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AROUND TOWNSchool districts wary of grand jury's bond advice
The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury is calling for local school districts to adopt self-policing policies that would...Original post made on Aug. 30, 2013
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AROUND TOWNWoman killed by train identified as Stanford professor
The Santa Clara County Coroner's office has identified the woman who was struck and killed by a train the morning of Aug....Original post made on Aug. 30, 2013
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AROUND TOWNAs rents rise, struggling tenants face uncertain future
As rents in their once-affordable neighborhood skyrocket, longtime apartment dwellers on Mountain View's California Street...Original post made on Aug. 9, 2013
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AROUND TOWNPublic meeting on controversial animal control ordinance
A community meeting for Mountain View's troublesome animal control ordinance is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the...Original post made on Aug. 27, 2013
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AROUND TOWNHigh rents: a struggle for some, cakewalk for others
As rents rise, struggling tenants face uncertain future Read the full story here http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=8847...Original post made on Aug. 8, 2013
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AROUND TOWNAmid complaints, Google promises WiFi upgrades
While Google says it is committed to improving its network of light-pole mounted WiFi nodes in Mountain View, some users...Original post made on Feb. 1, 2013
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AROUND TOWNHill's limousine legislation faces critical vote
The fate of a new state bill on limousine inspections after the tragic fire on San Mateo-Hayward Bridge will be decided on...Original post made on Aug. 29, 2013
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AROUND TOWNMVPD dog sniffs out big bag of meth
A Mountain View Police Department K-9 officer helped county law enforcement uncover two pounds of methamphetamine and $20,000...Original post made on Aug. 22, 2013
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AROUND TOWNUpdate: Train service resumes after pedestrian struck and killed in Palo Alto
A southbound train struck and killed a pedestrian on the tracks at Charleston Avenue in Palo Alto at 7:35 this morning, Caltrain...Original post made on Aug. 29, 2013
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SCHOOLS & KIDSReview: 'Closed Circuit'
You've seen worse than the new boilerplate legal thriller "Closed Circuit," but you've also seen a lot better. -P.C. Read...Original post made on Aug. 30, 2013
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AROUND TOWNHospital district improving transparency, agency says
A better website, a distinguishing name change and modifications to the way the organization keeps track of taxpayer money...Original post made on Aug. 22, 2013
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AROUND TOWNBike stolen from second story balcony
A local man's bike was stolen from the second-story balcony at his apartment in the 1500 block of W. Middlefield Road, according...Original post made on Aug. 29, 2013
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AROUND TOWNSwiped MV puppy returned
A puppy that was taken from a locked vehicle in Mountain View on Saturday was returned after reports circulated in the media...Original post made on Aug. 25, 2013
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SCHOOLS & KIDSPreparing for Life: WSP Film Premiere & 30th Anniversary Reception
Please join us for the premiere screening of Preparing for Life, a new documentary film about the Waldorf School of the Peninsula....Original post made by Waldorf School of the Peninsula on Aug. 29, 2013
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AROUND TOWNNew CSMA head aims to broaden school's reach
If Vickie Scott Grove can accomplish anything in her new role as executive director of the Community School of Music and...Original post made on Aug. 27, 2013
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AROUND TOWNVoters renew county parcel tax for libraries
Voters in nine cities and unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed Measure A, a parcel...Original post made on Aug. 28, 2013
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AROUND TOWNRim Fire reaches Hetch Hetchy reservoir
The massive Rim Fire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has reached the area surrounding the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir,...Original post made on Aug. 27, 2013
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OTHER ISSUESThe transformation of a fire station's backyard
From a vacant, weed-choked lot to a bountiful source of produce, Mountain View firefighter's garden feeds the station's crew...Original post made on Aug. 26, 2013
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If you bank with Wells Fargo, I suggest that you check your online statements very carefully. Just over a year ago I helped...Original post made by Jim Neal on Aug. 26, 2013
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AROUND TOWNLockout ends, battle continues
After being locked out of their classrooms on the Blach Intermediate School campus for 10 days, officials with Bullis Charter...Original post made on Aug. 19, 2013
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iPad 3 (2012) vs. Transformer Prime: Tablet Titan Showdown
Battery Life, Conclusion
Battery Life
It is Apple that has the on-paper advantage in this area. The iPad 3's gigantic 42.5 Wh battery dwarfs the 25 Wh battery found in the Prime.
However, this doesn't mean the iPad 3 is guaranteed a win. A large battery was put in the new iPad because it's needed. The new Retina display is no doubt a power hog.
Let's see how endurance shakes out.
Well, that wasn't even close, was it? At 30% display brightness the iPad 3 nearly doubles the life of the Prime in both of our tests. Increasing brightness to 70% demonstrates the power-hungry nature of the Retina display, but the new iPad still claims victory in both tests.
There is no doubt in my mind which tablet is better among these competitors. Apple's iPad 3 is more attractive, a bit easier to handle, offers a significantly superior display and far better battery endurance. Using the iPad 3 is simply more enjoyable for all of these reasons.
That's not to say there aren't reasons to buy the Prime, but they are few. You might want the Prime if you use your tablet outdoors. Some people might like the Prime's lighter weight. And the Prime is of course more supportive of customization, so some users will prefer it for that fact alone.
However, these points are ultimately trivial. The new iPad, taken as a whole, is clearly superior to the Transformer Prime. All the areas where the Prime can claim an advantage are only applicable to a niche.
There is a price penalty that you pay for the new iPad's advantages. You can purchase a 32GB Prime for the price of a 16GB iPad. That difference is worth consideration, but in my opinion the gap in price does not compensate for the Prime's disadvantages. Not everyone will agree, and you will need to give a bit of thought to your own usage. Anyone who has a lot of media they might wish to store on their tablet may prefer the Prime's more affordable storage, though in my opinion the availability of cloud storage reduces any advantage provided by additional long-term memory.
Some have called the iPad 3 an incremental upgrade. I disagree. As I think this comparison shows, the new iPad is substantially better than the next-best competitor. When judged relative to the competition the iPad 3 is the best product Apple makes and among the best consumer electronics products available today. Everyone else is still trying to catch up.
Except if, like myself, you like watching hd movies on your tablet. Just because 4:3 works for you, doesn't mean it works for everyone. Choice is great.
i wonder how you do your battery rundown test since the transformer prime connected to its dock gives you superior battery life.
I always found it strange how much emphasis people put on tablet cameras. I don't know too many people who use their tablets as cameras even twice a month.
On another note, where did you get the 4:3 stuff from? I understand the iPad has a 4:3 pixel ratio, but I'm pretty sure that that doesn't translate out to a 4:3 form factor. Are you sure about that?
I'm 99% sure.
How many times did I read "I prefer". Way to keep it objectively.
I agree android has ways to go in terms of all-around butter smooth experience, but it is the overall doctrine of "we know what is best for you" that android shatters. That's why apple locks everything down and you pay for everything as you.
That is the real experience users, who think for themselves, crave.
I have both of these tablets and the iPad is far better and nearly everything. I have had to reset the Prime so many times and the browser is so freaking slow at reacting to anything. Internet browsing is horrible on the Prime. Not the mention the horrible WiFi signal. ICS did help the Prime performance but over all i just hate the internet browsing experience on it. Now what I love about the Prime is its weight and ergonomics; it is much easier to hold then the iPad. I also think it looks better. The Prime is the best Android tablet on the market but when comparing it to the iPad it just doesn't hold up (this is just my opinion and experience).
Have you tried any of the other browsers in the Play store? They have many free ones.I like the Firefox ones because of the sync.They have Firefox,Firefox Beta and Aurora which is a Firefox Alpha.I use Aurora.
I disagree. I use my Prime a LOT more than my iPad3. Then again, I'm a True Power user, you may just use it as an appliance or a toy. I love media streaming from my server, Rooting and Overclocking, watching movies is better on the Prime due to the 16:9 display. BUT, if you prefer a simple toy(can't blame you, I love how solid and reliable the iPad3 is)then of course you prefer the iPad3. I like messing around with my devices which is why I visit sites like this and HardOCP. The iPad3 is more for the sheeple, while the Prime is more for Tech-Gear heads. It's a personal choice really.
I am sure apple or maybe even that dead guy paid you dearly for this piece of iCrap. There is no doubt in my mind everything mentioned here is your opinion only, and there are no facts or figures to back what you are spewing.
This was several mintes of my life wasted that I can never get back.
I used to slag apple off all the time to when I used android, now I can actually afford apple products they are the pinnacle of engineering! People who kick APple generally do this as they can't afford them!
You forgot to mention the pads woeful browsing experience and pathetic wifi performance.
You have to love the screen though.
There is nothing wrong with the browsing expirence on iPad, it loads complex web pages better than the stock Android browser and scrolling, zooming, etc.. is much smoother. As for the wifi issues some are having, when you're cranking out millions of these as fast as you can there's bound to be a few problems crop up.
there's many comparisons using stock android browsers on a quite a few different android devices that show google's webkit browser (gingerbread and up) outperforming iOS's... and that includes android's webkit browser rendering flash objects which should cause the android browsing to loose out to iOS's webkit browser... but it doesnt.
I forgot to mention it because it's not true. In fact, the web browsing experience on the iPad is one of its greatest strengths - it's night and day, Android is way behind.
WiFi performance? It was quite strong on my unit. Though I did hear just a few days ago that Apple is looking into WiFi connectivity issues and may replace some iPads because of it.
You say that browsing is one of the iPads greatest strengths so I would like to know when the iPad started supporting Flash? :)
Is that the best you've got? Everybody knows HTML5 is the way to go. Let it go man. Have you actually seen a iPad3? It really is that good. The display is amazing.
When people say Apple's A5X's only got 2 CPU core, we say it's weak, but when they've got 4 GPUs and 2048x1536 display we say it's unnecessary. I don't get it.
Just admit it. iPad3 is the best in the market, it's a fact. Accept it. Don't hate because the competition is weak.
Someone keeps forgetting to tell the vast majority of websites that still use Flash about HTML5 being the way go. I may not like it but it's everywhere.
Yes; I have seen Samsung's LTN097QL01-A02 panel in person. It's nice. I'm used to 2560x1440 which has over 500,000 more pixels, albeit over a much larger area, but I would still take my IPS panel over a PLS panel anyday. However, it's about the only thing that would tempt me to get it.
You have to realize that the new iPad has over four times the resolution of the iPad 2 but with only twice the GPUs so, if anything, it is now under-powered.
I have tried many Android and iOS devices and i don't understand this "being locked into to the Apple ecosystem" comment. You are locked in to the Android ecosystem if you go that way. What's the diff!
I can't run things outside of either or across either.
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I'm a hardcore PC builder and diehard windows NV fanboy (at times) and I love my Blackberry and.....
My iPad. Great Review. Very Fair Also. Thanks
I still haven't found a reason for having a camera on a tablet though. I use it very rarely and it made no part of my buying decision. The front facing camera is useful for meetings though.
Why no mention of the impending Transformer Prime with the 1920x1200 screen? Has it been renamed Transformer Pad Infinity or something like that?
Honestly, this "Comparison" seems a bit biased, IMO.
First few things have already been mentioned, such as construction, camera tweaks, and so on. But the first thing that struck me as off, is you battery life tests. Engadget's review had the 3rd Gen iPad's battery life as shorter than the Transformer Prime by almost an hour. Also, you don't mention that bigger battery means longer recharge time (Hence why i'm sticking with my iPad2)
Secondly, I also feel that each OS has different strengths to the browsing experience. TPrime, for example, can easily force the PC version of a web page, where an iPad may not be able to load a desktop page. Secondly, Android browser.. DOES support Flash.. yes I hate flash, but Nostalgia Critic still hasn't switched to HTML5. Finally, Android allows 3rd party Browsers, such as Chrome. Which is superior to the default browser, and has things like desktop window syncing.
And, why did you stop short of going over TPrime's Hardware advantages? So, $499 gets you a 32 GB Prime.. or a 16 GB iPad... But the Prime you can expand the storage, and the iPad you're locked in at that 16 GB for life. I can do $699 for a 64 GB iPad, or $530 for a 64 GB TPrime. Second, HDMI out and USB host mode.. so people can put their pictures on the prime.
Now, I don't disagree entirely that, for now, the iPad is still the better tablet, but I feel this article did not even allow the Prime to stand up on it's own merits, while allowing the iPad to bask in it's merits. You didn't want to talk about the Software and OS, but you talked about the browsing experience, and not email, where android has the better experience. And So you mention the You Tube app crashed, but the android You Tube app is supirior, having better support for subscriptions, favorites, setting thumbs up.. and so on.
Why are the GL benchmarks running with the Prime set to normal not performance? The iPad automatically steps up its processor to performance when running?
Also, where is the cost comparison for performance.
Furthermore, the Keyboard dock is not sold separately in large parts of the world and should be included in tests, especially battery life.
Finally, given increase in speed in real world usage (messaging, document editing, searching) which comes from a physical keyboard why are these not in your "objective" tests?
I have a Prime and while it is far from perfect, most of the performance scenarios you use are skewed to ways people use iPads, not tablets. By your reckoning only a tablet that out ipads an ipad can have a greater value.I have no doubt that the 3 months that saw the ipad develop beyond the prime will be repeated when the next set of ASUS eeepad (infinity) comes out. But then people will be saying "oh of course its better but the ipad is 3 months old"
Just bought the transformer prime today, currently have an ipad 2 16gb which i love but certain things really wind me up... Mainly the age old "no flash", but also the non expandable memory and i cant find anything that will let me use my ipad like i can use this asus...just done a quick google but no definitive answer, will it run windows 8?
doubt there will ever be an offical win 8 release for the Prime but I'd keep an eye on the XDA forums, I'm sure someone will give it a try when the ARM version of win 8 is released.
I'll preface this with I have used BOTH devices extensively so have hands on experience.
This is an appauling review. As noted in a lot of other comments there are a large number of factual errors, bad methadologies and misses 90% of the points where Transformer has some major advantages such as connectivity and the keyboard. It also downplays some of the iPads shortcommings. All in all it is like reviewing a station wagon and a ute and saying the Ute wins because it can carry 2 tons while ignoring the fact it only has 2 seats.
a) The design comparison is COMPLETLY ARBITRARY, you dont like the design. Many people do. The Prime is a unibody design exactly as the iPad.
b) The Asus lettering IS the Corporate logo.... just saying
c) The "tolerances" that the iPad is built to are identical to the Asus. This is clearly a lack of understanding what this actually means.
d) Given the two tablets have almost identical dimensions how does the display aspect ration make it easier to wrap your hand around the iPad? This is entierly subjective.
e) Both the Transformer Prime and the iPad3 have 8 bit per channel displays so can display EXACTLY the same number of colours. The iPad 3 has an increased colour gamut which is impressive and a great improvement on other displays but this distinction is not made clear. Apple uses dithering in the same way they did on early MacBooks to make up the extra colours for which Apple got sued for misleading advertising at the time.
f)I have no idea of the websites that you are using for the screen shots but I have NEVER had to zoom the text to make it readable on the Prime. Looking at the screen shot of the Prime screen the "Headder" text appears to be between 6 and 12 pixels high which is not a default size and makes this a completely misleading comparison. Even if a website did use this size by default even on the iPad 3 it is not a comfortable size to read.
A full size image of the total display would give context for the text size, this has not been done here.
G) It's clear that the iPad 3 has better post processing on the images than the Transformer. What is not mentioned here is there are several shooting modes available on the Prime not available on the iPad 3 such as panaoramic photos. There is also evidence of lense flair on the Prime image of the backyard not in the iPad image which could account for the differnce in that image.
I will note the article fails to mention the Prime has a camera flash where the iPad 3 does not. This makes a HUGE difference in the what situations the camera can be used.
Again EPIC FAIL.
I) The graphics benchmark is only a part of the story, the GL Benchmark 2.1 Egypt off screen test is jus that OFF SCREEN. it is run at the same resolution across all platforms (720p). That means that while the iPad 3 has better performance at 720p it cannot maintain that advantage rendering at native resoultion so the second you start playing 3D games either expect worse performance that the Prime or expect the resolution to be around 720P upscaled (which also means a performance hit).
What is also NOT mentioned about the iPad graphics pipe line is that for the games featured in the video it lacks some of the effects available on the Prime Tegra 3 platform. The advantages commented on in the video come down to the display and not the graphic chip set.
G)The browser load comparison was fair although I feel that the fact you can see the Prime has had 8+ apps opened in background prior to this test and both tablets have obviously had the sites opened before would have me question if there is caching involved in the difference of the load times. I agree the iPad is a smoother experience but there was also no mention of the fact that the Prime has FULL flash support which is a significant advantage.
The Prime, or more specifically Android still has a stability issue with the youtube app, I see this on other platforms, however this gets about zero usage in my day to day usage due to the flash support in the browser itself.
J) The Battery life comparison is also deeply flawed. Both the Peacekeeper and Youtube streaming tests are flawed for a bunch of reasons. Firstly the Youtube as a video source is problematic as it is both served and decoded differently for both platforms, most notably flash and mp4 are different video formats that are used. Secondly the a screen brightness of 30% on the prime is and use far more power than 30% on the iPad. This is born out in the different in the iPad results. matched brightness would be a far more even test. There is also no indication of the Primes CPU performance setting used.
As noted previously the peacekeeper test is a browser test and not all the same test are run on both platforms therefore the load will be different.
The biggest complaint I have about the article is it COMPLETELY ignores the keyboard dock, the memory expansion options and connectivity the Prime has over the iPad. The Prime has a microSD slot in the tablet itself so you can cheeply upgrade the storage, it has a full sized SD slot in the dock as well as a USB Host slot that supports USB sticks, USB hdds (RW formatted for FAT32 or NTFS), a mouse and other preferial. The additional battery can recharge the tablets internal battery when connected and more than double the usable time. The keyboard itself makes note taking extremely rapid compared to a virtual keyboard
All in all this is one of the most badly written and inaccurate articles that i have seen written on the subject.
Well said. Glad to see another Prime/iPad3 owner here. I hate how some reviewers (not this one) dwell on how awesome that the iPad3 has 4 GPU Cores. SO? My Tegra2 Powered G2x has 8, and the Prime has 12. Also, I ran peacekeeper and my Prime absolutely dominates my iPad3. Why? Try running it in Chrome, which is freely available to everyone and should be included in benchmarking.
Also, even after updated for the iPad3, some games still look better on the Prime. Shadowgun is just one of them. Dungeon Defenders may not be as sharp when I press my face against the screen, but from a normal distance they look similar, and the Prime version has much better lighting and was free to boot! Riptide is another game that looks better on the Prime. The water effect alone make the iPad3 version look laughable by comparison.
Another awesome thing that the Prime can do is connect to a 3DTV with the HDMI cable. Playing Riptide and Shadowgun in 3D is pretty darn awesome! Also, it shows the sheer power of the Tegra3, as it's not only rendering a 3D image on the TV (if the Hit playing Deus EX in 3D on my CFX 5850's is anything to go by, you NEED a lot of GPU power to do 3D) BUT it renders it on the tablet. Really a nice demonstration of the superiority in processing that the Tegra3 provides over the A5x. Not to mention the lack of lighting and shading provided by they PowerVR chip (which is similar to the built-in Graphics of the Intel Atom I believe) in comparison to the Tegra3 (which has been compared to the 7900GTX). I mean ask yourself, would your rather have Intel integrated graphics or a Geforce 7900GTX?
Well said. Glad to see another Prime/iPad3 owner here. I hate how some reviewers (not this one) dwell on how awesome that the iPad3 has 4 GPU Cores. SO? My Tegra2 Powered G2x has 8, and the Prime has 12. Also, I ran peacekeeper and my Prime absolutely dominates my iPad3. Why? Try running it in Chrome, which is freely available to everyone and should be included in benchmarking.
Also, even after updated for the iPad3, some games still look better on the Prime. Shadowgun is just one of them. Dungeon Defenders may not be as sharp when I press my face against the screen, but from a normal distance they look similar, and the Prime version has much better lighting and was free to boot! Riptide is another game that looks better on the Prime. The water effect alone make the iPad3 version look laughable by comparison.
Another awesome thing that the Prime can do is connect to a 3DTV with the HDMI cable. Playing Riptide and Shadowgun in 3D is pretty darn awesome! Also, it shows the sheer power of the Tegra3, as it's not only rendering a 3D image on the TV (if the Hit playing Deus EX in 3D on my CFX 5850's is anything to go by, you NEED a lot of GPU power to do 3D) BUT it renders it on the tablet. Really a nice demonstration of the superiority in processing that the Tegra3 provides over the A5x. Not to mention the lack of lighting and shading provided by they PowerVR chip (which is similar to the built-in Graphics of the Intel Atom I believe) in comparison to the Tegra3 (which has been compared to the 7900GTX). I mean ask yourself, would your rather have Intel integrated graphics or a Geforce 7900GTX?
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The man, not named under German privacy laws, who the judge said was in a near-psychotic state and therefore had reduced criminal culpability, tried to kill himself but survived with severe injuries.
Witnesses said the man had previously been known as a loving, patient and committed father who lived for his children.
A psychiatric expert told the court that the man was likely less motivated by a wish for revenge over the marital separation than by a desperate desire to be united with his children in death.
Hundreds of people had earlier joined a memorial service for the children and sent donations to the mother, who still lives in the house where the bloodbath took place. - Sapa-dpa
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Plovdiv is one of the oldest and most colorful towns in Bulgaria. The whole of Plovdiv's six millennia long history can be traced in the Old Town. It is declared an archeological reserve and covers the three-hill area where the town was located originally. Lots of history has been written here â Thracian, Roman, Greek, Turks and even the Hun left their marks. We will take a nice walk on the cobblestone streets to see numerous colorful houses from the National Revival period (Bulgarian Renaissance), churches, archeological monuments and museums, fortress walls and the most important landmark â the Roman Amphitheatre. During the tour we will visit the Ethnographic museum, which is one of the most beautiful revival period houses in Plovdiv. The exhibition consists of folklore costumes, traditional crafts and jewelry from Plovdiv and the surrounding areas. Some rooms have been restored to their 19th century appearance.
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I worked at Amazon.com full-time (more than 3 years)
good culture was tranperent and people were humble and seen mentors encouraging their peers to grow along with them
couple of the management team members does not tolerate the peers to be more energetic and knowledgeable than them either they are tortured so they they leave the org .
How loyal you are to the org but to get back to Amazon is an Hilarious task as we have to please N number of people.
Pls do have the same culture as in US and maintain transparency in terms of employee engagement and the process/procedures do not limit them to the pals of the decision makers
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I have been working at Amazon.com full-time (more than an year)Pros
Nothing special, really. An advantage is that you can push hard for something, and if you're willing to put in the time, you will be able to get it done. If you've got the energy, drive, and chutzpah, you can do well here, but this is a production environment, don't expect cutting edge.
Pay is good.Cons
Amazon is basically a big store with a huge web presence. Don't expect anything really exciting to happen here. Although, occasionally, something may pop out.
When you work here, consider yourself a cog. The catch-phrase is something like "a good software developer can do anything." What this means, in practice, is that everyone seems to be working on stuff they are not particularly good at. If there is a need to deal with a web scalability problem, there may be someone two desks down who may be an expert on server scalability, but is instead working on UI. No effort seems to be made to fit people with their strengths.
Amazon's emphasis on frugality makes it so the work environment is not particularly pleasant. Be prepared to work in a "start up" work environment with power cords hanging from the ceiling, cheap desks, no partitions, etc.
A real issue with the frugality mindset is that Amazon tries to develop on a shoestring. The build procedures are poorly planned, and tools are pretty primitive. Most infrastructure groups are woefully understaffed and it shows. Because the infrastructure is so poor, developers can expect to spend more time dealing with infrastructure issues (such as build issues) than in other companies. So much time is wasted dealing with issues like this, that you can expect to work overtime just to get a normal amount of work done.
Lastly, benefits are not great.Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEO
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I worked at Amazon.com full-time (more than an year)Pros
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The Director-level management and above simply do not care how many hours you work or about development. They are managers, not leaders. Many of them lack a simple understanding of how to select, hire, and retain talent. Nor do they care. They rely on Amazon's stock performance as a retention method. The review process is a forced-ranking cage-match, therefore peers are more interested in highlighting their wins and trying to tank others in order to get ahead. It's an unhealthy, toxic environment.Advice to ManagementAdvice
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We live in the semi detached suburbia of South Manchester so I was quite suprised to witness a sparrow hawk take an adult pidgeon in the back garden this morning. I can only assume tha the sparrow hawk must have been quite hungry or upset by all the rainy and windy weather to come this far for breakfast.
Hello Lowey,
This is a fairly common event in gardens all over the country where birds gather in numbers. Many of us on these forums see them, and some people see them regularly. It can be distressing, but brilliant to watch. Such magnificent birds!
Hi Lowey and welcome from me in Berkshire
As the others have said, Sparrowhawks are common visitors to gardens especially if you feed birds. You don't have to live in the country, they visit urban gardens as well.
Incidentally, I noticed you posted to Big Garden Birdwatch. There's a Community Forum which goes on all year round if you want to check it out.
Thanks TeeJay - nice site map there in Community Forum thanks
Glad you found the forum map useful, Lowey. Not too many people are aware of it.
The largest prey I've personally seen a Sparrowhawk take is a Starling as you can see below. But females, which this is, are easily capable of taking pigeons. The saying "the female of the species is more deadly than the male" is very true with this species.
Hi Lowey, a warm welcome to here from me in Staffordshire. I have a Sparrowhawk that visits, I think it's a male but I'm not sure as usually it flies through the garden so fast that I can't make it out. T'other day it stalled just for a few seconds and I could actually see it properly, it's very beautiful, a lot of us who feed the birds have them visit.
Thanks for a warm welcome from you all. I actually took some HD video after the hawk started breakfast I will post it if you like so that you can see / sex the sparrow hawk. It is not for the faint hearted !
Is that really what passes for entertainment around here? REALLY? The thought that someone would sit and video something like that absolutely sickens me to the soul.
Err not entertainment as such no. I don't know much about birds (yet) but to me this was a rare and unusual event (which by all accounts it is not). Video was an instant thought to actually identify the bird, age sex etc.
BTW I have not shared or posted the video.
That second bird's a juvenile... sexing juveniles is not easy but to me it looks dainty and small-billed enough to be a male. The pattern of vertical arrowheads rather than barring on the chest say juvenile, also the quite rich brown colour (adult females are greyer, not really far off the grey of adult males). I had a hard time finding a pic of an adult female that wasn't on prey, so this comes with a gore warning: http://www.mull-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk/im/sparrowHawk-01.jpg. And this is always useful: http://www.ibercajalav.net/img/118_SparrowhawkAnisus.pdf
Hi Debz
You might not like what I have to say but I have to say it - in nature, expect some blood and guts from time to time.
Sparrowhawks have to kill to eat. It's obviously distressing to watch but at the end of the day nature is red in tooth and claw and that is something we humans, as perhaps the most devastating predator on the planet, should understand.
Are all wildlife cameramen/photographers doing something wrong by recording predation? Seeing a lion bring down a zebra or a killer whale taking a seal, it's all the same thing, it always stirs deep emotions inside people but predation is a natural event, I don't think anyone takes any joy from seeing it but we are a curious species. Humans document most aspects of our daily lives through video, photography or the written word, why not record an unusual event when it happens in the garden as others go out to do in wilderness areas for wildlife documentaries - for the benefit of human education more than entertainment in my opinion.
Going back to personal choice, it's never going to be everyones cup of tea, it's certainly not as easy to view as seeing the cute antics of baby animals for example but it's certainly not something to castigate a fellow forum member for, please remember our terms and conditions. If you find it uncomfortable viewing then you have a choice whether to watch it or not.
From the title of this thread it is pretty clear what the subject matter will be, if you are a bit squeamish then maybe steer clear of threads that discuss the brutality, and beauty, that can be seen in natural predation.
You might also wish to read our pages on predators and prey.
Lowey, if you still want to show the video so we can identify the sex of the sparrowhawk, you may not need to as a result of the helpful pictures that have been posted, maybe add a caveat into the title of the thread that says 'contains potentially distressing footage' or similar.
Those look like two different birds to me... both are youngsters. The second looks little and small-billed and male-like, but I could be convinced the first is a female. If you're going to tell me they're the same bird then - dunno! Without seeing them in the flesh it's hard to assess size, and posture/state of feather rufflement affects the impression of body shape, but the first one does look bulkier with a proportionately smaller head than the second.
Thanks Alan, you're a gent.
Lowey - you do not need a video for id purposes, photos are more than adequate and I wish it was an unusual occurance in my garden.
That said - I still wish you a warm welcome to the boards.
Still looks more petite and male-like to me... but juvs are difficult! And because Sprawks take so long to attain adult plumage, and because mortality is so high in the first year, it makes sense that we see more juv-types than easier-to-sex adults.
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On Wednesday, we went to Isla Mujeres or 'Island of Women' for the day.
Isla Mujeres has a long and colorful history. In Mayan times the island served as the sanctuary for the goddess Ixchel, the Mayan Goddess of fertility, reason, medicine, and the moon. The Temple was located at the South point of the island and was also used as the lighthouse. The light from torches was shown through holes in the walls, which could be seen by the navigators at sea. The Mayans also came to the island to harvest salt from the salt lagoons.
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Always glad to hear how you guys are doing.We just returned from 4 days at West Edmonton mall.Not nearly as thrilling as what you are experiencing, (and rather clostrophobic)but the kids had fun.
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Hi Janice and family,
I was in the process of starting the Hamilton Family travel blog when I came across yours! It is so exciting to see and read about your adventures so far. what a wonderful tool this is! Andy and I decided last night to go for it and do a RTW 'light' version - we plan to be away for Jan to July 2009 and have started to necessary planning. I look forward to following your travels and learning some of the do's and don'ts from your experiences.
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Cast: Padmapriya, Adhi, Kanja Karuppu
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Director Sami�s Mirugam tells you the story of a man who lives like an animal and pays the price for it. It deals with the recent history when the dangerous AIDS infiltrated Tamil Nadu in the eighties.
While we can appreciate the noble intentions of the director in sending a strong message regarding AIDS awareness, we cannot help asking him about the relevance of such a message in current day�s scenario, where we see a widespread awareness on AIDS all over the state.
Moreover, while we do sympathize for the man for the agony he undergoes, we cannot identify with him, as he shows no sign of humanness in his behaviour. The reason told for his attitude is too weak to be considered. In short, the depiction of the character is powerful, while the rationale behind such characterization is not.
However, a film, any creative work for that matter, works beyond the realm of its apparent message and Mirugam too is not an exception. Though the �message� has nothing new to the audience, the experience of such an agony of an AIDS patient and his family could be new and eye opener to many. The plight of the protagonist and the struggle of his family have been effectively told and that could make a strong impact among the audiences.
While the second half concentrates more on AIDS and its impact, the first half has no such baggage. The story is set in a village near Ramanathapuram, sometime in the early 1980's. It narrates the care free and ruthless conduction of the protagonist (Ayyanar played by newcomer Aadi), who behaves more or less like as an animal.
Ayyanar does whatever he wants to do. He could get away with anything with his brutal strength and dare devil attitude. He is a terror to the whole village. The compulsive womanizer sleeps with sex workers and rapes the housewives. He beats up anybody including his mother who rubs him on the wrong side.
The visuals and the proceedings effectively show him as his stud bull, using which he earns his livelihood.
His brutal journey takes a turn when he meets Alagamma (Padmapriya), a tomboyish girl. Her beauty strikes him and he manages to marry her just to have sex with her. The girl revolts against his brutality but soon changes her mind after knowing his pathetic background. She then tries to put him on the right path by her love and affection but it is too late�
Ayyanar�s past starts haunt him mercilessly. He is ostracized by the villagers. He is slowly dying. Alagamma then becomes the one and only solace to his life till the death.
Director Sami has handled a serious theme with a serious approach. He has etched out strong characters and selected right actors to handle hem. The way he has shown and extracted performance from the newcomer Aadi is awesome. His visual sense is powerful. The man�s animal like behaviour has been told more through the visuals than the dialogues.
However, one wishes that he should have avoided the propagandist approach in the second half. The story revolving around the man and the girl gets deviated by the message on AIDS. Though he has told the plight and agony of the decease effectively, the propaganda is something uncalled for. In the process, the movie tends to become a documentary show. The scenes are redundant and the narrative becomes slow.
The climax is powerful but the director goes overboard by restoring to melodrama and unjustifiably accusing the public, who ostracize the man because of just ignorance.
Sami has conceived and executed some scenes very well. The initial scenes efficiently show Ayyanar�s animal like behaviour. The second half has some poignant moments. The one where Ayyanar gifts his bull to his friend is outstanding. The revelation of �Pump Set� episode comes as a gentle breeze amidst a storm. The hospital scene too is effective.
Debutant Aadi as Ayyanar has made a remarkable debutant. His body language and dialogue delivery are excellent. His expressions are excellent. He has depicted the transformation of the character so well.
Padmapriya gets a meaty role and comes out with flying colours. Her performance has put her among the top performers in Tamil cinema today. She does amazingly well in emotional sequences. She has done particularly well in the hospital scene and in the climax.
Ganja Karuppu has provided the comical relief through out the film as the friend of Ayyanar. He has shown his histrionics when he meets his friend in a poor condition. The comedian has proved that he could also handle the character roles well. Art director Thotta Tharani has brought the villages of eighties live on screen. The sets, and natural lights used by the cinematographer add immense value to the film. Sabesh Murali�s tunes are lively. His background score adds the impact of the scenes. Na. Muthukimar�s lyrics, particularly in the climax song, deserve special mention. Overall, the movie is a powerful portrayal of a bizarre character and his life. The documentary like scenes, slow pace in the second half, and the unjustifiable characterization mar the efforts of the director. The visual quality, outstanding performances, amazing sets, and the background score work in favour of the film.
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McChrystal on MSNBC Morning Joe: 'Serious Action' On Guns NeededSubmitted by emalvini on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 13:25
McChrystal on MSNBC Morning Joe: 'Serious Action' On Guns Needed
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Why oh why do we elevate
Why oh why do we elevate these trained warriors to the position of sage? These men are trained to believe that force is the solution, not diplomacy, or more liberty. I am so sick of this deification of the American military.
Sounds like...
McCrystal is applying for the new Gestapo division of Homeland.
The Libertarian Party, irrelevant since 1971.
What an A-hole! Any respect
What an A-hole! Any respect that I may have had for him just got flushed right down the crapper. Fascist pig
Live Free or Die Trying
Maybe we should...
...focus on society itself and not on the guns (which, contrary to popular belief, do not go around shooting people). Maybe we should figure out why society is so violent; why individuals commit such horrible acts, rather than focusing on whatever is politically convenient. I'm no expert here but isn't the investigation of motivation - aside from determining proper punishment - the key to understanding and preventing crime? Perhaps logic, rather than emotions, would better suit this country's needs. Maybe this is too much to ask for such a politically-motivated society. But I thought I'd throw it out there anyway.
Hey McChrystal
watch your back...
When Fascism goes to sleep, it checks under the bed for Ron Paul!
Serious Action BTW is definitely needed...
I say disarming the government agents of all their guns is of up most importance... Those criminals need to turn them in ASAP or face "the people" (which would be about 3% of us)
Government w guns = Extreme Danger
Citizens w guns = Liberty
Love Liberty, be Vigilant
"Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17)
Faith in God will prevail all things!
coming from the Butcher of Abu Ghraib/Bagram/Git'Mo,
I ain't surprised in the least.
Of course, he'd be against free people having means to defend themselves. Hey, after all, he faced such opposition 1st hand from the occupied natives in their Central Asian illegal war/occupation folly. LOL.
Oh wait, last I checked, I don't think he ever engaged in active combat at least as far as I know; he's been a cushy base commander in South Korea before taking over the torture train to hell.
Predictions in due Time...
"Let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our liberties and wealth are in jeopardy." - Dr. Ronald Ernest Paul
Spent his career carrying the gun...
knows shit about it... the velocity depends on the barrel length but for the average barrel length of 16" the bullet travels around 2500 fps. and the bullet is a measly 55 grains. i mean come on! a 22lr is 40 grains for crying out loud!
here's a side by side comparison (focus on the bullet size) http://imageshack.us/a/img203/3289/photo6ga.jpg
to be quite honest i would rather get shot with the 5.56 than a 22lr. you could get shot in the lower abdomen with a 22lr and the bullet will end up in your lungs or your heart.
so kindly got fuck yourself general!
Love the last comment
Love Liberty, be Vigilant
"Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17)
Faith in God will prevail all things!
'Serious Action' On Guns Needed????
'Serious Action' On Guns Needed??? Yes, WE NEED TO ARM more law abiding Citizens and train them in the use of arms.
Guns should be as common of a site as cars are. Seriously. This is definitely getting illogically way out of hand.
Its obvious that logic is being entirely over looked here in place of hysteria and ridiculous emotions.
But, when it comes to these talking heads on TV, they MUST push the "Disarm" agenda. How else to you think a draconian government can rule, with armed citizens trained in the use of those arms?
ARM EVERY NON Military and National Guard Member possible. That is how we can all secure Liberty.
Here's the statutory definition of Militia:
10 USC § 311 - Militia: composition and classes
(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.
(b) The classes of the militia are—
(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and
(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.
ITS Time the UNORGANIZED Militia become Organized! There is a move to disarm and as history has taught for those willing to listen, DISARMING is the 1st step to total control.
Love Liberty, be Vigilant
"Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17)
Faith in God will prevail all things!
Insubordinate, Fired Generals promoted by the Media?
Funny how not too long ago this idiot was being fired for publicly being insubordinate to his Commander in Chief. Now the media would like his opinion on the 2nd Ammendment?
What's sicker is that we have foot the bill for this parasite's retirement.
What part of...
"Shall Not Infringe"...does he not understand?
He took an oath to support the Constitution, not rebel against it. Pursuant to ARTICLE XIV Section 3. of said Constitution, he is no longer eligible to serve. And Section 4. makes it illegal to pay him any retirement.
Think Truth...Trust Truth...Rely on Truth!
Take his retirement!
I'm with you, what a hypocrisy for that man to receive a retirement. Just his insubordination alone should have stripped it from him, the leach.
I Agree
no retirement.
Love Liberty, be Vigilant
"Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (2 Corinthians 3:17)
Faith in God will prevail all things!
I AGREE! We need serious
I AGREE! We need serious action regarding a gun ban and now! From this day forward, guns of all kinds, will be available ONLY to private citizens! No government employee, politician, or military personal (while serving in an official capacity, unless the US is geographically invaded by a foreign nation) will be allowed to be armed. This includes the IRS, CIA, NSA, BATF, etc.
I bet this would once again give meaning to a government of the people. All police and other agencies would finally treat citizens as customers, to be served and catered to. The military would not be as adventuresome while unarmed, no worries of invading other countries etc. Also, as a rider to that bill, all troops are to be lead into war by the politicians who vote for that war.
"I can but you can't".
That's what these gun-grabbing traitors say, with a straight face.
WE, the loving "government" can possess effective weapons, but YOU, the cattle, must only be allowed to possess ineffective weapons.
He said it himself, those high-powered rifles are DESIGNED to kill people on impact. So THEY can have them, but the people can't.
"It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a rEVOLution before tomorrow morning." - Henry Ford
All this
Coming from the guy who actively tried to cover up the real cause behind Pat Tillman's death.
If you heard anything other than:
"Mr. McChrystal, do you believe the American populace should be able to defend themselves from YOU?"
"No, let them have their pistols and hunting rifles, for now. In the future, we fully expect a conflict between us and the citizens of this country. Luckily, we've been disarming them slowly for the last hundred years and conflicts with chattel today will likely be isolated and inconsequential as it is.. but to smooth things along even more, take the 'assault rifles' now and later on we'll get the rest."
clean out your ears.
The guillotine would be too good for you, McChrystal.
Pro and con at the same time
His view: keep military armed force in Afghanistan (Stars & Stripes, AP article, pg 3, 9 Jan issue) but think seriously about citizens not having untethered rights to arms here.. who is paying this retired general?
He is a sore loser
McCrystal got his behind handed to him by lighlty armed (with AK47s) Afganis. So obviously he doesn't want American population to have arms - he won't be able to defeat us!
Generals who advocate against the constitution are turncoats
The man should be arrested, tried and hung.
A news network that promotes this kind of treason should be seized and all assets sold.
This is not about freedom of the press it is about tyranny and every patriot has a duty to stop it.
How many children did your orders kill?
With his June 10, 2009, Senate approval to take command in Afghanistan, McChrystal was promoted to general.
McChrystal's "strategic assessment team" included: Fred Kagan, Kimberly Kagan of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), www.antiwar.com outs these thugs.
So he fights for our freedom over there but seeks a job trampling our right at home.
I didn't watch
Free includes debt-free!
That is one scary dude.
That is one scary dude. McChrystal is the genuine article: a bonafide killer.
"The United States can pay any debt it has because we can always print money to do that." — Alan Greenspan
You will hear a much different story from the boots on the
ground. This guy is a treasonous disgrace. Wonder if this guy even has any REAL combat time. Like actual time in the tranches and being fired at. These couch heroes make me sick. And this guy is just another pentagon hack job.
so this monster terrorizes civilians
in Afghanistan for years using guns and bombs, now he wants to come back to America and suggest civilians should be disarmed. He is a joke.
Ya, he is a perfect example
FOR the case of people arming themselves.
Another Reason
...to stop worshipping the military. He's a disgrace.
Never did get how I was a hero
To defend your country against a foreign invader perceived or real, allways seem like it was the locals where more heros like than me/us.
Plus we had medivac and air cover.
Thinking about at the time the enemy I knew they where as brave if not more so.
Don't get me wrong, I still believe in defense.
The key word is defense!
Preemptive, is kind of what I was brought up to believe the bad guy did.
But to tell you I was good with getting popped at 21yr's of age and was ready to tell my maker "I was the GOOD GUY" I knew that was BS.
Just want what seems to be missing, Truth and Justice for ALL
What is fraud except creating "value" from nothing and passing it off as something?
It Baffled Me Too
12 yrs USMC and I hated hearing such nonsense.


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The Good;
1.Peyton is back and has control of this team, everyone is buying in
2. jack del Rio has this defense playing lights out
3. Special teams are #1or #2 in several categories.
4, We are winning games while not playing our best offensively
5. Von Miller is getting better by the week
6. All the young defensive players are playing at an unbelievable level.
7. We appear to be the most complete team in the AFC
8. Although we have had injuries we are in better shape than most teams
9. Except for Baltimore we don't have any bruising games left
10. We got great coaching top to bottom.
The Concerns;
1. Champ has not played like Champ for two games now.
2, Holliday is scary with the ball, he drops the ball a lot.
3. We need Kupe to get healthy and stay healthy
4. Fumbles
5. Both DT & Decker are dropping balls they should catch
6. Very thin at Running back
7. Manning getting hit too much the last two games we can't afford this.
8, Running game needs to become stronger now that it's getting cold and the playoffs are looming.
9. Hillman should be further along
10. Koppen needs to stay healthy, if he goes down we're screwed
I agree with everything you posted. I was thinking today if its nearing time to move Champ to S
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Idea I had for the Villain Plot of X/Y [In-Depth]
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So, pretty detailed, "fan-fic" idea behind the Evil Team:
15 or so years ago, the "Colors Generation", Dr. Fuji alongside Blaine and a team of scientists began their experiment on the Pokemon known as "Mewtwo". Unknowingly to the rest of the team, a scientist with connections to Team Rocket was a member of the project, working behind the backs of everyone else in order to tamper with the child in order to turn it into a weapon that he could present to Giovanni who he had a fanatical obsession with and constantly wanted his approval. Even Giovanni was unaware of this operation. The scientist's plan came to fruition, yet ultimately he was unable to capture Mewtwo and the creature escaped, leaving the scientist permanently disfigured and even more insane. Despite searching for the creature, all he was able to find was a Berserk Gene left behind in Cerulean Cave...
Upon learning of Giovanni's disappearance, he began using his knowledge of genetics and in secret utilizing DNA of Giovanni he had obtained began working on a human clone of his idol, wanting to create a perfect humanoid that would be able to control Mewtwo when he came across it and rebuild a new, more powerful Team Rocket. To put the final touches, he instilled the Berserk Gene into it. Posing as a fertility doctor, he discovered a couple unable to naturally reproduce, and convinced them to try in vitro fetilisation. Sinking into the shadows, he nevertheless watched the couple as the child was born, not knowing its true nature, yet possessing a personality that was near psychopathic...ambitious, power-hungry, prideful, intelligent, and charismatic, even more so than Giovanni.
Named Joseph, his intellect increased at a level outweighing his physical age, and quickly began to frighten his parents. He was sent away to "XY Region" to a school for gifted children, in which he quickly graduated from and began to climb the ranks of society by becoming a brilliant entrepreneur. During this time, the scientist who created him fell ill into complete madness, and sent him one last parting gift...information regarding the creation of Mewtwo, an old journal, before he completely lost his mind. He never got to reveal the truth of his clone nature to Joseph, however, before he lost his mind. Joseph, extremely prideful, did not care about Mewtwo...instead, he decided he would create a being beyond its power, a true God. Thus was the beginning of Team Sol, a high-financed group seeking to create the ultimate Pokemon.
Mr. Fuji shortly after Gen II disappeared from the public view, rumors being that he was contacted by an old associate needing his assistance, leaving a secret journal to a young Lavender Town woman named Esther, a young girl who was his closest friend, who witnessed the Marowak death in Gen I. Reading of what ultimately happened with Mr. Fuji and Mewtwo, and his regrets, she takes his regret and turns it into vengeance, wishing to help prevent a future "Mewtwo" by stopping all genetic research and exploitation of Pokemon for science, not realizing the positive aspects of science. The "XY Region", with a strong amount of genetic research laboratories which seek to advance genetic knowledge, becomes her main target, as she creates Team Luna, a grass-roots organization seeking to stop genetic research and restore the natural balance.
Xerneas and Yveltal are two Legendary Pokemon who each posses a unique chromosome of Mew, one X, one Y, and they are Mew's "direct" ancestors, being responsible for helping populate the Pokemon before taking their new, current forms. Xerneas the Moon believes in the strength of natural bonds between human and Pokemon, yet is known to punish those who overstep those boundaries and corrupt nature. Yveltal the Sun believes in the strength of "intellectual" bonds between human and Pokemon, and believes human endeavor to connect with Pokemon is positive, yet also punishes those who try to play God.
Team Sol seeks to obtain both Pokemon, utilizing their unique chromosomes to create an ultimate Pokemon. Yveltal is attracted to Joseph's intelligence and teams up with him as the Pokemon has a curiosity, and a bit of a villainous side, wanting to see where his ambition will go while simultaneously monitoring him in case he goes too far.
Team Luna seeks to stop genetic research permanently. Xerneas is attracted to Esther's pure heart and noble goal, and teams up with her, also, like Yveltal, having a bit of a a villainous side that wants to test her limits and also punish her if she goes too far herself.
Both of these events happen in BOTH versions while the Player is stuck in the middle of it, having to prevent Team Luna attacking innocent genetic researchers who want to help people, and stopping Team Sol from abusing Pokemon for their own research. You fight both Teams in each version, yet the final Team Hideout is version dependent. Both Team Leaders go too far, with Xerneas and Yveltal rebelling against them, and going berserk. Depending on the Version, the player obtains one of the Box Legendaries and then calms the other one down. The Finale would be different from previous Pokemon games as Joseph would succeed in capturing Xerneas and Yveltal once you stop them briefly, extract their chromosomes, and create a "God Pokemon"...which ends up being a horrible, non-Pokemon mutation which then the player must battle. This "Battle" would be like a Boss Battle, as it has lots of HP requiring the use of your whole team, and decent power allowing it to endure more attacks than your usual Legendary Pokemon which can be taken down in one-hit.
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