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Nexus 8 could be coming at the end of April as 2013 Nexus 7 sales disappoint
The reason for the switch to a larger form factor lies in the lower than expected sales of the 2013 Nexus 7 and pressure from smartphones with large displays.
The Nexus 7 has accumulated sales of around 3 million units, way below expectations, according to the sources. The share of compact tablets (with 7 to 8-inch displays) have grown when compared to full-sized 10-inch devices, and competition has increased.
Phablets like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 have also boomed in popularity, and with the small difference in screen size between them and 7-inch tablets, the reasons for buying a tablet have grown less strong.
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1. salaal (Posts: 109; Member since: 08 Dec 2013)
Lol the LG G Pad 8.3 GPE is like a Nexus 8:D
2. a_merryman (Posts: 749; Member since: 14 Dec 2011)
It's pretty sexy looking too. It would be nice if the Nexus 8 came in near the same price of the Nexus 7 though.
27. sgodsell (Posts: 2581; Member since: 16 Mar 2013)
Look at the title. Nexus 7 sales disappoint for April 2013. The newer nexus 7 2013 edition wasn't even released at that point yet. It was only the nexus 7 2012 edition still being sold at that time. Everyone was waiting for the newer nexus 7 to arrive.
35. DnB925Art (Posts: 660; Member since: 23 May 2013)
You read it wrong. Read the title again. It is saying a new model will be announced in April as 2013 sales were lower than expected.
39. appleDOESNT.com (banned) (Posts: 456; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
lower the price, sell more.. it's not rocket science.
40. JerryTime (Posts: 468; Member since: 09 Nov 2013)
The G Pad rocks. I have it :D I picked it up instead of another Nexus Tablet last year.
3. fanboy1974 (Posts: 1345; Member since: 12 Nov 2011)
The 2013 Nexus 7 was the best tablet I've owned. But there was no need for it when I bought the Note 3. Other than larger screen the Note 3 beats it spec wise in every category and has more added features such as the s-pen and IR remote. And it fits nicely in my pockets.
This is the exact reason why Apple is reluctant to battle Android on screen size. Who wants to buy iPad's if Apple sold a 6" phablet?
17. apple4never (Posts: 1048; Member since: 08 May 2013)
very well said, i see your point on the iPhone/ipad thing but for people that want small phones like me with like 4.5-4.7 inch screens 7 inch tablets are great i mean they're powerful have plenty of storage and are great for road trips or if you don't want a laptop. imo if you have a 13 inch laptop, theres no real need for a 10 inch tablet
18. fanboy1974 (Posts: 1345; Member since: 12 Nov 2011)
The reason why I bought the Nexus 7 in the first place was because I had the iPhone 5s. It was actually the perfect combo. But I could not tolerate iOS shortcomings and went back to Android.
There is still a market for small phones but I got so accustomed to the phablet format. It works so well while watching movies on the elliptical at the gym. Big enough to see but not to big for others to see especially during the nudity parts. Plus I only have to manage one device on a daily basis.
46. apple4never (Posts: 1048; Member since: 08 May 2013)
you watch porn at the gym?
22. Ant34 (Posts: 193; Member since: 10 Aug 2013)
I like the size of the Nexus 7. It's a tablet but I can still fit it in my pant pocket with ease. It's also a much better device for watching movies than a phablet.
4. bagou01 (Posts: 22; Member since: 20 Nov 2013)
sometimes you write "the 7in tablet sales are exceptionnaly good" sometimes you write they are too bad, chose and stick to it please !
26. sgodsell (Posts: 2581; Member since: 16 Mar 2013)
If you noticed what they said in the title. At the end of April 2013. When the newer nexus 7 2013 was going to be released soon after that time frame. The older nexus 7 2012 version was still selling at that time and there was no nexus 7 2013 at that time.
30. Ant34 (Posts: 193; Member since: 10 Aug 2013)
They're saying the Nexus 8 will go on sale at the end of April because the sales of the 2013 Nexus 7 edition was a disappointment.
5. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
Nexus 7 sales disappoint? I thought the sales of the Nexus 7 was supposed to be good. But anyway, if the Nexus 8 is from Asus, does this mean that the next gen Nexus 10 is from HTC?
6. bagou01 (Posts: 22; Member since: 20 Nov 2013)
like i wrote earlier, i had the same feeling... sometimes the N7 sales are very good, sometimes they disappoint... phonearena should stick to something
7. aayupanday (Posts: 566; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)
That prototype kinda Nexus 8 looks sweet.
9. chocowii (Posts: 389; Member since: 30 Jan 2014)
We still want a Sony Nexus
11. power_x (Posts: 264; Member since: 28 Aug 2013)
Design of the Xperia Tablet Z + Snapdragon 800 + big battery + reasonable price = massive win for google
10. lallolu (Posts: 380; Member since: 18 Sep 2012)
7" tablet is quite small in the world of android. Maybe an apple person used to having a 4" phone can find it adequate. I really like the my samsung 8.9's screen size. The 8.3 size of the LG tab seems ok too.
12. Killua (Posts: 270; Member since: 25 Nov 2013)
It's because they didn't sell it worldwide. N7 hasn't even released yet in some asian countries. Meh, whatever. I'm still waiting for Tab Pro 8.4 to be released.
13. XperiaOptimusOne (unregistered)
+1 Phablets seems to be the new sweet spot for those who want a portable tablet. Can't wait for the Xperia T2 Ultra to come out.
16. XperiaOptimusOne (unregistered)
Oops, the above statement is in response to comment # 3.
14. alrightihatepickingusernames (Posts: 474; Member since: 29 Dec 2013)
Add an inch = Better sales?????????
Maybe, but I doubt it.
15. papss (unregistered)
Only issue I have with my wife's N7 besides the OS is the bland styling .
34. VZWuser76 (Posts: 2895; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
Microphobe Alert! Warning!
Now do you see how stupid you sound when you do that?
19. jove39 (Posts: 1554; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
Low sales number is due to failed marketing. Anyway, I won't mind buying N8 if it comes with S805 or Tegra K1
20. Ant34 (Posts: 193; Member since: 10 Aug 2013)
I think they could have generated more sales if they would have used top of the line specs. The appeal of the Nexus 5 is that it's a high end phone at a fraction of the cost of other high end phones. On the other hand, the Nexus 7 seems like the cost is in line with its specs so there's no advantage to getting it over another tablet unless your sole purpose is to have a tablet with stock Android.
21. kindlefireowner (Posts: 494; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)
I love my Nexus 7 tablet. I brought the 32GB Nexus on a tax free weekend for $269. The best deal ever. Anyway, I would rather own carry a average size phone, and use my 7 inch tablet at home.
32. Augustine (Posts: 1004; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)
This is also how i use my '12 N7. Besides, its battery lasts up to a week in my typical use, which includes reading books on it. If I'd try that on my N5 phone, it would have its battery drained in a short time. Besides, reading on 7" is much better than on 5" and I don't see how an extra inch will make a difference. So I don't understand this move to 8", other than a me-too move, and how a tablet compares with a phablet, for it cannot be used for as long as a tablet before the battery runs out.
23. livyatan (Posts: 867; Member since: 19 Jun 2013)
7 inch tablets will go extinct because of phablets/palmtops.
I always thought 8-9 inches is best for a tablet.
24. tokuzumi (Posts: 669; Member since: 27 Aug 2009)
If the size of the tablet screen goes to 8", hopefully it will just be taken out of the bezel size, and not increase the size of the tablet. The Nexus 7 (2013) is a great size.
29. Sakeem (Posts: 397; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)
Great point. I hope so too.
31. Ant34 (Posts: 193; Member since: 10 Aug 2013)
That would be a truly awkward screen ratio.
38. Augustine (Posts: 1004; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)
However, I like the rather thic bezel because it allows me to hold it comfortably. I can hardly hold my tablet with one hand like a phone, though my large hands. The bezel space allows me to hold it between my thumb and indicator fingers and the palm of my hand. Were the bezel thinner, I'd be hitting the touch screen way too often.
25. outlawog (Posts: 47; Member since: 27 Nov 2013)
I thought HTC was going to make the nexus tablet? :(
28. Sakeem (Posts: 397; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)
I refuse to get excited for this. I've been waiting for a N10 refresh, read through all the rumors of when it might be released.....nothing. This time, I will wait for concrete proof. If April comes and goes with no N8, or whatever it will be, then maybe I will just buy the Tab Pro 8.4.
33. Lboogey6 (Posts: 269; Member since: 31 Jan 2012)
Thank you the dumbest thing google/nexus did was keep the 7 inch screen form factor it's too small everything gets bigger or at least thinner bezel and they kept it the same... but it's cool not giving up my gnote 8 anytime soon
36. DnB925Art (Posts: 660; Member since: 23 May 2013)
My wife loves her Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB. Uses it almost exclusively over her laptop. Bought it for $179 during Christmas with $25 Google play gift card and $30 AMEX sync cash back, so net $124 + CA sales tax.
37. CreeDiddy (Posts: 559; Member since: 04 Nov 2011)
The problem with Android tablets is that they are "dime a dozen".
41. Elfmonster (Posts: 232; Member since: 23 Dec 2013)
I hope this is right about Asus making the next Nexus, and not LG as previous rumors had it. My LG 8.3 tablet screen pales in comparison to every other tablet I have, especially my 2013 Nexus 7.
Tablet makers need to realize there are two things tablets must have - a very bright peak brightness, and a bad ass battery. Everything else is negotiable.
44. Taters (Posts: 5753; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
My Nexus 7 actually looks quite dim, in auto brightness at least.
42. Edmund (Posts: 656; Member since: 13 Jul 2012)
Pathetic sales were due to the launch of the iPad mini
43. chocowii (Posts: 389; Member since: 30 Jan 2014)
Too bad people didnt realize they were holding a sub-par expensive tablet.
45. Taters (Posts: 5753; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
The only thing I use my a Nexus 7 2013 for is reading books. And when my Nexus 10 and ipad air are charging.
To be fair, I don't think an 8 inch would take me away from a 10 inch tablet either.
I do plan to eventually replace both the ipad air and nexus 10 with a windows 8 tablet though. Just waiting for a better vaio tap 11 or the surface pro to go on a major diet.


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Frances has performed in more than 30 countries on five continents, and travels more than 60,000 miles each year.
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In an active recording career, Frances has released more than 80 albums, mainly of songs in English, Cantonese or Mandarin, and she has also had hits in Thai, Japanese and Polynesian.
Frances has also appeared on television in a dozen different countries, including a Chinese New Year's Eve spectacular broadcast live from Beijing, to an audience estimated at more than 400 million.
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Frances achieved worldwide recognition when she was selected by the Hong Kong Government to be a co-presenter at the British Farewell Ceremony to mark the transfer of sovereignty in Hong Kong.
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Kevin Tapia and Felipe Hernandez—young Latino men from Chicago's southwest side—spent the weeks leading up to the Affordable Care Act's enactment going door-to-door on behalf of their community, informing residents of the imminent changes laid out in the new law. They found jobs with Grassroots Collaborative and worked to make sure that the citizens of their local neighborhoods would be covered in time for the March 31 deadline. With the law's rollout less than a week away, Tapia and Hernandez's efforts had brought them to Garfield Ridge—a predominately white neighborhood. There they were greeted by four police officers who stopped them, frisked them and charged them with unlawfully soliciting business. Though the Chicago Sun-Times initially reported that the police were responding to a local 911 call presuming Tapia and Hernandez's work to be little more than an attempt to scam the elderly, Grassroots Collaborative have highlighted the incident as an obvious example of racial profiling. The precedent for a legal framework regarding stop and frisks was established in 1968 via the United States Supreme Court's seminal ruling in Terry v. Ohio. The Court's decision indicated that—in the absence of probable cause for an arrest—the Fourth Amendment to the United States' Constitution protects citizens from police interrogation and frisks unless the officer can outline a "reasonable articulable suspicion" for a stop and frisk. Probable cause is often subjective but even the most seasoned prosecutor would be grasping at straws in arguing that these officers acted within their purview when they stopped, frisked and arrested Tapia and Hernandez. The officers were responding to a deeply speculative neighborhood call that two young men were engaging in entirely nonviolent behavior. What basis they had for fearing Tapia and Hernandez were armed and dangerous wasn't clear at the time and hasn't become any clearer since.{C} The charges against Tapia and Hernandez were subsequently dropped but not before the controversy had raised awareness of Chicago's total lack of transparency and accountability in the police force, specifically with regard to stop and frisk tactics. Whenever a Chicago police officer interacts with a member of the public—be it to provide directions to the nearest convenience store or to question eyewitnesses of a murder—they fill out a "contact card." In theory, these forms should be the ticket for an objective record of police activity, but in practice they're anything but. Official protocol for utilizing the cards seems nonexistent, as one policeman's sense of necessary details to include in his or her account can differ wildly from another's impression of the same event. Ambiguities abound. On top of that, the cards are often impossible to obtain. Because a civilian's name and address are noted in contact cards on occasion, officials must redact this information—manually—before fulfilling a request for documents. As a result, when large requests are filed, an Freedom of Information Act official may deny the request entirely on account of it being "burdensome." Research shows that when stop and frisk police tactics proceed unchecked, police officers can and do overstep their authority. A 2010 report by Columbia law professor Jeff Fagan found that nearly one in three stops by NYPD were unconstitutional or of ambiguous legality. Perhaps The Nation's David Cole best outlines why this is problematic—the way stop and frisk is currently employed doesn't disrupt criminal activity (like the Supreme Court originally hoped it would) but rather acts as a "generalized deterrence strategy." Moreover, young men of color are disproportionately targeted according to Fagan's research. The mechanism in place to prevent invasive, racially-charged stops and warrantless searches is critically flawed, a policy operating under the guise of a useful transparency tool. Earlier this year, Attorney General Eric Holder indicated he'd be implementing reforms that might ensure a clearer set of data about the circumstances preceding stops, searches and arrests nationwide. Now is the time to apply pressure and demand that Holder's changes have teeth.
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March 30, 2012
Next week at the New York Auto Show, Lincoln will show the new MKZ and its 15.2 square foot, retractable glass roof. Yes, you read this correctly.
According to Lincoln, the roof takes takes ten seconds to either open or close the roof thanks to two motors and parallel rails located on the outer edges of the roof. Once opened, the opening is two-feet deep and two and a half feet wide.
When closed, the glass roof is rated at SPF 100 to avoid passengers being sunburned. As for safety, the roof is reinforced with a aluminum and boron steel frame.
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No need for this gimick for such a small opening. Wonder what the wind noise is like at 70mph.
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indeed had the feeling i would overlap the entire back glass. i have a feeling this is going to be an option for about two model years.
I agree! When will these companies ever learn that these big tops are just a flash in the pan. Just look at all of those that came went before them.
I hope GM has learned their lessons from the problems, cost and weight of the G6 roof and the old SRX roof.
The only one I ever saw that amounted to much was the one on the 911.
The Lincoln one is not worth the space it opens and I don;t think the people in the back are all that worried about seeing sky over them. The cost of this option and lack of sales will kill it in 1-2 years.
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wow. thats a lot of glass. hows that gonna go in a rollover? answer: everywhere
For such a large opening, I would hope they laminate the glass in some way, like a windshield. If they wanted to, they could make the glass tougher than the sheetmetal, but it would obviously weigh too much to be practical.
I had a friend flip a vehicle with a standard sunroof, which didn't have a laminate glass and the pavement flying by at 50 mph ended up taking a nasty bite out of his rear end... literally.
I hate sunroofs, so this has zero appeal to me.
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I prefer a powered metal sunroof, though even M-B and BMW seem to have gone to the ordinary glass ones in recent years...
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I did hate the one on the GTP. It was small and was of the flip up style. It made a lot of wind noise and took a lot of head room even thought it did not slide in the roof.
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I could also go for a fixed transparent roof, but the sliding roof shown here doesn't go back far enough to be worthwhile IMO.
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The Astra design is interesting, but where are the sun visors? Seems like it would be awful to drive in rush hour...
If I remember correctly, the headliner moves to help provide shade.
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The Astra design is interesting, but where are the sun visors? Seems like it would be awful to drive in rush hour...
If I remember correctly, the headliner moves to help provide shade.
Yup, check the video:
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This will likely be a low take-rate option, and for good reason. If it were multiple panels that went down entirely into the trunk, it would be a semi-cool nod to the 60's Continental 4-door convertibles, but as it is, the opening is laughably paltry in exchange for the prospect of trouble this thing is capable of causing.
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Other trivia..
Ford and Mercury had giant fixed plexiglass sunroof options in the mid 50s, don't think Lincoln had one then...
Lincoln also had a large fixed glass moonroof option on the Continental coupes around '77-79.
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Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float Tuesday during a victory parade along the Canyon of Heroes, where the city has honored stars for almost a century.
The parade set off from the southern tip of Manhattan and moved slowly north to City Hall as fans dressed head-to-toe in Giants gear cheered and confetti wafted slowly down from the high-rises that line the street.
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Galvanometer, an instrument used to indicate the presence, direction, or strength of a small electric current. The typical galvanometer is a sensitive laboratory instrument used mainly to detect and compare currents.
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Comments about Escada Magnetic Beat Perfume:
I always get comlpliments when I use this fragrance. It is an attention getter.
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Comments about Escada Magnetic Beat Perfume:
I am still in sweet mode so this perfume is perfect for me. It is sweet, flowery, lovely. I love it. It just doesn't last very long, but it could be only me because I can sense it 2 hours after I put it on.
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Comments about Escada Magnetic Beat Perfume:
I like all Escada, so this one was not a disappointment.
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This fragrance is very pleasing for a Lovely lady who wants to attract the admirers all day through
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This is the best fragrance in the entire world!! It is my absolute favourite signature scent, I have been wearing it for over 2 years straight! It is fresh and clean and just floral enough to be an everyday fragrance. Great stuff!!
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Wow! These look so comfortable – made with brushed microfiber and embroidered – you can grab a set of Brushed Microfiber Sheets, ANY SIZE, for $14.99 + shipping = $19.99! I am guessing selection won't last long on colors and sizes, right now there are a lot available. Just click on the orange "Family" tab at the top of the page.
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Macurco™ Carbon Monoxide Detector CM-E1
Slim and Stylish Carbon Monoxide Detector for Residential and Commercial Applications
What's special about this CO detector?
- Provides early warning detection of highly toxic carbon monoxide gas, and is designed to be connected to a UL listed alarm panel for enhanced protection and audible alerting of CO detection in commercial/residential applications
- Innovative slim design extends less than a 1/2" from your wall, providing you with protection while seamlessly blending in with your room's preexisting décor
- UL listed and tested to ensure accurate, reliable, and safe operation
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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that, if left unchecked, can cause serious health risks, and can potentially be fatal. Transient buildup of CO gas can happen very easily in small residential homes, be it from a vent pipe vibrating loose from a dryer, furnace, or water heater, or poor ventilation in your garage while the car is running. These are just a couple of harmful situations where CO gas can quickly build up and go undetected until it's too late.
|Slim Macurco™ Carbon Monoxide Detector
|3-1/8" W x 5-1/8" L x 1-1/2" D
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By installing a Macurco™ CM-E1 Carbon Monoxide Detector in your home or office building, you will give everyone the peace of mind that they are protected and won't be caught unaware of the danger. Unlike other CO detectors that are bulky and unsightly, the ultra slim and sleek white housing of the CM-E1 blends in seamlessly with your preexisting light switches and receptacles, providing you with maximum protection without sacrificing your home's design elements.
- Detects carbon monoxide at 30 ppm to help avoid costly false alarms
- Mounts to any 1-1/2" deep single gang electrical box, and features a snap-in wire harness for fast and easy installation
- Microcomputer controlled to provide automatic operation and internal diagnostics
- Internal buzzer produces repeating loud tone bursts or buzzes when alarm is triggered, and chirps when sensor is faulty or malfunctioning
- Test & reset switch conducts internal tests and actuates alarm relay
- 9 to 32 Volt input provides compatible installation with almost any security and/or fire alarm systems
- Visual display indicates the operation status of the unit:
- Green: indicates the device is operating properly
- Flashing Amber: indicates the device may be faulty or there maybe trouble, contact you installer or 3M tech support
- Red: indicates Danger! Move to fresh air (hazardous condition is present)
- N.O. or N.C. SPST alarm relay and N.C. SPST trouble relay to connect to alarm control panels
- UL 2075 Listed
- Meets NFPA® 720-2009 standard
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|SPST, 100 mA, 40 VDC
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|SPST, 100 mA, 40 VDC
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|85 dBA at 10 ft
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|1 lbs
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|40° to 100° F
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|Per UL 2034
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|Designed for use with a UL Listed alarm control panel. (May be used with a UL Listed Class 2 Power Supply.)
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Comments about 3M-Macurco CM E1 Slim Carbon Monoxide Detector With Buzzer:
was alittle confused on what to do with the extra wires( i had 4 in my unit that went out). When i called Macurco the tech guys was awesome. It took me less than 5 min to install once i spoke to him.
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Recombineering (recombination-mediated genetic engineering) is a novel and powerful method enabling fast and efficient construction of vectors for subsequent manipulation of mouse genomes. It is based on homologous recombination in E. coli using recombination proteins provided from a lambda phage. This technical breakthrough is precise and independent of the presence of restriction sites and the size of the DNA molecule to be modified. Furthermore this innovative technology is significantly less laborious than traditional DNA manipulation techniques and is therefore amendable to the higher-throughput needed for a centralized service facility. Because this technology is based on homologous recombination it is incredibly versatile and can be used to create vectors for gene knockout, conditional knockout, knockin, and modified BACs for transgenic production.
The Duke Recombineering Core is a full-service facility that begins with the design of the targeting strategy based on the needs of the investigator and finishes by providing linearized DNA ready for ES cell transfection as well as suggested Southern strategies for downstream screening of homologous recombination. **The Core has generated several mouse targeting vectors, including conditional knockouts and knockins. Protocols are being established to introduce other genetic markers (green fluorescent protein and Cre recombinase) into BACS for transgenic mouse and zebrafish production.
Current Fees are $3500.00 and up for the following services:
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Our rural banking service in Fiji has played a significant role in improving financial inclusion and household wellbeing according to a United Nations report.
Key findings of the report include:
The study also found that households which did not participate in the financial literacy training tended to underestimate household expenditure and were less likely to re-invest in further income generation, such as agricultural supplements, farm implements, livestock and irrigated farmland.
Speaking at the report's launch in Suva, Fiji, the NDP Resident Representative and UN Resident Coordinator, Knut Ostby, said that women's financial literacy and access to banking services had a major role to play in lifting families out of poverty.
"It is apparent from the report that the combination of financial literacy and access to reliable financial services has a direct impact on helping to lift communities out of poverty. It provides households with the ability to manage their resources to provide funds for education, food, electricity, water, improved sanitary conditions and medical services," said Mr Ostby.
ANZ CEO Fiji and Pacific Central, Norman Wilson, said: "Building financial capability is one of our corporate responsibility priorities and providing banking services for more than 70,000 customers who live in remote villages and communities in Fiji is one of the ways we can contribute to this.
"We issued 400 micro-loans in the first three years of operating rural banking services in Fiji. An example includes funding trucks that enabled villagers in Fiji's interior to sell their garden produce in major centres, allowing them to save for a loan deposit for their own vehicles."
ANZ launched its rural banking service in Fiji in October 2004 providing regular, face-to-face services to more than 300 communities and 170 schools across the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Tavenui and Kadavu. Purpose built trucks that travel between remote villages provide basic banking services such transactions and savings accounts.
Our rural banking service has been extended to other Pacific island countries where we operate and the service now supports more than 85,000 people throughout Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu. We are currently exploring opportunities to use mobile phones as a lower cost and more convenient distribution model.
The report on Financial Capability, Financial Competence and Wellbeing in Rural Fijian Households published by the Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme, measured the financial competence of rural Indigenous Fijian villagers, the impact of ANZ's rural banking services, and a rural financial literacy program developed and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Centre.
The study was conducted by the UNDP Pacific Centre in conjunction with Massey University, New Zealand and the National Centre for Small and Micro Enterprise Development.
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The ICRP's radiation risk model is bogus science
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10th October 2014The global homogenisation of food carries costs, writes Sayed Azam-Ali - notably the world's the increasing dependence on just a few 'elite crops', creating a precarious food system vulnerable to climate change. We must diversify our diets, and the crops that that feed us. more...
Skin, respiratory symptoms increase near gas wells
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Drought bites as the Amazon's 'flying rivers' fail
Jan Rocha
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Badger cull fail - government throws science on the scrapheap
Rosie Woodroffe
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Gregory McGann
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Oliver Tickell
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Andrew Lockley
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Lee Klinger
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Pat Thomas
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Karl Grossman
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Kimberly Terrell, Morgan Tingley & Sara Souther
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Smith to Miss Game vs. Spurs
Josh Smith will not be in uniform tonight when the Hawks tip-off against the Spurs, the team with the NBA's best record. Smoove has been dealing with a sprained right knee for the better part of the last two months and the swelling has increased in recent days.
With Smith sidelined, the Hawks will use a starting lineup that features Hinrich, Johnson, Williams, Horford and Collins. The larger lineup should help Atlanta deal with the Spurs' veteran frontcourt that features Antonio McDyess and Tim Duncan.
Smith's absence could also mean increased minutes for Williams. That will be just fine for Coach Drew if Marvin can give the same kind of effort that he turned in the last time San Antonio visited the Highlight Factory.
Last season in March, Marvin led the Hawks to a thrilling 119-114 victory with a team-high 26 points and nine boards. Al Horford also had a monster game finishing with 22 points (including a facial over Duncan) and 18 rebounds.
To see the full highlights from last year's game AND Horford's dunk CLICK HERE.


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(Bowling Green, KY) – Playing in front of 5,483 screaming fans, John Mollicone hit a three-run homer to lead the Hot Rods (31-30) to a 4-2 victory over Lexington (30-31) in the first game of a suspended game doubleheader on Friday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. Mollicone's first homer of the year guaranteed the Hot Rods a series split with the Legends after Lexington rallied for 6-1 win. Despite the loss in the nightcap, the Hot Rods finished their home stand with a 3-2 record heading into their road trip of the first half of the season beginning Saturday night.
In the first game, originally started on Thursday night, the Hot Rods overcame a 2-0 deficit to grab a 4-3 win. Lexington scored single, unearned runs in the first inning on Thursday night and then in the third inning in the continuation on Friday. Thursday they scored against starting pitcher Nick Barnese (ND) while Tyree Hayes allowed the Friday run in relief of Barnese.
The Hot Rods took the lead in the last of the fourth inning. With one out, Mike McCormick and Justin Reynolds reached on consecutive singles, putting runners at first and second for John Mollicone. Serving as the DH in game one, Mollicone smacked a 3-2 fastball into the Hot Rods bullpen for a three-run homer, his first of the season, putting the Hot Rods on top 3-2. Mollicone would also score in the sixth inning to give the Hot Rods their final run of the game. "Molli" finished the game 2-2 with the homer, three RBI, two runs scored, a walk, and the title "Koch Air Hottest Hitter of the Game."
Hayes (3-3) earned the win in the first game, relieving Barnese after the first inning. Hayes went four strong, allowed just one unearned run on three hits. He struck out two and did not walk a batter. Jamie Bagley followed with three perfect innings before Marquis Fleming closed the door with a scoreless ninth to earn his second save of the season.
In the nightcap, LHP Matt Moore (3-3) made his first start since throwing seven no-hit innings on Saturday night, a feat that helped him capture South Atlantic League Player of the Week honors. He would lose his no-hitter and shut-out in the top of the first inning on Friday night. Jay Austin had an infield single before Ebert Rosario drew a one-out walk. Austin scored on a Brian Pellegrini single to make it 1-0 Lexington. The Legends added another run on an RBI groundout from Michael Diaz.
Bowling Green cut the deficit in half in the first inning when Anthony Scelfo doubled, advanced to third on a groundout by Tim Beckham, and then scored on another groundout courtesy of Kyeong Kang.
That would be all the scoring for Bowling Green as they were shut down by spot-starter Brian Wabick (4-0). The right-hander threw 5.2 innings, allowed just one run on five hits, striking out five without issuing a walk. Wabick is now 2-0 in three appearances against the Hot Rods, having allowed just one run in 9.2 innings (0.93 ERA).
Moore took the loss for Bowling Green, falling to 3-3 on the season. He allowed a two-out RBI double to Eric Suttle in the second inning. Pellegrini then added the first of his two home runs on the night in the third, bumping the score to 4-1. Moore would end up going five innings, allowing four runs on five hits. He struck out seven and walk two.
The Hot Rods now begin their final road trip of the first half of the season, still trailing Charleston by five games in the South Atlantic League Southern Division. Saturday night they'll play the first of a three-game series in South Carolina against the Greenville Drive. RHP Shane Dyer (1-3, 4.32) earns the start for the Hot Rods against RHP Brock Huntzinger (3-3, 4.17). First pitch is scheduled for 6 PM CDT. You can follow the action with Tom Gauthier on the radio beginning at 5:45 PM CDT at 1340 AM WBGN and www.bghotrods.com.
The Hot Rods return home for their final three-game home stand before the All-Star Break on Friday, June 19, against the Asheville Tourists. Join the Hot Rods for a weekend full of promotions, including Axle's Birthday and Mascot Mania on Friday night. On Saturday, June 20, the first 1,000 fans 13 & older will receive the Fans Choice T-Shirt courtesy of First Choice Home Medical. Then, join the Hot Rods for a Father's Day picnic on Sunday where you can enjoy a picnic with dad in the Home Run Grill, then play catch with him on the field after the game. For tickets and details visit www.bghotrods.com or head to the Hot Rods ticket office at the corner of 8th Avenue and Center Street in downtown Bowling Green.


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Steve Jobs from Apple has finally made an announcement this morning for the Apple iPad.
Earlier last year the rumor mill started going that Apple was to release a tablet and it is finally here. It does everything you expect it to do like run apps, games, Youtube HD, 9.7 inch IPS display and only 1.5 pounds. There is three options for storage either 16 gb, 32 gb, and 64 gb. All this is exciting and everything but the way I think the iPad will revolutionize things is in print and eBook capabilities. For some, it will be great to be able to read your newspaper on here, have access to 1000's of books, and also subscribe to your favorite magazines. I won't try to explain much as you can check out the live coverage of the event on most gadget sites but I will tell you it would be amazing to experience THE NEW ORDER on this perfect device.
Starting at $499. More info at Apple.