To the point: The Google Pixel, the search giant's unveiled yesterday, is an iPhone on Android - and that's a good thing.
The point is not that Pixels are similar to Apple smartphones (though not without it): for the first time in the history of Google, it completely and completely made a device for its own software on its own. From the first sketches to the final packaging in the box, Google controlled the entire production process, knowing exactly what and how it should be done, and what should be the result.
And the result should be a perfectly optimized smartphone on its own operating system, which, together with other devices, would form a strong, coherent ecosystem. Doesn't it look like anything?
Of course, Google used to have a Nexus line (RIP 2011-2016), but its purpose was different. Nexus smartphones were not initially conceived as mass devices: they were, firstly, objects for imitation of other manufacturers, and secondly, ideal test smartphones for developers.
They were even sold primarily through the Google site with little or no advertising. To be honest, most of the smartphone users probably don't even know about them. Nexus? Sounds like another Lenovo smartphone.
The shift, perhaps, happened with last year's 6P: a metal case, a relatively high price - among all the Nexuses, this was the most “commercial”.
With Pixel Google goes even further: huge advertising banners on the walls of houses in cities, beautiful commercials, branding "Made by Google". It seems that desperate to finally see the perfect Android smartphone, the search giant gave up and started solving the problem on its own.
There is really nothing surprising in this. Google is investing tremendous resources in Android development - this is the platform on which the company is building the future of technology. Each new version of the operating system contains more and more new functions; some useful, some not very. The fact is that Android is developing very dynamically - but paradoxically, most smartphone users on this system simply do not know this.
When Google releases Android 7, most smartphones are just getting the Android 6 update. And it's good if they get it at all: many Chinese brands usually stop supporting their devices immediately after launch, preferring to rivet new ones as soon as possible.
This is fragmentation - a huge number of very different devices leads to the fact that Google is losing all control over Android. Why create the future if no one sees it? Mountain View has been working on Material Design for years, which will eventually become one of the most successful visual iterations of interfaces in phones - Huawei and LG continue to install their own "launchers" in their smartphones, in which only colors are from "material design".
A serious vulnerability was discovered in the Android version - Google simply sent a "patch" to the Nexus. And when your brand new Galaxy gets it - that's another question.
Thousands of models and hundreds of processors, all are different, and almost all do not reflect how Google wants to see a modern smartphone.
What about Apple ? Unified lineup, new version of iOS is being tested and rolled out. For each device. When you buy an iPhone, you know that it will receive updates for at least four more years. You're almost guaranteed to be able to try out anything Apple considers breakthrough and important.
In general, if you want to do well, do it yourself. And that's how the Google Pixel came about.
Two smartphones: a small Pixel (5 ", Full HD) and a larger Pixel XL (5.5", Quad HD). Otherwise, both smartphones are identical in their characteristics, except that the XL has a significantly larger battery.
Pixels are powered by Qualcomm's top processor, Snapdragon 821, and four gigabytes of memory. These are the flagships: a metal body with an extensive glass panel on the back cover. It also has a fingerprint scanner.
According to Google, smartphones have the best camera on the mobile market, even better than the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
Immediately on the sad: Google Pixel in the US costs like the iPhone 7, $ 649, this is one of the most expensive smartphones in the world. At the same time, it lacks some important features that an Apple smartphone has - moisture protection and optical zoom in the large version. This puts it at a disadvantage, so Google decided to soften the "iron" shortcomings programmatically. The Pixel comes with Google Assistant by default, which is the best Google has to offer in the AI niche.
It's like Siri, only cooler: it learns over time and knows how to recognize context. It does not just "google" information, but processes it and gives out what may be of interest to you. He can find the name of a song or movie according to your description ("find me the title song from the soundtrack to" Stranger Things "), send SMS and messages in WhatsApp. He also knows how to joke and generally tries to behave like a person.
Of course, the idea of controlling a smartphone with your voice is quite risky - that's why Google made Home, a kind of control center for your home, where - here's luck! - works exactly the same assistant as in your smartphone.
One "Home" to Rule the Home
Google Home is a "smart" speaker, as already mentioned, with a personal assistant inside. You can connect all your smart devices with it: from light bulbs to a TV, and control them by giving commands to the speaker itself. She recognizes human speech and can, at your command, turn on the TV and start a movie on it. Provide advice on how to properly defrost chicken and remove stains from clothing. All this is verbally, unnecessarily.
In the context of Google Pixel, it is important that the assistant in Home and in the smartphone is the same - it knows your habits, and information from the mobile device is transmitted to the speaker in real time. This means that you can put a reminder on the column - and it will be automatically transferred to the smartphone's memory. Create a shopping list by dictating Home - then open it from the Pixel screen in the store.
You cannot call all this a revolution. Given the price and the halo of immunity surrounding the iPhone, it's hard to believe the Pixel will take off at all. But for the first time in its history, Android feels like it is finally in the right hands. In the hands of its creators, who want to make it not just a "system for affordable smartphones", but a whole technological world that should change the real world.
Isn't it just that Google was once aptly dubbed a corporation of good?>


View Full Version : what is this on my grip?
10-10-2011, 12:21 PM
So, there is this little protrusion on my Rossi 357 grip. I think it is the other end of the screw. Why would it be left like that, or is it intentional? It does kind of make a nice little finger rest.
Look at the photo, the bump is next to my thumb.
10-10-2011, 12:24 PM
That is unusual. The other end of the screw usually goes into an escutcheon.
Take off the grips and see what it is.
10-10-2011, 12:29 PM
Take the grips off and see what it is. It would be strange if the screws were too long, but there's no way of knowing without taking the grip off.
10-10-2011, 12:31 PM
maybe it is intended for a finger rest. I am new to revolvers. I will have my father in law take the rubber grip off and watch and learn I suppose.
10-10-2011, 2:15 PM
your gun is sporting wood :D
10-10-2011, 2:26 PM
It's a tracking device. :TFH: :TFH:
Or it could be a pin that's working its way out. Is it easy to remove the grip from the revolver? That would remove all doubt.
10-10-2011, 4:42 PM
I am sorry, but your revolver has an STD... I will give you some time alone...
10-11-2011, 10:59 AM
haha! STD... :)
Let us just say my gun is unique... Jk.
I will probably have a gun smith look at it.
But so far, I think it is just a design. When I hold it, my middle finger rests on it. I mean, I would be a little surprised if the company just let flaws like that get by.
10-11-2011, 11:15 AM
actually, I saw some other pics of other people's rossi 357 and they have the same bump.
(scroll down for the bigger picture on second link)
SOOOOOO, I guess I will just enjoy my little bump on my magnum! BTW, the gun kicks ***; I am not just saying that because I am the owner. I am new to revolvers, but not to shooting. This is the most fun I ever had at the range.
10-11-2011, 8:23 PM
It's just the screw thats been tightened down too tight , my Rossi 971C also has it if I try to tighten it too far.
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We enjoyed an average/good meal one evening. It is reasonably pricey but then it sits in one of the best locations in St Ives (in my opinion), being right on the waters front, able to view the entire bays without being swamped by the hundreds of day trippers in high season.
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Terry Gilliam, founder of the Facebook groups “Leaving California” and “Life After California,” has garnered more than 250,000 members combined who are looking to join the thousands fleeing the state or who have already left.
Since the first group was started in 2018, he said the groups have been rapidly gaining more members.
“I believe a million people will leave [California] this year. And I don’t see it slowing down if they keep doing what they’re doing,” Gilliam told EpochTV’s California Insider host Siyamak Khorrami in a Sept. 10 episode.
Around 367,000 people left California in the year leading up to July 2021, according to Census data, the highest domestic migration loss in the nation.
Gilliam said the reason people are moving is multifaceted. The cost of living, crime, homelessness, and climate policies are a few reasons families say they’re making the big move.
Nationwide, San Francisco and Los Angeles rank first and second, respectively, for cities with residents moving to other locations, Redfin reported in July. New York City, Washington, D.C., and Seattle round out the top five.
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“Most of the rest of the country you can go to a restaurant on a regular basis, because you have disposable income, because you’re not taxed to death,” Gilliam said. “And there’s not the regulation that they have here that that causes everything to be so expensive.”
California has an 8.8 percent corporate income tax rate, a 7.3 percent sales tax, and its highest individual tax rate comes in at 13.3 percent.
“What California is doing is they’re eliminating the middle class. There’s not going to be a middle class anymore,” he said. “You have the super wealthy who don’t care how much it costs to live here, because they love living here, and you’re going to have the poor who get everything subsidized.”
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“I will tell you that 98 percent of the people are thrilled that they left,” Gilliam claimed. “They can’t believe how great life is outside of California, just from being able to relax more, have a friendly neighbor, you know, walk down the street and not worry about a homeless person coming up.”
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I bought the book and liked it so much I bought the audio book to listen to again 6 months later. There is a lot of detail as it's a very long book at 24 hours of listening time, and I thought I could hear it/read it again without boredom. Today I just finished the audio book and I'm sad. I have to wait till July 2012 for the next one???? Say it isn't so!
The book is exceptionally well written and the old sciences were fascinating. I knew just enough from my own readings to recognize some of the alchemical elements. To have a story tied into alchemy, with history and an intriguing twist on vampires, witches and demons, well, just buy the book so you can find out yourself!! It's VERY well done and the demons here are not from hell at all. In fact, there were no discussions at all on heaven or hell.
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I've given the book 5 stars all the way around. The narrator was fabulous, although I think the character of Diana spoke softer at times than I would have! But other than that, the voices were easy to follow and understand.
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The narrator is great, she switches from one accent to another effortlessly and her cadence makes listening a pleasure. She is definitely one of my favs.
The premise of the story was great, and for the first 3/4 of the book I couldn't stop listening... but then I got a little bored with all the logistics. I'd still recommend this book, and I'm sure I'll make time for the sequel- it just wasn't a five-star listen.
In short- the writing was great, the narrator was marvelous, the story was just trying a little too hard.
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Their first kiss.
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Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is an uncommon speech disorder in which a child has difficulty making accurate movements when speaking.
In CAS, the brain struggles to develop plans for speech movement. With this disorder, the speech muscles aren't weak, but they don't perform normally because the brain has difficulty directing or coordinating the movements.
To speak correctly, your child's brain has to learn how to make plans that tell his or her speech muscles how to move the lips, jaw and tongue in ways that result in accurate sounds and words spoken with normal speed and rhythm.
CAS is often treated with speech therapy, in which children practice the correct way to say words, syllables and phrases with the help of a speech-language pathologist.
Children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) may have many speech symptoms or characteristics that vary depending on their age and the severity of their speech problems.
CAS can be associated with:
- Delayed onset of first words
- A limited number of spoken words
- The ability to form only a few consonant or vowel sounds
These symptoms are usually noticed between ages 18 months and 2 years, and may indicate suspected CAS.
As children produce more speech, usually between ages 2 and 4, characteristics that likely indicate CAS include:
- Vowel and consonant distortions
- Separation of syllables in or between words
- Voicing errors, such as "pie" sounding like "bye"
Many children with CAS have difficulty getting their jaws, lips and tongues to the correct positions to make a sound, and they may have difficulty moving smoothly to the next sound.
Many children with CAS also have language problems, such as reduced vocabulary or difficulty with word order.
Some symptoms may be unique to children with CAS and can be helpful to diagnose the problem. However, some symptoms of CAS are also symptoms of other types of speech or language disorders. It's difficult to diagnose CAS if a child has only symptoms that are found both in CAS and in other types of speech or language disorders.
Some characteristics, sometimes called markers, help distinguish CAS from other types of speech disorders. Those particularly associated with CAS include:
- Difficulty moving smoothly from one sound, syllable or word to another
- Groping movements with the jaw, lips or tongue to make the correct movement for speech sounds
- Vowel distortions, such as attempting to use the correct vowel, but saying it incorrectly
- Using the wrong stress in a word, such as pronouncing "banana" as "BUH-nan-uh" instead of "buh-NAN-uh"
- Using equal emphasis on all syllables, such as saying "BUH-NAN-UH"
- Separation of syllables, such as putting a pause or gap between syllables
- Inconsistency, such as making different errors when trying to say the same word a second time
- Difficulty imitating simple words
- Inconsistent voicing errors, such as saying "down" instead of "town"
Other characteristics are seen in most children with speech or language problems and aren't helpful in distinguishing CAS. Characteristics seen both in children with CAS and in children with other types of speech or language disorders include:
- Babbling less or making fewer vocal sounds than is typical between the ages of 7 to 12 months old
- Speaking first words late (after ages 12 to 18 months old)
- Using a limited number of consonants and vowels
- Frequently leaving out (omitting) sounds
- Using speech that is difficult to understand speech
Other speech disorders sometimes confused with CAS
Some speech sound disorders often get confused with CAS because some of the characteristics may overlap. These speech sound disorders include articulation disorders, phonological disorders and dysarthria.
A child who has trouble learning how to make specific sounds, but doesn't have trouble planning or coordinating the movements to speak, may have an articulation or phonological disorder. Articulation and phonological disorders are more common than CAS.
Articulation or phonological speech errors may include:
- Substituting sounds, such as saying "fum" instead of "thumb," "wabbit" instead of "rabbit" or "tup" instead of "cup"
- Leaving out (omitting) final consonants, such as saying "duh" instead of "duck" or "uh" instead of "up"
- Stopping the airstream, such as saying "tun" instead of "sun" or "doo" instead of "zoo"
- Simplifying sound combinations, such as saying "ting" instead of "string" or "fog" instead of "frog"
Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that is due to weakness, spasticity or inability to control the speech muscles. Making speech sounds is difficult because the speech muscles can't move as far, as quickly or as strongly as normal. People with dysarthria may also have a hoarse, soft or even strained voice, or slurred or slow speech.
Dysarthria is often easier to identify than CAS. However, when dysarthria is caused by damage to certain areas of the brain that affect coordination, it can be difficult to determine the differences between CAS and dysarthria.
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) has a number of possible causes, but in many cases a cause can't be determined. Doctors often don't observe a problem in the brain of a child with CAS.
CAS may be the result of brain (neurological) conditions or injury, such as a stroke, infections or traumatic brain injury.
CAS may also occur as a symptom of a genetic disorder, syndrome or metabolic condition. For example, CAS occurs more frequently in children with galactosemia.
CAS is sometimes referred to as developmental apraxia. However, children with CAS don't necessarily grow out of CAS as they develop. In many children with delayed speech or developmental disorders, children follow usual patterns in development of speech and sounds, but they develop more slowly than usual.
Children with CAS don't make typical developmental sound errors. They need speech therapy to make maximum progress.
Abnormalities in the FOXP2 gene appear to increase the risk of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and other speech and language disorders. The FOXP2 gene may be involved in how certain nerves and pathways in the brain develop. Researchers continue to study how abnormalities in the FOXP2 gene may affect motor coordination and speech and language processing in the brain.
Many children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) have other problems that affect their ability to communicate. These problems aren't due to CAS, but they may be seen along with CAS.
Symptoms or problems that are often present along with CAS include:
- Delayed language, such as difficulty understanding speech, reduced vocabulary, or difficulty using correct grammar when putting words together in a phrase or sentence
- Delays in intellectual and motor development and problems with reading, spelling and writing
- Difficulties with gross and fine motor movement skills or coordination
- Hypersensitivity, in which the child may not like some textures in clothing or the texture of certain foods, or the child may not like tooth brushing
Diagnosing and treating childhood apraxia of speech at an early stage may reduce the risk of long-term persistence of the problem. If your child experiences speech problems, it's a good idea to have a speech-language pathologist evaluate your child as soon as you notice any speech problems.

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Marconi B6s26 10kW and 20kW transmitters. It has a 38-way
Varicon plug for connection with the transmitter circuitry.
This fits a 2U frame PN3/ss,
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version for a video delay unit. DD 1976. DDMI 8.583(77).
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DDMI 8.584 (77).
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Panel for 3 channel distribution amplifier AM4/s32. 3
looped inputs, 4 outputs per channel, MUSA connectors.
Mains connector. Power requirements 240V 50Hz. PN3A/79A.
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Terminaton Panel for the AMs/s27 Video Amplifier. 4U high
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the Video Sending Amplifier. PN3A/79. DD 1977.
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fitted into the video input. PN3A/79A. Parent equipment
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to the UN14/s37, Pulse Delay Unit. PN3A/79. DD 1978.
Connection Panel for GE6/s41. Facilitates connection of
necessary inputs and outputs on MUSA connectors, remote
control on 20 way Varicon, and a.c. mains supply. Mounts
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PN3/s0B and PN3A/s3B. DD 1978. DDMI 6.341(78).
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rear connector and associated wiring on existing PA20/s14
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GREENWOOD — Cheers!
Vino Villa is planning to reopen in mid-March, months after burst pipes damaged the kitchen and front porch.
The owners say pipes burst in about six different places right after Christmas.
"I pulled into the parking lot [and] the entire back side of the parking lot was covered in ice. Kinda looked like a glacier rolled through Greenwood," owner Paul Jacquin told WRTV in January.
During the closure, Vino Villa has still been able to sell their wine along with desserts from Cafe Euclid.
The restaurant is opening on March 16 for private events and will reopen to the public on March 21 with normal business hours.
Jacquin says guests can expect some new menu items.
Vino Villa opens at 10 a.m. and lunch is served beginning at 11 a.m.
Regular hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Vino Villa is located off of Madison Avenue in Downtown Greenwood. For the latest updates,follow them on Facebook.

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No one wants a sex offender living in their neighbourhood because they are a menace to society. The assumption is that they are incurable; that their impulses are so strong that they are certain to reoffend. But what if that assumption is wrong?
If offenders could be rehabilitated, communities would be safer but it would take a change in policy. The policies of the Harper government ensure that communities remain endangered.
The “tough on crime” policies of the Dark Decade meant government-legislated mandatory minimum sentences, capped incarceration credit for pre-sentence custody, limited parole eligibility, and plans to build more prisons to house pot-smokers, mentally ill, and aboriginals –a plan that the U.S. advised against as I outlined in an earlier column (November, 2011).
Jonathan Kay, editor of Walrus magazine, says that there was eventually pushback even from conservatives. “Harper’s attitude toward criminals was so callous that even many Tory diehards began to push back (September, 2016). Kay quotes a conservative columnist regarding the closure of the prison-farm system. “When queried on the evidence for such measures or a broader philosophy of the role of incarceration in the criminal justice system, the justice department offers little more than slogans.”
Fortunately, rehabilitation is more than a slogan; it’s a plan. The prison-farm system is part of that plan because it provides education, vocational guidance and vital skills on how to improve the lives of prisoners and integrate them back into society.
The Liberal government plans to reopen prison farms on an “evidence based” approach. Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould has been instructed to review the justice system with a view to “increasing the safety of our communities, getting value for money, addressing the gaps and ensuring that current provisions are aligned with objectives of the criminal-justice system.”
Notice the difference? Safer communities does not mean just punishing prisoners but ensuring that when they get out that they are less likely to cause harm. The change in focus is from punishing offenders to securing society. Other than the visceral pleasure of revenge, punishment is no plan at all.
Another useful program that the Tories stopped funding was the Circles of Support and Accountability. This volunteer-run group was founded by Mennonites in 1994 and has proven results in keeping sex-offenders and pedophiles from reoffending. Studies suggest that they can reduce recidivism of sex offenders by as much as 70 per cent.
No wonder that the model of CoSA has been adopted by the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, and some European counties. Volunteers help men deal with landlords, stay sober, access food banks, and obtain government ID. More importantly, they help men avoid the triggers that that cause them to reoffend; help them deal with their guilt, shame, loneliness, and anger towards others. They are often the victims of abuse themselves.
This is not coddling the sickos, as avengers claim. This is protecting society. The CoSA program is not only effective; it’s cheaper than re-incarceration.

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And I don’t mean tropical! A favourite vacation area, I think we’ve visited here at least 18 times, and it’s always as wonderful as the first visit! If you love & appreciate nature, this us the place to go! Driving the Cabot Trail is a must, and I recommend doing it clockwise & counter-clockwise, the vistas are outstanding! I love exploring Cheticamp Island, and cycling through the cows, watching the cormorants, treking to the sea’s edge, and watching the tolling waves! There is lots of hiking, a beautiful National Park for camping, fresh air & salty seas! We had the once in a lifetime pleasure of being joined on an afternoon kayaking expedition by a pod of pilot whales!
Celtic music & mountins, it’s one of the most beautiful spots in Canada, if you like remote this is the spot & seafood & welcoming islanders, who could say no to that? If you want shopping malls and box stores however, this is not the place for you! this hand-drawn map is just a taste of the beauty & history that awaits you in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia🧜🏼♀
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I've got a list of lovely green places I want to go on my next England visit! Collage and watercolor create a painted 3 dimensional map of all the verdant, sprouting, grassy, leafy Botanical Gardens to go and see.
Arlington Garden is a hidden gem in the heart of Pasadena. It's a climate appropriate mediterranean garden full of local plants and wildlife. If you get the chance to visit grab an orange from their citrus grove and enjoy the scenery.
This is a line drawing of Wrightwood, California, a mountain resort town located just above Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. I created this map using a combination of my hand-drawn art, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. Wrightwood is a wonderful day trip for any visitor to California. In the winter, you can ski at Mountain High. In the summer, you can go zip lining at Pacific Crest Ziplines or hike the Pacific Crest Trail. There are many mom-and-pop restaurants to choose from, ranging from the elegant steak house, Blue Ridge Inn, to more casual fare like burgers at The Yodeler, pizza at Mile High Pizza, or tacos and tequila at Mexico Lindo. The Evergreen Cafe is known for its homestyle breakfasts. Village Grind is known for its wine bar and live music, or you can sit out on the patio and enjoy craft beers at the Wrightwood Brewery.
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Ella is truly wonderful with any animal she’s near. She shows unconditional love and attention to them as if they were her own. I would trust her with any of my animals at anytime. Such a great animal loving person!
I go out of town quite a bit, and Ella is always there to watch after my 2 pups on short notice. She has taken good care of them and they absolutely love her. My dogs are wild and energetic but she always manages to keep them contained and happy while I’m out of town. I would recommend Ella to anyone in need of a dog sitter.
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I have 100% open availability - Here whenever you may need me! I’m located in downtown Decatur. I have reliable transportation. I have had animals in my home since I was a baby to up until this day. I have an 8 year old Pitbull and a 7 year old cat I rescued. They are my kids! I have also done volunteer work for the animal shelter where I learned a lot of things to ...

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"Supports Green Initiatives" designates a hotel's participation in an optional environmental program that includes the use of energy-efficient lighting, guestroom towel/linen re-use, and on-premise recycling. "Supports Green Initiatives" does not represent an official certification of any kind.
This award-winning restaurant features California cuisine with beautiful Monterey Bay views. Favorites here include fresh seafood, pasta, Midwestern aged beef, and the daily specials. Spirits and live entertainment are offered also.

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This beautiful CJ-3B was photographed by second owner Adam Charnok. As of 2009 it is owned by Michael Langner in Nebraska. It is in virtually original condition, and since it comes with original documentation, this Jeep is a prime example of a surviving vehicle which helps to clarify what we know about CJ-3Bs. For example, it establishes the point where Kaiser had used up all the grilles and tailgates with the "Willys" stamping, but was still using hoods stamped with the old brand name. The paint is Treebark Brown Poly, and the VIN is 57348 114124, which has established a reference point to help determine those elusive mid-1960s CJ-3B production figures.
When he first acquired this Jeep, Adam gave us some background: "I had found a Spanish 4X4 magazine from the late 80's, that my father brought back from Spain. In it were some nice pictures of 3B's. This magazine exposed me to the 3B, and I liked them so much I saved my money ($1800 US) and bought one. This was in 1990. It was a 1964 and was an older restoration that was mostly stock. The axle broke, out on Block Island. At the time I was next to broke, and to get it fixed cost too much. Getting towed home was even worse. I was 150 miles away. Somebody offered me $700 US for it, and I had to sell. I swore I'd own another one -- now I do."
"It is nice to see how it was put together back then, seeing that this Jeep is untouched. The Jeep has only 4900 miles on it and looks very close to new -- it has been kept in a heated garage, and driven only on nice days. It was used by an old lady for the dump run and to go to church. It is unreal how new everything looks. I have all the original paperwork including the bill of sale dated June 26, 1963."
"I have been detailing it for a Fourth of July parade -- haven't ever done that before. I detailed the chassis and painted the wheels and waxed it. (See Everybody Loves a Parade for a photo.) The rubber on the Jeep still has the white (and in some cases yellow-orange from age) release wax. Even on the pedals. I've been taking it off, after much debate because it looks so good just like new."
This view of the underside shows the transfer case and parking brake. See also the rear springs and axle (40K JPEG) and the Power-Lock locking front hub (25K JPEG), a dealer-installed option.
Adam says, "Everything on the chassis was painted black. The frame seams to have been assembled (springs hung, axles etc.) then shot with paint all at once. The paint is some sort of oil base, almost like undercoating, very durable. Where spots were faded and not glossy to my liking, I found a blast with brake clean reliquified it, and when it dried it returned to a glossy finish. The shocks are a different shade of black, being from an outside manufacturer."
This interior view shows the T-shaped parking brake handle and the factory defroster hose and manifold. See also these interior details: the underside of the passenger seat (60K JPEG) and the "Approved Jeep Equipment" label on the White Mfg. soft top (15K JPEG).
Thanks to Adam for his comments, and to Jim Allen. See also Jim's look at this Original 1963 CJ-3B, Close-Up and Ed Surjan's photos from the 2005 Rhinebeck Auto Show. -- Derek Redmond
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I’m opening my studio doors for Somerville Open Studios 2014, May 3 and 4! I’m a proud member of the fantastic art community at Mad Oyster Studios in east Somerville, right by City Hall, and this will be my first year participating in Somerville Open Studios (aka SOS — See Our Studios!)
Mad Oyster Studios is stop #100 of the Somerville Open Studios sites (see the SOS website for more detail if you don’t know what this means), and I am in studio G7 with Jonathan Rich. Here’s my profile on the Somerville Open Studios website if you want more information about the location and how to get there by trolley.
I’ll have my recent work up on display, as well as a show-and-tell of the comic book making process. You’ll walk away from my studio learning a little something — peeking behind the curtain and learning a bit about the magic of Comic Book Publishing. OoooOoh! I might even have a few prints and comics available for sale, we’ll see.
Some folks in Mad Oyster Studios are going to be open for the Friday night preview — officially I am not; however, if you are in the building and want to stop by, I’ll be in situ setting up, so you are free to stop on by (just be aware that I won’t be fully set up).
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Lee’s Sandwiches, which bills itself as the “World’s Largest Bánh Mì Chain,” may be coming to Ballston, according to permit filings.
The business is still in the process of applying for permits at 801 N. Quincy Street, where a Subway sandwich shop closed last summer. The windows of the space are covered in paper and no sign of construction activity can be seen yet.
Lee’s Sandwiches serves Asian sandwiches including its flagship Bánh Mì, and is also noted for its fresh-baked baguettes and Vietnamese iced coffee. The chain opened its first East Coast store at 3037 Annandale Road in Falls Church in 2016.
“Founded in 1983 in San Jose, California, Lee’s Sandwiches is a quick-serve restaurant chain specializing in Bánh Mì, Vietnamese sandwiches and other Euro-Asian food products,” a press release said at the time. “From its beginnings as a food truck, Lee’s Sandwiches is now the largest Bánh Mì chain with over 60 locations in Arizona, California, Las Vegas (Nevada), Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Taiwan.”


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Experiential gifts are a great way of filling out your gift list for adventurous friends and family members. From boat rides to a theatrical night of cocktails, there are a host of enticing Manhattan gift experiences at a variety of prices. Here are a few ideas for some experience gift inspiration.
Bateaux New York
This holiday season experience elegance on the water aboard Bateaux New York—Manhattan’s only glass-enclosed, European-inspired vessel. This three-hour dinner cruise features unobstructed skyline views, impeccable service, exquisitely plated dining, and live band entertainment! Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, near W. 23rd St. on the Hudson, 866-862-7245, bateauxnewyork.com
Color Factory is a collaborative interactive exhibit in SoHo’s Hudson Square neighborhood. Purchase a gift card and bestow a memorable experience, with hues that invite curiosity, discovery, and play. 251 Spring St. (btw. Varick St. & Sixth Ave.); colorfactory.co
Photo: Russ Rowland.
The Imbible fuses music and comedy with history, science, and cocktails! Journey through time and jet set around the globe while learning about and sipping innovative cocktails and spirits. Shows include A Spirited History of Drinking; Day Drinking: The Brunch Musical; and Christmas Carol Cocktails. This fun cocktail experience was created by Anthony Caporale—an internationally renowned beverage educator. All performances include three complimentary craft cocktails. Cheers to that! Ages 21 and up. 800-447-7400, imbible.nyc
Madame Tussauds New York
And so the renowned countdown begins! Now's your chance to experience NYE in NYC at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square. Count down the clock with Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift and take your best NYE photo while overlooking the famous ball drop in Times Square. 234 W. 42nd St., madametussauds.com/newyork
New York Botanical Garden
Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden. Marvel at model trains zipping through an enchanting display of more than 175 famous New York landmarks—each delightfully re-created from natural materials. Make your best holiday memories with NYC’s favorite holiday tradition! November 23–January 26, 2020. 2900 Southern Blvd., The Bronx, 718-817-8700, nybg.org
New York Starbucks Reserve Roastery
This holiday season, gift the extraordinary side of coffee with the Roastery Revealed Guided Tour and Tasting Experience, exclusively at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City! For more information please contact firstname.lastname@example.org. 61 Ninth Ave. (15th St.), 212-691-0531, starbucksreserve.com
One World Observatory
One World Observatory—the indoor observatory at the top of One World Trade Center—presents "Winter ONEderland: A Holiday Experience Above It All." The third annual installment of a seasonal transformation will transport visitors on a Skypod elevator journey that culminates with a visit to the observation deck. The experience is complete with holiday decor, thematic dining options, and a visit with Santa on his sleigh. For more information, tickets, and Santa's schedule, please visit www.oneworldobservatory.com.
285 Fulton St. (entrance on the corner Vesey & West Sts.), 844-696-1776, oneworldobservatory.com
The perfect gift this holiday season is a Planet Hollywood Gift Card. Purchase at Planet Hollywood or online at planethollywoodintl.com/gift-cards/. Visit the restaurant in Times Square for Holidays in Hollywood through the end of December, featuring special memorabilia, themed holiday menu items, over-the-top decorations, and special visits from Santa. 1540 Broadway (45th St.),
Top of the Rock: A One-Of-A-Kind View
With sweeping views of Central Park and Manhattan’s uptown, midtown, and downtown skyscrapers, the view from Top of the Rock is truly one-of-a-kind. Enjoy three indoor and outdoor viewing decks, including the 70th floor open-air roof deck. Visit topoftherocknyc.com to purchase tickets and for more information. Open daily from 8am to midnight. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com


MojoKid writes: AMD got the attention of PC performance enthusiasts everywhere with the recent launch of its Ryzen 7 series processors. The trio of 8-core chips competitively take on Intel's Core i7 series at the high-end of its product stack. However, with the extra attention AMD garnered, came significant scrutiny as well. With any entirely new platform architecture, there are bound to be a few performance anomalies — as was the case with the now infamous lower performance "1080p gaming" situation with Ryzen. In a recent status update, AMD noted they were already working with developers to help implement "simple changes" that can help a game engine's understanding of the AMD Zen core topology that would likely provide an additional performance uplift with Ryzen. Today, we have some early proof-positive of that, as Oxide Games, in concert with AMD, released a patch for its game title Ashes Of The Singularity. Ashes has been a "poster child" game engine of sorts for AMD Radeon graphics over the years (especially with respect to DX12) and it was one that ironically showed some of the worst variations in Ryzen CPU performance versus Intel. With this new patch that is now public for the game, however, AMD claims to have regained significant ground in benchmark results at all resolutions. In the 1080p benchmarks with poweful GPUs indeed a Ryzen 7 1800X shows an approximate 20% performance improvement with the latest version of the Ashes, closing the gap significantly versus Intel. This appears to be at least an early sign that AMD can indeed work with game and other app developers to tune for the Ryzen architecture and wring out additional performance.
MojoKid writes: Consumer WiFi router products are classified by three major performance characteristics: overall throughput or bandwidth, multi-client performance, and range. Although throughput and multi-client bandwidth has scaled-up over the years, range hasn't improved quite as robustly. Even the most powerful WiFi routers, with active antennas, can still leave dead spots in large home or office installations. That's where the recent crop of mesh router technologies, that startups like Eero and Google with Google WiFi, are making significant advancements. By spreading out multiple, interconnected router access points across a WiFi network, you blanket the area with a stronger, more contiguous signal. If you need to go the distance, mesh WiFi routers are the new way to go and Netgear is now entering the fray with a 3Gbps tri-band setup called Orbi. Where the Orbi is different from recent mesh networking products is its 5GHz, 1733Mbps backhaul connection between its satellite and the base router. A combined two unit system offers a 2X2, 866Mbps, 5GHz AC connection and a 2x2, 400Mbps, 2.4GHz link. However, in between, including Gig-E wired devices that you can plug into a satellite, there's a 4x4, 5GHz dedicated backhaul link that lets client connections stretch their legs. Tested against a powerful standard AC5300 router, the Orbi mesh setup delivered consistent performance well north of 130Mbps, through multiple floors, and upwards of 300Mbps at longer distances, up to 4,000 square feet, with the Orbi satellite on the same level as the client PC.
MojoKid writes: Samsung announced a new family of 960 EVO and 960 Pro NVMe PCI Express M.2 Solid State Drives today. Built on Samsung's 3D V-NAND technology and employing the new Samsung Polaris SSD controller, the 960 Pro is Samsung's highest performance, high endurance drive and the successor to last year's 950 Pro. The 960 EVO is the lower cost model and a follow-on to last year's Samsung 950 EVO drive. The 960 EVO is also powered by the same Samsung Polaris controller but employs more cost-efficient Samsung TLC NAND memory. Both drives arrive in standard M.2 gumstick form factors with PCI Express Gen 3 X4 interfaces and utilizing the NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) protocol for lightning-fast speeds and low latency. Specifically, the 960 Pro offers up to 3.5GB/sec and 2.1GB/sec of sequential read and write throughput respectively, with endurance rated at up to 1200TB writes per day. The 950 EVO's specs drop in at a peak 3.2GB/sec and 1.9GB/sec for reads and writes respectively, with a top-end endurance rating of 400TB written per day. The 960 Pro will come in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities starting at $329, while the 950 EVO comes in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacities starting at $129. Samsung will be shipping the drives in October this year.
MojoKid writes: AMD is now shipping a new Polaris-based mainstream graphics card, known as the Radeon RX 470, which will retail in the $149 — $179 price range. The Radeon RX 470 is built around the same Polaris 10 GPU as the Radeon RX 480. However, two CUs have been disabled, which results in fewer stream processors. There are 2048 stream processors active in the RX 470 versus 2304 on the RX 480. The 470's clocks are somewhat lower as well, with base and boost clocks of 926 MHz and 1206 MHz respectively. The end result brings peak compute performance for the RX 470 down to 4.9 TFLOPs (compared to 5.8 TFLOPs for the 480). The RX 470's memory is clocked slightly lower as well, which results in a peak 211GB/s, 13GB/s lower than the RX 480. Considering its sub-$200 price point, the Radeon RX 470 puts up respectable numbers in the benchmarks, falling in right behind the more powerful Radeon RX 480, but typically well ahead of AMD's previous-gen Radeon R9 380X. In comparison to NVIDIA's offerings, the Radeon RX 470 outpaces the GeForce GTX 960 and GTX 950 across the board, and even manages to sneak out in front of the GeForce GTX 970 on a couple of occasions but can't catch the more expensive GeForce GTX 1060.
MojoKid writes: NVIDIA took the wraps off its new Pascal-based, flagship graphics card, dubbed the Titan X, a couple of weeks ago, but only pictures and specifications were available. NVIDIA Titan X cards are now shipping in limited quantities, however, and the benchmark numbers are in. The new Titan X (the company kept the same branding as its previous Maxwell-based Titan), based on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture, is some 60 percent faster than its older, Maxwell-based Titan counterpart and 20 – 30 percent faster than the new GeForce GTX 1080. On board Titan X are 1024 more CUDA cores versus a GeForce GTX 1080 (3584 versus 2560) and a wider 384-bit GDDR5X memory bus versus the 1080's 256-bit interface. Though the Titan X has the same memory clock as a GTX 1080, it has 12GB of GDDR5X memory, versus 8GB on the 1080. In testing, nothing can touch it and there's still additional headroom for overclocking. The new Titan X's $1200 price point, however, will give even hardcore gamers sticker shock. For graphics professionals and deep learning applications it could be a reasonably good value though, versus pro graphics GPUs.
MojoKid writes: Google has been teasing its Project Tango augmented reality (AR) platform for years but no OEMs have stepped up to the plate to deliver Tango-enabled hardware until now. Lenovo just came out with its PHAB2 Pro 6.4-inch phablet smartphone which packs a full-fledged AR experience. The PHAB2 Pro will be the first commercially available Lenovo smartphone in the US and it leverages Tango AR technology in three ways. The smartphone's "eye" uses motion-tracking to determine its location in 3D. Area learning can also feed location information to the phone, and depth perception allows the phone to analyze the world around it. The PHAB2 Pro is also huge with a 6.4" QHD display covered in 2.5D curved glass. Powering the PHAB2 Pro is a Snapdragon 652 processor with 4GB of RAM, a generous 64GB of storage and a microSD slot. There's also a 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and a 4050 mAh battery. Lenovo's Motorola Mobility division also announced the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, which are next generation Android flagships. The Moto Z is the standard model and measures just 5.2mm thick and comes with a 5.5" QHD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage. Its 13MP rear camera features optical image stabilization and laser autofocus, while its 5MP front camera with wide-angle lens takes care of selfies. Then there's the new Moto Z Force, which ups the ante with a 3500 mAh battery, a 21MP rear camera and a shatterproof screen. But what truly makes the Moto Z and Moto Z Force stand out are Moto Mods. These are modular accessories that attach to the back of the smartphones via four magnets and a 16-pin connector. It's much more elegant than what LG has employed with the G5 (which requires you to remove the bottom of the smartphone). Instead, Moto Z users can simply attach an accessory, like the JBL SoundBoost Mod which brings high-end sound, with a quick snap.
MojoKid writes: Yesterday, during his keynote address at GTC 2016, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang made a number of interesting announcements. We saw Apple co-founder Steve "Woz" Wozniak take a virtual tour of Mars and witnessed the official unveiling of NVIDIA's Tesla P100, which is based on the company's bleeding-edge, GP100 GPU. GP100 leverages NVIDIA's forward-looking Pascal GPU architecture and features 16GB of HBM2 memory, all built using TSMC's 16nm FinFET manufacturing process. GP100 is a massive chip with a 600mm2 die, which is about the size of current gen high-end Maxwell GPUs but when you consider it's built on 16nm process technology, you can see how NVIDIA was able to squeeze in excess of a 15 billion transistor design. What might be more impressive is that NVIDIA is also actually shipping the part now to select HPC (High Performance Computing) OEMs. Though NVIDIA's on DGX-1 Supercomputer was off limits at the show, an OEM by the name of QTC had Tesla modules racked up and exposed. Getting a closer look at the P100 shows just how large the chip complex is, with HBM2 modules just barely visible on either side of the die.
MojoKid writes: Intel let slip a mention of its forthcoming Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition processor this weekend and it's not an April Fool's Day prank. The new chip appears to be a beefy 10-core CPU. To be clear, Intel hasn't launched the Core i7-6950X, not yet anyway. But what the company did do is update its support website for its latest Management Engine software, listing the much anticipated Broadwell-E part as a compatible chip. Details show the flagship Broadwell-E part will feature a whopping 25MB of L3 cache and a boost clockspeed of 3.5GHz. Since Broadwell has always touted 2.5MB of cache per core, doing the math tells you this will be a 10-core processor. Toss in Hyper Threading support and you have 20 threads to throw at workloads. As for the base clockspeed, Intel lists the boost clock at 3.5GHz so a 3GHz base seems highly plausible. From what we already know about Broadwell-E, the 6950X will be compatible with the current crop of X99 Express chipset motherboards sporting LGA 2011-v3 sockets, though users will likely have to update their BIOS with the latest microcode.
MojoKid writes: Asus unveiled its latest addition to the Transformer series at CES in January, the Transformer Book Chi, which just recently began shipping. Available in three sizes, the new Transformer Book Chi Series features a 2-in-1 detachable design. The flagship Transformer Book T300 Chi offers a 12.5-inch screen, an Intel Core M processor, and a fanless cooling solution. The more compact T100 Chi is a 10.1-inch model that promises all-day battery life. The 2-in-1 detachable design employs a magnetic hinge that supports four usage modes: Attached, Detached, Flipped, and Tented. The T300 Chi measures about 0.65 inches when docked, making it slightly thinner than an Apple Macbook Air. Asus claims the T300 Chi is the world's thinnest Windows tablet, measuring just 0.28 inches thick. Most interestingly, perhaps, is that Asus built this machine with Intel's fastest Core M chip, the Core M 5Y71. In the benchmarks, it competes well even with full-sized ultrabooks, though battery life does take a hit due to the system's mechanical limitations and smaller 31Whr battery.
MojoKid writes: Intel is taking the wraps off of its latest processors for enterprise server and pro workstation applications today, dubbed the Xeon E7-8800 / 4800 v3. Like its high-end desktop processors, the Xeon E7-8800 / 4800 v3 product families are based on the Haswell-EX CPU core. These new Xeons, however, offer a plethora of other enhancements and are packing significantly more cores than any current desktop processor. The highest-end Xeon E7-8800 series processors, for example, are 18 core chips. Previous generation Xeon E7 v2 processors were based on the Ivy Bridge-EX core, while the new E7 v3 parts are based on Haswell-EX, though both are manufactured on Intel's 22nm process node. Next generation Broadwell-EX based Xeons will make the move to 14nm. Xeon E7-8800 / 4800 v3 series processors have 32-lanes of PCIe 3.0 connectivity per socket, TSX is enabled in all SKUs, they offer support for both DDR3 and DDR4 memory (though, not simultaneously), and can address up to 6TB of memory in a 4-socket configuration or 12TB in an 8-socket setup. Intel has also goosed the chip's QPI interface speeds to 9.6GT/s.
MojoKid writes: NVIDIA's Maxwell GPU architecture has has been well-received in the gaming world, thanks to cards like the GeForce GTX Titan X and the GeForce GTX 980. NVIDIA recently took time to bring that same Maxwell goodness over the workstation market as well and the result is the new Quadro M6000, NVIDIA's new highest-end workstation platform. Like the Titan X, the M6000 is based on the full-fat version of the Maxwell GPU, the G200. Also, like the GeForce GTX Titan X, the Quadro M6000 has 12GB of GDDR5, 3072 GPU cores, 192 texture units (TMUs), and 96 render outputs (ROPs). NVIDIA has said that the M6000 will beat out their previous gen Quadro K6000 in a significant way in pro workstation applications as well as GPGPU or rendering and encoding applications that can be GPU-accelerated. One thing that's changed with the launch of the M6000 is that AMD no longer trades shots with NVIDIA for the top pro graphics performance spot. Last time around, there were some benchmarks that still favored team red. Now, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 puts up pretty much a clean sweep.
MojoKid writes: Intel first offered a sneak peek of their forthcoming Compute Stick HDMI dongle earlier this year at CES but today is officially announcing product availability and has lifted embargo on first tests with the device. The Compute Stick is essentially a fully-functional, low-power, Atom-based system with memory, storage, and an OS, crammed into a dongle much bigger than a USB Flash drive. There will initially be two compute sticks made available, one running Windows (model STCK1A32WFC) and another running Ubuntu (model STCK1A8LFC). The Windows 8.1 version of the Compute Stick is packing an Intel Atom Z3735F processor, with a single-channel of 2GB of DDR3L-1333 RAM and 32GB of internal storage, though out of the box only 19.2GB is usable. The Ubuntu version of the Compute Stick has as a similar CPU, but is packing only 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. All sticks have USB and MicroSD expansion capability.The device is packing a low-power Atom processor, Intel HD graphics and only a single-channel of DDR3L-1333 memory, so it's not going to burn through any benchmarks. For multi-media playback, basic computing tasks, web browsing, HD video, or remote access, the Compute Stick has enough muscle to get the job done and it's cheap too at $99 — $149.
totalcaos writes: YouTube announced today its plans for an ad-free, subscription-based service by way of an email sent out to YouTube Partners. The email details the forthcoming option, which will offer consumers the choice to pay for an “ads-free” version of YouTube for a monthly fee. The additional monetization option requires partners to agree to updated terms on YouTube’s Creator Studio Dashboard, which notes that the changes will go into effect on June 15, 2015.
MojoKid writes: Dell unveiled a new Android 2-in-1 today, the Venue 10 7000, which brings with it many of the same hardware features that we saw with their popular Venue 8 7000 8-inch tablet. It's powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 2560x1600 10-inch display. You'll also find a microSD slot that supports up to 512GB of additional storage, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Miracast, front-facing stereo speakers, a 2MP front-facing camera, and an 8MP Intel RealSense 3D camera on the rear. Where things get more interesting, perhaps, is with the design of the tablet. Whereas the Venue 8 7000 features a more traditional tablet form-factor, the Venue 10 7000 features a cylindrical "barrel edge" which Dell says makes the tablet easier to hold and carry. It's reminiscent of Lenovo's Android-powered Yoga Tablet family. In addition to providing a handy place for your hand to grip the tablet, the cylindrical spine also serves as an attachment point for an optional keyboard that transforms the Venue 10 7000 into a laptop. The keyboard accessory allows the tablet to be used in five different configurations: Tablet Mode (w/o keyboard), Tablet Mode (w/ keyboard), Laptop Mode, Tablet Stand Mode, and Tent Mode.


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Who doesn't love bouncy balls? Make your own super-high bounce powerballs - with a pulsar LED inside - with this great kit! The set includes 1 large ball mold, 1 small ball mold, 2 LED lights, 8 bags of crystals, and 3 storage bags.
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Walking is a simple yet effective form of exercise that can be incorporated into our daily routine to improve our overall health and well-being. A brisk walk for half an hour after meals can have countless benefits for our digestion, metabolism and weight management. In this article we will learn about the benefits of walking after meals and why it is worth adopting.
Friends, you must have heard from many people that one should walk on the ground. It digests food easily in the stomach. But many people walk too much when asked to walk. This may cause other problems. Therefore it is important for you to have complete information about it.
Nowadays, bad lifestyle has a very bad effect on our health. We eat food and then immediately sleep or sit at one place for a long time. It has a direct impact on our digestive system. To keep the digestive system healthy, it is important to be physically active, walking after meals becomes even more important. Due to better digestion, we remain protected from many common and serious diseases.
In diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, gastric etc., walking after eating becomes necessary. But, most people have a question in their mind whether one should take a walk immediately after eating? How long should you walk after eating? Let us know the answers to these questions in detail.
Benefits of running after meals:
1) Walking after meals improves digestion. It keeps the digestive system healthy. There is less chance of gas, indigestion and constipation.
2) Walking after meals also keeps weight under control. People who have obesity problem should take a walk after eating. To keep weight under control, one should also walk.
3) Walking after meals improves metabolism. A smoothly functioning metabolism keeps us healthy all the time.
4) Walking improves digestion and also strengthens the body’s immune system.
5) Walking after meals keeps the internal organs healthy. By walking, our intestines do not have to work hard to digest food.
6) Walking after meal releases endorphin hormones in the body, which reduces stress.
7) Walking also improves blood circulation.
8) Walking after meals is very beneficial for diabetic patients. It keeps blood sugar level under control.
How long should you stay after eating? : Doctor says the best time to walk is after meal. It helps in digestion and also reduces fatigue. Apart from this, calories are also burned. In the beginning, it is good to walk for 10 to 20 minutes after eating. It improves the digestive system. Gradually you can increase it to 30 to 40 minutes. Walking for about half an hour after meals will always keep you healthy.
How often should you walk after eating? : Many people sleep comfortably after eating or sit for hours. They later go for a walk. This causes problems related to the digestive system. So, you should walk for at least 20 minutes after eating, if you want, you can walk even longer than this. But you should walk within an hour of eating. It always keeps the digestive system healthy.
In such a situation, to keep the body healthy, the habit of walking after meals improves your health. Weight is reduced. Increases immunity. The digestive system becomes stronger.

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“Neptune” — Azealia Banks
Our favourite up and coming Princess of Hip Hop, Azealia Banks, is at it again, this time releasing a new track “Neptune,” off her underwater-themed mixtape Fantasea. “Neptune,” featuring English rapper/songwriter Shystie, is a charming track that mixes Banks’ Caribbean influences with R&B, her laidback, sultry vocals, with Shystie’s feisty rhymes. All accompanied by a whimsical beat and production that makes the whole jam sound like it was recorded underwater. Check out Fantasea for 19 new Banks tracks.
“It’s Only Life” — The Shins
The Shin’s second single off their newest album Port of Morrow comes in the form of a post-apocalyptic music video. “It’s Only Life” is a slower ballad about overcoming inner demons and troubled times, and The Shins knocked it out of the park with this unconventional video. We see a young boy and his dog being the last survivors in the area, taking advantage of their lonely surroundings, while Mercer slowly gets dragged away by a group of creatures that look like a way scarier version of the monster from M. Night Shymalan’s The Village. The song is sublime and the metaphoric video works perfectly.
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The Shins’ new music video for “The Rifle’s Spiral” is a dark tale of the battle between good and evil magicians, told in stop-motion animation. The video was directed by Emmy Award-winning director Jamie Caliri and has a Tim Burton vibe.
The video follows a bejeweled magician playing to an invisible crowd who “borrows” a rabbit from a cruel sorcerer. When they track down the thief, things get a little wild.
“The Rifle’s Spiral” is the lead track from their latest album, Port of Morrow.
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In andPOP’s new Monday column, Azra Kassam will compile a weekly dose of pop culture to help get you through a rough week. It’s your weekly prescription.
Gotye’s new video for “Easy Way Out”
Director Darcy Prendergast said his goal with Gotye’s music video for his second single was to have the “viewer’s cerebral cortex sliding down the computer screen.” His combination of real-life and stop-motion animation definitely achieves this.
The Shins perform “Simple Song” on Saturday Night Live
Last Saturday, The Shins performed their new single “Simple Song” on SNL. During the past five years the band completely reshuffled, with James Mercer as the only original returning band member. Still, the group performed tightly with a fresh, euphoric sound. Their new album Port of Morrow will be released Mar. 20 and if the rest of the album is anything like “Simple Song,” it’s sure to be a good one.
Beach House drops “Myth”
If the previous songs are too upbeat for you, try Beach House’s “Myth” on for size. Their sophomore album Bloom will be released May 15 and judging from the first single “Myth,” the band stays true to their wistful sound. With soft drums, an acoustic guitar and a rolling piano line, “Myth” will take you on a swirling adventure.
Beach Fossils release video for Shallow
Boys will be boys…while making sweet music and showing off their fun lives as musicians. Brooklyn band Beach Fossils’ homemade music video for “Shallow” will make you want to attempt parkour with them, write obscenities on mirrors, and indulge in their foolish antics on tour. Oh, and the song rocks too. [ChartAttack]
The Walkmen cover U2
Remember U2? Indie rockers The Walkmen certainly do, and they created a charming medley of U2’s “Pride (In the Name of Love),” “With or Without You,” and “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” Apparently, the band was fooling around after a long day, and they spontaneously came up with this medley as their producer secretly recorded it. The result is an obviously rough track, but shows off their creativity and inadvertently makes U2 relevant again. Listen to it at their website. [ChartAttack]
The setting in the new video for the Shins’ Bait and Switch is a high school rock band’s paradise, a step up from their parents’ garage. The video features the band rocking out in a wood-panneled room at night. It’s comparatively simple (go figure) than the morbid video for their previous release Simple Song.
The two songs are taken from their upcoming fourth studio album Port of Morrow, which is out on March 20. James Mercer’s quirky and charming lyrics are perfect for a chill-out weekend morning.
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Family battles and a hidden property deed are the main subject matters of The Shins’ new music video for “Simple Song.” Singer and instrumentalist James Mercer stars as a recently deceased and formerly sadistic father who pulls one last menacing prank on his three children. The practical joke is even worse because he doesn’t get to see how it’s played out.
Though the subject matter is disturbing, it’s handled with humour. I also love that it’s shot in a home-video style. [ChartAttack]
The Shins are getting closer and closer to releasing their long-awaited third album. The band has decided on a final track-list for the record, their first since 2003′s “Chutes Too Narrow.”
Billboard reports that “Wincing the Night Away” will feature 11 tracks, with the first single, “Phantom Limb,” hitting iTunes on November 14. The release will also feature exclusive b-side “Nothing at All” and an alternate take of “Spilt Needles.” Non-digital versions of the single will be in stores the following week.
The record itself is currently slated to hit streets January 23, 2007, though it has already been pushed back numerous times.
The band plans to tour in support of the record sometime next year.
Here’s the full track-list for “Wincing the Night Away,” out this January on SubPop:
1. “Sleeping Lessons”
3. “Pam Berry”
4. “Phantom Limb”
5. “Sea Legs”
6. “Red Rabbits”
7. “Turn on Me”
8. “Black Wave”
9. “Spilt Needles”
10. “Girl Sailor”
11. “A Comet Appears”
The Shins (otherwise known as the cash register sound to their indie label, Sub Pop) has finally revealed the details of their long-awaited third album.
Billboard reports that “Wincing the Night Away” will actually be released in January (as had been tentatively scheduled), and will probably hold 10 tracks.
“It would have been great to have released this a year ago, but the benefits [of waiting] are big,” said front-man James Mercer on Wednesday. “I’m constantly reminded of how much better the project gets as new discoveries are made.”
A number of song titles have also been announced, including “Red Rabbits,” “Sea Legs,” “Spelling Lessons,” “Spilled Needles,” “A Comet Appears” and the Jesus and Mary Chain-influenced “Phantom Limb.”
According to Mercer, the band stretched their style on this follow-up to 2003′s “Chutes Too Narrow.” He says that both “psychedelic” and “hip-hop” influences have found their way on to the final cuts.
The album is set to be mixed over the coming weeks in Portland, OR.
The long-awaited third LP from The Shins has been pushed back again. Originally expected this summer and then slated for release in October, the album is now set to drop in early 2007.
Billboard reports that the newest anticipated release date for the record was confirmed by a spokesperson for Sub Pop, the band’s label.
As for the band members themselves, they say the increased wait time will be well worth it for fans.
“We have never been more happy with anything that we’ve ever recorded before,” the group said in a posting on their web site. “And we can definitely say that it is due to the fact that we’ve been given so much time to perfect it. The record is the best we’ve ever done.”
The Shins have debuted a number of new songs during recent tour dates, including “Circus Walk, “Australia,” “Phantom,” “New Step” and “Won One Too Many Fights.” It is not known which tracks, if any, will end up on the record.
Their last release, 2003′s “Chutes Too Narrow,” has sold almost 400,000 copies in the U.S.


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A Taliban suicide bomber detonated himself outside Kabul International Airport, killing three foreign advisers and an Afghan interpreter, police said. A Taliban spokesman, Zabihulllah Mujahid, claimed responsibility for the attack.
In this successful attack up to 15 invader soldiers were killed or wounded and many vehicles were damaged.
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"The thing is patriarchy. Epstein is patriarchy. Preying on young women is patriarchy. Distancing the worker from the work is patriarchy. It's all capitalism, patriarchy, all tied up together. I know everyone is tired of hearing the intersectional feminist shit, but it's actually a thing."
There's nothing inherently wrong with an extremely long album, but it’s hard to ignore the way it fits into a bigger shift of music discovery and listening trends towards playlists meant to be left in the background.