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Hasbro and Paramount have posted a new TV Spot, "Rock Solid", and a new Clip, "Reenlist". Why is that nostalgia for my old band of toys is getting the better of me? The delay of the film, the reshooting of Tatum's scenes and the fact the director did a Justin Bieber film keeps turning me off.
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Loving it. Cobra Commander made me think of Darth Vader in that quick glimpse
Again, im glad Duke was resurrected from production hell. He's like pretty much the main character in GI Joe!!!
In the 2nd video when Bruce Willis says, "They never said i couldn't re-enlist. Reporting for duty sargeant major sir"
The Rock should have said, "Good, I'm giving you a field-commission promotion back to General. Congratulations Sir"
When I saw Jack the Giant Slayer with my 8 year old daughter over the weekemd, there was a trailer for this movie. My daughter said "this looks good, I want to see this movie".
That's my girl. :)
@ElBaz13, that's cool i know how that feels my kids do the same but not just on any movie, .i showed my kids the new trailer for Ironman3 and my little girl seemed more hyped out and reacted with more excitement than my boy. lol...but don't show my boy the trailer for Man of Steel because he goes ape's. and what's great bout it the trailer has no action and he still gets really pumped for it...
The age of Dora the Explorer is over for me. :)
My 10 year old is a lost cause though as she prefers the teen-centric movies (Twilight stuff) over good genre movies. But my 8 year old is a spitting image of me. We watched the 6 Star Wars movies last summer, I took her to see the Hobbit and yeah, she loved the IM3 and MOS trailers as well. It's nice to know we can take our kids to a movie without getting a sitter. It cost less for 2 kids admission tickets and popcorns over 3-4 hours of babysitting.
How could a lower ranked enlisted soldier (sgt major) promote another enlisted soldier to an officer rank higher than they are (any rank of general)? I agree it would sound cool, but you would immediately lose any credibility with people that know about that stuff. Also, field commisions can only go up one rank from where they are (at least according to wikipedia).
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Elvis has clearly not left the building. Seeduvpain, you are one of my favorite designers- great work as always!
"Oh... I was expecting Chocolate."
You thing Jelly is pissed now? Wait till she finds out there's two other Bananas and an Orange hiding somewhere. sidenote: I think PB deserves some verility points
Big congrats SeedUvPain! you are in a roll! and love it!
Oragutan Mating Guide! I love it!
Jelly needs to accept the fact that she can really only cheat with a donut. Peanut Butter is much more desired. It is what is is, Jelly. Accept it and move on.
This shirt has successfully made me hungry for a peanut butter and banana sandwich...
yaw4god_emt wrote:Seems to me that the banana should be the male.
second that,, btw this is pretty dam funny.. good job on the idea and design
Q. What did the peanut butter say to the banana? A. Stick with me and you'll go places.
jeanerz13 wrote:I like the shirt, but something about the shading on the banana bothers me...hmmm...I might pass on this one...I'm hoping Calorie Burning places in the derby, and I don't wanna end up with too many food shirts if it does ;)
The shading might be bruises on the banana. Domestic abuse? If so, her staying with peanut butter would be fruitless. She'd be better off with some (n)ice cream.
Tygre wrote:We prefer the term "Caucasian Americans."
I see what you did there. =D
ptreno6 wrote:I enjoy the vibe of this design, but if the banana has lashes and the peanut butter doesn't, that means the banana's female and peanut butter's male, so the jam should have lashes as well. Other than that, it's an enjoyable design!
Peanut butter with either a banana or jelly? Looks like it goes both ways
Maybe Peanut Butter and Jelly are twins?? Ever think of that.... sliced from the same loaf. Jelly is just a prude and Peanut knows it. Heh. *bought!*
Would this get my 4 yr old kicked out of school?
NightGhost wrote:Q. What did the peanut butter say to the banana? A. Stick with me and you'll go places.
OR A. Time for a delicious spread OR A. How about we both get smooth and creamy? OR A. Not monkeying around: I'm nuts about you. OR A. Baby, close the door and I'll leave ajar. OR A. Unpeel and slip into something more comfortable.
CaptainTr1pps wrote:Would this get my 4 yr old kicked out of school?
quite possibly.... the sexual reference is quite clear.
Look, it's a "Hidden Mickey" made of jam!
I vote for a threesome. PB/J with fried banana is fawesome. (At least so I hear, can't eat PB but the same with almond butter is pretty damned good too.)
I absolutely love peanut butter/banana and always do feel like I'm cheating on jelly. This design is hilarious and oh so true!
Ménage à trois?
Man I hope fluffernutter wasn't involved...
That banana looks surprisingly okay for having his skin removed. I guess PB is in to some S&M
I've got some serious gender confusion here.
Looks like they didn't do anything or they already cleaned up, no peanut butter stuck to the banana.
We all know if this was Chunky Peanut Butter, we wouldn't be in this mess..
I'd split that banana and top her with my hot fudge and a spray of whipped cream. /too much?
Love the punny cartoon shirts. In for one!
all great relationships must end. Banana is a bit bland though
boosi wrote:Has anyone tried peanut butter and jelly on crackers? I was out of bread one day....
I used to eat it all the time when I was a kid, the milder the cracker the better
spilzer wrote:I guess Peanut Butter had a Banana in his pocket and wasn't particularly glad to see Jelly.
Maybe he was looking for the other Jelly?
I LOVE pb and j on crackers!
PB left celery stick because of the raisins on his log!
anybody know the difference between jelly and jam?
Mr. Peanut Butter: I don't think you're ready for this jelly.
EBOLAinfectedMonkey wrote:The shading might be bruises on the banana. Domestic abuse? If so, her staying with peanut butter would be fruitless. She'd be better off with some (n)ice cream.
Dunno.. Banana might like it rough >.> the world may never know *coughs*
Although I don't condone infidelity, their offspring would probably be delicious.
mdibona wrote:anybody know the difference between jelly and jam?
Specifically, the fruit in jelly comes in the form of fruit juice. Jam, on the other hand, uses fruit pulp or crushed fruit, which explains why it's "less stiff" than jelly.
bradtab wrote:PB had just recently gotten himself out of a sticky situation with Fluff. It's obvious to Jelly that he hasn't changed his ways, because now he's caught himself in a jam!
Well, it would seem either PB is a lying, cheat piece of... toast... or he's a polygamist. I mean, Jelly, Banana, Jam, Honey, Fluff, Chocolate, Crackers... the list keeps going!
Peanut Butter is a politician w/ the taste for some Banana Man action... they probably met in a bathroom stall... Poor lil Mrs. Jelly... i hope she doesn't have to go to the press conference...
It seems like peanut butter should have been the chick and Jam caught her cheating with her banana boyfriend.
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"It has always been my private conviction that any man who puts his intelligence up against a fish and loses had it coming."
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Lower Bucks Lake
One of my favorite overlooked local lakes is Lower Bucks.
You can practically hit it with a rock from its much more popular big brother. But while Bucks Lake is teaming with ski boats, jet skis and late summer vacationers by the hundreds, Lower Bucks is quiet and uncrowded.
The cool water pulled from the bottom of Bucks Lake picks up a big pulse of oxygen as it rushes in a torrent down the short stretch to Lower Bucks. This colder oxygenated water is a big shot in the arm to the fish, mostly browns, in Lower Bucks.
I fished Lower Bucks one morning recently. My little kayak was the only watercraft on the lake.
Except for a small group of anglers working from the bank just below the inlet, I had the lake all to myself.
We all caught fish. Not big fish. Not lots of fish, but feisty little browns that made for a nice morning.
We all caught our fish on spinning gear. I was using one of my old sentimental favorites, a Super Duper.
I am sure I started fishing with Super Dupers more than 50 years ago. They still work.
The unique U-shape has a great action at just about any retrieve speed.
Every time I fish with one I feel like I need to ditch the graphite rod and fancy spinning reel and go back to a Mitchell 300 on a fiberglass rod from Thrifty Drug Store.
Like all the lakes right now, Lower Bucks is fishing best early in the morning and late in the evening when the sun is off the water.
Look for cool water flowing into the lake. Aside from the inflow from Bucks, there are several small creeks and seeps around the lake shore.
Bucks Lake
Bucks Lake just keeps kicking out fish, according to local guide Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service. According to Bryan you can almost pick the kind of fish you catch by where you fish on the lake.
If you want rainbow trout, stay in the Bucks Creek arm.
If it is brookies or browns you are looking for, head to the Mill Creek side of the lake and work the creek arm around Rainbow Point. Many areas are holding small brook trout.
There are plenty of kokanee from Haskins Channel toward the dam stacked up at 40 to 45 feet. The larger Mackinaw have been tough to come by lately but there are plenty of 2- to 4-pounders hanging out in some of the deeper spots of the lake.
Bryan suggests working small spoons in 25 to 40 feet of water for the trout and Mackinaw. The kokanee have been hanging around that 40-foot mark and have been hitting Uncle Larry's Spinners behind dodgers tipped with corn.
Lake Almanor
Fishing has really picked up during the past week, according to Doug Neal of Almanor Fishing Adventures. The dark moon phase has allowed the feeding cycles to hold deeper into the morning and early afternoon before slowing down. Surface temperatures have lowered a bit thanks to the northeast winds. Doug says he expects good fishing for the next few weeks.
Fish have switched from feeding primarily on aquatic insects to feeding on smelt more and more.
Trolling and bait fishing have both been productive.
Trolling dodgers or flashers with threaded mini crawlers or half a large crawler has been effective all season. These are usually trolled slowly (1 to 1.5 mph). With the pond smelt replacing insects as the primary food source, fast action trolling lures are getting more results.
Needlefish and Speedy Shiners are the most successful fast action lures for Almanor.
The bait bite is also good. Crickets and mealworms are always a favorite during late summer. The A-Frame, Spar Buoy, Big Springs and east shore are all great areas to mooch suspended baits up 6 to 8 feet off the bottom.
Anchovy tail fillets with Pro-Cure Herring Gel are the bait of choice for salmon. Kings, browns and rainbows are all taking mooched baits, and they will find them better with some scent on them.
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Anglers continue to do well at Frenchman Lake. There are good reports coming in from around the lake.
Chris Baro and his sons from Chilcoot recently caught two limits of rainbows using Wee Dick Nites while trolling 30 feet deep from the narrows south. Their fish measured up to 18 inches each.
Bank anglers at Snallygaster, near the dam and many other spots around the lake have been hooking rainbows up to 18 inches. Most are using nightcrawlers or PowerBait.
For the most current conditions, call Wiggin's Trading Post at 993-4683.
Antelope Lake
Antelope is always a good choice for late summer anglers. At just over 5,000 feet elevation, Antelope stays cooler than some other nearby lakes.
The lake has excellent structure with many small protected coves and points. In addition to the rainbow and brook trout, there are catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and crappie.
Your best bet for the rainbows and brooks right now is to work the deeper water near the dam. Early mornings before the jet skis hog the water offers the best fishing.
Lake Davis
The water is warming and there are lots of weeds but determined anglers are finding some rainbows early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
The damsel flies are sparse, but there are still midges hatching. There are also some Callibaetis mayflies in the afternoons.
Trollers are doing best working the deeper water near the dam and north of the island.
Butt Lake
I visited Butt Lake recently. The powerhouse is running but the lake is fairly low; not unusual for this time of year.
Some nice trout have moved into the inlet, drawn by the cooler water and feed from Lake Almanor and Butt Creek, pond smelt on the powerhouse side and nymphs on the creek side.
The low water has them very spooky. The best fishing is during low light conditions in the morning and evening.
Fishing pressure is light during the week.
This is hopper time. Hot breezy summer afternoons will blow creekside hoppers into the water. These are big protein-packed meals and the trout will smack them with enthusiasm. They are a good choice on any area streams right now, especially near meadow areas.
Fishing is best when the sun is off the water. Trout are rising for caddis, mayflies and yellow sally stoneflies. In the morning, fish an attractor dry with a small midge or attractor nymph dropper.
There are plenty of stocked fish in Deer Creek between Elam Creek and Deer Creek Falls. Below the falls is all catch-and-release fishing for wild trout.
Fishing is best on the Middle Fork Feather River from Camp Layman downstream.
On the North Fork Feather River, try fishing from High Bridge downstream to Lake Almanor.
Other area streams that are productive now include Jamison Creek, Nelson Creek, Hamilton Branch and Warner Creek.
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Red Bull/KTM rider Taddy Blazusiak returned to his winning ways to claim victory in the fourth round of the AMA EnduroCross Series held at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California.
The afternoon started out well for both Red Bull KTM's Taddy Blazusiak and Factory FMF/KTM rider Mike Brown. Blazusiak turned the fastest time in the qualifying hot laps while Brown was second fastest so both had first choice of gate preferences for their evening heats.
Brown was up first in the second Pro heat. He jumped off the line in third but an early crash in the matrix cost him positions and he finished third. He was one spot shy of qualifying and had to regroup to return for the semi race. Meanwhile Blazusiak launched off second in the third heat immediately took the lead, distanced himself from the rest of the field and too the win for an easy transfer to the main event.
Brown grabbed the holeshot in his semi then a crash set him back. He made a quick recovery into second but was again one position short of qualifying but then dominated the LCQ to transfer to the main event.
Blazusiak was ready to show the crowd his good form in the main and grabbed the holeshot while Brown was in the middle of the pack. Then Blazusiak lost the lead to Cody Webb after a small mistake in the woodpile but stuck to Webb's wheel and grabbed the lead back in the next lap. From then on he concentrated on pulling a gap on Webb and went on to take the win. Brown, who struggled on the start of the race was seventh at the flag.
"We are very happy to see Taddy get back to the top podium spot," said Factory FMF/KTM Team Manager Antti Kallonen. "Taddy rode a fast and smart race today to put his KTM out front. Unfortunately, Brown struggled today but was able to still gain some points in the series."
Blazusiak leads the championship standings ahead of Webb while Brown is third overall going into the next event at Denver, CO on October 6, 2012.
Overall Results Ontario
1. Taddy Blazusiak (PL), KTM
2. Cody Webb (USA), Neta
3. Justin Soule, (USA), Kawasaki
4. Kyle Redmond (USA), Husqvarna
5. Taylor Robert (USA), Kawasaki
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I am a young man in love with Jesus Christ, because he has loved me so much, more than one can imagine. I often kneel in awe and reverence before Christ on the cross. Seeing him on the cross shows me how much he loved me and continues to love me. Seeing him on the cross, my complaints cease and I just look at him, in love, in awe, in wonder. I see love itself, hanging on a cross. I love him, because he has loved me first.
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In the next tests, include Vadim's back-end for r600g.
Phoronix: Running Mesa 9.2-devel + LLVM 3.3 SVN With The R600 Back-End
The last time I extensively tested the AMD Radeon Gallium3D LLVM shader compiler back-end was last April. Since then the R600 LLVM back-end has matured quite a lot with new features and was merged into upstream LLVM. In the past few days I carried out some new tests on several different graphics cards using Mesa Git master of the R600 Gallium3D open-source graphics driver.
In the next tests, include Vadim's back-end for r600g.
Would be useful to see how LLVM compares against the conventional backend.
Compiler influence on nexuiz and Doom3 are negligible (they are not shader bound), and I suspect this extend to any ioquake3 / doom3 engine powered benchmark.
I personnaly use Unigine Heaven 3.0 and Lightmark 2008 2.0 to measure performance of compiler.
I don't know why Michael refuses to use better tests than he does.
Add in a WINE test, a Valve Source engine test, and Unigine, and you'd get 3 distinctly different engines apart from the Id engine he relies almost exclusively on. They'd all probably be bound on very different things performance-wise.
Or more demanding Trine 2 and Serious Sam 3.
Still though it would be testable by those who do actually own it.. Not everyone would be able to make comparisons, but those that have the game could. I would love to know how well some of the commercial games that are finally being made available for linux performs - regardless of whether or not I could duplicate the tests.


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Terai (テライ, Terai) is a member of the disbanded faction of Konohagakure's ANBU: Root.
He, like most members of the group was likely adopted into the organisation as a young orphan and trained to lose emotions, in order to better accomplish missions. As Root members each uses a codename, it is unknown what Terai's real name is, if he even has one. Even though the organisation has been officially disbanded, Terai remains loyal to its head, Danzō.
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Before leaving to attend the Kage Summit, Danzō Shimura instructed him to find Kabuto Yakushi before Anko Mitarashi, who was doing the same at that point in time.
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Why is it that the public is restricted from buying restaurant quality goods? It makes no sense to me at all. I ask out of genuine puzzlement, not trying to start a battle.
Hello Scott R,I have had Grande many times, but not Bacio cheese. In your opinion, which cheese tastes better? Is there a big difference in taste with the Buffalo milk added to the Bacio cheese. Thank youTomNPSI would love to hear comments from anyone else that has tried the two cheeses. I am looking for Flavor.
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You are seeing Bacio in places because Roma aka Performance Food Group had a "break up" with Grande. So if you are a PFG customer, Grande is no longer available...they are pushing Bacio. I don't know the back story, but I'm guessing it's business...ie $$$.
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For me, It's all about applications and productivity for my work. Android can't touch that - - at least it hasn't yet. iPad/iPhone are it for me.
Apple iPad or Google Nexus 7: Which one should you get?
Up until now, the question "should you buy an iPad or [blank]?" was almost always answerable with "iPad unless you don't like Apple." The Amazon Kindle Fire tried to change that equation, but Amazon has been coy about sales numbers, and beyond the U.S. border its content is so anemic it's still closer akin to a paperweight than a tablet. Now Google is taking its shot with the ASUS-manufactured, Google Nexus 7.
Our Mobile Nations sibling site, Android Central has just posted their complete Google Nexus 7 review, and according to Jerry Hildenbrand, it's good, but not a game changer:
The Nexus 7 doesn't bring a compelling reason to "go Google" when considering a tablet purchase like we were hoping. But the hardware and software on the Nexus 7 make it a very interesting piece of gear, and when the price is factored into the equation, there's simply not a better tablet for the money available from anyone, anywhere. Stock Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and updates direct from Google are icing on the cake. I would recommend the Nexus 7 to anyone and feel good about handing out that advice.
And here's what we had to say in our new iPad review:
Judged in a vacuum, the new iPad is incredible technology wrapped in gorgeous design at an unbeatable price. Taken in context, the new iPad will appeal most to "firsts." First-time tablet buyers, first-generation iPad owners looking to upgrade, and first-adopters who simply want the future in their hands today. If any of those describe you, get the new iPad.
With that in mind, does the introduction of a Google branded tablet running the latest, greatest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software stack still offer a better alternative answer to iPad?
The iPad is 9.7-inches with a 2048x1536 IPS Retina display at 264 ppi. The larger size makes it heavier to hold for long periods of time, and harder to carry around without a bag. It also allows for a more powerful class of software, and the larger interface makes it easier to use.
The Nexus 7 is 7-inches with a 1280x800 IPS display at 216 ppi. The smaller size makes it ideal to hold for longer periods of time and easier to carry around in jacket pocket if needed. However, 7-inch apps can sometimes be closer akin to smartphone apps than full-sized tablet experiences. And, in fact, Google's using a mix of the two on the Nexus 7; some apps use combinations of smartphone and tablet layouts.
Both are powerhouses, graphically and otherwise, though the iPad can be purchased with up to 64GB of storage while the Nexus 7 maxes out at 16GB.
The iPad currently runs iOS 5.1.1 but will be updated to iOS 6 this fall. It's a mature operating system with most features that most users need. It's designed for the mainstream, however, and what concessions it makes for power users are carefully hidden away from that mainstream. That means, while powerful and easy to use for just about everyone, iOS isn't as flexible or customizable as Android, and not as much fun for geeks.
The Nexus 7 runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which keeps all the power and flexibility of previous generations yet promises a new, more "buttery" user experience. It's built by geeks for geeks, with concessions made to the mainstream. That means things can seem simple at first, but there's complexity if you go looking for it. Arguably it's still not as polished or friendly as iOS, but it's far more powerful and customizable.
Both are stable, rich operating systems with more than enough features to fill the needs of any consumer, though iOS still skews towards the mainstream and Android, the power crowd.
Media and apps
The iPad has access to Apple's iTunes ecosystem, which includes iTunes Music, Movies, TV Shows, iBooks, and the App Store. Hands down, iTunes provides the most content, in the most countries, and to this day no one else even comes close. The iPad also has access to a several of the Google Play services, including Books and Music, a lot of Amazon services, including Kindle, and other services. This all adds up to make the iPad unmatchable when it comes to content.
The Nexus 7 is a front end for the Google Play store and is optimized to help you buy and enjoy that content in the best way possible. Google Play offers a robust set services, but is still missing major studios in the U.S. and is perhaps even more anemic than Amazon outside the U.S. If you live in America and are heavily invested in Google, you'll be okay. But you'll probably be okay on the iPad as well.
Both have software markets with hundreds of thousands of apps and games, and both have media stores -- only Apple's media store has more content and is available in many, many more countries.
The iPad starts at $499 for 16GB. If you don't need a Retina display, for $399 you can get last year's iPad 2 at 16GB.
The Nexus 7 is at $199 for 8GB of storage, $249 for 16GB.
The iPad is a good value for the price, but the Nexus 7 has the lowest price.
So which should you get, the Apple iPad or the Google Nexus 7?
Unless you really want something smaller and more portable, or already have a huge investment in Android apps, get the iPad. If you're outside the U.S., it's almost a no-brainer.
If you want a small, inexpensive tablet, or if you just want a tablet that's not made by or connected to Apple, the Google Nexus 7 is the best, most modern option.
Note: If you don't need a tablet today and the smaller form factor interests you, wait until the fall. Apple might just be releasing an iPad mini around about then, and if they do, it'll definitely be something to consider.
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Apple iPad or Google Nexus 7: Which one should you get?
I also per-ordered a 16gb Nexus 7 to go along with my iPad 2. I have really been wanting a smaller tablet that could fit in my jacket pocket, but none of the existing 7" Android tabs have been worth the money (i have bought and returned/sold several) - The Nexus 7 seems like its worth the price...
And if The iPad 7.x" comes out and I decide id rather have it, I don't mind selling another Android Tab either! :)
I have an iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV at home, so I see no place for a cheap plastic android device that won't work with my home network.
People like this are like some type of caricature. Gotta move beyond that buddy.
I used to ba an android owner. Droid 1, Droid 2, and Droid Incredible. So I am not just speaking out of my A$$. I know what I am talking about when I say android is crap!
wow. so because you have used 3 android devices that are AT LEAST 2 years old you are qualified to say android is crap? you are just as bad as people who blindly hate apple for being apple. and unless you used a nexus device, you cant really compare android to ios/apple directly anyway.
dont knock something before you use it. it wouldnt be fair with someone with an original 3gs to be complaining about how his phone sucks when the 4 and 4s are massive improvements would it? but fanboys like you can never see past that.
I have the New iPad, a Nook Color and an Acer Iconia Tablet. I won't be buying a Nexus 7. It looks pretty cool but I really have no use for it given the tablets I already have. The Nook Color is the portable 7 inch form factor but that's it's most compelling feature. I use it for reading occasionally but mostly my kids use it to play emulators of old SNES and Genesis games. The Acer is a 10 inch tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich. The lack of tablet apps thing isn't nearly as big of a deal as its made out to be in my opinion. The lack of great games is a problem but most core apps have a tablet version. The difference is where there may be 10 good Twitter iPad apps there will only be 1 or 2 for an Android tablet. You don't get as much choice but the apps are there. Finding them can also be a problem in the Google Play store because things just aren't as well sorted out as iPhone and iPad apps in the App Store. The Nexus 7'could help move Android on tablets along if they can get the word out to regular consumers, like Apple and Amazon both have done.
I still have the original iPad, but would like something lighter and smaller. For me at the moment it is the PlayBook. Many useful apps, excellent OS and UI, and small enough to carry just about anywhere. I am really thinking about upgrading to the new iPad, a local Apple reseller is offering trade in on older iPads for the new iPad. But, I would really love a fully functional iPad "mini."
Putting ICS on a Kindle Fire I had sitting around the house has made it a much more useful and fun device. I find myself grabbing it almost as often as the iPad. The Nexus 7 running JB will bring much better hardware and functionality so its a definite buy. 7 inch form factor is so convenient, it just slides into a pocket or is easily carried with other items in my hand. I find myself grabbing the iPad when I want a specific app, but much more prefer the experience inside of ICS/JB. I am that power user.
you mean its over for the ipod touch. assuming apple even makes a smaller tablet. though if they do, despite old rumours, its a knee-jerk reaction to the nexus 7, as google has never backed a tablet like this before.
and even if you did settle for an ipad mini, to get it even remotely close to the nexus 7 in pricing, you'll be ditching the camera (or having the crappy ones the ipad 2 came with) have less space (prob only 8 gig) and you'll have an inferior screen compared to the nexus (i doubt it will come with a retina display, it will more than likely have the ipad2's screen.)
you could argue the apps are better, and i'd agree there is more of them, but to me the only thing that would make me opt for an ipad mini would be infinity blade. they port that over to android and i wouldnt really long for any idevice anymore. now mb pros are a different story.
at any rate, even at the ipad mini's cheaper price, i'd still say the nexus7 is a superior buy
I'll get an iPad instead of Nexus. Reason is probably because I'm already in Apple's ecosystem. I'll only get Nexus 7 if I feel like trying Android.
good for the android community but I have the macbook pro and the iphone already, switching ecosystems would be a pain...I had android before (G1(twice), Motorola CLIQ, HTC Hero, EVO 4G) and the build quality was so bad across all manufacturers.. if it wasnt the battery, it was the antenna. I can say that the devices are looking sharper and the android OS is getting better throughout time...if the iPad Mini doesnt drop this year then ill try the Nexus 7 just to see how far android has matured
As an owner of both the Nexus 7 and the new iPad, i would recommend the iPad. I'm saying this from a graphic designer's perspective who relies on features such as the larger retina display, and AT&T's 4G LTE connectivity (available here in San Fran).
so this is the Lil Crapple corner of this site huh! this is where most of the pretentious Crapple owners come and stroke themselves to an Apple nirvana and fill your petit brains with enough Crapple pompous material to fill your Lil Crapple fan boy hearts... good luck with your future Crapple since your brain and creator is now resting in the iCloud... this is the dawn of Android punks ! don't worry we'll make use of that Pad of yours when it gets run over by Nexus not to mention the embarrassment of desperate creation you call a mini. I will spit on the grave of its worthless hardware.


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Take a close look at that glass of water. Half empty? Half full? What you see could make a difference, not only in your daily health, but in how long you live. In one 1960s study, participants who scored high on a pessimism scale turned out to have a 19% greater chance of premature death than those who scored more optimistically.
The Power of Optimism
Being optimistic is thought to prolong life because optimists tend to:
- Be less passive than pessimists and less likely to develop learned helplessness or negative and debilitating responses to things that happen to them
- Be more likely to practice preventive health measures because they believe their actions make a difference
- Suffer depression at a markedly lower rate than pessimists
- Have better functioning immune systems
The Bright Side
For decades, psychologists have studied the link between positive thinking and physical and mental health. However, it is more important to change negative thought patterns into positive ones than to worry about being optimistic.
Several studies have found that people who don't give in to negative thoughts may win more elections, get better grades, win more athletic contests, and earn higher pay.
Why would this be so? Optimism and pessimism both tend to be self-fulfilling prophecies. Pessimism makes you feel defeated and less likely to take constructive action. Optimism makes you more likely to act.
Optimist vs. Non-optimist
How can you determine whether you think more optimistically or pessimistically? It may have to do with how you explain events in your life.
Optimists tend to see setbacks as specific, temporary, and changeable. Because of this, they are motivated to take action. Non-optimists tend to look at setbacks as general, permanent, and hopeless—symptoms of widespread failure that cannot be changed.
For example, an optimist who did not follow through on an exercise routine for a week might say, "I had a lot going on this week. I did not plan my time too well. I will have to do better next week." A pessimist in the same situation might say, "I have no self-discipline. I obviously will not be able to meet my goals. Exercise just is not for me."
A Good Mood
Mood can also influence whether optimistic or pessimistic thoughts dominate your brain by changing how you interpret situations. Most people are a blend of optimism and pessimism, depending on the situation.
Optimistic people tend to lift their moods using:
- Alternative thinking—When bad things happen, optimists tend to take them less personally and come up with multiple alternatives for why they might have happened, then work actively to fix the situation.
- Downward comparison—Though it sounds unkind, optimists compare themselves to others who are in worse situations as a way to brighten their own spirits.
- Relaxation—Optimists tend to use exercise, yoga and other ways to relax and improve their moods.
Optimism: Not Always the Answer
Not everyone agrees that the solution to good health lies in being optimistic. There is more to it than just that. For example, excessive optimism can be harmful to one's health as is evident among teenagers, who take many risks. It can be damaging to think optimistically when it comes to difficult health choices like quitting smoking, using condoms, or wearing seatbelts.
A better strategy may be to be a bit pessimistic when making decisions that involve risk and the cost of failure is high, and to be a bit optimistic when achievement is your goal, which may boost your morale.
Negative to Positive Thinking
Optimism, like other interpersonal skills, can be learned. One technique is to write about setbacks and practice arguing with your less optimistic thoughts until a more realistic vision of what has happened and what is likely to happen in the future emerges.
It takes focus to change negative thoughts into positive ones. But, with a little practice, we can all incorporate a healthy dose of optimism into our lives.
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There was strong expansion in Turkey and a return to manufacturing growth in China The emerging markets drove the world economy forward in 2012, but at a slower pace than in recent years. The HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI) rose from 52.2 in 3Q to 52.9 in 4Q, helped by a recovery in manufacturing. That is below the levels of the past four years, but signals that emerging countries remain strong and still more than offset economic weakness in the developed world. Employment increased at the strongest rate for six quarters, and inflationary pressures remain muted. While China has yet to resume the pace of growth it once enjoyed, it is now a much bigger economy and as a result, its contribution to world growth continues to rise Stephen King, HSBC Group Chief Economist, said: "Although hardly buoyant economic growth, recent improvements are encouraging, especially as complemented by encouraging signs for the early months of 2013." A return to manufacturing growth in China and Brazil and strong expansion in India, Mexico and Turkey were features of the fourth quarter. Overall manufacturing output, which had declined marginally in 3Q 2012, rose modestly in 4Q. When manufacturing and services are combined, the BRIC economies all expanded in 4Q, with a pick-up in Brazil, solid progress in India, the best growth for two years in Russia, and relatively weak growth in China. Encouragingly, new manufacturing orders rose at the fastest rate since 2Q 2011, led by Mexico, India and Russia. But new export business fell marginally for the fourth quarter in succession, after weak demand from advanced economies, notably the eurozone. Stephen King said in the report: "The outlook for Chinese growth is improving; HSBC projects GDP growth of 8.6 per cent in 2013, up from 7.8 per cent in 2012. For the emerging world as a whole, HSBC expects growth of 5.4 per cent in 2013, up from 4.8 per cent in 2012." He points out that while China has yet to resume the pace of growth it once enjoyed, it is now a much bigger economy and as a result, its contribution to world growth continues to rise. He added: "It's no surprise that economies which have increased their exports to China – typically at the expense of exposure to the old world – have mostly enjoyed rapid gains in economic activity over the last decade." However, those economies less exposed to China have "mostly found themselves suffering from persistently disappointing GDP growth". The EMI is based on 23 Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI™) surveys across 18 markets, and gives the earliest and most reliable indication of economic trends. Any reading above 50 signals expansion. The 4Q figure of 52.9 is positive but below the average over the four years since the 2008 financial crisis. Brazil has not had the investment boom some expected ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while India has suffered power generation problems and transport shortfalls. The PMI surveys also cover the services sector, where output rose fractionally in 4Q from a four-quarter low in 3Q. Optimism among service firms is highest in Brazil and India, and relatively subdued in Russia and China. The services sector is leading job creation, which accelerated in 4Q. But manufacturers have trimmed their workforces for five successive quarters. Inflation picked up in 4Q, but remains weaker than the six-year average. The services sector's input cost inflation in 4Q was the second weakest of any quarter in the past three years. But in manufacturing, the average cost of components rose at the fastest rate since 3Q 2011. The HSBC EMI is calculated using the PMI™ data produced by the global financial information services company Markit. The intellectual property rights to the HSBC Emerging Markets Index provided herein is owned by Markit Economics Limited. Any unauthorised use, including but not limited to copying, distributing, transmitting or otherwise of any data appearing is not permitted without Markit's prior consent. Markit shall not have any liability, duty or obligation for or relating to the content or information ("data") contained herein, any errors, inaccuracies, omissions or delays in the data, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. In no event shall Markit be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of the use of the data. Purchasing Managers' Index™ and PMI™ are trade marks of Markit Economics Limited, HSBC use the above marks under license. Markit and the Markit logo are registered trade marks of Markit Group Limited.


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Award Categories
Reflecting the ever-growing scope of design, the National Design Awards program now includes ten jury-selected award categories:
Lifetime Achievement: Given in recognition of a distinguished individual who has made a profound and long-term contribution to the contemporary practice of design.
Design Mind: Given in recognition of a visionary, such as an educator, author, critic, curator, or designer, who has had a profound impact on design theory, practice, or public awareness.
Corporate & Institutional Achievement: Given in recognition of a corporation or institution that uses design as a strategic tool as part of its mission, and has consistently exhibited ingenuity and insight in the relationship between design and quality of life.
Architecture Design: Given to an individual or firm for exceptional and exemplary work in public, commercial, or residential architectural design.
Communication Design: Given to an individual or firm for exceptional and exemplary work in graphic or multimedia design.
Fashion Design: Given to an individual or firm for exceptional and exemplary work in clothing, accessory, or footwear design.
Interaction Design: Given to an individual or firm for exceptional and exemplary work in the design of interactive digital products, environments, systems, and services.
Interior Design: Given to an individual or firm for exceptional and exemplary work in domestic, corporate, or cultural interior design.
Landscape Architecture: Given to an individual or firm for exceptional and exemplary work in urban planning or park and garden design.
Product Design: Given to an individual or firm for exceptional and exemplary work in the design of consumer goods, technology, or home and office furnishings.
Created in 2001, the Design Patron Award is selected by Cooper Hewitt leadership rather than the jury process.
Design Patron: Given to an individual in recognition of outstanding support and patronage within the design community.
Created in 2006, the People's Design Award is held each year in conjunction with National Design Week and is selected by the public rather than the jury process.
People's Design Award: Given to a design that emphasizes how innovative design makes a difference in our everyday lives.
The defining criteria of the National Design Awards are excellence, innovation, and enhancement of the quality of life.
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Each fall, the process begins with an open call for nominations, which are solicited from leading designers, educators, journalists, cultural figures, corporate leaders, and design enthusiasts from every state in the nation. Nominees are invited to submit materials for the jury's review according to specifications provided by the National Design Awards office. Submissions generally consist of resumes, design statements, portfolios of work, and professional-quality visual samples.
Eligibility is restricted to citizens or current long-term residents of the United States. Firms, corporations, or institutions must have their corporate headquarters in the United States. Individual nominees must have been practicing professionally for a minimum of seven years; Lifetime Achievement nominees must have been practicing professionally for a minimum of twenty years. Firms, corporations, or institutions must have been established for a minimum of seven years. Winners of a National Design Award in a Design Category will be eligible for the Lifetime Achievement, Design Mind, or Corporate and Institutional Achievement categories ten years of receiving their award. Cooper Hewitt employees and trustees and their families and household members are not eligible. Awards are given for a body of realized work, not for any specific project.
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National Design Award jurors are chosen for their prominence and expertise in the design world and their ability to serve in a knowledgeable and statesmanlike manner.
The jury meets over a two-day period to thoroughly review every submission and consider each nominee, with the challenging task of determining the work that best embodies the Awards' mission. The jurors assess portfolios in terms of the works' relationship to and impact on contemporary daily life. Extraordinary originality in identifying, shaping, and solving problems is highly valued, and nominees whose work significantly broadens the conventions of their discipline, introduces formal innovation, and exhibits consistently high levels of imagination and insight are given special consideration. Finally, in keeping with Cooper Hewitt's definition of design as a force of change, the extent to which the general public has benefited from the explorations and achievements of the nominee is weighed.
The jury is briefed by the Museum staff on the mission of and review criteria for the Awards, but Museum staff does not participate in the selection process. Jurors are asked to base their decisions primarily on the core criteria: excellence, innovation, and enhancement of the quality of life. They are also asked to consider the broad spectrum of the design community—geographically, culturally, and artistically. All jury deliberations are kept confidential.
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Take a glimpse behind the scenes to learn more about the process from previous members of the National Design Awards Jury:2014 Jury
The 2014 National Design Awards Jury was composed of a diverse group of designers and educators from around the nation:
- Eric Anderson, associate dean, College of Fine Arts, associate professor, School of Design, co-director, Integrated Innovation Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
- Kate Aronowitz, former director of design at Facebook and LinkedIn
- Celerie Kemble, principal, Kemble Interiors
- Tom Kundig, principal/owner, Olson Kundig Architects
- Bruce Mau, co-founder, Massive Change Network
- Ivan Poupyrev, technical program lead, executive, Google
- Lucinda Sanders, CEO and partner, OLIN
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Return Policy
We take great pride in the quality of our merchandise. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the item(s) within 30 days of receiving the order for a full refund of the merchandise cost. After 30 days, we will replace or refund your purchase against manufacturer's defects ONLY. Please note that we cannot accept returns on mattresses, monogrammed/personalized items, special order upholstery items and special order rugs, one-of-a-kind rugs, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price ending in .99 or .97.
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