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This morning we received a statement from Kathy Jack, owner of Jack's Backyard, regarding the recent closure of the lesbian-oriented Oak Cliff bar and grill. The statement, sent over by Kris Martin of Kris Martin Public Relations & Marketing, was apparently issued in response to our post detailing creditor Marla Custard's side of the story earlier this week. As we said in the post, we tried unsuccessfully to get in touch with Jack.
In Jack's statement, which we've posted in its entirety after the jump, she says she is "truly sorry that this happened" but adds, "There is so much misinformation and so many rumors." Jack goes on to say that she never paid herself a salary during the 2½ years the venue was open, and that she believes she could have repaid her debts if she had been given the opportunity.
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hah! Thanks for that link. There's one like a mile away. I could walk my big green egg back here. If I get it, I wonder what I should name it....big green egg sounds like it cries for a renaming.
You could always try "Kamado" dragon ... LOL

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SHOCKED villagers have paid tribute to a man who died after a Land Rover flipped over and landed in a rhyne.
Michael Thornton was travelling in the vehicle with two other people when the accident happened off Pill Road, Rooksbridge, at 1.40am on Monday (November 13). He received treatment at the scene but died later from his injuries.
Mr Thornton, who was known in Rooksbridge as 'Mickey', is understood to be 30 years old and from East Brent.
Rooksbridge resident Pat Ireland, who heads the road safety charity Lights for Life, said: "It's a dangerous road. It's such terrible news. He was a nice man."
Her husband, Gordon, died in 2008 after a car hit him as he walked alongside the A38 by Rooksbridge post office.
"I only have to hear the sound of an ambulance and I think about what could have happened. I just hate it," she added.
Lights for Life chairman David Maund said: "That road is extremely dangerous. I know a woman got her car stuck in that rhyne in an accident a few months back. She managed to get out.
"It's such a shame this person has lost their life. I heard he was a really nice person."
Thelma Vowles, who lives in the village, said: "He was such a nice chap who was very polite. I was shocked to hear the news. It's just dreadful."
In a separate incident last Thursday (Nov 8) a motorist suffered spinal injuries in a two-vehicle crash on the A38 at Rooksbridge.
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New CEO John Bonacci helps the YMCA get back on its feet
Published: Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:22 p.m.
By Jennifer Waters
The North Central Florida YMCA was in turmoil when John Bonacci took over the organization.
Staff morale was "pretty low," Bonacci said. "A lot of people were unsure of the future — scared."
The "Y" was in the midst of Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. Membership and donations had declined, four of the "Y's" five facilities were operating at a loss, and top executives had left the organization.
When Bonacci, a certified financial planner, became CEO on July 1, 2012, he pledged to run the "Y" more like a business, which included adding revenue-generating features.
Some of the "Y's" new offerings for kids include a performing and fine arts department with cheerleading, two forms of dance, and color guard.
Kristin Barnes, director of performing arts, said her students will sometimes stay at the "Y" until 6 or 8 p.m.
The "Y" also now has a smoothie and juice bar and five massage therapists on staff.
"A lot of people don't realize what we do," Bonacci said. "They think (we're) just a fitness center or just a place for kids' programs, depending on what their perspective is."
The "Y's" departments include aquatics, child care and wellness.
With the bankruptcy plan now approved, the "Y" has two facilities, Northwood and Southwest, which are dedicated to outdoor sports.
The organization employs about 100 people, including seven full-time. The "Y" is also hiring for several positions, including a membership sales director, which is a new position.
In his first 37 days, Bonacci said, he presented the YMCA's board of directors with 63 initiatives that he felt needed to be implemented "to save" the "Y," including "a facelift of the facilities, addressing potential safety concerns, having a more singular vision, and, all in all, just cultivating the positive energy."
More initiatives have since been added, Bonacci said.
"John doesn't settle," Barnes said. "He rolls up his sleeves. He's willing to step up … He wants the right things for this place."
Prior to becoming CEO, Bonacci is credited with helping to turn around Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida, which was in debt after losing its federal contract. He served in a leadership role on BBBS' board of directors.
"… In two years, we were up 53 percent in the number of children served, so I did something right," Bonacci said.
A YMCA board member, whom Bonacci declined to name, acknowledged his success with BBBS and told Bonacci: "'Now you're going to save the 'Y.' "
Bonacci said deciding to become CEO of the "Y" was a difficult decision, until he thought about the children he had served as head of the BBBS board of directors.
"I really dug deep into the (YMCA) financials… (to) try to get a sense of where the problems were and where they could be fixed. There was possible light at the end of the tunnel."
Instead of raising membership fees, Bonacci streamlined the categories from eight to three, with the potential for senior and youth discounts.
Membership is starting to grow, "little by little, as word gets out," Bonacci said.
The "Y's" current needs include in-kind donations from corporate partners and volunteers skilled in carpentry, plumbing or landscaping.
"I think the YMCA is a valuable community landmark, and I'm here to make sure the 'Y' has a future in this community," Bonacci said. "But it's a big project."
Since becoming CEO, Bonacci said he is most proud of the team they are building, from management to rank-and-file employees.
"They really have a heart for the cause and are in it for the right reasons. They truly care about the people who are coming here," Bonacci said.
Larry Hartfield, who served with Bonacci on the BBBS board, attributes the CEO's ability to turn around the "Y" to his knowledge of finances, his strong character, and his goal-oriented nature.
"He just does what he does very well. His heart's behind it," Hartfield said.
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Why would anyone want to fake breast cancer?
I have read with amazement the following story, Woman Arrested in Breast Cancer Hoax. Just the title fascinates me. Having had breast cancer myself, I remain in awe of what would possess a 33-year-old woman to pretend for five full years that she was in fact, a breast cancer patient, survivor, etc. WHY WOULD ANYONE WISH THIS ON THEMSELVES? Of all the crimes I have heard about in my time, I find this so interesting. One of the many reasons I could never imagine doing something like this is that it seems like "tempting fate" in some horrible way.
Not only would I never fake having breast cancer myself, but I actually tried to talk the doctors out of the fact that I had a positive biopsy. I was 36 years old and felt great when I was diagnosed with a very aggressive invasive ductal carcinoma. "Are you sure it's me." I queried? Could the reports have been switched or mixed up by chance? My loyal OB-GYN faithfully replied, "I actually thought the same thing, so I already double checked."
I can only imagine that she had a great need for empathy and compassion of which many women with breast cancer sometimes get and sometimes don't. I am saddened at the thought of resources that could have gone to a real breast cancer patient being used on a woman who made it up and am horrified at all the people whose trust she betrayed. When people set out to help someone with a disease, I doubt they think to themselves, "Do you think they could be faking it?"
However, lest I be too judgmental, I want to share a story. I hope that my UCLA History professor's life has not been somehow been affected by breast cancer because I cringe to think he may be reading this now. Here it is – in college, I once told a lie to avoid taking a final that I was not prepared for. I don't know why I did it, but I told the professor my grandfather had died. In 1987 (when I was actually in college), I had two very healthy grandfathers. One of them died 7 years later and another 29 years later. I still kind of feel like it was my fault.
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A Winnipeg violinist is among six Canadian musicians to be honoured for their contribution to classical music and arts education around the world.
Martin Beaver, first violin with the esteemed Tokyo String Quartet since 2002, has been named an honorary fellow of the Royal Conservatory.
Beaver, who has taught at North America's top music schools, including Yale, will receive his honorary fellowship at a gold medals ceremony in Calgary on April 14.
The Winnipegger joins an esteemed group of award-winning musicians. Trumpet virtuoso and former Tonight Show musical director Doc Severinsen also received the fellowship.


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Today, nobody cares
But tomorrow, they will
Today, nobody cares
But oh tomorrow, they will
They said my future was dark, see me now
Just look around, I'm beaming
They used to talk, when I wasn't around
(We are, lasers)
You see me now, I'm beaming
(We're not, losers)
[Verse 1]
I get my energy from my inner G
I be in outer space but I got inner peace
So tell my enemies that they can't injure me
I know that irritates, you have my sympathies
Well you should protest, yeah you should picket me
I'm on a losing strike, I'm on a winning streak
I'm out at left field, I'm speaking mentally
But that's a better place than where the benches be
I'm feeling really good, me and my different beat
Me and my different drummer; he play the timpanis
See that's what got me here, you hearing me
Me on my "black man in the future" shit, call me Billy Dee
See I'm just forward looking, that's how I really see
See while you Valentines, I'm thinking Christmas trees
And that's how this would be even at Micky D's
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They said my future was dark, see me now
Just look around, I'm beaming
They used to talk, when I wasn't around
You see me now, I'm beaming
[Verse 2]
Do you remember me, the guy from verse one
Failure's my last name, Never's my first one
You see I hood a lot, and yeah I nerd some
Hood's where the heart is, nerd's where the words from
Don't represent either because I merged them
It's kids who wanna leave and I encourage them
Go out and see the world, never return from
Yeah you don't come back unless you learned some
And baby girl what does it matter where your purse from
Your hair done, your nails did, your ass fat but you're dumb
Mix Melissa Ford with Maya Angelou
Become a top model and Sojourner too
I try to follow this, what Muhammad do
It's such an old soul, inside this sonic youth
It's why I'm Ferrari'd up, and I'm conscious too
I don't prophesize, I promise you
They said my future was dark, see me now
Just look around, I'm beaming
They used to talk, when I wasn't around
You see me now, I'm beaming
[Verse 3]
Yeah it's me again, the guy from verse two
Well this the last one, it's almost curfew
It's almost night out so turn ya lights on
Where all my 760s with ya brights on
Yeah they are the ones to keep your eyes on
Like how we used to do to keep the house warm
Now those the type of eyes I not cry from
You see the tears of fire run out my crying songs
Now the world shoulders is what I'm crying on
The world's fast lane is what I'm driving on
What am I driving at, trying to drive it home
I'm in the drivers seat but you can ride along
It's never cyclops, it's never I alone
I'm telling your story wherever I perform
Now if they looking for me, you tell 'em I've gone
Out in the bright lights right where I belong
The lead single to Lupe Fiasco's much-delayed third album, Lasers, features production from The Neptunes. The song is a call for positivity in the negative atmosphere of today's music.
When Lasers was finally released this track wasn't included on the CD or standard digital release. However it is included as a bonus track on the deluxe version.


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WINTER PARK, Fla. – The No. 17 Saint Leo men's soccer team could not answer two second half goals as the Rollins Tars handed the Lions a 2-1 setback in South Region action on Wednesday evening.
Despite suffering their first loss of the season, the Lions (4-1) had a number of chances to knot the score in the waning minutes of the game but could not capitalize en route to the 2-1 final.
Keneil Baker picked up the win in goal for Rollins (6-0), playing all 90 minutes as he recorded four saves. Manuel Schoenhuber played 89-plus minutes in goal for the Lions, sitting only a moment due to equipment problems, and registered five saves.
After a scoreless first half the host Tars picked up the pressure coming out of halftime.
In the 52nd minute an equipment issue forced Schoenhuber to the sidelines and Rollins took full advantage when Tosan Popo found the back of the net for the game's first goal.
Popo then struck again in the 62nd minute to extend the Tars lead to 2-0.
Javeim Blanchette would quickly provide an answer five minutes later to pull the Lions back within a goal but the Tars defense held steady the rest of the way despite a number of close calls from an aggressive Saint Leo attack.
Saint Leo returns home this weekend and will face Eckerd College in another region match. Kick off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
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I've been snacking on those gorgeous Pink Lady apples we picked during our country-side weekend and I've taken some of the delicious chestnuts to my partner's Japanese mum who absolutely adores them. I was keen to find a tasty way to combine both of these autumn ingredients and this chestnut and apple crumble is the perfect answer.
You could easily adapt this recipe to your liking - try using rolled spelt or rye instead of oats, adding different spices like nutmeg or cloves or serving the crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as an indulgent dessert. In any way it is autumn in a bowl and pure comfort on a rainy day.
Chestnut and apple crumble
(serves 2-4)
(Recipe inspired by iga.net.au)
400g chestnuts
2 Pink Lady apples
100ml water
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp flaked almonds
3 tbsp rolled oats*
small pinch of ground ginger
pinch of ground cinnamon
raw honey, to serve
* for a gluten-free version, use pure uncontaminated rolled oats.
1. Place the chestnuts in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
2. Peel the chestnuts keeping the unpeeled ones in the hot water. Cut the peeled chestnuts in half or leave whole. Set aside.
3. Peel the apples, then slice into wedges. Bring the water and lemon juice to boil, add the apple wedges and simmer for a few minutes or until just tender. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a small frying pan. Add the chestnuts and sauté until golden. Scoop the chestnuts into serving bowls.
5. Add the flaked almonds, oats, ginger and cinnamon onto the same frying pan and toast until golden. (Be careful not to let them burn!)
6. To assemble, place the apple wedges on top of the chestnuts, sprinkle with the almond and oat mixture, then drizzle generously with the honey. Serve warm.


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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Completing the final day of the NSU Shark Invitational, the Saint Leo University women's golf team carded a total team score of 69-over 645, finishing ninth overall Tuesday afternoon at the 6,131 yard, par-72 Palmer Course at PGA National in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
The Lions improved their overall day two team total by one stroke after Monday's opening round, firing a 34-over 322. Heather Petronis had a strong comeback from a day one finish of 15-over 87, rebounding nine strokes to card a six-over 78 on her second time out. The Northfield, N.J. native finished tied for third on the team, and earning a final total of 21-over 165, good for a tie at 43rd overall.
Clare Connolly and Laura Huertas led the team with a final tournament total of 16-over 160. Connolly dropped six strokes from her first day five-over 77 total, finishing day two with a mark of 11-over 83. Huertas stayed consistent, firing an eight-over 80 for the second straight day.
Goeun Lee matched Petronis' overall 21-over 165 mark, firing a 14-over 86.
Ragna Olafsdottir improved six strokes from her day one performance, registering a nine-over 81 to close out the tournament with a 24-over 168 total, good for a 48th place finish.
Host Nova Southeastern (300-294---594) claimed the team title as they posted an impressive six-over 294 to bring their final total to 18-over 594.
NSU's Daniela Ortiz claimed the individual honor, carding a three-under 69 on day two for a two-under 142 tournament total.
The Lions return to action on October 17, when they host the Saint Leo Invitational at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Saint Leo, Fla. For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo women's golf team, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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the internal/external battle about whether or not to register for the Monkey
Buy my wife's sea catchers
Lazy idiot
What is there to battle over?
Tick tock
12 Monkeys
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
Oh Mighty Wing
Plus I'm the idiot who is passing up relatively flat Columbus for the Monkey (so people keep insinuating anyway)...
Fixed for personal relevancy. Not that I couldn't do both, but I won't (this year).
MTA: I might be able to if I tried... but I won't so this firmly locks it in the coulda, woulda, shoulda category.
Wise versus Idiocy.
S&M Collector
Plus I'm the idiot who is passing up relatively flat Philly for the Monkey (so people keep insinuating anyway)... and believe me if I could do them both I'm probably stupid enough to try it... but they are the same day so I had to pick...
You can and will have a philly type of experience. Those types of marathons are all over the place. I think it's important to do one like that.....a bigger one with crowds and shit. A friend of mine ran the pig this year in Cincy and she was blown away with the experience of running with a lot of others and seeing spectators on the course! Sheesh. And that's not even that big. Not flat either, fyi.
I hear Philly is a great one, and you might also think about Steamtown when you wanna shatter a personal best down the road.
But to have the monkey as the first is a helluva neat thing. You're making the right decision.
But to have the monkey as the first is a helluva neat thing. You're making the right decision.
Well, except that you may be disappointed with some future marathons.
Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head." - Joe Henderson
well then i'll just have to keep coming back... use the other marathons to keep me busy untill the monkey...
(Funny how in my head i'm gonna LOVE this!)
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As the BART transit system entered its fourth day of strikes, traffic slows on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, as San Francisco Bay Area commuters started the new working week on Monday with gridlocked roads and long lines for buses and ferries. At the same time, federal investigators were searching for clues to a weekend train crash that killed two workers.
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Lazy idiot
You're breaking the 10% rule.
Tick tock
I can't figure out why this will be my third. I felt like death after the first one, I was bummed after the second one...maybe the third time is the charm. So I guess my goal is to find the charm.
Frankly, there is not much to do on a late Sunday afternoon in downtown Nashville.
i find the sunshine beckons me to open up the gate and dream and dream ~~robbie williams
Oh Mighty Wing
Shannon, where are you!?!
I'm here! I was at the shore hanging out with my cousins!
Damn Yankee
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. Carl Bard
Finally! (hope you had a good time at the shore!)
Did you decide on what you're doing for the Monkey weekend? Driving? Flying? Running there?
Are you staying at your sister's house (sister-in-law?)?
Still have no clue. Won't make any decisions until I'm down there Aug. 1-3. I would like to fly so I can be home Monday to teach (I realize I may be rooted to a chair wincing in pain), but DH may not go for that.
Well, if my husband decides that he wants to back out, maybe you can fly with me! From what you've said before though, you'll probably drive...and as of now, my husband says he still wants to go with. He wants to see all the make believe people from RA.
Well, if my husband decides that he wants to back out,
Did you mention the beer and cigars and awesome food to your husband?
WTF. I'd travel to this thing just to be a spectator. The food alone is worth it.
12 Monkeys
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
I did mention the beer, he likes that. He's not a smoker, and he's such a picky boring eater the only food he'll want is a plain burger. Will there be burgers?


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Short trip from supplements to substancesSamantha Lane
Published: February 7 2013 - 3:00AM
A DIRECT link between the ''short cut'' culture of supplement use and subsequent engagement in prohibited doping methods is a major concern of national coaches highlighted in the federal government-charged inquiry into Australian cycling.
Supplements are considered such a danger zone in the sport grappling with an international doping crisis that Cycling Australia is introducing a formal register that will soon make it mandatory for elite athletes to lodge everything they take and their rationale.
Use of supplements was described in the investigation into doping in Australian cycling by former Supreme Court judge James Wood as ''widespread, but not necessarily productive''. The quality of supplements was described as ''notoriously difficult'' to regulate.
The Wood report, tabled last month, showed Australia's top cyclists are increasingly eager to use supplements to gain an edge. Their coaches, in contrast, are highly concerned about the potential risks - chiefly that the supplements might contain banned substances - and are also sceptical about the benefits of taking supplements.
Alarmingly, the Wood report also underlined the widespread fear of national coaches about a practice that ''can promote a culture or mindset that will lead an individual to adopt other short cuts including engaging in prohibited forms of doping''.
Athletes were ''seemingly pressured by relentless promotions and advertising that suggest they are 'being left behind' if they are not using supplements'', according to the investigation - a message that conflicts with the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority's warnings about the risks of supplement use.
All 16 recommendations in Wood's 95-page report have been approved by federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy, who is set to make a major drugs-in-sport announcement in Canberra on Thursday.
Senator Lundy called for the review into cycling last October after the US Anti-Doping Agency stripped Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and banned him from sanctioned sport for life.
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority probe into Essendon's use of supplements last year comes weeks after Gerry Ryan, the owner of Australia's professional cycling team Orica-GreenEDGE, claimed the AFL had ''huge drug problems''.
Ryan, a former St Kilda board member and Melbourne Storm director, expressed frustration at a Cycling Australia event in December that domestic Australian football codes were not scrutinised nearly as heavily when it comes to performance-enhancing drug use.
''What other sport tests as much as what cycling does, and has programs in place?'' Ryan asked. ''What happens in the AFL? Huge drug problems. NRL? But that never gets printed. Blood doping. In NRL that's accepted, or was accepted. In terms of EPO in AFL football teams, cocaine, but that doesn't get printed.''
Ryan subsequently told Fairfax Media his comments about drug use in the AFL and NRL were based on ''fact''. AFL media manager Patrick Keane said at the time that he would not comment on unsubstantiated claims and added that the AFL had been judged by ASADA to have ''gold standard'' drug testing protocols.
ASADA, which dictates how many tests are conducted on AFL footballers, would not comment further to Fairfax Media on Wednesday.
This story was found at: http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/short-trip-from-supplements-to-substances-20130206-2dywy.html


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When I started out to write this boat test, the working title was "Gentleman's Fishboat," and one look at the Tiara 5000 and you might guess that was apropos. But in going over my notes and trying to get a handle on this boat, I came to the conclusion that "an upscale fishing boat for the occasional angler" was not an accurate description. Nor do I believe that the 5000 is a crossover boat, an elegant amalgam designed to both cruise and fish.
Then what is it? Let me resort to that refuge of boat testers, the automotive metaphor. If the 5000 were a car, she would be neither SUV nor sports sedan. And she certainly wouldn't be one of those hideous luxury pickup trucks being introduced by Lincoln and Cadillac. No, she'd be unique, a classy two-plus-two luxury sports sedan with four-wheel drive and some sort of height-adjustable suspension that would let you actually take it off-road. Most owners of this car wouldn't think of doing so but nevertheless would take great comfort in the knowledge that they could.
Inlike manner Tiara freely admits that the vast majority—upwards of 90 percent—of 5000 owners will primarily cruise this boat and likely never seriously fish her. But most will nevertheless order her like our test boat, with most or all of the fishing options and, who knows, maybe even 'riggers and a tower. Why? I suspect simply for the pleasure of knowing that if they did want to get into some serious fishing, they could.
And indeed they could, for notwithstanding her owner's intentions, a 5000 rigged like our boat is nothing short of a serious angling platform. A two-piece transom door and cockpit-sole fighting-chair reinforcement are standard, as are four Lee rod holders, fresh-and raw-water washdowns, and inwhale bolsters. Although there is no toerail, aft freeboard is low enough that I was able to bend over and nearly touch the water. Aft, you'll find a seven-foot long fishbox covered by a double and a single hatch to make access in a hurry easier. Immediately in front of the tuna door is a circular dunnage box that can be ordered as a livewell ($1,240), while in each aft corner sit large scuppers with elegant polished stainless steel grates designed to empty the cockpit quickly and safely. Along the transom was the only hint that our boat wasn't headed for a tournament: Tiara's elegant foldaway seat, a $2,480 option remarkable for its combination of comfort and easy operation.
An aft-facing seat at the forward end of the cockpit is standard, but this goes away when you order the port-side bait-prep center, with which you get a freezer, sink, and tackle drawers. The craftily designed sink portion swings away to give you easy engine room access. (There's also a day hatch on the bridge deck.) Below, you'll find ready access to everything and as clean--everything is either gelcoated or painted--and logically laid-out a space as you'll find anywhere. Strainers and Racors are right at hand, and all fuel lines are clearly labeled, both here and beneath the cockpit fuel tank access hatch.
Two steps keep the bridge deck dry when you're backing down (or just washing down the cockpit), and here you have a space that can serve anglers and cruisers with equal efficiency. A large settee lies to port, from which you could conceivably watch baits--an aft-facing cockpit seat is the only fishing feature a fishing-equipped 5000 lacks--but you and a crowd can certainly eat at it. Simply flip the forward passenger seatback (it faces a chart flat and drink holders), and you have U-shape seating for six burly guys. Remove the pedestals from under that seat and the table from its receiver in the seat's forward face, and it becomes a dinette. A standard wet bar with glass and bottle stowage, cutting board, ice maker/refrigerator lies directly to starboard. There's even a 120-volt outlet here for a hook sharpener--or a blender.
This article originally appeared in the January 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Understanding the iPhone 3GSby Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
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lightzout - Saturday, July 11, 2009 - linkMy wife actually offered to give me her 3g if she got the the 3gs but I didnt think it was worth it. She asked me this morning how it was better and I didnt know (didnt admit it of course)
Now I want her 3G "free" and she really does need the 3gs since since is always multitasking/social/mail..me, including aim.
I thought the 3gs would have some radical new gps stuff but the compass is not impressive. Nothing to get me geeked on to the tune of $200. For my purposes having the older iphone would make travel and remodeling job estimating easier over my tattered razr.
My media mogul mamacita however needs that sleek new 3gs like yesterday as every gripe she has about the 3g phone seems to have been addressed somehow.
Great write-up!
Only regret is when I saw the new screen and sleek size of the 3gs at the apple store a couple days ago it does screem "arent I beautiful?" but that is what apple does so well right? Reply
MrBowmore - Saturday, July 11, 2009 - linkGive the magic, or hero another chance!
Your numbers for those phones are whacked, its faster than the 3G at alot of things. Try to kill all the backgroundapps. (yes, it multitasks) Reply
RadnorHarkonnen - Friday, July 10, 2009 - linkVery good analisys.
I was just surprised ARM CPUs still made on 90nm and 65nm. With the performance and power saving 55nm and 45 nm processes i would imagine they would jump the bandwagon fast. Reply
nubie - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkSome people can't drop $600 in a lump or $2600 over 3 years on something as stupid as a cellphone. No matter what it can do.
Besides the fact that Apple is killing all support for proper hardware acceleration and access to OpenGL 2.0, whatever.
Can we get more Android and G1 coverage? Please? Reply
psonice - Friday, July 10, 2009 - linkLike the guy above said, you buy a phone, you either pay a lot upfront, or you get it with a contract. Either way you'll still need to pay a ton of money each month to for your voice and data. You could get a cheap phone that only makes calls and costs almost nothing, but that's not the same is it?
And what's this about apple not supporting hardware acceleration / opengl es 2.0??? Almost everything in the gui is hardware accelerated. And there's very good opengl es 1.1/2.0 support in the sdk, hence the ton of hardware accelerated games. There may not be much supporting es2.0 yet, but that's because the first 2.0 capable device has only just been released. Reply
DLeRium - Friday, July 10, 2009 - linkYou know what? The cost is:
$199 up front
$70 / year * 24 months
= $1680 + $199
But let's face it, most of you already have cell phones. A quick look at a WinMo phone like the HTC Touch Pro is $70 / month too at minimum ($39.99 voice + $30 data. Same with a Blackberry.
So if $1880 is too much for you, don't get a cell phone period.
Stop complaining. The iPhone is actually pretty damn cheap. You're locked in a contract, but even if you had another phone WHY WOULD YOU GO DATALESS? Reply
araczynski - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linki'll care about the iphone/ipod when they start sporting VGA screens. if my digital camera can have a 3" 640x480 display, so should these overpriced toys. Reply
psonice - Friday, July 10, 2009 - linkHigher res screens look pretty, but 640x480 needs 2x more power to fill than 480x320. The screen is more than acceptable already, so I'd take faster running apps/games and longer battery life over more pixels any day. Reply
Kougar - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkThanks for the informative crash course in CPU instructions, that filled in some gaps I didn't understand. It's nice to now understand how some aspects of the design fit into or affect the rest of the design.
Unfortunately, you've only drummed up the excitement factor for Intel's Sandy Bridge... from some general info that's been around and based on what you've given it sound like the potential is very much there for some very significant performance jumps. So much for Gulftown's allure! Reply
christinme7890 - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkI love the attention to detail when describing the CPUs and the graphics processor and stuff. Very cool. I hate that other people are dissing the iphone hardware. If you don't like Macs rules get a pre. Plain and simple. I for one support these people that want to sell their apps for a good price and are trying to make it big in the dev world. Kudos and I will buy your apps.
I will be honest, I am sick of the multitasking argument. You do hit on a point that needs to be addressed imho by Apple and that is that there is no good app for chatting. I really think that Apple needs to include their own IM App that stays on in the background (if you want it to) and collects all your SMS, MMS, IM, facebook, Twitter, etc messages. This would be great. While it would be great I recognize that this would totally sap the power on the iphone. If you had all this info push to your phone, the servers would be constantly sending you messages every second. As for multitasking, I don't really care to have it. There are areas where I wish I had it but it is not necessary. Not to mention that the palm pre has a horrible battery life...plain horrible. I hear people talk like they need 3 backup batteries just to get through the day.
I have noticed myself that the compass is a little sketchy. There was a time on 07/04 that a friend and I were lost in the city walking around and we used my maps app to find where we are and I tried to get the compass to work to make reading the map easy and it wouldn't work. The map wouldn't rotate and it was frustrating. Oh well.
Your review of the camera was spot on. It will never replace my uber camera but when I am out and about doing whatever it does great for quick and easy pics. And the movie functions are awesome as well. Now if only you could cut out middle pieces of a movie. Hopefully soon.
I love the speed of the 3gs. I notice, not tested but notice, a large speed increase and I absolutely love it.
The one major place the 3GS has over the pre is the App store. No company has been able to implement an app store like Apple. I get all my multimedia from one source (itunes) which is great....Movies, podcasts, video, audio, apps, etc...all in one place is the best thing that apple has done in forever. I will not argue prices or app submission ethics because I truly believe that apple keeps the People as their top priority.
Great article. Reply
iwodo - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkWould really love Anand digg deeper and give us some more info. The info i could find for Atom, has 47 Million transistors. Ars report 40% of it is cache, while others report the core is 13.7 million. The previous iPhone article Jarred Walton commented that x86 decoder no longer matters because 1.5 - 2 million transistors inside a billions transistor CPU is negligible. However in Mobile space, 2M inside a 13.7M is nearly 15%. Not to mention other transistor used that is needed for this decoding.
The space required for Atom is 25mm2 on a 45NM ( Including All Cache) . Cortex A8 require 9mm2 ( dont know how many cache ) on 65nm.
What is interesting is how Intel manage to squeeze the north bridge inside the Atom CPU ( more transistors ) while making the Die Smaller. ( i dont know if Intel slides were referring to the total package size or the die size itself ).
snookie - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkThe Pre hardware, as in case, screen, keyboard is terrible. Cheap, plasticky and breaking left and right on people. If Palm survives long enough to get to Verizon etc Here's hoping they come out with better hardware soon. I've used Blackberries for year but I see no need for a physical keyboard. With the new iPhone widescreen keyboard I type with both thumbs very quickly and I have big hands. Reply
snookie - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkJason, Apple has in fact agreed to using mini-usb as a standard. As if that is really a reason to buy a phone or not.
To say Apple never changes shows no knowledge of the history of Apple, even their recent history. Reply
Itaintrite - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkHeh, it's funny how you say that you can't just look at clock speed, then followed with "the 528MHz processor in the iPod Touch is no where near as fast as the 600MHz processor in the iPhone 3GS." Heh. Reply
Anonymous Freak - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkI want my punch and pie!
Or a lollipop.
Good review, I could feel your hunger pangs toward both Palm and Apple toward the end... Reply
monomer - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkRegarding Anand's comments about Android phones needing an upgraded CPU, rumors are that the upcoming Sony Xperia Rachael will be sporting a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (ARM Cortex A8 derivative). Would love to find out the details of this phone when they become available.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/04/sony-ericsson-r...">http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/04/sony...chael-an... Reply
DLeRium - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkWell I'd like to see Anand's experience with Android phones. What is it, just G1? Look at the new Hero or even G2. What about the Samsung i7500? Sorry I'm afraid that the limited nature of cell phone selection in the US makes it VERY HARD to review cell phones well here. I haven't seen a good cell phone site that's by people in the US and from the US only. Phone Arena, Mobile Burn, Phonescoop, GSM Arena, It seems the international guys get a LOT more exposure, and this is why I feel like Anand's comments about phones in general makes him sound inexperienced which I can certainly bet is the case.
If you limit yourself to only carrier offered phones, then I don't think you can make accurate assessments about manufacturers like Nokia or certain OS phones like WinMo or Symbian or even Android unless the US starts offering more of what the world considers top notch popular phones. Reply
DLeRium - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkN97 specs should be 434 MHz ARM11 not 424... Reply
DLeRium - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkBTW I don't believe you should be commenting about the N97. Gizmodo is heavily biased towards iPhones and unless you yourself Anand uses some Symbian S60 phones with detail, I don't really think you should join in the S60 bashing. I think a lot of us Symbian users AGREE that the platform needs to improve, but considering we were like ZOMG434MHZFAIL, the N97 is not bad in response time if you look at a few videos. The UI exceeded a lot of expectations amongst the Symbian crowd. If anything why don't you throw the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD in there instead? That has a Cortex A8 and uses Symbian S60v5 (not to mention has been out longer than the N97). The other S60v5 phone to come out is the Sony Satio which also uses a Cortex A8.
You might as well comment on why Cortex A8 isn't being implemented in all new phones. WinMo phones are still on ARM11, and even HTC's newest announcements are ARMv7 chips. The iPhone doesn't define what high end is. Because if you want to point out that its unacceptable to have a ARMv7 chip in an N97, then it's just as unacceptable for the iPhone not to have a 5MP camera and multitasking. Reply
straubs - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - link1. It IS unacceptable for any flagship phone to use ARM11. The iPhone, Pre, and Omnia HD (as you pointed out) all use it, so why wouldn't Nokia put it in it's $700 N-series flagship? It doesn't make sense. I'm surprised he didn't mention the crappy screen on the N97.
2. He did comment on how the iPhone needs multi-tasking and how much he missed the Pre's implementation of it.
3. Doesn't everyone at this point agree that the number of megapixels in a phone camera is not a huge deal, considering the size of the sensor and optics? I would guess the N97 pictures are better than those from the the 3GS, but nothing like the jump from an ARM11 or A8. Reply
DLeRium - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkIt's unacceptable because what? HTC Touch Diamond 2 and Touch Pro 2 are flagship phones with ARM11 processors? Yes I pointed out some phones that have it, but have you guys even seriously used an S60 phone? Multiple S60 phones? I've gone through N80, N95, N82, and I've toyed with an N85 and 5800 also. The N97 is certainly fine in usability. It could use some more RAM, but even if you stuffed a Cortex A8 and some more RAM, the phone is still going to get a lot of flak except for people who look at it on paper. Symbian S60v5 is perfectly fine on ARM11. It doesn't need some insane CPU to keep up with the UI.
Moreover, the N97 isn't really that much of a gaming platform like the iPhone. Think of the N97 like the Touch Pro 2. The Touch Pro 2 is more business oriented with the QWERTY and everything. HTC didn't upgrade the camera, and didn't bother to build it the same way the flagship Diamond 2 was built. This doesn't mean it's a BAD phone.
You guys are thinking of this whole thing like a computer or something. Have you seen the N95 photos? It's a 2007 phone. Pretty much the best 5MP all around. The N97 does a little better. Yes it demolishes the 3MP crap on the 3GS. So coming from a more computer-centric crowd here yes it makes sense to bash a CPU, but from a mobile phone perspective it's not even that bad at all. If anything the phone was first a phone before it was a camera and then an MP3 player, and now a powerhouse mini computer. If you're telling me that in 2006 I could've bought a Sony Ericsson 3 MP cameraphone, then why are we still stuck there on the 3GS? There are more important features that phones push for such as music, camera, later GPS and connectivity, and now processing power. Give it some time and I bet you Nokia will have a winner soon.
What crappy screen on the N97? Resistive? Get over it. The iPhone is capacitive, so all phones must be capacitive? The iPhone has a Cortex A8, everything else must have it? Please. Multi touch is patented by Apple, so it's a little difficult to move into that arena for now. There are advantages and disadvantages to both resistive and capacitive screens. Just because the N97 doesn't mimick the iPhone doesn't mean it sucks. HTC's WinMo phones are resistive screens too. So are the new Samsung Omnia II and Pro phones. So is the new Sony Ericsson Satio.
Different phones are built differently, but honestly when you look at pure functionality, the lack of multitasking is much larger than a CPU difference.
I feel it is justified to say Nokia needs to get to work, but to hear this from people who really doesn't have as much experience with unlocked phones is like hearing one of those ditzy people who buys Apple thinking it'll solve their spyware problems on their PC tell you why a Mac is superior. I'd rather hear it from the computer guru. Gizmodo may be negative, but I think Engadget gave the N97 a fair look and so did other reviewers like PhoneArena, GSMArena, Mobile-Burn, Symbian-Guru.
Look I have nothing against Apple. I have a 3GS too. It's just not my thing and I'm back on my N-series. I'm not a Nokia fanboy or anything. There's plenty of criticism I've given the N97 and Nokia in the S60 section of HoFo, but I believe having had 3 iPhones, Anand is quite biased. Reply
vshah - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkAnand,
Thanks for this excellent article, I really enjoyed the cpu benchmark/comparisons you did; they paint a very clear picture.
I was curious as to your thoughts on the multitasking implementation on Android. Holding down home for a couple seconds brings up the 6 most recently accessed apps/tasks, and I've always found switching between them to be pretty fluid. Have you had a chance to try that out?
Vivan Reply
MrX8503 - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkThis isn't even a phone site and it has the most in depth review of the iphone yet.
I guess being a tech site, Anandtech has an edge over other sites that just review phones.
Good Work! Reply
kmmatney - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkI needed a new phone for work, and spent about 30 minutes in the local AT&T store testing out phones yesterday. After using the blackberry and iPhone for quite some time, I have to say the iPhone was much better. I was way more productive with it - everything was easy to do, while I felt like all the other phones were fighting me. Overall, a fantastic phone for business - I went for the 16GB 3GS model - the only gripe is the 7 day wait for shipment. Reply
sprockkets - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkYou mentioned using voice command. Can you use it via a BT headset?
Also, does it play ringtones over the headset? Does it announce who is calling over the headset? Reply
nafhan - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkThanks for a great article!
One minor complaint, and it's really not even a complaint. I want to point out that this would have made two excellent stand alone articles.
First article would have been about the current state of mobile CPU and GPU architecture. This section was excellent and detailed enough that I really felt it deserved it's own article rather than being lumped in as part of your iPhone impressions.
Second article would have been your impressions and review of the 3GS. Reply
WeaselITB - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkI agree with this - it does seem that there are two articles vying for attention here, and with a bit more polish they could have been published separately.
That said, I do want to commend you for this article. These are the types of in-depth reports that made me start reading AT ten or so years ago, and they are the type of in-depth reports that keep me reading. Thanks, Anand. Reply
Rolphus - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkI think this is an important point. Apple see the iPhone as a device, exactly the same as the iPod. No "user" compares about the iPod's CPU, any more than they care about the CPU of their refrigerator. For it to be a true consumer device (rather than a computer), it should "just work", and work with acceptable performance, in all the situations it's designed for.
Yes, us techies want to know more, and that's precisely why we come to sites like Anandtech and read your articles. I don't think the mainstream user is ever going to care about these specs, but rather what the phone can do. Reply
medi01 - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkWouldn't it be better to review alternatives? Like Samsung's new shiny MOLED display smartphone? Reply
wuyanxu - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linksuperb article! a lot more indepth than all other websites. would love to see more like this, with more information on how the graphics cores improved its performance.
however, what you should not forget is avaliability of jailbreak for 3GS. in the conclusion you've mentioned the hassle of re-launching apps. with a jailbreak, you will be able to send an app to background and get instant re-lanuch.
my dream phone would be an iPhone with Andriod-like pull-down status bar notification system, and have JB's backgrounder come as standard.
the pull down status bar will have the top 2/3 to be notifications. press to launch its apps. the bottom 1/3 will be icons of opened apps, and to close it, simply drag the icon to a reserved area.
the idea is similar to a jailbroken app called mQuickDo, except with the notification system. Reply
MrJim - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkWhy no mention of the heat issues? Reply
ViRGE - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkAnand, if you haven't already, jailbreak the 3GS and grab SysInfoPlus from Cydia. It may be able to tell you the clock speed of the 3GS's ARM, although to what extent I'm not sure since it hasn't been specifically programmed for the A8. Reply
ltcommanderdata - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkI don't suppose that program can also tell the GPU clock speed too?
I always thought that the MBX work at bus speed, ie. 103MHz for the iPhone/3G and 133MHz for the 2nd Gen iPod Touch instead of the 60Mhz that Anand has speculated. Assuming the iPhone 3G S has a 150MHz bus speed, the SGX could run at 150MHz which is a reasonable compromise between Anand's 100MHz and 200MHz estimates. Reply
fyleow - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkHow useful is the new GPU? The iPhone's performance has come a long way from the first generation but I don't see developers taking full advantage of the jump. If you bump up the graphics of your game it might run smoothly on the 3GS but end up lagging on the 1st gen iPhone.
The increase in load times and battery life is much welcomed, but when do we get to see some apps that take advantage of the upgraded hardware in other more interesting ways? I can see a resolution increase as being one way to do that. The game would look better on a higher resolution screen but performance wouldn't suffer on the older models because the lower resolution would place less demand on the hardware.
2010 will be an interesting year. There should be a bigger upgrade to the iPhone, most likely a resolution bump and a significantly modified OS that supports background tasks. Apple has been keeping all the devices on the iPhone platform on feature parity so far with the OS upgrades (minus obvious limitations due to hardware differences). It would be interesting to see how they handle the switch and the resulting two classes of phones that come from it (i.e. old "legacy" iPhones/Touch vs new iPhones/Touch). Reply
ltcommanderdata - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkYou're right that it's difficult to take full advantage of the SGX without writing a separate dedicated code path for it and one for the MBX. However, there are simpler ways to take advantage of the iPhone 3G S power without writing 2 separate code paths. For example, you can scale draw distance based on hardware. Firemint demonstrated the iPhone 3G S accelerating 40 cars in Real Racing compared to 6 in the iPhone 3G, so the potential for better scalable AI is there. For a RPG, perhaps having more NPCs walking around to make the environment more lifelike. This can all be done using existing OpenGL ES 1.1 code playable on all iPhones/Touches, optimizing for each device, without making older iPhone users feel like they are playing some Lite version of the game as implementing shaders and HDR using OpenGL ES 2.0 in the iPhone 3G S might do.
I believe the reluctance of Apple to change the resolution is that it could break the interface layout for existing apps and/or make things ugly if apps haven't used vector graphics. It would have been nice if they had enforced resolution independence early on, but I don't believe they did. Resolution independence is also what is needed for Apple to introduce an iPhone nano with a smaller screen and presumably smaller resolution. Reply
smallpot - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkThanks for the article Anand. Your long-form articles are the reason Anandtech is my number one tech website. I'm thinking of articles such as this, your articles on SSD performance, and the long-form story behind the RV770. After reading such articles, I really feel like I've learned something, rather than just had performance metrics thrown at me without context. Reply
Baron Fel - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkInteresting article.
As far as portable gaming goes, the Ipod Touch/iPhone/Zune HD dont have a chance against the DS or even the PSP. The software support just isnt there.
PSP hardware runs circles around the DS, so why is the DS killing it in sales? Good games.
and are we getting more SSD articles anytime soon? I think thats what we want to see :D Reply
ltcommanderdata - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkGiven all the media attention about discoloration and possible heat issues with the iPhone 3G S, I was wondering if you could comment on your experience in this area. Do you think it's a real concern or just stories popularized to generate page hits as Apple related stories tend to do? The latest reports on discoloration indicate that it might actually be from a reaction with some third-party cases that may be reversed by cleaning with alcohol.
Similarly, there have been lower-key reports of build quality issues with the Palm Pre having a wobbly screen from it's slide-out keyboard. Has this been a major issue for you and do you think it'll be an issue over time? Reply
Anand Lal Shimpi - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkI haven't seen anything to indicate heat as being a bigger concern with the 3GS. It's a new processor so there's bound to be some bad chips out there, but I wouldn't be too concerned.
The build quality on the Pre did bother me. It's something that I think bothered me more because of my experience with the iPhone. The screen was a bit wobbly and overall the device just didn't feel as well put together. Part of it is because of the slide out keyboard, but part of it has to be cost/experience related. I think you'd get used to it over time, but if you then held an iPhone you'd quickly grow tired of the build quality issues once again :)
Take care,
Anand Reply
tomoyo - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkBtw Anand, the chart for number of stages in the cpus shows the Iphone 3GS as 8 stage instead of 13. Reply
psonice - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkMy understanding is that the iphone 3gs GPU is actually a 535, not a 520. At least, this is the current understanding among iphone developers, and there's an SGX535 driver on the phone to support that. The extra power might explain the hit on battery life when playing games.
Real numbers are pretty hard to come by, but it seems the 535 is roughly 4x faster than the 520. If so, that's a massive upgrade rather than just a decent one. The 535 also supports HD video decoding where the 520 doesn't - not that apple seem to be supporting it if it does.
I heard too that the palm pre has a 530 GPU, which is 2x faster than the 520. That puts the iphone a long way ahead for graphics instead of behind.
One thing in the article I really disagree with btw: you say that the phone makers should provide detailed specs. I think they shouldn't, as it's not helpful at all for the average buyer. If you go into a shop without having much clue and ask for an iphone because it's the latest thing, and the shop assistant says "well this is like an iphone, but it runs 200mhz faster" you'll end up buying the "better" phone based on the spec sheet, even if it's running win mobile 5.
I was in Japan a while back, and they tend to buy phones based on the spec sheets there. The phones all compete on having the most features. They're all really big and HORRIBLE to actually use. None of that please!
I think apple actually get their commercials right with the iphone on the whole: show somebody actually using the phone to do stuff. If the other manufacturers did the same, that would be a perfect way to compare. Reply
christinme7890 - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkI agree with you holistically. There are not many people in this world that even understand the specs. Not to mention when it comes to specs, and the person has no clue, they end up getting the one with the highest numbers. This is bad. I think you are right in saying that the way apple works their commercials is perfect for people. They show people all the great apps that they could use and they say that ALL of these apps can be on one phone.
This is why I hate the Best buy MS commercials where the kid goes into the BB and buys a PC instead of a mac. The person always buys the computer with the best specs and care little about the OS, which is what they will be using. Windows, imo after using a Mac for a year, sucks in comparison to Mac. I rarely have a problem with a mac. I sit in class everyday and watch all the pc people have startup errors and os sleep or hibernation errors. I can close my mac and KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT that it will wake up totally fine. Not to mention it wakes up seamlessly without load screens or anything. I will not compare the two but for business and usability the MAC gets my vote and I think if Apple does their commercials for the macs just as great. Sure most people are still using MS but that is because MS strong arms people into buying their stuff everytime you buy a Computer (not to mention Apple is very strict with their software and rightly so). Reply
Anand Lal Shimpi - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkOoh, very interesting - do you have any links to discussions on the 535 being in the 3GS?
I don't think end users need to be bombarded with specs, but I think there needs to be more information put out about these things. We shouldn't have to play guessing games about clocks and specs; don't market them, but don't hide them either - that's my thinking.
Take care,
Anand Reply
BlazingDragon - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkAnand, here it is:
http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/25/iphone-3gs-has...">http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/25/iph...has-more... Reply
Anand Lal Shimpi - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkVery interesting - thanks guys, I've updated the article.
Take care,
Anand Reply
ltcommanderdata - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkIt should probably also be noted that the MBX-Lite supports OpenGL ES 1.1 as implemented by Apple not just OpenGL ES 1.0. I believe it's Android's implementation that currently only supports OpenGL ES 1.0.
It's also been reported that the iPhone OS 3.1 betas include improvements to the OpenGL stack that include additional OpenGL extensions. Whether these are focused on OpenGL ES 2.0 and the SGX or are also for OpenGL ES 1.1 and the MBX remains to be seen. Although on the issue of reducing market segmentation, it'd be great if Apple could implement the OpenGL ES 1.1 Extension Pack although I don't know if the MBX-Lite can actually support it in hardware. Reply
BlazingDragon - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkAnand, here's it is:
iPhone 3GS Has More Powerful PowerVR SGX 535 GPU? Reply
kelmerp - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkI'm trying to decide between the MyTouch or a jailbroken iphone. Reply
sxr7171 - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkJB iPhone vs. MyTouch? They're not even in the same league. Pre vs. iPhone is a comparison. Reply
pennyfan87 - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkanand,
i love you writing and tech analysis.
but please, drop the fanboyism.
3 articles on such a minor upgrade? please.
more SSD stuff please. Reply
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shank2001 - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkWow, talk about fanboyism. Let me get this straight, just because it is an article on the iPhone you feel there is no knowledge to be gleaned from an in depth article like this one? You would rather that no one wasted YOUR time with more articles about the iPhone, is that right?
Well I, for one, learned a lot about smartphones in general, and not just the iPhone, but I especially loved this article getting into the nitty gritty of the iPhone.
The iPhone happens to be the best smartphone out right now... it might not be that way forever.... probably not. But I really like the direction Apple has been taking the smartphone market since they introduced the iPhone.
After years of using so called "smartphones" running windows mobile, and Pocket PC OS, etc. the iPhone is a breath of fresh air, and is the best smartphone I have ever owned.
It took Apple to force the market into making a true smartphone. I am glad that Palm has woken up from their stupor and come out with the Pre, I hope it is enough to turn around their fortunes.
Although, for me, it does not come close to the iPhone, but then again, most of the things that people seem to dislike, I actually LOVE... like the touchscreen typing for example. I am way faster typing on my iPhone than I ever was on my old smartphones with the chicklet keyboards. You just have to trust the autocorrection... once you learn to trust it, it is amazingly speedy. I no longer think twice about typing lengthy comments, such as this one, on my mobile phone any more! I just do it.
I have not yet heard a single viable reason to hate the iPhone, I think I will coin the term "Hateboy" to describe these boys, they certainly act like little kids filled with illogical hate. No matter if you love the iPhone or hate it though, you have to admit that the iPhone DID revolutionize how smartphones will work from now on. Kudos to Palm for recognizing this fact, hopefully others will as well. The consumer is who wins. And good for Apple for finally getting some recognition for their amazing products that have led the industry from the very beginning in so many ways. Reply
Myrandex - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkI will agree that the iPhone revolutionized the smartphone market, and it has done some pretty amazing things pretty darn well good, but I still have some key complaints that prevent me from EVER getting one, unless I see a fundamental change in Apple, which never happens.
I will not buy a phone without a Standard connection interface. Just beause the iPhone is so popular doesn't mean that its proprietary apple dock connector is standard. Use standard mini USB or micro USB, or I won't touch it.
The touchscreen keyboard is good, and it does have a nice autocorrection, however I still prefer tactile feedback. As good as that keyboard is, there is no way that I can type without looking at the keyboard like I can on my current HTC smartphone. The keyboard on my phone is very comfortable, and I'd imagine that I am faster on that than some people on their computer keyboards. I've written 4 page emails from my phone with minimal effort. Some words I do not want autocorrected either. Acronyms many times are autocorrected by a phone, or names too, but many times I type these accurate and want them to stay that way, which on a software keyboard it slows you down because of verifying every key. Passwords also are like this, much slower when I'm using an iPhone compared to my smartphone (my fiancee has had both the 1st Gen iPhone and the iPhone 3G).
iTunes. I hate it. If I have to use it to use a phone, I will not use the phone. I want USB Mass Storage device access, I want to copy and paste music to my phone with my organization that I have already decided upon (whether or not tags are filled out correctly), and I don't want to have to sync it, just copy and paste what I want ONTO it and OFF OF it. I want to be able to copy music from my desktop onto my phone, plug my phone into my laptop, and copy it off of there. No profiles, no syncing, just pure file access. Thanks Microsoft, no thanks Apple.
Apple controlling application. This is corrected with jailbreaking, however I choose to vote with my wallet. I do not want to support a company that enforces this. Any application that I find that I want written for my phone, I will install on my phone. If it offends someone at Apple, then more power to me to want to install it on my phone. They will not make a dollar off of me for their stongarmed tactics.
There are probably other small things as well, but those are the major ones.
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christinme7890 - Thursday, July 09, 2009 - linkif you are using your keyboard without looking you are most likely driving...a large portion of the accidents in cars happen because idiots are using their phones while driving. If you are doing this please stop or you could kill someone...no joke. I had a friend whose mom died because some idiot was text while driving.
Second the itunes store is great for most people. Sure it doesn't have what you are looking for which is essentially a hdd but if it did then installing apps would suck. Why do you think the APP store is doing so well. Because it is a one stop shop. If I want a app, i go to the APP store and search for it and then click buy/install then sync and finished.
If I were using a WinMo device I would have to first find a list of all the devs that offer the app i am looking for and visit each and every webpage and sit through all the trash that they claim their software does. Pay attention to the finding devs that produce the app I am looking for...this takes longer than you think, especially for a n00b consumer. I also have to pay attention to which WinMo OS the app supports. Many times you need the newest and greatest OS in order for it to work and when I had a PPC, verizon didn't let me have the latest upgrade to the OS. I had to hack the PPC to allow me to use the updated OS. Then once I find the right dev, the software is usually a lot more expensive because there is no immediate competition. So i end up paying a ton of money. Sure you can find free software that does similar but it is not backed by a good support system...merely a live forum. Then once I find the software I have to give them my credit card information and email address. I will more than likely end up getting a email daily from the company about their new crappy software. Now that I have spent 20 minutes entering in my underwear size and preferred deodorant brand I download my app. After downloading it I have to go through their custom install procedure. Then I have to hope that it installed correctly. Then if I want it to sync with my desktop I have to buy another piece of software and install it and then figure out how to get it to sync. So much hassle and running around and time wasted. I can install 1 APP store app in less than a minute and it could be a game that is 100mb installed over wifi.
And about the music. Easy, you create what we call a playlist and drag and drop your music to the playlist and then sync your phone. You then play your playlist. Playlists are the same as folders. Not sure what is so difficult about that. Yes it would be nice to be able to connect my iphone to multiple computers to copy music but then you get what APPLE, along with every other business wants to avoid, and that is illegal sharing...duh. Just because people don't let you do anything you want doesn't mean you have to spew hate.
"If it offends someone at Apple, then more power to me to want to install it on my phone." This attitude is selfish and you are probably one of those people that loves to steal and pirate software all the time. You care little for the developer and only about yourself. Reply
shank2001 - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkThat was a good rebuttal comment. I agree with some of what you say, especially the having to look at the keyboard. It is a definite necessity. I do miss that about an actual physical keyboard.
iwodo - Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - linkThis is no way fanaticism. But the general enthusiasm in terms of great technology improvement. It was an GREAT article from Anand. ( Yes i read it all, give me lollipops :D ) May be you are too young to figure this out.
What drive you to see more SSD stuff? I want to see more SSD review too. Why? Simply because HDD it is the SINGLE bottleneck living inside out current Computer. Be it PC or Mac.
Upgrading from an Core2Duo to Core2Quad or even Core i7, Double Channel to Tri Channel, DDR2 to DDR3, 2GB to 4GB Memory, Geforce 9500 to GTX 290.... If you are not a gamer, any of these upgrades, or even if you do ALL of these upgrades, wont even land you a 10% overall performance increase in your 90+% day to day usage of computer. And even if they do show more then 10% in benchmark. There is a very small chance these are even human / user perceivable.
You will properly feel your system being faster if you reinstall Windows rather then upgrading your Hardware.
That is why SSD is so important and many people want one. It actually brings Significant perceivable speed improvement that is not seen FOR MANY YEARS.
The last time we seen any improvement was in the Pre Pentium 4 days...
iPhone, or Internet Mobile Devices, are in exactly the same period technology growth when PC were in the 486 and Pentium Era. 700% increase in Graphics, 100% increase in CPU speed? When was the last time you seen any of these in PC.
The next technological advance are in the Mobile / Phone space. They are the new PC. Just like how X86 manage to utilize its Desktop strength to gain market share in server space. May be ARM could finally dethrone x86. ( At least i hope so ) Reply
iGo - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linkAbsolutely agree with cdrsft, never mind that guy. He probably read just the first and last page.
Not always you come across the article which provides lot of information, on and off topic... and not always you find more than required information in an article which is actually useful and help you learn. Not to mention, all this written in absolutely enjoyable manner. :)
Thank you, Mr. Shimpi for such wonderful article... and many more before this.
cdrsft - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - linknever mind that guy - your article was great and very helpful for those of us who want to understand more....... thank you! Reply
bowtech - Monday, November 08, 2010 - linkcan u explain why cortex a8 did not beat arm 11 in almost any of these tests then.http://www.pengutronix.de/development/kernel/arm-b... Reply
MassiveTurboLag - Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - linkBy the look of that video screenshot Anand drives a Porsche Cayenne. I hope he didn't see Jeremy Clarkson's video on it. Reply


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WINTER PARK, Fla. - With the final SSC regular-season matches being played on Saturday, the pairings have been set for the 2012 Florida Blue Sunshine State Conference Tennis Championship, it was announced late Saturday evening. The event will be hosted April 19-21 at the Beerman Tennis Center in Lakeland, Fla.
In the men's bracket, Lynn clinched the No. 1 seed and a quarterfinal bye with a perfect 6-0 mark in SSC play.
The Lions were tagged with the No.4 seed and will challenge rival Florida Southern in the quarterfinals. The Lions have won their last two matches against their conference foes, including a 7-2 win on March 29. The match is scheduled to get underway on Thursday, April 19 at 9 a.m. from the Beerman Tennis Complex. The Lions compiled a 3-3 slate in SSC matches, while the Moccasins were 2-4.
The No. 2 seed went to Rollins, which compiled a 5-1 conference mark. The Tars will open tournament action in Thursday's quarterfinals against No. 7 Eckerd (0-6 SSC) at 9 a.m. Barry took the No. 3 seed with a 4-2 SSC tally. The Buccaneers begin their SSC title quest against No. 6 Florida Tech (1-5) at 9 a.m. Thursday.
In the women's bracket, Barry took the top seed with a perfect 8-0 SSC record. The Buccaneers will open quarterfinal action on Thursday at noon versus No. 8 seed Tampa (1-7).
As for the Lions, Saint Leo secured their highest slot in program history as they took stake to the No.3 seed. In their quarterfinal match on Thursday, April 19, the Lions will square off with sixth-seeded Florida Tech (4-4) with doubles beginning at 2 p.m. The Lions defeated Florida Tech, 6-3, in their only meeting of the year last February 24 in Melbourne, Fla. The Lions finished their SSC schedule with a program-best five conference wins.
With a 7-1 conference mark, Lynn will enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed and will meet No. 7 Florida Southern (3-5) at 2 p.m. Thursday.
The earliest women's match on Thursday will feature No. 4 Rollins taking on No. 5 Nova Southeastern at 11:30 a.m.
Teams that post victories in Thursday's quarterfinals will move on to Friday's semifinals. Those who lose will remain alive in backdraw play.
A complete SSC Florida Blue Tennis Championship schedule appears below. Admission to all matches at the Beerman Tennis Center is free. Results and box scores will be posted on the SSC Tennis Tournament Central page throughout the event.
Quarterfinals - Thursday, April 19
* The No. 1-seeded men's team received a quarterfinal bye.
9 a.m.
(Men) No. 4 Saint Leo vs. No. 5 Florida Southern
(Men) No. 3 Barry vs. No. 6 Florida Tech
11:30 a.m.
(Men) No. 2 Rollins vs. No. 7 Eckerd
(Women) No. 4 Rollins vs. No. 5 Nova Southeastern
(Women) No. 1 Barry vs. No. 8 Tampa
2 p.m.
(Women) No. 3 Saint Leo vs. No. 6 Florida Tech
(Women) No. 2 Lynn vs. No. 7 Florida Southern
Semifinals & Backdraw - Friday, April 20
9 a.m.
Men's Semifinal: No. 1 vs. Winner No. 4/5
Men's Semifinal: Winner No. 2/7 vs. Winner No. 3/6
11:30 a.m.
Women's Semifinal: Winner No. 1/8 vs. Winner No. 4/5
Men's Backdraw: Loser No. 2/7 vs. Loser No. 3/6
Women's Semifinal: Winner No. 2/7 vs. Winner No. 3/6
2 p.m.
Women's Backdraw: Loser No. 1/8 vs. Loser No. 4/5
Women's Backdraw: Loser No. 2/7 vs. Loser No. 3/6
Championships & Consolation Matches - Saturday, April 21
9 a.m.
Men's Championship: Semifinal Winners
Men's Third Place: Semifinal Losers
11:30 a.m.
Women's Championship: Semifinal Winners
Men's Fifth Place: Backdraw Winner vs. Loser No. 4/5 (from Thursday)
Women's Third Place: Semifinal Losers
2 p.m.
Women's Fifth Place: Backdraw Winners
Women's Seventh Place: Backdraw Losers


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WTF, when I was growing up all the girls that could surf looked like men and had no teeth. I don't think I could surf with her right next to me iI would be too distracting.
Surfing will never be the same! I can understand why no one wants to leave Kauai...would you wanna leave? She is smoking and she rips! They should had some pics of her paddling out...ridiculous!!
this thread should be a sticky
I am all for girls in the line up dressing like her, especially on those days where there's numerous waves in a set and they're duckdiving for like 45 minutes.
I'm not really on the Alana bandwagon. Sure, she's got a nice body for a barely legal clam but there's something about her face that just doesn't do it for me... at least in a "drop dead gorgeous" sense.
What perplexes me is how on earth she made it back onto the Women's WCT. So far this year she has been knocked out of Round 2 in both the Burleigh Heads and now Newcastle Surffest. Both only 6-star events.
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, plus 1 small red onion, cut into 2-inch pieces, layers separated
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 12 ounces precooked andouille or kielbasa sausage (about 2 links), cut into 16 pieces
Soak eight 6-inch-long wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in black-eyed peas, vinegar, and remaining oil.
Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Season chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Alternately thread chicken, onion, and sausage onto skewers.
Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve skewers with black-eyed pea salad.
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Beracasa has also taken on the burning questions we have about the art world—mainly, who do we need to know now?
Here, she interviews José Parlá, who recently transported his groundbreaking The Wrinkles of the City project that he worked on with French portrait artist JR, from the streets of Havana, Cuba, to the walls of the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York City. The exhibition will be on view through July 12, 2103.
ELLE: Your current show is a collaborative work with fellow artist JR. What does each of you bring or add to the stories depicted in your murals?
José Parlá: We add each other's experience in how to work with the public, textures on walls, ideas, techniques—all as a form of communication that grows in front of the spectator in a country that has no advertising and mostly has shown murals or faces of Che Guevara or Fidel Castro on its walls. Each mural we made in our project became a stage, and everyone walking by and ourselves became the characters, the performers in the story.
ELLE: When was the first time you realized art was the best medium for you to express yourself?
JP: The first time I realized I wanted to be an artist was in my mother's kitchen. I was eight years old, and I said to my family that I wanted to be like Picasso. I only knew he was a great painter because I liked looking at his books, but I didn't know much about art at that time. I got into breakdancing and painting walls shortly thereafter and always experimented with many forms of art since I was young. I worked with photography, clay sculptures, and making things out of junk, as well. I also worked with my brother all the time writing about our art as he also experimented with painting on film and making abstract animations.
ELLE: You often talk about a memory that propels you to create your work. Is there a reoccurring memory that creates a storyline?
JP: Memory is a large part of my work, but so is spontaneous mark-making, which can sometimes be reflective of memories. There is no linear way that I go about it, and it is also not a reoccurring type or memory. The work is always unique to each piece, reflecting experiences I have in my daily life, travels, and background.
ELLE: You are open about your love of public art. What about public art is exciting to you?
JP: I'm changing the way I look at this thing, and the thing is changing.
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