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Tiffany Reports Its Second Quarter Results
Net sales highlights were as follows:
- In the Americas region, total sales increased 2% to $444 million in the second quarter and 4% to $852 million in the first half. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales also rose 2% and 4% in the respective periods; comparable store sales were unchanged in the quarter and rose 1% in the half, led by growth in Tiffany's New York flagship store sales.
- Total sales in the Asia-Pacific region rose 20% to $208 million in the second quarter and 17% to $432 million in the first half. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales also rose 20% and 17%, and comparable store sales increased 13% and 11% in the respective periods, led by especially strong sales growth in Greater China.
- Business in Japan continued to be strong in the second quarter. The negative translation effect from a substantially weaker yen caused total sales to decline 14% to $136 million in the second quarter and 7% to $281 million in the first half. However, on a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales increased 7% in the second quarter and 14% in the first half, due to comparable store sales growth of 8% and 14% with strong growth in engagement and higher-end jewelry categories.
- Total sales in Europe rose 11% to $111 million in the second quarter and 9% to $204 million in the first half. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales rose 10% and 9% in the respective periods and comparable store sales rose 7% and 6% due to sales growth in the United Kingdom and most of continental Europe.
- Other sales increased 33% to $26 million in the second quarter and 87% to $53 million in the first half, primarily reflecting the conversion in July 2012 of five TIFFANY & CO. stores in the United Arab Emirates from independently-operated to Company-operated.
- Tiffany opened three stores in the second quarter: in Hong Kong, in Verona, Italy and in Villahermosa, Mexico, and closed one in Tokyo, Japan. At July 31, 2013, the Company operated 277 stores (116 in the Americas, 67 in Asia-Pacific, 54 in Japan, 35 in Europe and five in the U.A.E.), versus 260 stores (106 in the Americas, 61 in Asia-Pacific, 55 in Japan and 33 in Europe and five in the U.A.E.) a year ago.
Other financial highlights:
- Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) increased to 57.5% in the second quarter from 56.3% a year ago, and gross margin was unchanged at 56.8% in the first half. During the second quarter and first half, gross margin increasingly benefitted from diminishing product cost pressure and price increases taken earlier in the year. A shift in sales mix toward higher-priced, lower gross margin products continued to impact gross margin.
- SG&A (selling, general and administrative) expenses increased 3% in the second quarter and 6% in the first half. The growth in both periods was due to store-related costs and higher marketing spending, but was partly mitigated by the translation effect from a stronger U.S. dollar. In addition, $9 million of expenses had been recorded in the first quarter tied to specific cost reduction initiatives related to staffing reductions, as well as subleasing of office space (see "Non-GAAP Measures" schedule).
- Other expenses, net of $15 million in the second quarter were up from $14 million last year, and were $27 million in the first half versus $25 million last year.
- Effective income tax rates were 34.2% in the second quarter and 34.5% in the first half, compared with 34.6% and 34.5% in last year's respective periods.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $490 million at July 31, 2013, versus $366 million a year ago. Total short-term and long-term debt of $964 million at July 31, 2013 represented 35% of stockholders' equity, compared with $940 million and 39% a year ago.
- Net inventories of $2.3 billion at July 31, 2013, were 4% higher than a year ago. Finished goods inventories rose to support new stores and expanded product assortments, while combined raw material and work-in-process inventories declined slightly from last year. Net inventories rose 7% on a constant-exchange-rate basis.
Mr. Kowalski added, "We are pleased to have achieved healthy earnings growth in the first half of the year. Looking forward, we are equally excited about the initiatives we are pursuing in product development, marketing communications and store expansion, all intended to further enhance Tiffany's strong brand position and take fuller advantage of its long-term growth opportunities in the global luxury market."
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The Accountants' Big Day Out
Xero is presenting at the upcoming Accountants' Big Day Out 2007 in Auckland on Friday May 11. The Accountants' Big Day Out is an annual event organised byBusiness Fitness NZ – this will be the fourth year running that the popular event is being held. It's an intensive one-day programme addressing issues, recognising challenges, offering simple solutions and strategies, along with networking and the chance to experience cutting edge technology and ideas within the industry.
Xero CEO Rod Drury joins an impressive lineup of industry players presenting at the event, including David Steele, Michelle Morgan, Kim Smith, Murray Thom, Mike Chisholm and Viv Brownrigg. Rod plans to introduce Xero to the conference guests and give some history about how Xero came about, including the role that Xero co-founder Hamish Edwards played as virtual CFO in Rod's previous business, email software company AfterMail.
There will also be a couple of us Xeroes attending the Accountants' Big Day Out – we're really looking forward to meeting some of the conference guests and hearing more about the issues facing the industry.
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Boldt, Umland to box in state tournament
Albert Boldt of Bertha and Matt Umland of Verndale will box under the Wadena banner in the Minnesota Silver Gloves Tournament Dec. 3-4 at Cass Lake-Bena High School.
Boldt is a 119-pounder fighting in the 14-15 age group. Umland is an 80-pounder fighting in the 11-12 bracket.
Friday's action begins at 6 p.m. and Saturday's bouts begin at noon.
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Canada Hot Global Wind Market For GE
GE (NYSE: GE) advanced technology wind turbines have been selected to power nine new wind projects in the province of Ontario, Canada, adding approximately 650 megawatts of clean energy to the province's electricity grid. When the projects are fully built out by 2015, GE wind turbines will be delivering approximately 1,200 megawatts of wind energy in Ontario, which is enough to power 320,000 homes.
"Ontario is a very hot wind market for GE right now," says Simon Olivier, general manager sales, Renewable Energy for GE Canada. "The Green Energy Act has created a very positive investment environment and helped fuel the growth of GE and renewable energy in Canada. For GE it's a remarkable story. In seven years we have grown from our first 100-megawatt Erie Shores Wind farm project to supplying over a thousand megawatts of clean energy to residents and businesses across Ontario by 2015."
To date GE has announced more than $150 million of investments in Ontario, creating three global centers of excellence: Peterborough Motors; Grid IQ Innovation Centre in Markham; and Pathology Innovation Centre of Excellence in Toronto. GE also is working with a number of Ontario-based businesses that are providing products and services supporting wind farm projects and stimulating new local job creation in multiple regions of Ontario.
The province of Ontario continues to lead Canada in installed wind energy capacity, accounting for about one-third of the nation's wind energy development, according to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). Overall, Canada has increased its wind power capacity nearly tenfold in the last six years, as provincial governments seek ways to meet rising energy demand, reduce environmental impact of electricity generation and stimulate rural and industrial economic development. CanWEA expects that wind energy's rapid growth in Canada will continue, with production tripling over the next five years.
GE's wind turbine technology is qualified under ecomagination, the company's commitment to address challenges such as the need for cleaner, more efficient sources of energy, reduced emissions and abundant sources of clean water. In 2009, GE Canada signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ontario government to undertake long term investments including investments in research and development and advanced manufacturing in order to enhance economic development in the province. About GE GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com. GE Energy works connecting people and ideas everywhere to create advanced technologies for powering a cleaner, more productive world. With more than 100,000 employees in over 100 countries, our diverse portfolio of product and service solutions and deep industry expertise help our customers solve their challenges locally. We serve the energy sector with technologies in such areas as natural gas, oil, coal and nuclear energy; wind, solar, biogas and water processing; energy management; and grid modernization. We also offer integrated solutions to serve energy- and water-intensive industries such as mining, metals, marine, petrochemical, food & beverage and unconventional fuels. Follow GE Energy on Twitter @GE_Energy.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Professor Jim Watkins has been elected a 2012 APS Fellow (American Physical Society) by the Division of Polymer Physics for his pioneering efforts in manipulating polymers to develop technologically functional nanoscopic materials. Jim will be recognized at the upcoming APS March Meeting.
UMass Amherst polymer scientists Kenneth Carter and James Watkins, collaborating with team leader Francesco Fornasiero of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), recently received a five-year $1.8 million grant to design ways to manufacture the new material as part of a $13 million project funded by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency. It's estimated that the new uniforms could be deployed in the field in less than 10 years.
Alfred J. Crosby, an investigator in the CHM from Polymer Science and Engineering, has been promoted to full Professor effective September 1, 2012. Al's research interests include the mechanics of hierarchical structures, polymer adhesion, biomimetic materials design, responsive surfaces and materials, elastic instabilities; deformation and fracture of thin films, polymer patterning; nanocomposites and combinatorial methods.
As a participant in the CHM, he is collaborating with Professor Ken Carter to develop new methods to overcome existing challenges in the use of nanoimprinting patterning on flexible substrates in a roll-to-roll configuration. In addition, Al has collaborated with Professor Todd Emrick to develop a robust, scalable process for manufacturing assemblies that can be integrated into flow-coating to assemble periodic polymer and/or nanoparticle line patterns with controlled dimensions.
Assistant Professor Alejandro Briseño received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from President Barack Obama in a ceremony at the White House on July 23rd. Briseño was cited for "outstanding research accomplishments in areas of organic semiconductor nanoelectronics and molecular crystals and breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of organic interfacial crystallization." Alex is one of only 96 scientists and engineers this year to receive the PECASE award which is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.
Gregory M. Grason, assistant professor of Polymer Science and Engineering is among 126 researchers in the United States and Canada to be awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Jeffrey Morse, managing director of the National Nanomanufacturing Network at the campus's NSF Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing, was recently named one of the 25 "Most Influential Nanotechnology Leaders" by the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association.
President Barack Obama has named Assistant Professor of Physics Katherine Aidala one of the nation's most promising young scientists.
Professor Mark T. Tuominen, co-Director of the CHM, has recently (November 2011) been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) for his contributions to nanoscale science and technology.
AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a five-year, $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support a national research center on nanomanufacturing. The grant will fund the university's Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing (CHM).
A signature CHM effort is focused on roll-to-roll nanoscale processing of flexible electronics and high technology devices such as solar cells, cell phone displays, batteries and sensors. Roll-to-roll processing is similar to how photographic film moves through a camera from one spindle to another or how newspapers are printed, but with chemical and physical processing in between.
Professor Vincent Rotello's CHM sponsored research involving biosensors for bacteria was cited in the June 9, 2011 issue of Chemical and Engineering News.
On March 30, 2011 the Navy announced that Alejandro Briseno will receive an ONR Young Investigator award for "compelling research with the potential to deliver game-changing naval science and technology".
Chemist Sankaran "Thai" Thayumanavan has been elected by his peers to be a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in recognition of his contributions to supramolecular polymer chemistry, in particular the development of new self-assembling amphiphilic systems used in biological sensing.
This award, sponsored by ExxonMobil Chemical, is to recognize and encourage outstanding scientific contributions and innovations in the field of elastomers by younger scientists, technologists and engineers.
Maria has been selected as a member of the 2010 class of Fellows of The American Chemical Society.
In a national vote by more than 7,500 members, Richard Vachet, Chemistry, was elected to a two-year term on the board of directors of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS). The organization represents academic, industrial and government laboratories and is the world's largest society for mass spectrometry and allied topics.
At the recent UMass Honors program on Founder's Day, April 29, 2010, several CHM participants received awards or were honored for their achievements in the past year.
Leading nanotechnology researcher Mark Tuominen this week provided expert advice to Congress on where and how federal spending can better bolster nanomanufacturing.
Professor Vincent Rotello's research is in the news with an article on a cancer identification method using nanoparticle sensors that can distinguish between metastatic and non-metastatic cells.
Professor Mihri Ozkan of the University of California Riverside, a research collaborator in the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing, received the Young Investigator Medal of the Society of Engineering Science on June 26, 2009 in ceremonies at Virginia Tech University. This honor is bestowed upon a young researcher in his/her ascendancy whose work has already had an impact in Engineering Science.
Professor Jim Watkins, Co-Director of the CHM, has been awarded the Conti Fellowship for his outstanding record of research and scholarship. He was recognized at the UMass Annual Awards Dinner on May 12, 2009.
Professor Vincent Rotello of the UMass Chemistry department has recently been named Associate Editor for the highly regarded international Journal of Materials Chemistry starting January 1, 2009.


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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Potential Breaches Of Fiduciary Duties By The Board Of Abraxis BioSciences, Inc. - ABII
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading New York securities firm, is investigating the Board of Directors of Abraxis BioSciences Inc. ("Abraxis" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: ABII) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the Company to Celgene Corporation ("Celgene") (NasdaqGS: CELG). Under the terms of the transaction, Abraxis shareholders will only receive $58 in cash and 0.2617 shares of Celgene stock for each Abraxis share they own. The transaction has an upfront value of $2.9 billion. Abraxis shareholders will also receive one tradeable Contingent Value Right (CVR), which entitles its holder to receive payments for future regulatory milestones and commercial royalties. Based on the prior closing price of Celgene shares, the transaction values Abraxis stock at approximately $71.93 per share.
The investigation focuses on whether the sales process leading up to the transaction was adequate and fair and whether the transaction undervalues the Company to the detriment of Abraxis shareholders. In particular, Abraxis earned $110.8 million in the first three months of 2010, compared to $72.6 million in the first three months of 2009. Furthermore, Abraxis' drug, ABRAXANE ®, is expected to earn $1 billion by 2015 upon its approval to treat other cancers. One analyst describes ABRAXANE ® as an asset "with significant unrealized upside opportunity."
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Mags And Mackems Head-To-Head For Graham?
Sunderland have emerged as favourites - ahead of Newcastle United - to sign Danny Graham after lining up a bid for the £5million-rated Swansea striker.
With Fraizer Campbell out of contract at the end of the season, Martin O'Neill has moved to reinforce his striking options by targeting Gateshead-born Graham.
Though there is also interest from Norwich, Aston Villa, West Brom, Reading and Southampton, O'Neill looks to be in pole position to take the 27-year old back to his native north-east. Signed from Watford for £3.5million 18 months ago, Graham has struggled to get into the team, after Michu's spectacular impact at the Liberty Stadium this season.
O'Neill is looking for a strike partner for Steven Fletcher and is about to test Swansea with a bid.
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7th December 2014
Stephen Fry presents 'Person of the Year' award to drag queen Panti Bliss 5
12:05 PM — Irish drag queen activist Panti Bliss has picked up a Person of the Year award.
4th December 2014
Prince Harry jokes with man in drag: 'Don't chat me up – it's weird' 21
9:01 AM — Among other photocalls at a charity event, Prince Harry appeared this week alongside a man in drag, who he told: "Don't try to chat me up, that's really weird."
26th October 2014
RuPaul: We can't use the T-word anymore, so I'm saying 'granny' instead 39
2:58 PM — Drag artist RuPaul has joked about being banned from using "the T-word" - and says she will use the word "granny" instead.
21st October 2014
Muslim drag queen: I want to be the UK's next Conchita Wurst 26
4:14 PM — A rising star of London's South Asian gay scene hopes to become the UK's answer to Austrian Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.
18th October 2014
SNP assistant quits politics to become a drag queen 6
12:32 PM — A Scottish National Party assistant has announced that he's quitting politics to move to London and become a full-time drag queen.
17th October 2014
Facebook still locking drag queen accounts despite axing 'real name' policy 9
5:59 PM — Facebook is still locking the accounts of a number of drag queens - despite pledging to axe a policy requiring people to use their 'real name' on the website.
12th October 2014
Drag artist: Psychic Sally Morgan's husband isn't homophobic, he once offered to come to Pride 45
12:27 PM — A drag performer has leapt to the defence of psychic Sally Morgan, after a clip emerged of her husband shouting homophobic slurs at a man for handing out skeptical leaflets at her show.
1st October 2014
Facebook agrees to drop 'real name' policy which banned drag queens 24
8:01 PM — Facebook has agreed to make changes to the way it works, after locking the accounts of a number of drag queens because they weren't using their "legal names".
27th September 2014
Watch: Drag queens release 'That's Not My Name' parody over Facebook controversy 5
12:23 PM — A group of drag queens have responded to Facebook's decision to ban users not using 'real names' by releasing a parody clip.
18th September 2014
Facebook rebuffs drag performers over 'real name' crackdown 4
12:04 PM — Despite refusing to change its policy on "real names", Facebook has agreed to temporarily reinstate some drag performers' profiles.
5th August 2014
US: Board rules that gay bar 'discriminated' by refusing entry to drag queen 10
12:03 PM — A board has ruled that a Denver gay bar illegally discriminated against a drag queen, when it refused them entry.
2nd July 2014
Video: Drag queen delivers speech destroying anti-gay protesters at Pride 10
5:06 PM — A drag queen has delivered a speech rebutting a crowd of anti-gay protesters at a Pride parade.
9th June 2014
Neil Patrick Harris makes out with husband during racy Tony Awards drag performance 8
3:34 PM — Neil Patrick Harris performed at last night's 68th annual Tony Awards in his Broadway character Hedwig and kissed his husband David Burtka during the performance.
26th May 2014
Exclusive: Trannyshack London will not change name, despite US rebrand to T-Shack 15
9:05 PM — PinkNews Exclusive. Trannyshack London has "no plans" to change its name, despite Trannyshack San Francisco announcing a rebrand to T-Shack.
25th May 2014
US: Legendary drag bar Trannyshack will change name to T-Shack 3
12:51 PM — San Francisco drag bar Trannyshack has announced that it will change its name to T-Shack.
16th May 2014
Russia: Moscow officials ban Conchita Wurst parade 4
8:31 PM — Russian officials have blocked a group from holding a parade in honour of Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.
Conchita Wurst to appear on Graham Norton 7
1:48 PM — Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst will appear on tonight's Graham Norton Show.
15th May 2014
Russian rail boss: Conchita Wurst's Eurovision win represents 'vulgar ethno-facism' 19
5:47 PM — A Russian railway boss has accused the West of imposing "pure propaganda" on Europe after Austria's victory at this year's Eurovision song contest.
13th May 2014
London drag queen: Homophobic thugs tried to throw me off a bridge
5:34 PM — A popular London drag queen has spoken of a harrowing homophobic attack.
11th May 2014
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Chocolate and Cherry Sauce
Author Notes: Star anise (lightly toasted) + Chocolate = Delicious. Star anise (lightly toasted) + Chocolate + Cherries = Even More Delicious. We like this on sundaes and puddings, and as a topping for my mother's sour cream cake (posted here as "Bette's Best:), angel food cake and pound cake. It's also been spotted on occasion spread on buttered whole grain toast, for a mid-morning snack . . . . and on rice cakes spread with a bit of almond butter. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Enjoy!! - AntoniaJames
Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups
- 1 pint cherries in syrup (or if using fresh, I pound of Bing, Rainier or Brooks cherries) (See note below.)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground star anise (See instructions below.)
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- Sugar to taste (optional)
- Almond extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
- PREPARE THE STAR ANISE AND CHERRIES: Lightly toast in a small skillet enough star anise to make, once finely ground, 1 teaspoon (or more, if you really like it). Sift it through a fine strainer, to get out any coarse bits of the star anise, before measuring. If using canned cherries, drain them, reserving 3 tablespoons of syrup. If using fresh cherries, stem but don't pit the cherries.
- PRE-COOK THE CHERRIES (or see the note below about cooking pitted and chopped cherries directly with the chocolates). In a heavy, lidded pot with a wide bottom -- a deep skillet with a good tight lid will do -- put the cherries and enough water just to cover the bottom layer of cherries. Heat to a simmer, cover and let cook for two minutes. Turn off the heat, without removing the cover, and let sit for another 2 minutes. Then remove the cherries with a slotted spoon to a bowl or measuring cup and set aside. (You should have about 2 cups of cherries.)
- While the cherries are cooling, reduce the liquid in the pan by cooking over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until only 2 to 3 tablespoons remain.
- MELT THE CHOCOLATE TO START THE SAUCE: In a heavy saucepan, combine the chocolate chips with the reserved syrup. Gradually add the cocoa powder to the pan, along with the star anise, stirring all the while to combine.
- IF USING FRESH CHERRIES: When the cherries are cool enough to handle, break them in two with your fingers -- it should be very easy -- and remove the pits, then drop the cherry halves into the pan with the chocolate sauce. Or, press the cherries through a chinoise, leaving the skins and pits behind, to produce an entirely different texture. You can also tear the pieces in two while removing the pits, and then chop the halves into smaller bits, if you like. IF USING PITTED CANNED CHERRIES: Coarsely chop the cherries and add to the pan with the chocolate sauce.
- COOK THE SAUCE: Turn on the heat and bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring all the while. (If using fresh cherries, pour into the saucepan, right after you've turned on the heat, the juice that collected in the bowl in which the cherries cooled.) Add the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Turn off the heat, and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour.
- TASTE TEST FOR SWEETNESS AND SPICE: Test for sugar and add some, if you like. (I have found that about a tablespoon of turbinado sugar is plenty, but it depends on how sweet the cherries are.) If you'd like a stronger taste of star anise, add it now, too. If you've added either sugar or more star anise, heat the sauce again until it just barely starts to simmer, stirring all the while. Let cool, taste and adjust, if necessary.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Store covered in the fridge, or freeze.
- Enjoy!!
- TO MAKE THIS BY PITTING AND CHOPPING THE CHERRIES WHEN RAW: You can also make this sauce without pre-cooking the cherries by pitting them and then chopping them, or not, as you wish. Melt the chocolate chips, add the cherries and juice, heat until the cherries release a bit more juice, then add the cocoa and the star anise. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, stirring all the while. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Then proceed with Step 7, above. ;o)
- REMOVING PITS FROM COOKED CHERRIES: I'm right handed and find that it works well to pick up four or five cherries in my left hand, holding one between my left thumb and index finger at a time, using my right hand to pull out the pit.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe for Cherries
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System | Android 4.4.2, TouchWiz |
Display | 5.1 inch, Full-HD Super AMOLED (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 432 ppi) |
Processor | Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Quad-Core |
Internal Memory | 16 / 32 GB (+ microSD up to 128 GB) |
Battery | 2,800 mAh |
Camera | 16 MP (rear), 2.1 MP (front) |
Connectivity | LTE Cat 4, HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, IrDA, NFC, USB 3.0 |
Dimensions | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm |
Weight | 145 g |
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Price | Around 500 USD (off-contract) |
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8. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
When Sony originally released their ''compact'' flagship, the Xperia Z1 Compact, it was a watershed moment: finally there was a smaller-screened Android device that didn't cut corners where hardware was concerned. Many of us had long been waiting to see a ''mini'' device that truly deserved the flagship's name, and Sony delivered it to us. Now, they've improved on that recipe with the Xperia Z3 Compact.
The Z3 Compact is simply a smaller Xperia Z3, which was announced at the same time, although you make some sacrifices in terms of display resolution and pixel density for obvious reasons. The Z3 Compact has the same high-end specs inside and doesn't even scrimp on the famous 20.7 MP Sony G Lens camera. While we tend to like the Z3 a little more, there's no denying that as far as hardware and experience goes the Z3 Compact can hold its own amongst the big boys. Heck, it even out-benchmarks the HTC One (M8). The Xperia Z3 Compact price starts at just 465 USD.
- Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review.
- Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Xperia Z3.
- Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Xperia Z1 Compact.
Processor | Quad-core Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Adreno 330 GPU |
Internal Memory | 16 GB + microSD |
System | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, Xperia UI |
Camera | 20.7 MP (rear); 2.2 MP (front) |
Display | 4.6 inch, IPS LCD HD display (1,280 x 720 pixels, 319 ppi) |
Battery | 2,600 mAh (non-removable) |
Dimensions | 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm |
Weight | 129 g |
Connectivity | GSM, HSDPA, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, NFC. |
Price | 465 USD (off-contract) |
9. Motorola Moto G (2014)
Motorola knocked our socks off with the orginal Moto G. It was an incredibly low priced smartphone that delivered great performance. Now, Motorola has improved on that recipe with the Moto G (2014). Motorola knows the specs race isn't everything, so lots of the internal specs reamin the same between the two generations, but three key additions have been made in the new Moto G (2014): microSD expansion, a better camera and stereo front-facing speakers.
Thanks to the very minimal changes that Motorola makes to stock Android, the new Moto G (2014) will get the latest Android updates just as fast as Nexus devices; it was one of the earliest handsets to be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The new Moto G (2014) delivers rock solid performance, rapid updates and a bloat-free interface at a rock bottom price. In its class it is unbeatable, and it might even make you reconsider forking out for a full-priced flagship when you can get an Android experience this good for this price. The Moto G (2014) price is just 179.99 USD outright.
Moto G (2014) | |
System | Android 4.4.4, near-stock Android |
Display | 5 inch, IPS LCD (1,280 x 720 pixels, 294 ppi) |
Processor | Snapdragon 400, 1.2 GHz, Quad-Core |
Internal Memory | 8 / 16 GB + microSD (up to 32 GB) |
Battery | 2,070 mAh, non-removable |
Camera | 8 MP (rear), 2 MP (front) |
Connectvity | HSPA, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-SIM and DTV version available |
Dimensions | 70.7 x 141.5 x 6.0-11.0 mm |
Weight | 149 g |
Price | 179.99 USD (off-contract) |
10. Huawei Ascend Mate 7
Huawei has really produced a winner with the Ascend Mate 7, which is the oddly-named successor to the Mate 2. The Mate 7 actually has a 6-inch screen, but even if the name is a little confusing, the device is pure magic. Looking like a redesigned HTC One Max gives the Mate 7 a very refined appearance and the all-new EMUI 3.0 is a nicely balanced and unique user interface. Huawei's usual mix of interesting and useful software additions add nice extras, but it's really all about the fantastic finger scanner, which is the best on Android so far.
The Mate 7 is also a bit of a hardware beast, and using the device is snappy and enjoyable. Add to that a relatively low price tag and a fantastic 4,100 mAh battery and the Mate 7 demands you pay attention. Not having an app drawer is a slightly weird quirk that you quickly get used to, and it is more than made up for by Huawei's attention to detail. Everything about the Mate 7 screams premium and it thoroughly deserves a spot on this list and wider distribution than it currently enjoys. The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 price starts at 515 USD for a 16 GB unlocked version.
- Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review.
Processor | Quad-core HiSilicon Kirin 9251.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
RAM | 2 GB (16 GB version), 3 GB (32 GB version) |
Internal Memory | 16/32 GB + microSD |
System | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, EMUI 3.0 |
Camera | 13 MP (rear); 5 MP (front) |
Display | 6.0 inch, IPS LCD Full HD display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 368 ppi) |
Battery | 4,100 mAh |
Dimensions | 157 x 81 x 7.9 mm |
Weight | 185 g |
Connectivity | GSM, HSDPA, LTE (Cat. 6), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, NFC |
Price | 515 USD (off-contract) |
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I can pretty much guarantee if he'd shot my little dog you'd hear more on the cop's video than "oh my god you shot my dog". I can also promise that at some point between then and now that cop would've been found severely injured.
BTW: Last year, the trooper who was found guilty of excessive force (not the guy who shot the dog) was promoted http://state.tn.us/safety/newsreleases/2007/070319ProfessionalStandards.html I wonder if his conviction will affect his career at all?
I surrender. Narrowly--because I googled the cops names and read a bunch of different news sources before I commented.
Thats a tough one, that is a Cop whose gun should be replaced with a typewriter. I know this sounds like a right wing Nazi question but has the answer The Cop Gave to the big question ever been made public, "WHT DID YOU SHOOT THE DOG"-- This cop should not be allowed on the streets carrying any type of weapon, and this story should be told to every recruit in every police academy in America.
They also got $77,000 from the city for compensation for the actions of their oficers, as well, according to the video. Stupid fu(kin cops!
That was for the knee injury suffered when he was pushed down when he tried to get up to get his dog before the critter was shot. A judge wouldn't let them sue individually claiming their civil rights were violated though. I don't get that. Cops shouldn't be allowed to drag you out of your car and make you lay down on a road unless they're 100% sure you did whatever it is. Apparently both cops had a pretty rough time of it after though. One of the stories I read had a quote that people around there wanted to string them both up.
Their civil rights were violated. Their main problem at the time of the offenses, was that they got out of the car in the first place. They are under no legal obligation to do so. Most people don't know that and have been conditioned to do whatever the police tell them to do. You never have to get out of your car. The police can drag you out, of course, if they are so convinced that it is necessary. Police policy is now geared to the complicity of people to do whatever they are told. People just don't know their rights.
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Greenberg v. National Geographic was a copyright lawsuit regarding image use and republication rights of National Geographic to their magazine in electronic form.
An electronic edition "The Complete National Geographic on CD-ROM and DVD," consisting of over 108 years of an exact image-based reproduction of each and every page of each monthly paper issue of National Geographic magazine, has been tied up in copyright litigation for over ten years by a handful of prior photographers and contributors since shortly after the digital archive was issued in late 1997. National Geographic withdrew this archive from the market in 2004 until the litigation was resolved.
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The 2014 Targa Tasmania has been won again on DUNLOP tyres. But not just outright! DUNLOP tyres have dominated this rally again, taking outright wins in Modern, 4WD SDhowroom, Early and Late Classic categories...
Stuckey Tyre Service now has Vredestein Classic tyres! We are very pleased to announce our appointment as distributors for the famous range of classic tyres by Vredestein of Holland.
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The new Dunlop Direzza Sport Z2 tyre is replacing the venerable Z1. Read about the changeover
New 'R' Spec tyre from Dunlop Read about these exciting new tyres, now available in 19" and 20". Update 1, Update 2, Update 3, Update 4


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