filtering Friday morning and reported on KLOS radio, as well as parrothead websites, Facebook and Twitter.
Robert Winthrop Woodland Hills brought his six year old twins Tyler and Jessica to the show early so they could get closer to the stage. It was the first concert of children Buffett 55th and Winthrop.
Ricki and Joe Russell, a young couple from Marina Del Rey, also came to the front of the stage. Joe has been to 35 shows Buffett and his wife's wedding band 11 Joe has "fins up" engraved inside.
The Parrot Head Club Los Angeles was also represented. The club is 15 and has 175 members. They hold a monthly meeting called a "congregation," and it so happened to be scheduled for Saturday. After hearing rumors of the Beautiful are the group canceled its meeting for the concert.
"I've been to 20 shows," said Kris Salter of Canyon Country. "I am very excited at this time."
Buffett Margaritaville and Coral Reefer Band took the stage shortly after 6 pm and ignited a public and encouraged.
"Whoa, land sharks," Buffett said, his hands clasped over his head like a shark fin. His fans waved back. "Welcome to Fin Fest.'s Great to be in the neighborhood."
The musician of 67 years seemed no less lively than in his younger days. He jumped, danced and joked in a set of 12 songs that includes "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes", "Cheeseburger in Paradise," "Fins" and, of course, "Margaritaville".
Police estimated 12,000 fans gathered in front of the stage Shark.
Hermosa Beach police officer Dave Jones said he knew of only one incident involving an intoxicated person had to be removed from the beach. "And that was because he was falling on people," said Jones official.
"Everyone is very happy," Goldberg said during the performance. "And no one is paying for anything unless you want to buy a shirt."
Buffett's concert was part of a FinFest-long weekend at Pier Square organized by the Discovery Channel programming to promote Shark Week, which runs August 10 to August 15.
Concert Review: Jimmy Buffett Douses Fans With Familiar Songs, Atlanta Tales
The beach balls thrown into the crowd. The leis. The adult beverages consumed in parking areas – yes, even at Chastain.
Over forty years in a career and none of those changes.
And that's exactly how Parrotheads like.
In his first concert at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in 27 years, Jimmy Buffett jumped on stage with his traditional uniform of shorts and flips flops pastel and immediately burst into "Summertime Blues" with his band of nine musicians and two singers.
By the second song, a steel drum cover of Van Morrison turning "Brown-Eyed Girl", took off his shoes and appeared almost empty crowd up to sing.
The fact is that Buffett could be up there reciting the Gettysburg and while fans could use a foam fin on his head, who had happily recite along with it.
Their catalog consists of simple songs ("Changes in Latitude" is light Caribbean paint by numbers and explains itself "Too Drunk to Karaoke" is cheerfully brainless) and Buffett has always been a flat nasal singer upside down, in his later years, to talk-singing the songs live.
But he is committed to a lifestyle that gives fans a couple of hours of escapism and although his style is not for everyone, posing with a warm smile and many, many stories.
"Why not?" Buffett's reasoning was to return to Chastain after nearly three decades, and the same could be said of those who spent over $ 250 for the best seats in the amphitheater. For many, a Buffett show is an annual ritual, and if the foot-tapping along to "Volcano" and the jaunty clip-clopping "One Particular Harbour" makes them happy … so be it.
Although Buffett extensive chatting between songs was endearing to a point – and he personalizes his jokes to stories of Atlanta-specific – which also led to an energy level even keel can never increase due to continuous breaks.
His introduction to the still-lovely "Come Monday" includes a story of when, in his rookie year, he performed a show at the Bistro on West Peachtree Street and "no one came true."
The eternal singalong "Cheeseburger in Paradise" was preceded by Buffett, 67, and said, "In my early days, my only Krystal burgers were and The Varsity."
Local undoubtedly appreciated hearing praise Buffett Zac Brown Band in Atlanta before covering swinging "Knee Deep" (which Buffett appeared on record) of the band; later, Buffett reeled PBC combo of "Free" and Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" popularized by the pair of "CMT Crossroads" (PBC launched its own summer tour this weekend, so a sighting would not be alive).
Adding connections to Atlanta, one of the choristers of all life is Nadirah Shakoor Buffett, Atlanta native and former member of Arrested Development.
The other secret weapon in the side ace Buffett, who is so able to add a nice coating accordion "Went to Paris" as easily as the injection of electric guitar in the "soul rockin" The Pascagoula Run", is the guitarist Mac McAnally, six times the deserved winner of Musician of the Year Country Music Association.
The booming sound guitarist held the crowd – a notoriously chatty bunch and distracted Chastain -. "Too Drunk to Karaoke" enthralled with his playing in The Allman Brothers "Little Martha" and fill in the part of Toby Keith
During the two-hour concert-plus, Buffett included only a couple of selections from "Songs From St. Somewhere" album last year – his release 27 and apparently the reason for this tour, called "This One For You . "
But everyone knows that Buffett does not need a new album to support a tour. Some grass skirts and mixing alcohol and another trip to "Margaritaville" is all I ever needed.
Jimmy Buffett Launches Margaritaville TV
Everything depends on you, Jimmy; you want to do the interview now?
Or, I have this little Jimmy Buffett Trivia Quiz pocket. It's five questions – we'll see how much you know about yourself.
"We will make the first trivia," Buffett laughed. We were in his dressing room, a few hours before his concert last week we at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. He was in shorts, barefoot, wire-rimmed glasses and a "Deus Ex Machina "T -shirt (shop surfboard and bike) with the sleeves rolled up.
Buffett was curled up on a brown leather couch. For the test, sat and leaned forward.
"I'm ready."
1. Eight authors have had books reach No. 1 on both the fiction and the New York Times bestseller list for nonfiction. You're one of them. Name three others.
Buffett's response: " Ernest Hemingway and Dr. Seuss and … cannot remember the others."
FALSE! The song is bad Meatloaf – Two out of three is bad. The others are John Steinbeck, Mitch Albom, William Styron, Irving Wallace and Glenn Beck.
Buffett raised an eyebrow, "Glenn Beck?"
Yes, Glenn Beck.
Two. What city has to have made most of the concerts?
Buffett's response: "Cincinnati ".
FALSE! Buffett has performed 55 concerts in Mansfield, a suburb of Boston. Cincinnati is second with 53. Houston is tied for 11th place with 27 concerts, according to the website at the end all be-all, Houston will always be number 1 for a special reason, however: "The first time I headlined a show at Liberty Hall was here in Houston," he said.
Three. According to the end credits, what role did you play in the baseball movie "Cobb " starring Tommy Lee Jones?
Buffett's response: "I know what I'll say I played." Armless the Fan. "
FALSE! So close, but I have to dial wrong. 1994 List of film credits role Buffett as" The boy with no arms Roger Clemens also appeared in "Cobb." He was credited as the" pitcher".
April. One of his most acclaimed albums entitled "A1A ". If you get into Florida State Road A1A in Key West. And north ends where A1A?
Buffett's response:" Fernandina Beach, Florida just south of the state border of Georgia "
Correct! A1A hugs the east coast of Florida, through Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach and Jacksonville.
May. You were the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" in 1978. Who was the host of that episode?
Buffett's response: "Richard Dreyfuss ".
Correct! Buffett sang "Son of a Son of a Sailor."
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See me after class to discuss his degree, Mr. Buffett.
"That was fun. I have like a B, right? How many have come right? "Asked Buffett.
Have two on the right. Do you think that 40 percent is a B? It is not about management classes. You do not just presents and get a B.
" So I got a C or D. That's good. That was my normal rating in college. "
Allen Toussaint Brings Hit Parade To New Orleans Jazz Fest, With An Assist From Jimmy Buffett
Pianist Allen Toussaint, right, singer Jimmy Buffett thanks after he joined him at the Acura stage for a few songs at the New Orleans Jazz Fest in New Orleans on Saturday, May 3, 2014
Allen Toussaint played songs spanning over half a century in the Acura Stage Saturday afternoon New Orleans Jazz Fest.
The hit parade was an autobiography in the song, but like the whole race Toussaint surveyed, the show was not all about him.
An important aspect was " Sally Sneakin ' Through the Alley , " the original Toussaint Robert Palmer took as the title track pop -funk of their debut in 1974 , and was followed by "Two Trains" , another song Toussaint party – nice popularized by someone other than him, in his case, Little Feat .
Shortly after Toussaint called Jimmy Buffett on stage to sing lead on two songs: "Fortune Teller" (you can determine the version of Benny Spellman, or maybe Robert Plant and Alison Krauss) and "Wave Bye Bye", the tender Jesse Winchester ballad dense crowd earlier in the day (many obviously homesteading Bruce Springsteen, who plays the same later stage) to sway in unison moved.
This is what the concerts are Toussaint machines dimensional discs once , orchestrated by a consummate professional , whose work as composer, producer and performing artist is purely New Orleans, just scrubbed free of anything that sounds remotely thick .
Which is not to say bland Toussaint? Their stage attire mixed plaid , paisley and polka dots as anyone, and his band – take shape with horns and backup singers , so that corresponds to a first-rate arranger and band leader – cleverly designed set down several times tried slots loins .
"Soul Sister" – which "with hip boots bad" – began as reggae, but became somewhat thicker, culminating in a nasty solo by guitarist Renard Poche. Toussaint Packaging another of his successes in medleys:
"Mother -in -Law", the Toussaint composition immortalized by Ernie K -Doe, was sandwiched between" Everything I do Gonh Be Funky "and "working in a coal mine," both hits for Lee Dorsey in 1960.
The crowd cheered in collective recognition of the opening notes to "Southern Nights", the set- closer, during which Toussaint presented to all members of his band. He allowed them each more than a moment of fame alone, and then walked away from his piano to the promise. "See you next year"
Jimmy Buffett Headed Back To Comerica Park For July Show
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral jackets take the stage at Comerica Park on Saturday July 28, 2012, in Detroit. / Jarrad Henderson / Detroit Free Press
Comerica Park flourishing tradition of Jimmy Buffett shoots this summer.
Buffett played baseball stadium of the city on July 26, the developer Olympia Entertainment announced this morning. It is the third consecutive summer tropical rocking in Tiger Stadium and the previous two shows were not sold.
Opening the show this year will be former front man – Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty .
Tickets go on sale at 10 am April 26 the stadium ticket office and charge by phone at 866-66 – TIGER.
As in previous shows Buffett Comerica Park, the concert will be preceded by a party on the beach all day in the parking lot, and fans are expected to gather around the city to suck traditional wheel.
Is shaping up as a busy summer of concerts at Comerica Park, the Downtown Hoedown three days ( May 30-June 1 ) and a pair of sold-out shows Eminem and Rihanna (August 22-23).
Jimmy Buffett Is In Australia And Playing Secret Shows
Superstar singer Jimmy Buffett snuck into Australia last week with Coral Reefer Band and his surprised the audience at the Gold Coast with a pair of secret performances during the weekend.
The first exhibition took place at the Quiksilver Pro surfing competition at Snapper Rocks, where Buffett and band played an hour and-a – half show in front of an estimated 1,000 people – are believed to be one of the smaller sample artist has played in decades.
During the show drew stars surf Stephanie Gilmore and Kelly Slater on stage to help him perform a couple of songs, then watch them play Margaritaville
Then on Sunday night, the Coolangatta Sands Hotel hosted Buffett and his band for a free show in what is surely the largest ever meeting Sunday pub. Some raw footage of that show has emerged, and can be seen below.
Superstar singer Jimmy Buffett snuck into Australia last week with Coral Reefer Band and his surprised the audience at the Gold Coast with a pair of secret performances during the weekend .
The first exhibition took place at the Quiksilver Pro surfing competition at Snapper Rocks, where Buffett and band played an hour and-a – half show in front of an estimated 1,000 people – are believed to be one of the smaller sample artist has played in decades.
During the show drew stars surf Stephanie Gilmore and Kelly Slater on stage to help him perform a couple of songs, then watch them play Margaritaville
Then on Sunday night, the Coolangatta Sands Hotel hosted Buffett and his band for a free show in what is surely the largest ever meeting Sunday pub. Some raw footage of that show has emerged, and can be seen below.
"It was a great night, a great deal of interest, the phone was off the hook running for almost two days," Ben Otter Coolangatta Sands Hotel said this afternoon.
Otter says around 400 crammed into the room exhausted, with interest from all over South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The place did not have a lot of time to prepare for the attack; it all came together a lot in the last minute.
"It was all very last minute, we knew about 36 hours before play and put it all together and wine," says Otter. "We had a good tip was to come and meet with your team the day before, we are a very efficient group of people."
There is no word as to how long Buffett will be in the country or whether or not it will play any sample, also while he is here. Florida singer last performed in Australia in 2012, playing small shows once in Brisbane and Melbourne that sold out in a matter of seconds.
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Akron Civic Theatre Saturday
Akron, OH 4/12/2014
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds (formerly Live Nation Amphitheatre) Saturday
Tampa, FL 4/19/2014
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre (formerly TWC Music Pavilion) Tuesday
Raleigh, NC 4/22/2014
PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte (Formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre) Thursday
Charlotte, NC 4/24/2014
Cruzan Amphitheatre (formerly Sound Advice Amphitheatre) Saturday
West Palm Beach, FL 4/26/2014
Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach (Formerly Virginia Beach Amphitheatre) Saturday
Virginia Beach, VA 5/24/2014
Chastain Park Amphitheatre Tuesday
Atlanta, GA 5/27/2014
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Thursday
Spring, TX 5/29/2014
Austin360 Amphitheater Saturday
Austin, TX 5/31/2014
Dallas Arboretum Thursday
Dallas, TX 6/12/2014
Toyota Stadium (formerly FC Dallas Stadium) Saturday
Frisco, TX 6/21/2014
Blossom Music Center Tuesday
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 6/24/2014
Klipsch Music Center (Formerly Verizon Wireless Music Center – IN) Thursday
Noblesville, IN 6/26/2014
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (formerly Tweeter Center-il) Saturday
Tinley Park, IL 6/28/2014
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Thursday
Bethel, NY 7/17/2014
Xfinity Center – MA (formerly Comcast Center) Saturday
Mansfield, MA 7/19/2014
Riverbend Music Center Monday
Cincinnati, OH 7/21/2014
First Niagara Pavilion (Formerly Post Gazette Pavilion At Star Lake) Wednesday
Burgettstown, PA 7/23/2014
Jiffy Lube Live (Formerly Nissan Pavilion) Saturday
Bristow, VA 8/16/2014
Susquehanna Bank Center Tuesday
Camden, NJ 8/19/2014
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Thursday
Wantagh, NY 8/21/2014
Couch Surfing, Jimmy Buffett Shirts Mark Silver Star's Wrapup In April
The savings are stellar at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Ski and stay at the resort for three or more days in March and save 15 to 25 percent in its housing and alpine adult tickets.
Photograph by: Courtesy, Silver Star Resort
Couch surfing take on a new meaning, April 6 in the opening race of the sofa Silver Star Mountain Resort. The five-person teams push a sofa ski mounted through skis and down a gentle slope. There will be over $ 500 in prizes up for grabs.
"The spring skiing is a special time for many people. It's a long-standing tradition that many look forward to each year," said Anne Haight , director of sales and marketing at Silver Star Mountain Resort . "Unlike during the regular season, no rush for first chair and first tracks, but rather, is a much more relaxed atmosphere with tanned glasses and socialization become a priority."
Silver Star closes its alpine terrain on 6 April this year. On the last weekend (April 4-6) , the resort will be celebrating spring skiing with a Retro Day on April 5 , where guests are invited to dust off their old clothes ski school for a day fashion on the slopes. A fashion show at 15:00 Retro will spring skiing enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase their talents on the track. April 6 is Hawaiian shirt day and all season ticket holders are invited to attend a free barbecue organized by Silver Star managers.
"The closing date is always a party. This is the opportunity to bring his best Jimmy Buffet shirt, splash on sunscreen and sun last. Encourage everyone to line up in the top of the Milky Way and make a hero – run up the mountain then enjoy après ski on the terrace with a cold drink in the warm Okanagan sun ". . .
In addition, the weekend closure Silver Star is hosting the 2014 Spring Festival Telemark Loaded. It invites all skiing skills and socializes with the local community and meet Telemark skiers and riders from around the world.
Zac Brown Band, KISS, Jason Aldean, Jimmy Buffett To Play Atlanta
A trio of rock gods, goddesses two generations of pop, some very famous festivals and language are Reviews some of the deals concerts this spring….
Crosby, Stills and Nash.
What does not kill David Crosby, arguably the strongest?
A few weeks after undergoing heart surgery, CSN Crosby began the tour in the calendar earlier this month and, with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, public dismay with Kicks nostalgia, as "Southern Cross", "Our House" was and "Teach Your children". 20:22 Mars. $ 52 – $ 92. Fox Theatre, Atlanta.
George Strait with Sheryl Crow.
That's all, folks. The final go-round before the cowboy rides away from the scene for good with a rash in Texas this spring. Detroit alone worth the ticket price, but chose an entry worthy of Corneille, who made his own national momentum. 7:30 p.m. on March 22. $ 79.50-$ 101.50. Philips Arena, Atlanta.
Steve Earle and Shawn Colvin.
Old friends appear to "Songs and stories together on stage" with a plan to exchange songs, singing duets and storytelling. Colvin's latest album, "All Fall Down", came in 2012, while Earle "The Low Road," dropped last year and received a Grammy nomination for the song "Invisible" 19:00 on March 23. . $ 25 – $ 76.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta…
Jimmy Buffett Croons About 'The Rocket' Neil Armstrong Rode
Cover art for the album "Songs from St. Somewhere " by Jimmy Buffett has just been released on August 20 and includes a tribute to Neil Armstrong.
In "The Rocket That grandfather Rode " , a song on the first new album in four years, Jimmy Buffett , the "man of Margaritaville " sings about the man in the moon .
" And the children became flying machines with wide arms like wings , but a lonely boy knows that the airplane is not a toy , I'm talking about the man in the moon," Buffett sings on track 12 of " Songs From St. somewhere, " 27th studio album of the singer, which was released last week.
Jimmy Buffett is "talk" about Neil Armstrong, the moonwalker who died a year ago Sunday. As commander of the Apollo 11 mission , Armstrong took "one small step " to do " one giant leap for mankind" on July 20, 1969 . [ Photos : Neil Armstrong - American Icon Remembered ]
But it was not the death of astronauts apparently led Buffet song . As the lyrics to " The Rocket That grandfather Rode " track, the inspiration came from a trip , the musician took a year before, in July 2011 .
"We will see shipments fly away – last day " counts the songs.
Buffett was one of the guests at the Kennedy Space Center of NASA in Florida to witness the final launch of the space shuttle program on July 8, 2011 . To reach the VIP viewing site , the singer rode a bus with other viewers .
" And for some kids behind my seat , there is a very special gift, something more than history on parade , " Buffett describes in "The Rocket That Rode grandfather. "
The rocket that Neil Armstrong rode : Apollo 11 Saturn V lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 16, 1969 .
As recalled Rick Armstrong, one of the two sons of Moonwalker , he and his sons were sitting in the last row of the bus. As they were driven beyond the voluminous Vehicle Assembly Building , said something along the lines of , "which is where grandfather rode the rocket was being put together . "
Hearing this, the man sitting in front of Armstrong and his family turned and replied, "That sounds like a good idea for a song , " Rick Armstrong recounted in an e- mail to collectSpace.com .
The change led to the introduction , and Jimmy Buffett met to Armstrong.
The VIP viewing site NASA launch is adjacent to the V Center Apollo / Saturn , where one of the three remaining Saturn V rocket is on full display . The 363 – foot-long (110 meters) was the booster rocket type Armstrong – along with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins – rode to the moon in July 1969 .
" Mouthpieces of the Giants, bolts and beams ," Buffett sings: " She was a stairway to heaven, ole 'Apollo 11″ .
" The rocket was driving his grandfather , " repeats the chorus.
Buffett did more than the space shuttle Atlantis launch clock that day. He a private concert for transport workers , which marks the end of 30 years of launches were also conducted .
As "The Rocket That grandfather Rode " ends , thanks NASA Buffett , as he does " Neil" .
It is the only time the singer paid tribute to the first man to walk on the Moon.
The August 25, 2012 , on the day of Armstrong died , Buffett was acting for an audience in Wisconsin, when at the end of his show , devoted an encore performance to the late astronaut.
"We have lost a great aviator in America today ," he told attendees Buffett concert . " Neil Armstrong died, the man in the moon . As you know, flying has been an inspiration in my life all the time, so I'd like to send this off to the family of Neil Armstrong tonight . It's a little thing called ' Oysters and Pearls ' and it certainly was a pearl . "
The lyrics of aviator Charles Lindbergh and mentioning the artist Elvis Presley. Buffett added a final verse interpretation of that night .
" Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, and now he's gone to heaven, " Buffet sang.


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Newfoundlands ("Newfies" or "Newfs") have webbed feet and a water-resistant coat. Males weigh 60??70 kg (130??150 lb), and females 45??55 kg (100??120 lb), placing them in the "giant" weight range. Some Newfies have been known to weigh over 90 kg (200 lb).
The official AKC breed description says "Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; this is the most important single characteristic of the breed." They are nicknamed the "Gentle Giant" and "Nature's babysitter." They are protective of children.
Relative to other breeds, Newfoundland puppies, especially older puppies, tend to be calm. Newfoundlands take up to three years to reach full maturity. They have deep barks, but are not good guard dogs. They have been known to grieve when separated from their families. Their large size makes them difficult to keep in many living situations, but since they are not very active, as long as the room they lie down in is big, they won't really move too much and just stay there for long periods of time. They do not move around in the house too much, though they tend to spread out and cover large areas of space. Exercise is great for Newfs, although they would be quite content to sit at home for long periods of time as long as they know that there is someone there to love them. A Newfoundland will know whether or not someone is at home and as long as someone is with them, they are quite content, but if there is no one home, a Newfoundland dog will actually appear to be sad and sit and wait for you to return home, even stare out the window while waiting for his family to return.
The breed originated in Newfoundland from dogs indigenous to the island> There is speculation they may be descended partly from the big black bear dogs introduced by the Vikings in 1001 A.D. However it is more likely that their size results from the introduction of larg mastiff type dogs, brought by generations of Portuguese fishermen. With the advent of European settlement, a variety of new breeds helped to shape and re-invigorate the breed, but the essential characteristics of the Newfoundland dog remained. By the time of colonization was permitted in 1610, the distinct physical characteristics and mental attributes had been established in the breed for all time. In the early 1880s fishermen from Ireland and England traveled to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland where there were two main types of working dog: one more heavily built, large with a longish coat, whereas the other was lighter in build, an active, smooth-coated water dog. The heavier one was the Newfoundland and the other was the St. John's dog, the forerunner of the Labrador Retriever. The dogs were used in similar ways to pull fishnets and heavy equipment.
During the Discovery Channel's second day of coverage of the AKC Eukanuba National Championship on December, 03, 2006, anchor Bob Goen reported that Newfoundlands exhibit a very strong propensity to rescue people from water. Goen stated that one Newfoundland alone once aided the rescue of 63 shipwrecked sailors. Today, Kennel Clubs across American host Newfoundland Rescue Demonstrations, as well as offering classes in the field.
In 1832, Ann Harvey of Isle aux Morts, her father, and a Newfoundland Dog named Hairy Dog saved over 180 Irish immigrants from the wreck of the brig Despatch.
There are several health problems associated with Newfoundlands. Newfoundlands are prone to Hip dysplasia (a malformed ball and socket in the hip joint), Elbow dysplasia, and cystinuria (a hereditary defect that forms calculi stones in the bladder). Another genetic problem is subvalvular aortic stenosis, also referred to as subaortic stenosis or SAS. This is a common heart defect in Newfoundlands involving defective heart valves. SAS can cause sudden death at an early age. Newfoundlands also tend to slobber copiously, but this is generally only a concern for fastidious owners, rather than for the dogs themselves.
"The man they had got now was a jolly, light-hearted, thick-headed sort of a chap, with about as much sensitiveness in him as there might be in a Newfoundland puppy. You might look daggers at him for an hour and he would not notice it, and it would not trouble him if he did." Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat
"Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child, or else there will be no profit in boarding a Newfoundland." Josh Billings
"A man is not a good man to me because he will feed me if I should be starving, or warm me if I should be freezing, or pull me out of a ditch if I should ever fall into one. I can find you a Newfoundland dog that will do as much." Henry David Thoreau Walden
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As you've no doubt heard by now, Apple launched a new mobile computing device and it's within a product category that is all-new territory for the traditionally tight-lipped company. It's a bit of an odd choice for a company that revels in innovation, and after today's announcement, we're left with more questions than answers on whether or not it can truly deliver in the way that Apple CEO, Steve Jobs thinks it can. The iPad simply isn't as revolutionary as the iPhone and iPod, and that alone is at least initially limiting the general perception of the product. For better or worse, Apple has worked itself into a corner where people simply expect each and every new product release to change that product category for the better. To revolutionize things in a way that no other company has done so far.
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This was actually one of the brightest things for me in the intro. I was expecting it to be running snapdragon, Tegra2, atom pinetrail, or even a VIA SOC. When he said it was on an Apple A4 chip I was intrigued. This as pointed out in this article could be substantial for the company. Where with the iPad in general I was disappointed after inspection.
Yea, the iPad is rather underwhelming. That new chip sounds impressive tho!
@rapid The A4 chip definitely looks to be one of the bright spots of this device. I would love to see some performance benchmarks on it, and matched up against some of the other chips you mentioned. As it is now, I'm very impressed with how energy efficient it is, without sacrificing performance. Looks like a possibility for the 4th generation iPhone.
Yea gibbersome that's what I was getting to. For it to be that low energy, but still fluid in seen operation while transmitting to a large screen as well.
I've also been thinking about what Apple decided to sacrifice for the battery life. And I think I understand why Apple decided to not support Flash, a known CPU-hogger. Multi-tasking was also perhaps excluded with the battery efficiency in mind. What Apple has done is create a very minimalist user interface. For those looking for a netbook replacement, they will be disappointed. It is (as many have stated) a giant Ipod Touch.
There's a total problem with what you're saying, and its a shame you can't see it. When the iPod and iPhone came out, they were "underwhelming" too. People immediately claimed that Apple has screwed up, and that other products were better, faster, cooler. Whether it was an HTC product or the LG Prada or the Helio Ocean, people thought the iPhone was overhyped and lackluster. Same with the iPod if you remember that far back. Here with the iPad, its a bit worse, because without looking closely, most uninformed observers want to point out that its an oversized iPod. The truth however, is that the product was delayed specifically because of all the changes that were being mad to the underlying OS. Moreover, updates to the iPhone were delayed do to cross-over with the code from this project that they did not want to leak. Now, all can be revealed, and Apple can retain its development lead on all its competitors. Don't listen to Steve Jobs comments on netbooks or the Kindle. If you notice, he specifically said that netbooks FAIL at what they're trying to do (most people think of them as mini laptops). Also, Jobs noted long ago that he thought the eReader class wasn't mainstream enough, because "People don't read books anymore". His view was that it had to do MORE than an eReader... and yet retain the same simplicity.
Would people pay MORE for a Kindle that did more (yet had a lower battery life)? Good question. That's the gamble. That's why this is DIFFERENT, and that's why its either a complete failure, or the start of a revolution. According to Steve Ballmer at CES this year, this year is the start of an emerging category... the Slate PC. He described it exactly in the terms Jobs used. He showed unannounced, unspeced models coming "soon" by HP, Pegatron, and Archos... in precisely the same form factor as Apple... but the problem is, these were NOT "revolutionary". They were simply netbooks with touchscreens and no keyboards running Windows 7. None of them were architected for touchscreen other than to be capable of doing it. There were no "splitscreen" or "pop-over" systems, they did not have a library of touchscreen ONLY apps like the iPhone does. They were netbooks without keyboards. --And therein lies a tragic problem that even outstrips questions about battery life, cost, and other issues.
As Jobs said, and most people that used it, and appreciated what they were seeing have said... we (the rest of us) probably won't "get it" until we're holding one in our hands. Until we truly feel how fast it is, and really see how it can affect our lives. Like the iPhone, people will keep saying they want multitasking (and Jobs will translate that as "they want to do X task while doing Y task", without opening the entire device up), they'll say they want a camera (which may easily happen), and they'll say they thought it would run full MacOS software... at which point, it will be clear they don't get it. The ModBook has been with us for a while. Not many people want it... even for cheap. People want a new consumer level appliance that's no where NEAR as complicated as a desktop OS.
This is what Apple has delivered, and yes... people like yourself will go on missing the point, while people like myself, John Gruber, Stephen Fry, and Michael Pusateri will insist that we're looking at an amazing 3rd repeat of history in terms of tech buzz. When the revolutionary comes along, there is the urge not to notice it... even if people announce it boldly, and insist that you will soon understand what they already know. That's just the nature of things. Rarely do you get the perfect storm of a NEW product that changes everything... but came out of no where... and no one else is even in the same class. Apple is now set to have done this many, many times (not without its G4 cubes, Newtons, and iPod HiFis though). No one is perfect, but they really outdid themselves here.
Time will tell.
"Time Will Tell"
Yes, it will, but with everyone else getting ready to announce their iteration of the Tablet, I for one will not bite the Apple in such a rush. The fact that it's a "minimalist" device could work either way for them and other manufacturers may produce a Tablet that is more fully featured and still has battery life that is acceptable.
Apple's allure is dependent on their support structure and development of 'Apps' for their devices. They give 'good commercial' too. They filled a marketing void when it was needed and were targeted towards younger people who were just coming into their financial well being.
The devices are only just so,so.
Oh,...and Yeah,....I just Don't 'Get It' either because I'm not clever.
"Getting it" doesn't have to sound like a slight. I personally think this is a tricky issue. Maybe I'm the one not "getting" it.
Like I mentioned with the other form factor entrants coming in, "time will tell"... but that's most relevant, because NO ONE else has released specs or even a time to ship yet... so, they're hypothetical ideas right now that we "think" sound right. So, everytime I hear someone say, "well, I'll just get one of these others" it seems odd to me. More like it should be a "boy, I wish someone would..." than anything else.
It's not clear to me how "natural" Windows 7 would seem in an all-touch environment. Look at the spreadsheet demo Apple gave. Imagine doing that with Excel on Windows today. No dice. iPad is coming into the market in a class by itself chiefly because of the work on the OS (and how it handles touch). Recently ASUS/Taiwanese manufacterer was reported as "scrambling" because of Apple's super-low entry point ($499). They were thinking Apple would come in at $999, and had planned to undercut Apple by 20%-30%. Now, there's no margin for that tactic. Apple has aimed themselves at a different type of computing experience... not simply a repackaging of a desktop OS. The question is... will it catch on, considering Apple has been "training" its customer base for this next step.
No clever I actually agree with much that you say. One thing I don't think you see is the delay thing had nothing to do with anything except the A4 chip that this item runs on. Other than that it is an adaptation of the current platform in a larger and more inclusive model. Yes it is a over sized iPhone however there is absolutely nothing wrong with that from both a marketing view or stand point and a business one. So it basically rides that popularity adds to it and helps it grow even more.
One of my issues between the Steve Jobs Bill gates thing is the business model is very different on one point. Steve Jobs is very involved in the hardware end of everything for Apple. He is also a VERY smart man. Bill Gates on the other hand is an idea man on the software side of things as well as marketing and aim for a product he is a genius. The problem for Microsoft here is there Genius retired and is a philanthropist where Steve Jobs came back and is active rather than a commentator.
As for this device and many of your arguments I understand them directly. As I said well before this item was ever seen even if I don't want one, mainly because I am a hardware nut is because I also cannot manipulate or suit this device directly to all my needs. However; as I stated this device is a very good thing, and I believe a market changer in a large way.
Much like the original iPhone the next version will have considerably expanded functionality. The big thing about this from a business stand point is the Apple app market that already exists. No one else has this or even anywhere close to it. This market also in many ways is open source at the bottom. You grab the Dk develop your app throw it to Apple they approve it or not. But the start point is open source basically. Much like Firefox you have thousand working and developing apps and plug ins for you for nothing. They only get something if the app is useful and in many ways just like Linux this changes the market I think in a very good way.
As I mentioned before I said well before this was introduced it is a market changer. Yes this type of device has been in and out of the market for years. However; I believe it was never take seriously or developed cohesively as a singular device type and market. The netbook gets party of it the UL notebooks do to with added functionality, the apple device in the end combines all available. It is a netbook, and er-eader, a UL notebook a cell phone or direct communications device and in a slate package which I thinks is considerably more useful.
This I think is done right because a slate device with totally new inclusiveness such as this has to be released. That is so we see how the market responds and what the market wants added to it. R&D in any case takes an aim even if it's imaginary. The other thing I think this will do is fastly gain a device type following which will extend cohesively across the market. I remember a year and a half b4 the iPhone existed I told a co-worker that b4 very long we would have a PC the size of you Cell phone. Then 1.5 to two tears after that first the i-phone and then the netbook hit the market. I have also said and even tried to patent an all inclusive device that incorporated and e-reader a cell phone with 3 or 4g connectivity and a netbook/UL in one package. However I was 1 month and 2 weeks late on it, and 3 patents were in b4 mine.
I basically dropped it there because I saw no point the parties that had it were I believe though do not know directly were Apple, MSI, and IBM/Lenovo and maybe Asus to. These companies have way more resources than I could ever hope to have so it is pointless for me. I also think Nokia is developing something along these lines in a smaller package.
In the end this builds on the iPhone market which for a single specialized device is huge and insurmountable in my eyes. I actually question whether Apple rather than M$ will be in the same place in a few years because of there adoption of this expanded mobile market segment. I think in many ways they will be even because in the end for the general consumer there devices may be somewhat less all functional like the PC, but they are easier to use completely mobile, and stable. plus Apple is now developing both the hardware and software sides of there market as well which in a business sense gives them far more control.
Of course this is all basically a debate anyway we will see where it all goes!
You said: "Getting it" doesn't have to sound like a slight".
But you made it sound like one with comments such as: "its a shame you can't see it" and "people like yourself will go on missing the point."
We're mostly saying that we'll wait to see what DOES come from other sources BEFORE we spend our money and that's just reality biting allot of people in the wallet considering the state of the economy and how it's affecting too many of us. Is it OK if we take a little time to choose?
Your: "Apple's super-low entry point ($499)" speaks volumes all by itself.
Well, there's two types of "getting it". There's the "I'm smarter than you" type and the "I have a totally different perspective" type. It's like someone saying, "I don't get why you collect cans... you only get a small amount of money from the recycling center." To which the person returns, "Well, every little bit helps. I use it for pocket change." The first person can shrug his shoulders and say "Ok. But, I'd never do that. Doesn't make sense to me."
That doesn't mean one person is smarter... it just means they may have a different set of needs than the guy who doesn't find VALUE in what he's doing.
That brings us to the tablet. I'm SUPER clear that while you scoff at any notion that Apple's is a "super-low" entry point, I have the numbers on my side. You can't show me anything else that does what the iPad's OS does with a capacitive multitouch screen UI... anywhere NEAR $500. The point is, you would like it to be a netbook and its not. It's also not an ebook reader. It's a different category that steals a little from both. ebook readers can't run a spreadsheet program, but they have e-ink... netbooks don't currently offer the ease-of-use and multitouch UI the iPad offers... but they're mini-laptops that run desktop software, browsers, and in many cases can be expanded. If the Amazon Kindle DX (with its accellerometer and larger 10" screen) is $489, why aren't people complaining that its ridiculously priced? Because its not. It also has (in my opinion) horrifying limitations that aren't out-weighed by the addition of "e-ink".
Apple is suggesting that there is a category for "media readers" that don't end with ebooks. They've put together an end-to-end solution that is state-of-art and pushes the envelope of GUI mobile experiences. They are GAMBLING that by doing more than the Kindle (which requires abandoning e-ink for video-playback support), that they bring more people to the table. Analysts are saying that this will work and that Apple will realize 5-10 million iPad sales this year. --But, they say that most people who want ebook readers will still get ebook readers. They're saying that Apple will likely eat away at the netbook market, at people who would probably get a netbook, but get sold on the iPad's value proposition (targeted uses and presentation).
I agree we should WAIT and SEE it (use it for ourselves) before we decide either way. However, I already have an iPhone, and I'm surrounded by family that are picking up iPhone's left and right (and I'm not pushing ANYONE to get it, cause I don't care if they do or don't). People around me love the UI. They "get it". The next question is... will they go for an "appliance" product that has the same UI and begins to help them do more of what they would normally use a full-computer for. That answer seems obvious to me. If I carried my Bluetooth Apple keyboard and an iPad, most of my mobile computing needs are taken care of immediately with software like "Pages" and "Safari". I have lots of PDF books I've been reading on my iPhone that are mocking me for a bigger screen, but the same rich user-experience.
I think the development level and mainly the A4 processor is the only real technological achievement of this item personally.
I also wonder what answer this will bring from Intel. If anyone else (IBM,AMD etc) makes a processor Intel has always answered sooner or later. The later part is also generally not there forte. So I will be interested to see if we will see another UL cpu or atom with enhanced capabilities or speed come out soon. This is also being that the snapdragon NEC Via etc units are also biting at Intel's pocket book on this sector as well. As I said and many of you already know Intel has always been rather aggressive. So I will be interested to see there answer here.
Intel has NO response to Apple's use of their own A4 chip. That's really the crux of the matter. Apple isn't trying to compete with Intel, they are simply choosing an approach that (if proven successful) their own competitors would be hard pressed to duplicate. If Apple's competitors press Intel for a response, they will have one that is predictably as good or bad as that competitor's implementation of what Intel has provided. Apple's only excuse for doing this, is to differentiate itself in the market with a better, more highly optimized final product (by allowing the hardware, OS, and software to work in tight concert). If, like with the PowerPC roadmap, this trajectory is deeply troubled by advanced developments from Intel, then Apple will gladly change lanes. These kinds of decisions aren't usually for just the next product iteration however, they are always part of a larger roadmap they will have to live with for over a decade out.
I don't know the points you make are very valid, but even VIA got an answering chip. I guess though on this one the chip is so specialized that you right. In all reality it deserves no answer. I just think it's interesting Apple actually jumped in the chip business for this, especially on the first run. I think they should have kept developing it and then they may have had a valid answer. This chip although interesting I do no see as that answer.
"I think the development level and mainly the A4 processor is the only real technological achievement of this item personally." - rapid1
I'm not sure how much of a technical achievement the A4 CPU actually is, given that Apple purchased the company already creating chips for use by a number of clients. The A4 itself is new, but observers will be hard pressed to provide useful relative benchmarks for a chip inside of such a wholly proprietary environment. One useful metric will be when one compares benchmarking software on the iPhone 3Gs with the same benchmarking software on iPad and other devices (3D, rendering, movie playback, etc). However, this fails to account for realword scenarios and custom optimizations Apple may have in play. You can have the best chip, but the worst drivers and/or APIs on a given OS.
iPad can comfortably sit in a class by itself, because it will be the only truly average consumer ready multitouch mobile OS on the market (queue youTube videos of babies using the iPhone). Between now and its launch, HP will be working hard to replicate the level polish it had for its Touchsmart in a tablet format that matches the iPad's application and usability set. Apple is coming at the "solution" for the smartphone/computer tweener from a completely unchallenged direction that most competitors won't be able to quantify, never mind compete with.
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