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Apple airs 5th new commercial – If you don't have an iPhone, you don't have the Retina Display
Apple has aired yet another "if you don't have an iPhone" commercial, this time focusing on the Retina Display. It highlights photographs, movies, maps and email and how clear they look on the phone with the highest resolution screen!
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Apple airs 5th new commercial – If you don't have an iPhone, you don't have the Retina Display
Since when did the other iPhones get retna display? I didn't hear the iPhone 4 in there... ;)
I really hate the term Retina Display. It's meaningless marketing gobbledegook meant to fool the gullible into believing there's something special about Apple having a better than average screen. It gives people the impression there's an unspoken quality that they can't see with just specs -- which in this case IS bull.
Apparently you paid too much attention, as these claims have been disputed from the moment Jobs uttered them.
Summary: if you have 20/20 vision, no. Otherwise, most likely yes.
Others report different findings; their research is also linked in the article.
"retina display" has always bugged me too, because at best it is an exaggeration of the capabilities of a damn fine display that doesn't need such embellishments.
What the hell's the matter with you people? Don't take everything so literally...and seriously. Do you dissect every commercial for any inaccuracies? No, because if you did, that's all you'd be doing.
The Retina display name is also quite successful, as it makes most people remember what the term refers to, i.e. it's a goddarn amazingly sharp, color-consistent and overall super-duper screen.
If Apple advertised the actual spec, 326ppi, or the fact that it is also an IPS display, people would be confused, because again, what do they know what any of that means, or, perhaps more significant, what do they care.
Thank God I don't have an iPhone, because yesterday when I dropped my phone face down on the asphalt while walking I only got a few scratches on the top right over the screen and a big scratch on the screen protector. If it were an iPhone that prettty little retina display would have been useless because the gorilla glass would have shattered. But, if you don't have an iPhone, then you don't have an iPhone. I love my iPad though it's irreplaceable!
They call it"retna display" because your retna (that little membrane in the back of your eye that allows you to see) cant differentiate/see the pixels on the screen from a certain distance. It is a creative name and makes sense. Sorry if I'm a fan boy but I also like the name toaster because it toasts.... My bread or other dough based foods. I still don't get the name though?
Obviously we shouldn't give our products any names and just use technical names for everything. That's a great marketing strategy!!! Last time I checked apple stock is doing pretty well. Isn't that the point of making a product is to sell a lot of them. If using retina makes apple sell a billion units then so be it. Obviously you are not a marketing major
Hello people, look at your phone, now to mine, now back to yours and now back to mine. Sadly your phone isn't mine, but if it was, it'd be an iPhone. Look at me, now back to my phone, what do you see? A crisp image brought to you by a display your phone could have. Back to me, look at your hand. What do you see? It's an iPhone, anything is possible with Apple... I'm on a horse.
Uhh, most of us interested in this site have an iPhone. Ooh, what do you see in my hand? Nothing, since this is a blog, though I can image a lot of "people" showing you their hands (without a phone) with just one finger sticking up. I wonder why that is... I do have an iPhone, by the way, and I do worship at the Apple altar, asking Our Lord Jobs to provide us something magical each and every morning. Elitist comments like yours drive away potential followers, get it together, man! All in good fun, my friend, all in good fun. :)
Look at your reply, now to mine, back to yours, now back to mine, sadly you're reply isn't mine, but if you learned internet memes it could look like mine. Back to yours, what do you see? You see your failed attempt at being witty. Look up at my original post, now look in the mirror, now you see how much you fail. Back to this reply, I'm trolling you, anything is possible when you have a sense of humor.
It's true. A couple of months ago I got rig of my iPhone and got a Htc Evo because of wifi antenna issue. Right of the back I noticed the the screen and how videos looked without thinking about it. This was not the iPhone. It only lasted a month, came running back for my iPhone. Now don't get me wrong , the Htc Evo was a great phone and if I could put iOS on it I would have kept it. My iPhone me thinks has spoiled me


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Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Fall Challenge #1: No TV for a week (how'd you do?)
Last Thursday, I wrote about doing weekly fall challenges (think: write a handwritten letter, go see a movie alone) and was psyched that you guys were up for it. So, the first challenge was to NOT watch TV for one week. How did you do? Here's our recap...
First of all, it was a tough week for that particular challenge—with the presidential debates were on, big sports games, and all the new fall shows. But still! We stayed the course!
Our usual weeknight routine is to put Toby to bed, catch up on work, have dinner ourselves and watch TV. Not to say I don't love TV. It's definitely an art form—Mad Men, Seinfeld, 30 Rock, Girls—and totally relaxing at the end of a long day, but recently I found myself plopped on the sofa watching random things on TiVo. I was watching shows every night without even thinking; it had become a habit.
But now that we weren't watching TV, our nights were different and felt longer (in a good way). During dinner, instead of flipping on a show, we'd have great conversations about life, love, parenting; Alex told me stories about his childhood that I had never heard before. It was awesome to create space to just TALK.
We subscribe to a bunch of magazines—Martha Stewart Living, Elle, New York Magazine, Bon Appetit, Budget Travel, the list goes on—and I never seem to have time to read them. But this week, I read them cover to cover!
We played board games, like Mastermind.
Alex taught me to play After Hours by the Velvet Underground on the guitar. My daydreamy plan is to sing it around a campfire next summer (forgetting for a moment that I hate camping).
Every night we would read in bed. One of life's greatest pleasures is climbing under the covers with a big pile of books to flip through, don't you think?
We also laughed at how different our books are. Can you guess whose is whose? :)
What about you?! Did you manage to make it without watching TV? What did you do instead? I'd love to hear...And if not, which show made you cave? The next challenge coming is right up!
P.S. Although this week was amazing, I have to admit, I can't wait to catch up on The Mindy Project:)
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- Mihaeko said...
Oh, games and music and books! Definitely the best part about being married is cozying up in bed together with books.
My week was far less ambitious, a little knitting - http://mihaeko.blogspot.com/ - 11:33 AM
- samantha hahn said...
tell me how you like "the male brain"
- Ethaney said...
joanna! how did you like 'was she pretty?' i really want to read it but haven't picked it up yet!
- Marian said...
I almost forgot, I need to catch up on The Mindy Project too. :)
- Unknown said...
I didn't keep your challenge, because I had just started my own -- TV only on the weekends (when I don't want to watch it anyway!) It's been great. Amazing how adding a limitation can feel so freeing, eh?
- redwhitebride said...
unfortunately, my week has been full of TV. we were in NYC for a week (we live in Denmark now) so we had to catch up on a few things we have been missing on TV :) I actually think watching TV together is a good thing for us, we seem to bond beautifully while cuddling in the sofa & watching TV before going to bed.
- zenpresence.com said...
I cancelled my cable television subscription months ago. I find I read more ( a lot of blogs and some books ), spend more time outdoors in the garden, rid my bicycle, and more time with the wife just sitting outdoors. Good riddance!
ZenPresence.com - 11:42 AM
- Ashley Shean said...
Good news! Because of the debate Tuesday night, there wasn't a new Mindy Project. You picked a good week for your project:)
- CH&SC said...
Unfortunately, there was no new Mindy Project due to the debates! So you really didn't miss out on many shows :)
- Kate said...
So, I watched TV this week-- and Up All Night actually had a bit where their TV broke, and they had to have... CONVERSATION... over dinner. She had to come up with talking points! It sounds just like what you and Alex did, only for them, it was not intentional! So funny!
- Rebeka said...
Your week sounds awesome! I feel the same way, often, about my magazines, and it's so silly because I love to read (books and magazines) and I rarely make time. This sounds like a great challenge!
Also I think I JUST ordered the glasses you're wearing in the top pictures (they look gorgeous on you, BTW, thanks for reaffirming my choice if they are the same), Owen by Warby Parker? - 11:45 AM
- aubs and ems said...
We painted a part of our apartment that was in need of improvement, read a ton, and slept more. It was great! But we can't wait to dive into the second season of Downton Abbey tonight!
- Joanna Goddard said...
ethany, it's great. i love the whole concept.
- Joanna Goddard said...
aubs and ems, that's great!! we slept more, too. i found myself getting sleepier earlier, since reading in bed will do that to you:)
- Elsa de Diego said...
I agree with you on the fact that going to bed to a good book is one of life's greatest pleasures. XOXO
- Joanna Goddard said...
rebeka, you're so sweet, thanks! the glasses are actually these: http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-glasses.html
- Erin said...
I loved this challenge. I did cave once, I watched the Today Show for about ten minutes so I could watch the debate re-cap (by the way ... I should always so that, much more efficient). I opened my doors and the windows and relaxed. Although I've been watching Friday Night Lights on netflix and I'm excited to start that up again.
- MaxxSilly said...
I flunked big time. I'm really looking forward to the next challenge and am going to give it 100%.
On a side note when scrolling through your pics of books you read I was waiting to see you both holding copies of 50 Shades of Grey = that would have been hilarious.
Bring on the next challenge - I'm ready! - 11:51 AM
- astrid irene natalie said...
Just finished "I remember nothing" - made me giggle a lot!
- Caitlyn Hendrickson said...
Jo! I named my blog after "Bird by Bird." Love that book!
http://birdbyebird.blogspot.com/ - 11:53 AM
- Candace said...
I failed terribly. First, I said I'd cut out TV shows, but could still watch movies. Then I got swept up by Dawson's Creek, Girls, Downton Abbey, and Take Home Chef. I'm actually going to try this again, maybe just not cold turkey.
- Laura D said...
I find not having cable really helps with not watching T.V (it's so expensive now anyway). I catch up on shows online sometimes, but find I read/cook/walk/listen and play music a lot more when I can't just switch on a T.V
- Candace said...
Maybe the next challenge could be something with food - like eat a salad each day for a week, or make all your own meals.
- Kate Hooker said...
So I didn't really do the challenge BUT last night I was going to a writing workshop at 7pm so I decided rather than going home and vegging out for the few hours before that, I would go home, turn on some music and work on a project I'd been putting off. I got so much done! And when I got home from the workshop, again I resisted the urge to turn on the tube and again knocked out some blogging and read for a bit before turning out the light. It is shocking how much of a time and motivation(and knowledge/creativity) suck TV really is. I'm commiting to turning it off more often now!
- Natalie said...
Ha! Out of the pairs of yours and Alex's books, I've recently read the first two of your choices and the second two of Alex's...OK, I've only read the first chapter of "Thinking Fast and Slow," but I'm planning to read more... :)
- Barbara said...
Hi Joanna! I just have to tell you this: you are beautiful! You are inspiring, you have a wonderful energy. Thank you for sharing the precious moments of your life with us!
Much love and all the appreciation of the universe! - 11:57 AM
- JeNifer said...
hahaha!! i love the side by side shots of your book choices vs. alex's book choices. totally reminds me of hubby and me; if we were to do that, our pics would pretty much look like that too!
- Nina Leung said...
Failed! My husband was out of town so it was my chance to watch what I wanted. Old episodes of Project Runway, The Mindy Kaling Show, and the Iconoclasts were waiting for me. I had to take advantage. I'll be up for the next challenge, though! I promise!
- Aya said...
WOW--I totally forgot about mastermind. It was a childhood favorite of mine! I have to get one again. Thank you for the reminder!
- Leigh Edwards said...
I haven't had a television in my house for 5+ years now. Frankly, my life is totally full and I don't know how people have time for it. You're right - it makes you pay more attention to people or to actually just relaxing.
- Wendy said...
"Was She Pretty" - I've been wanting to read that!
I'd be up for this challenge but I think my boyfriend might crack under the pressure of no television, lol. - 12:03 PM
- J+H @ Beyond The Stoop said...
so... we have cable, but nothing fancy. no dvr, no "extra packages"...
but while i was going to florida last weekend to my dad's house, i read an article on the plane about "girls" on HBO, perused his HBO on demand channel, watched an episode, and i was HOOKED! my boyfriend and i ended up downloading the whole first season and watched it in 2 nights. talk about WATCHING A LOT OF TELEVISION!
epic fail.
(but the show is SO good! and SO real. life of a 20-something in new york city really IS like that... hannah's apartment looks SO similar to my first apartment. old appliances, mismatched EVERYTHING, looks sort of grown up but still college-dorm-ish... i just love everything about the show) - 12:03 PM
- Meredith said...
I was actually coming down with a cold when you posted about the challenge, and didn't see it until I had re-watched ALL of season one of Downton Abbey, and half of season two (in one day)! But I think there are times when a Masterpiece Theater marathon is good for your (sniffly) soul :)
I'm usually not a big television watcher, but this month I'm doing a "30 in 30" challenge at my bike/barre studio and have done 27 classes in October so far! By the time I get home, I'm much more likely to veg out watching Daily Show/Colbert Report on the DVR than read. - 12:03 PM
- Lauren said...
Is your polka dot sweater from J-Crew? I love it x
- Jamie said...
I tried my very best to limit TV however I did peek at some of the Giants game while it was on! I felt the biggest challenge was when my roommates (who were not participating in the challenge) were watching TV and I wanted to spend time with them, but not have to ask to turn the TV off.
I'm going to call it a success because I didn't watch a full episode of any show, which is a huge plus! - 12:04 PM
- Lorelei said...
How fabulous! I'm going to order "The happiness project" from my local library..heard so much about it. Also, I'm a crocheter and I LOVE that white and blue crochet blanket seen above. I wonder if you might consider telling showing us a full shot of it and where it came from? Love your blog!
- Em Ringstaff said...
I'm 35 weeks preg so opting out of tv + sitting on the couch was tough!! I made it until late last night when I binged for 3 hours on "call the midwife" an awesome and addicting PBS show that has posted full episodes online. Other than that I spent my time in my future little boy Walter's room organizing and planning and thinking of him being here. I tried to write some thank you notes from my showers, and my husband and I chatted in bed which was simply lovely. He didn't do the tv fast so I had some good old fashioned me time, which was awesome, relaxing and very needed! Oh and I treated every bath and shower like a spa expierrece, used my best soaps and lotions which made every day feel so much more luxurious :)
- Emily said...
I went for a year without TV when I first moved in to my apartment. It was a little rough for the first week or two, but then it became enjoyable. Instead of flipping on the tv without thinking about it, I would buy episodes of my favorite shows and watch them on DVD--but only when I purposefully chose to. There's a difference. Another great benefit was the absence of NOISE. I feel that as a society were are WAY over stimulated. It's nice to be comfortable in the silence.
I have since gotten married and moved into a house. We decided to get digital rabbit ears so we could watch the news and the weather (and maybe a show or two on non-cable channels.) We still make a point of turning on the TV only when we know there is something important to watch.
I would recommend going without a tv for a month. It's amazing how much better you feel, how much more you accomplish and how much more creative you can be when you do so. - 12:06 PM
- Marc Johns said...
I love Was She Pretty. Leanne Shapton's loose drawings coupled with her dry sentences about love and jealousy are delightful. I keep going back to it again and again. I think you get more mileage out of picture books, but then again I'm a little biased :)
Oh, and Joanna, After Hours is one of the BEST Velvets song! It's going to play inside my head for the rest of the day. - 12:06 PM
- M Hood said...
I did this a few of weeks ago, no tv for 2 weeks (went camping with family).
My husband and I basically reconnected. We talked nightly, reminisced, discussed about practically everything (politics, our kids, etc). We slept earlier than usual too. It was a really good experience.
- rawketstarling said...
I didn't really do this challenge--I don't have a TV, but I DO have Netflix! It gets me in trouble, as I just finished Once Upon A Time (I KNOW it's campy but i loves it), I'm all caught up on my Parks and Rec, and 30 Rock just put season 6 up!! BUT if my boyfriend doesn't come over that evening I refuse to turn on the computer (I sit in front of one for 8 hours a day!). I've got a huge stack of books to read--right now I'm on a Malcolm Gladwell kick. A few of the ones you showed are downright intriguing! I'm excited for the next challenge though--I've been making more of an effort to send out Just Because cards/handwritten letters to my friends. It's such a beautiful little gift :)
- Melanie Yarbrough said...
I watched a leeetle bit of TV while my boyfriend watched sports, but mostly I crocheted my little heart out. I definitely want to do this successfully together with my boyfriend in the near future.
- Eleni said...
I prefer the internet to tv. At nights me and my man cuddle up in the sofa with our laptop and spend a few good hours in Stumble Upon (which is totally like TV zapping only way more interesting and personalized!) or play silly online games. The internet is much more interactive so we have that communication with each other that doesn't seem to exist when we turn on the tv. (also, I keep the remote far far away from the couch so it makes it a real pain to grab it and turn it on!)
- Ana said...
we got rid of our television about 6 years ago right when we graduated college and moved in together. We had decided that we needed to just talk and read and not waste time in front of a tv. So far we love it! And now that we have our son we're even happier that we don't have tv. We do watch some movies from time to time, usually on our ipads or laptop...its kind of a treat
- Casey Rosenbaum said...
Operating Instructions made me laugh out loud!
- nicole said...
This is such a great idea. And I love these photos of you two. Years ago, I challenged my husband to a game of Mastermind (this was actually back when we were dating); he figured out how to BEAT THE GAME every time. I guess he's the ultimate mastermind. Now, we're big into Jenga. :)
- angela said...
My husband grew up in a super conservative fam without a TV. He wanted to try it when we got married (11 years ago). I come from a family of TV addicts...I thought he was crazy. It took me, seriously, 6 months to a year plus to completely go through withdrawal, but it was the best thing we've ever done. That was in the dial up internet (no streaming netflix, or watching your favorite shows on the internet). So it was literally. no. tv. We just got a real TV 6 months ago, but no cable and I have to say no TV with kids is harder than without. We could go out, exercise, etc. Once you have kids you are kindof stuck at home in brainmelt after they are in bed for the night. We played more games, read more books, our relationship was stronger, got lots of home projects done. But when our friends would ask what we did all the time we would say "have sex." :)
- Sarah Tucker said...
That is too sweet! I love this idea. I feel like sometimes life gets in the way and I don't get to watch TV, whether I want to or not. Since I haven't been watching it much I find myself wanting to watch it less and less. Oddly, I would rather read! (When a couple years ago I hated reading!)
-Sarah {tuckerup.blogspot.com} - 12:14 PM
- Emikos Werid Unexplained thoughts said...
it was so easy! i dont watch tv that much anyway if i do its via the internet so i just didnt do that and staid online did homework and worked that was pretty much my week. I need a harder challenge! lol this is fun. its making my week less stressful
- Hannah Margaret Allen said...
I didn't do it, but I love the idea! I am never watching TV, but I love hearing how the lack of TV impacts people.
Very interesting. - 12:15 PM
- lessthanperfectmama.com said...
I love it! Good for you. I might be inspired to try this out. Now if only my hubby will get on board. Isn't it nice to just enjoy your partner without the tv yammering in the background?
- Johanna said...
I love your fall challenge idea! I played along, but only half-heartedly. I tried to keep TV alternatives at the forefront of my mind, and every night I made myself get out of the house or work on a new project at home. I went to the gym, worked on knitting a scarf, took numerous dog walks, and started reading a spooky thriller. I caved for the debate, a night at the drive-in (does that count?), and finally spent a lazy weekend morning catching up on Hulu. Reagrdless, being aware of my TV habits made the week so much more fun and productive.
P.S. My husband and I often have "luddite nights" when we turn off our phones, don't watch TV, or look at the computer. These are awesome when you feel in a rut, or just overwhelmed with life in general. - 12:18 PM
- Joanna Goddard said...
barbara, that is so nice of you to say, really. your comment made my day:)
- Joanna Goddard said...
johanna, "luddite" nights is a brilliant idea.
- Joanna Goddard said...
angela, haha, your comment is awesome.
"Once you have kids you are kindof stuck at home in brainmelt after they are in bed for the night. We played more games, read more books, our relationship was stronger, got lots of home projects done. But when our friends would ask what we did all the time we would say "have sex." = haha, i love it. - 12:25 PM
- Eliza Jane said...
I didn't grow up with a TV, and I didn't get a TV as an adult until I was 24. It was a huge adjustment to getting one; now I think it'd be a huge adjustment to go without!
- ginna said...
I love this! I missed last week's challenge so of course I watched my fill of TV shows, but I will definitely have to try this soon.
Also -- I assume your books are to the right? That's so funny, I always sleep on the left of the bed so I immediately started looking at that side for which books would be interesting. :) - 12:27 PM
- Yelle said...
We made this commitment too! We've been going strong for 1 year! We do have Netflix, but commit to only watch when we want to watch a new episode of a show we love, or to watch a documentary. but our dinners are better!
- Diana McNeill said...
bird by bird is the best book joanna
- Jacquelyn | lark&linen said...
I think that's such a brilliant idea. One i'm going to have to adapt myself! I definitely succomb to the television most nights.
Side note, I noticed the book "was she pretty" in one of your pictures. That's my cousins book!! It tickles me to no end that you have it. Isn't she talented?! - 12:36 PM
- Justin + Liesl said...
I wish I had known about this! I am unfortunately one of those people that work hard during the day and come home to watch the tv without really watching it. I'm going to try! And mastermind??? Played it all the time as a kid and now my husband and I make it a tradition every week! We absolutely LOVE trying to outsmart eachother.... makes it so fun.
woodsy-soiree.blogspot.com - 12:39 PM
- Mariana said...
Joanna, you are so beautiful! Sorry - inappropriate, but true!
This week I read the novel 'Freedom' by Jonathan Franzen, and it was incredible. - 12:41 PM
- agapelife said...
UM, I love Anne Lamott, good choice
I did NOT make it, because I have this obsession with parenthood right now.
I'll try for the next one! - 12:48 PM
- Dulce said...
i love this little challenges, i'm working on a few points of my resolutions for this year.
About not watching tv and tv shows, i watch old episodes of gossip girl during lunch with my mom and for dinner we watch old episodes of criminal minds, those are our fav shows, we also watch grimm, once upon a time and revenge, and that's it, i'm not a tv person like i used to be, i prefer spend my time reading or listening music, and sometimes drawing :) - 1:09 PM
- katilda said...
Easy as pie :) I haven't actually owned a TV in 3 years and never miss it. I'll watch the occasional movie, but usually I'm busy spending time with people or getting errands done or being out among the community...or reading! Any down time is dedicated to a) running or b) reading. I often wish I could sleep less so I could stay up later reading. (and the male brain is a great book, FYI -- just finished it!)
- Mai Lowe said...
We don't have a TV and don't do any of the other things (Netflix, Hulu, etc) so this was not really a challenge. I actually have no idea when people watch TV, I feel like my day is so full as it is (and I don't even have a kid yet). Typically we both work a bit on the later side of things and come home around 7:30pm. I cook dinner while we catch up on our days and then we eat together and talk more. We both love talking to each other - maybe that is what takes up all the time? After dinner we clean up together and then it is getting kind of late. I usually get back online to do some work as does the hubby, for just a little bit to do some email, and then I head into bed to read magazines, books, whatever. He is usually on his ipad reading the news (he is a news fanatic). Throughout all this we continue to chit chat...and all of sudden it's really late and we need to go to sleep. If we don't go running in the morning we will go after work, which only pushes the time later by an hour.
- JessieRutland said...
This was a hard one for me. I did not go the whole week without TV, but I was more aware of the amount I watched and what I chose to watch. I started reading When we were Romans and so far I am enjoying it. Looking forward to this week's challenge!
- diaryofamrs said...
I went as far as telling my hubster that we should get rid of the tv! He didn't go for it...and truth be told, I wouldn't either. We did better this week though. This post was the nudge I'd be wanting to reduce our tv consumption. Thanks!
- Stephanie said...
We gave up booze during the week. Thank God it's Thursday. Ready for a glass of wine this weekend! Fun challenge!
- Diana said...
Okay, I totes missed this challenge (catching up on reader now...) because, well, life with a baby and a two year old is really busy but I LOVE this idea!
My hubby and I only have cable during the football season (for him...I'm not big into sports!)but I find that when we don't watch shows or movies we definitely spend a lot of time on the internet and our phones. Of course, we do a lot of talking, playing games and such as well as spending lots of time with our kids and listening to music but I think for this challenge to really make a change I'd have to go off the grid. I kind of like that idea. - 1:28 PM
- Bebe Knight said...
That's a great challenge! We actually don't have cable, we just use the good old rabbit ears. It gives us enough to keep us entertained and to keep up with the local news but doesn't force us to have the vast selection cable offers.
And you're right about a good book at night! I love reading until i fall asleep ;) - 1:39 PM
- MsMagpie1985 said...
My husband and I don't have cable for exactly this reason. It's amazing how much more there is to talk about when you're reading different books than when you're both watching the same TV show.
- Stella said...
How many books did you read in one week??? Haha. I'm the type who can't possibly read more than one book at a time. I'm currently working on Seabiscuit. Such a great story!
- nic said...
We don't have tv, but watch netflix and movies from the library instead. Last week was really great, though! We went for walks and ate dinner at the actual dinner table (wow), which were actually really sweet, date-y types of activities. We read in bed, but we do that anyways. We're currently listening to George R.R. Martin's "A Dance with Dragons" as part of our "sleep hygene" time. Fun challenge! What's next?
- bridget anne said...
good for you! it's amazing what you discover (or re-discover) when you turn off electronics. sometimes i have to scold myself for proclaiming rather unearned diatribes like, "i don't have time to read." well sure, some weeks get quite busy, but did i spend any time on pinterest? then yep, i had time to read!
i'd love to hear what you thought about some of those books. i almost picked up the happiness project & bird by bird the other day. if you regularly shared what you're reading, or what books you've particularly enjoyed lately, i'd be into that! : ) - 1:55 PM
- Caroline, No. said...
Funny - my other half is reading I Claudius at the moment too. x
- RoOHOohoO said...
Since I moved out of my parents house 9 years ago I haven't owned a TV! I have to say I do watch some shows online every once in a while but it adds up to probably 3 hours max a week. I haven't watched anything this week :) I spend my time reading books, reading blogs, and going out dancing!
Even when I visit someone that has a TV I find it somewhat boring to veg out in front of the TV...maybe when I get older ;) - 2:05 PM
- Kate @ Savour Fare said...
We didn't have cable for 2 years when we first moved into the house, and it completely got us out of the habit of watching TV. Now we only really watch when there's something we want to watch (like the Presidential Debate, or the Daily Show's Coverage of the Presidential Debate (though husband does engage in some mindless TV watching more than I do.)
- Ms. Morgan said...
Good for you. This is great, wish I had caught the earlier post about skipping tv. Can't wait for your next challenge.
Happily following at msmorgansrealitycheck.blogspot.com - 2:23 PM
- Diana said...
I was ill last week, so I missed your post about incorporating challenges. I suppose this is for the best, because when I have the flu, tv/movies is pretty much the only thing my muddled brain can handle! I can't wait to join in on the next challenge!
I actually find I watch less tv with a DVR. I know I won't miss the shows that are important to me, but I also feel less pressure to watch tv often to catch them. I'll have a big night of tv every now and then when I catch up on what I've recorded and, in the process, refrain from nights of random channel surfing. - 2:24 PM
- prairynation said...
This fall I took up the challenge of memorizing a poem a week and I've been really enjoying the process and the pleasure of truly knowing and feeling the words. It's so rare that any of us our challenged to use our brains in this capacity -- smart phones, computers, etc. And I'm secretly hoping for a blackout or something where I can recite poetry much to the delight (or snore!) of those around!
- Valerie said...
Would love reviews on all those books!!
- Carol said...
I watched the Presidential debates, which is weird because I'm Canadian. I watched a great show on Inida because I want to go there. I watched Downton and Boardwalk Empire on my computer (does that count?) and I watched an information show on who would be the better President for Canada. Not bad - no reality tv at least.
- Erika Alcantara said...
This sounds like a great challenge, unfortunately I was unaware of this! I've grown up watching TV all the time-at the dinner table my family and I always kept the TV on and nearby. I started college two months ago, and I haven't really watched TV since then other than spending a Sunday night on AMC (Breaking Bad, etc). I've been able to do more things like actually read every page of The NYTimes or spend more time outside. It's been very relaxing, sometimes I forget that I have a TV. I plan on doing this more often!
- crispin korschen said...
I haven't owned a TV for twenty years. I don't know how I'd fit in TV watching .....I don't have enough time too do all the things I want to now. But the best part of no TV is the talking...........you have time to talk to your partner and to your kids
- Anna said...
I love your polka dot sweater too! Please do tell where you purchased it.
- M.M. said...
I completed the challenge, but I had it easy -- we were in Hawaii :) Although there was one moment where we were tired and going to lay down in bed and zombiefy in front of the tube, but instead we went outside and laid out under the stars. It was sublime.
- kater said...
I should have stayed away from TV this week, as every show I watched cut out my poor little heart and stomped on it until it was a flat, sad thing.
I've been trying to cut down on my pointless watching--that is, if I don't have something specific I want to watch, don't bother. I'll still put movies on in the background since I tend to like that instead of music, and my mom and I sometimes have little dates where we hunker down with our tea and pick a new movie or documentary or something from netflix, but yeah.
I get in a lot of my magazine and book reading time during breakfast, actually. Ever since I was a kid I always loved to read at breakfast! Since my family is all on different schedules it's not really a chatting time, and I get through so much that way. - 3:13 PM
- Kate Uhry said...
so just in case you missed it: that was an episode of "up all night" ;) kudos, don't think I could do it!
- MG said...
Totally off topic but where is your red-and-white striped shirt from? I have been looking for one like that for ages.
Thanks! - 3:33 PM
- melanie said...
we started on friday so i'm technically not through a full week but it's been so great. i feel like i've accomplished so much more this week. we even cleaned out our junk drawer one night! also i just wanted to add that we listened to the debate on the radio and it was a new perspective. loved it! thanks for being a great instigator!
- Stephanie Ko said...
When I first saw your challenge, I thought WOW, NO WAY. But I kind of accomplished it by accident. I had a midterm yesterday, two today and still one more tomorrow... oh, and one next week. Yep, it's that time of year for us students. I haven't watched a single TV show this week, but they are sitting unchecked on my SideReel account taunting me, waiting to be watched! Ugh. So, I spent my week studying. Though it is amazing how much studying I can get accomplished when I'm not distracted with TV. :)
- Kara said...
I LOVED "The Female Brain" by Brizendine and have had the male brain on my list for quite some time. Can't wait to hear your thoughts.
- Savannah Turley said...
I did it and haven't slept more, felt more relaxed and been so tired at the same time in so long. It's like I was staying up late watching things instead of getting rest and now that I've started to catch up (went to sleep at 9pm last night), my body wants more! Over all, it was a great week. Lots of podcast - This American Life is my favorite. Two books - Wild by Cheryl Strayed and The false friend, both awesome reads. Any who, good challenge, and I will once again follow in your footsteps and have a poem memorized by next thursday.
- The Pumpernickel said...
Zoinks! I just read "I Remember Nothing" this week, too! Pretty random, don't you you think? There must be something in the water.
I don't think it's an understatement to say one of the greatest tragedies in my life is that I never met Nora Ephron. - 4:55 PM
- Sarah Carlson said...
Joanna, this is such a great challenge! I live in an apartment with three other girls...needless to say, TV is almost always on! But I try to make time for my book and magazine reading! I might have to try this one soon, though!
- Chloé V said...
Hi Joanna ! Nice challence !
ps: where did you bought you dotted top on the first photo ? So adorable, I want the same ! - 6:27 PM
- Tiffany said...
I don't think I really count, the only thing I watch is "New Girl" and I didn't watch even that. But I have cut off tv for months now teehehe!
- ALI&ANG said...
Uummm errrrr....I failed. I had to watch Projet Runway and for sure I am going to watch tonight. I think Chris is going to win, he is my favorite! And that is just not because his name is Chris and he is gay and my brother's name is Chris and he is gay, and he lives 4 towns over from me...well you get the idea. But I did start a new book this week called "Finding Nouf" by Zoe Ferraris.
Ali of aliandang - 7:38 PM
- wmbg. said...
i like this new series! it's almost like mini resolutions. i'm going to attempt my own version of this type of thing and see what happens. thank you!
- Kristi said...
hah, alex and i should be book buddies: before i even noticed these were his 'n hers photos i was all "ooo!" over the ones on the left. saving "our magnificent bastard tongue" to amazon wishlist now :)
- Charity Poole said...
I have done the TV fast before, and it is so rewarding! I fear I've become somewhat of a TVaholic these days, though. I love The Mindy Project, too. :)
- bouff said...
I really wanted to do this, but I just couldn't. I love TV too much. I'll have to start with week two!
- Jess S said...
Joanna, I love seeing all of the books that you and Alex are reading/have read. Can you share more about your favorite novels? There is way too much Non fiction in my life and I'd love to hear more about an avid readers recommendations.
- Nicola Conville said...
I stopped watching TV last January and shortly afterwards relinquished my Foxtel subscription, then eventually gave my TV away, so we have been television-free for about eight months now! We read, chat and catch up on work, but I never really miss it. Sometimes we'll watch documentaries on our laptop :)
- timetocraft.net said...
I have been living without TV since 9 years ago and it's ok, we have had plenty of time to read, talk, etc. Now we are thinking of changing this situation and buy one, because we have a toddler and we want that she doesn't feel as an asocial one with her friends!!! She has the right to watch Dora la exploradora, a succesful tv show here in Spain, starred by an intrepid girl :)
- Jenny McL said...
So I ahve almost cut it out maybe catching a show or two - but starting today no tv for a week it is. I am studying anyway and working full time so this is the perfect challenge
- Gracie said...
Ha ha, I love your different book choices, brilliant. I LOVE turning off the TV, listening to radio at night, all the shows are much better, more alternative, or just playing records. It's great. I think I have the same taste in books as Alex! I, Claudius is amazing and I'm excited to read The Better Angels of our nature, I keep hearing about it.
- Cait said...
I actually don't watch TV at home, at all, and haven't done so for almost a year. I may watch the odd DVD (usually on my computer) or have a few seasons of something to watch if it sounds interesting (again on the computer) - but I cannot stand all the awful soaps, ads, ads for shows, and brainless and mundane reality tv shows. I think I just lost interest in it!
Instead, I read a lot, talk to my friends, and do a lot of art. It's so much nicer and I don't feel guilty, for whatever reason.
- Katie said...
It is funny because I literally never watch TV at home. We have a TV, but we usually only use it to watch the occasional DVD. I didn't try to follow the challenge, but for me it's easy not to watch TV at home (I was obligated to watch the debate for work at the office).
But of course, something mindless has to end up filling your time, and I am the world's worst internet/blog junkie. This one is my fave--I read and love it every day. But there are plenty others that I am not sure why I am still scrolling through back entries an hour later... And do I really need to read every 10-page article in the Atlantic/NY Times Magazine/NY Mag all the way through? - 8:03 AM
- Maria said...
Hah! I totally hate camping too. And yes, the best part about being married is reading together in bed - as unsexy as that sounds! I could not give up TV for a week (we didn't even try!). We are WAY too into Breaking Bad at the moment to go a single day without it!
Maria xx
- Carol Wexell Wayne said...
I love your sweater...
- MJ said...
We got rid of our TV over a year ago. We get movies or DVD versions of TV shows through Netflix. Haven't missed TV in the slightest.
- stacy said...
Bird by Bird is such a great book, I've been re-reading it lately!
- Joanna Goddard said...
thanks for these really sweet notes! and yes the polka-dot sweater was a (splurgy) purchase from jcrew. it's one of those sweaters you wear all the time:)
and stacy, my friend recommended bird by bird. it's beautiful. - 1:06 PM
- Wendy Wainwright said...
I don't really watch T.V. so this week was easy. We didn't have cable the first four years we were married. My husband is active duty military and he was gone far more than home and I wasn't really allowed to watch T.V. growing up. I will admit to watching pride & prejudice and Emma on repeat on my computer while working though! Seriously, endlessly, for about three years now. Possibly it is time to invest in another movie or show. I love the pride & prejudice movie with kiera knightly and the most recent bbc Emma mini-series!
- Wendy Wainwright said...
Oh, I meant to add that we do have cable now because we are living overseas, my husbamd is an Olmsted scholar and so he watches T.V. to work on his language skills.
http://marginalia.wendywainwright.com - 5:34 PM
- Sofia Peixe said...
I've only read the post now and it seems to be a good idea if it wasn't for my addiction on TV. I only watch at night during week days, i'm one of those who love to fall asleep on couch watching TV.
Maybe i could try step by step, first i'll start by going to bed earlier and read a book.
If i manage to do so, i'll let you know. - 4:37 PM
- Kam Sam said...
This first challenge was way too easy for me, haha, since I don't have a TV. I love listening to the radio, classical music in the morning, jazz in the evening, it's fun to be able to do other things while listening. However, I have to admit, I love visiting my parents, switching the TV on and watchich whatever is on, it's a little treat. xo
- RosyRilli said...
Well, we didn't exactly plan on going weeks without tv, but during our move, we cancelled our internet AND cable subscription. Not just one week. Week(s)! It was sad. I caught myself numerous times longing for the escape of television shows but after awhile, I'd say a few days or so, I stopped. And it was nice. I read more. My husband didn't just "zone" out at the end of the evening. We were so much more productive. It really is incredible the things you'll find to do when you're out of mind numbing options! Of course, that didn't stop us from setting up internet and cable at our new place, but it was an interesting experiment!
www.rosyrilli.blogspot.com - 11:53 AM
- Mich said...
Did you read ALL those books this week?! wow!!
- Rita FP said...
We don't even own a tv! So I guess for us would have to be a "no internet" evening or something :)
- Yoshimi said...
Yo kinda look like Coco Rocha


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University of Miami's mascot Sebastian the Ibis leads players onto the field before a NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Miami. The Hurricanes football program has been at the center of an investigation for two years, an investigation that has led to one of the biggest controversies in NCAA history. / J Pat Carter, Associated Press
The future of the NCAA's case against Miami isn't the only thing in question in the wake of an external review that revealed misconduct by investigators.
NCAA president Mark Emmert, who confirmed to USA TODAY Sports the departure by March 1 of Julie Roe Lach, vice president of enforcement, called the results of the review "an embarrassment." Although Emmert said "tainted information" had been removed from the investigative record and indicated the case would move forward, Miami president Donna Shalala pushed back.
In a strongly worded statement that appeared to be an attempt to grab the high ground, Shalala said the misconduct "taints the entire process" and called for the NCAA to wrap up the process with no penalties beyond those already self-imposed by the school.
"We have been wronged in this investigation," Shalala said.
For more than two years, the NCAA has been investigating allegations of rule violations made by former booster Nevin Shapiro, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for running a $930 million Ponzi scheme. Miami instituted a bowl ban in each of the last two football seasons and reduced scholarships.
And regardless of what happens next to Miami, surely others are asking if they have been wronged, too â?? Emmert said the misconduct "failed our membership" â?? and what the NCAA will to do make it right.
Is the problem systemic? Have other cases been similarly tainted? According to the review by attorney Ken Wainstein of the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, enforcement staff members secured the services of attorney Maria Elena Perez to glean information from depositions in Shapiro's bankruptcy proceedings. The report found the actions did not violate NCAA bylaws or enforcement staff policies, but found former investigator Ameen Najjar disregarded advice of the NCAA legal counsel, which told them not to use Perez to depose witnesses.
Najjar and Roe Lach did not return phone calls Monday. In an interview Monday with USA TODAY Sports, Emmert characterized Najjar's actions as "a novel approach," adding that enforcement staff members "knew that something like this had never been done before."
"We need to be careful not to generalize beyond the data," Emmert added. "We've got a decision here where some very bad judgment and very bad decisions were made, but that doesn't taint the entire enforcement process or the individuals involved in it."
Shalala would disagree.
Although Emmert repeatedly declined to discuss Roe Lach's departure â?? except to confirm it â?? the review found she exercised "insufficient oversight" of Najjar's actions. The review absolved other NCAA officials, including chief operating officer Jim Isch and Emmert, of blame. Isch approved paying Perez, but the review concluded "he was addressing only the fiscal issue and not any legal/prudential concerns." According to the report, Emmert didn't learn of the investigators' conduct until last fall.
As a result, only the head of enforcement rolled.
"The actions that we're taking today are clearly consistent with principles of holding people accountable for their behavior," Emmert said in a teleconference. "I'm not going to comment on any personnel actions, but again if the (NCAA's) executive committee believes that some disciplinary action toward me needs to be taken, then I'm sure they will."
The external review was limited to the Miami investigation. Emmert said part of the charge for attorney Jonathan Duncan, who has been appointed interim head of enforcement, will be to conduct a broad review of the enforcement process. But according to Emmert, there are no plans to review other pending or recently completed cases for possible malfeasance.
"As we go forward through all of this, we need to have very clear protocols to make sure evidence has been gathered appropriately and that we have confidence in that process," Emmert told USA TODAY Sports. "Up until this moment, I think everyone would say that has been the case."
The Miami case will apparently go forward. A person familiar with the NCAA enforcement staff's activities said the Notice of Allegations has been prepared and is "ready" for delivery. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
According to the external review, information derived from the bankruptcy depositions â?? including information gleaned from 13 full interviews and portions of 12 more â?? was removed from the Miami investigative record. But in her statement, Shalala said Miami pledged full cooperation when the investigation began in September 2010 â?? "than two and a half years ago" â?? and added:
"The University of Miami has lived up to those promises, but sadly the NCAA has not lived up to their own core principles. The lengthy and already flawed investigation has demonstrated a disappointing pattern of unprofessional and unethical behavior."
The question is if the pattern goes beyond Miami. And regardless of the answer, the current perception is not positive.
Last month during a session at the NCAA Convention, "public and membership distrust of the NCAA's ability to police itself" was cited as a reason for the existence of the temporary Enforcement Working Group. In the external review, Wainstein found the action by the enforcement staff members had the potential appearance of "an inappropriate manipulation of the bankruptcy process." But as telling, he said they did not sufficiently consider "whether it was consistent with the NCAA membership's understanding about the limits" of the investigators' power.
Several other recent high-profile cases have been controversial, as well. The NCAA drew criticism from school administrators and outsiders alike for its handling last summer of Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky scandal â?? punishment that was unprecedented in severity and process â?? but that didn't involve the enforcement staff. Former USC assistant coach Todd McNair has filed suit against the NCAA for its actions in the investigation of former rule violations involving star Reggie Bush. Last fall the NCAA fired investigator Abigail Grantstein after her boyfriend was overheard providing information related to the eligibility case of freshman UCLA basketball player Shabazz Muhammad.
Emmert said he was committed to do what he could to "improve the level of confidence that people have in the way enforcement is conducted," and added:
"Perfection is not the goal here â?? but confidence certainly is."
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There isn't much room to linger in this bakery that serves Minneapolis' popular Hell's Kitchen, but grab one of the seven mismatched seats to watch bakers working on huge pans of cinnamon rolls, maple pecan streusel doughnuts or carrot cake scones.
The cheeky humor and innovative creations that made Hell's Kitchen a diners' favorite extend to this compact offshoot upstairs from the sprawling restaurant. While Hell's Kitchen thrives on reds, dark colors and comically creepy chandeliers made from knives, Angel Food Bakery shines with white, silver and crystal chandeliers. Spots of color come from rainbow lineup of sugars and icing for orders such as frosted doughnuts that spell out "Happy Birthday."
Or stop kidding yourself and go straight to the cupcakes. Many do. It's hard to ignore their swirls of frosting and intriguing flavors, such as peanut butter and jelly, strawberry lemonade, or the Anti-Depressant, a supposedly mood-lifting chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate whipped cream and filled with caramelized chocolate fudge in the center. The Ode to Canada showcases a maple buttermilk cake with maple buttercream frosting topped with candied spiced pecans and candied bacon. Curry lime coconut artfully blends a kick of spice with citrusy sweetness.
If you're not adventurous, you can find more predictable flavors such as red velvet and chocolate with frosting swirled like a rose, but most of the fun comes from sampling the tasty whims of creative bakers. One of their brainstorms: piled-together clusters of leftover scraps of croissant and Danish dough baked until sugar caramelizes on top then drenched with cream cheese frosting. Definitely a heavenly idea.


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Updated: NH House defies Hassan, kills casino bill by 35-vote margin
After 15 years of trying and failing, gambling interests believed as late as Wednesday morning this was the year they would finally break through and pass the bill, which had been passed by the Senate and had been believed to be fueled by concern about Massachusetts moving toward licensing casinos .
But the House, sticking to its long tradition, slapped down the bill, 199-164, with 107 Republicans and 92 Democrats voting to kill the bill and 112 Democrats and 52 Republicans in favor of keeping it alive for further debate and possible amendments.
The House then voted against reconsideration, 212-152, meaning the bill cannot be resurrected in the current two-year session.
The 35-vote margin of the initial vote also means it is highly unlikely gambling will be resurrected through another legislative vehicle, such as the budget, during the current session.
Establishment of single "high-end, highly regulated casino" had been a key component of Hassan's successful campaign for governor. And she backed up her desire in her budget, which assumed $80 million in revenue from casino licensing fees.
She lobbied hard -- including throwing a last minute lunch for lawmakers funded by her inaugural campaign -- for passage of Senate Bill 152.
Gambling proponents had more than a dozen amendments ready, including several key ones that they said would have strengthened the regulatory aspects of the bill.
But the House never got that far. It upheld the 23-22 vote of a "supercommittee" of 45 key House members last week recommending that the bill be rendered "inexpedient to legislate."
Hassan said in a statement after the vote she was disappointed the House broke from "the New Hampshire tradition of open and thorough debate on key issues by voting against moving forward with full consideration of SB 152 and the thoughtful, bipartisan amendments offered by members.
She added in a news conference, "They didn't listen to the people of New Hampshire and the priorities they support and the way to fund those priorities."
But she said she remains "committed to working with the Legislature to finalize a balanced budget that restores the priorities that the people of New Hampshire support: job creation, higher education, economic development, strengthening our mental health system and protecting the health and well-being of our communities."
Without gambling, she said, "the path will be more difficult, but the people of New Hampshire expect us to do difficult things."
Top gambling foe Jim Rubens of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Expanded Gambling said the casino bill died "in spite of the most intense lobbying and arm-twisting operation ever for a gambling bill.
"It's time for the Legislature and the governor to find a new and better approach the budget making," Rubens said.
Top Senate co-sponsor and 15-year gambling champion Lou D'Allesandro. D-Manchester, said, "We brought a piece of legislation forward in a bipartisan manner to provide an economic recovery and a job creation package. It would have created 1,000 jobs and bring private capital into the state. We knew we needed the money for the budget, now its up to the House to make up the difference."
The bill would have allowed 1,500 slot machines and 500 table games at a single location in southern New Hampshire. It would have created a commission to study the possibility of future gambling sites.
Millennium Gaming of Las Vegas, which holds an option to purchase Rockingham Park, proposed a $600 million investment to bring a casino to the site of the former racetrack on the Massachusetts border. After the vote, a spokesman said the company remains it committed to Salem and the former racetrack.


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