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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Thigh fat may be to blame for older adults who slow down
Feb. 18, 2013 ? A new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that an increase in fat throughout the thigh is predictive of mobility loss in otherwise healthy older adults.
Lead author Kristen Beavers, Ph.D., and colleagues at Wake Forest Baptist said the findings suggest that prevention of age-related declines in walking speed isn't just about preserving muscle mass, it's also about preventing fat gain.
Walking speed declines with age, said Beavers, and in older adults slower walking speed is a predictor of disability, nursing home admission and even death. As such, she believes that walking speed represents an important, and potentially modifiable, predictor of independent living for older adults. Unfortunately, said Beavers, not much is known about what precedes this decline, although change in body composition seemed like a reasonable place to start the research. "As people age, they are more likely to gain fat in and around their muscles, and we speculated that gaining fat in the leg muscle itself would be related to slowed walking speed."
The researchers used data from the National Institute on Aging's Health, Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) study, a prospective cohort of several thousand initially well-functioning white and black adults aged 70-79. They looked at how changes in fat and lean mass affected walking speed, and were specifically interested in whether changes in thigh intermuscular fat or thigh muscle area were more predictive of slowed walking speed.
A study sample of 2,306 men and women was reviewed, with a mean age of 74.6 years. Walking speed was assessed by measuring the usual time it took participants to complete a 20-minute walk, and they were tested annually over a four-year period. Body composition measures were assessed via computed tomography (CT).
Results, published online ahead of print in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found both increasing thigh intermuscular fat and decreasing thigh muscle area to be significant, independent predictors of walking speed decline. Importantly, said Beavers, older adults who gained the most thigh fat and lost the most thigh muscle were at greatest risk of experiencing a clinically meaningful decline in walking speed.
Beavers said this study is the first of its kind to address the independent association between changes in sophisticated measures of body composition and walking speed. "As the burden of disability becomes increasingly common and expensive, identification of modifiable contributors to functional decline in older adults is emerging as a significant priority of public health research," Beavers said. "Future studies building on these findings should test whether targeted reductions in thigh intermuscular fat, augmentation of thigh muscle area, or both yield improvements in walking speed and prolonged independence for older adults."
This research was supported by the NIA (contracts N01-AG-6-2101,N01-AG-6-2103, and N01-AG-6-2106 and grant R01-AG028050), the National Institute on Nursing Research (grant R01-NR012459), the Wake Forest University Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (P30-AG21332), and an individual postdoctoral fellowship (F32-AG039186; to KMB) and supported in part by the Intramural Research Program of the NIH, NIA.
Co-authors are: Daniel P. Beavers, Ph.D., Denise K. Houston, Ph.D., Barbara J. Nicklas and Stephen Kritchevsky, all of Wake Forest Baptist; Tamara B. Harris and Eleanor M. Simonsick, of NIA; Trisha F. Hue of University of California, San Francisco; Annemarie Koster, of Maastricht University, Netherlands; and Anne B. Newman and Stephanie A. Studenski, of University of Pittsburgh.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
HTC One unveiled: 4.7-inch 1080p display, 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600, UltraPixel camera, Android 4.1.2 with Sense 5
Despite the abundant fanfare and critical acclaim, HTC's One X just couldn't quite mark the spot in 2012. No wonder, then, that the company's lopped off that extraneous letter in favor of a fresher start and renewed brand focus for its latest flagship: the One.
Gone by the wayside are those pure polycarbonate hulls -- HTC's Sense 5-laden Android Jelly Bean (4.1.2) handset comes crafted with an all-around premium look and feel, housing its 4.7-inch 1080p Super LCD 3 display (boasting 468 dpi and protected by Gorilla Glass 2) in a machined aluminum unibody. And, in a bid for the top spot on the mobile totem pole, the One also bears the distinction of being (one of) the first smartphones to feature Qualcomm's quad-core Snapdragon 600, clocked here at 1.7GHz and paired with 2GB RAM.
Pssst, our full hands-on can be found here.
For all its premium, metallic construction, the One cuts a relatively light figure, weighing in at 143 grams and measuring 5.4 (137.4mm) x 2.7 (68.2mm) x 0.37 (9.3mm) inches -- a thickness that puts it on par with the BlackBerry Z10. Take note, that slim silhouette accommodates for the integrated 2,300mAh Li-polymer battery, radios for WiFi a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and 32GB or 64GB of storage (sorry, there's no slot for microSD expansion).
Looking at the load of innovations HTC's crammed into the One, it's clear this is a handset for the social oversharing set. Even its front face alone tells that story. From the dual stereo speakers (featuring dedicated amps) surrounding the screen to the 2.1-megapixel camera with 88-degree wide-angle lens capable of 1080p video, to the simplified soft keys (one for back, one for home), to the IR blaster (integrated in the power button), to the default BlinkFeed homescreen (a Flipboard-like social feed); it's safe to say, the One's aggressively embracing the role of smartphone as multimedia powerhouse. And that's just what it offers head-on.
HTC's taking a risk with the One. Flip the handset around and you'll find an unassuming rear shooter in the midst of that clean aluminum body. Or, as the company calls it, the UltraPixel camera. Tackling the "myth of the megapixel," HTC's outfitted the One with a 4-megapixel BSI sensor and f/2.0 lens, such that each pixel is meant to gather 300 percent more light than the current crop of smartphone sensors. The camera unit also features optical image stabilization and HTC's ImageChip 2 for HDR, 1080p and 60fps video. But that's not the end of HTC's imaging focus. It's also introducing a new feature / service dubbed Zoe, which allows users to capture and share short videos, much like Vine, via HTC's dedicated site.
Whether or not HTC will finally strike gold with the One, only time will tell. But it's certainly not for lack of effort. This is a smartphone at the top of its class (for now, anyway); a zeitgeist-y take that should please both power and social users alike. Look for it to rollout globally this March in both HSPA and LTE models.
INTRODUCING THE NEW HTC ONE(R), A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON SMARTPHONES
HTC BlinkFeed[TM], HTC Zoe[TM] and HTC BoomSound[TM] Deliver HTC One's Unprecedented New Smartphone Experience
London and New York City, February 19, 2013 -
HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced its new flagship smartphone, the new HTC One. Crafted with a distinct zero-gap aluminium unibody, the new HTC One introduces HTC BlinkFeed[TM], HTC Zoe[TM] and HTC BoomSound[TM], key new HTC Sense(R) innovations that reinvent the mobile experience and set a new standard for smartphones.
"People today immerse themselves in a constant stream of updates, news and information. Although smartphones are one of the main ways we stay in touch with the people and information we care about, conventional designs have failed to keep pace with how people are actually using them," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. "A new, exciting approach to the smartphone is needed and with the new HTC One, we have re-imagined the mobile experience from the ground up to reflect this new reality."
HTC BlinkFeed: A personal live stream right on the home screen At the centre of the new HTC One experience is HTC BlinkFeed. HTC BlinkFeed is a bold new experience that transforms the home screen into a single live stream of personally relevant information such as social updates, entertainment and lifestyle updates, news and photos with immersive images so that people no longer need to go to separate applications to find out what's happening. HTC BlinkFeed aggregates the freshest content from the most relevant and interesting sources, giving it to people at a glance, all in one place, without the need to jump between multiple applications and web sites.
To enable this new dynamic approach to the smartphone, HTC will provide both local and global content from more than 1,400 media sources with more than 10,000 articles per day from some of the most innovative media companies, such as the AOL family of media properties, ESPN, MTV, Vice Media, CoolHunting, Reuters and many others. For more information on HTC BlinkFeed's content partners, visit the HTC Blog.
HTC UltraPixel Camera with HTC Zoe
The breakthrough HTC UltraPixel Camera redefines how people capture, relive and share their most precious moments. HTC Zoe gives people the ability to shoot high-res photos that come to life in three-second snippets. These Zoes, photos and videos are then displayed in a unique way that brings the gallery to life and transforms the traditional photo gallery of still images into a motion gallery of memories. It also automatically creates integrated highlight films from each event comprised of Zoes, photos and videos set to music with professionally designed cuts, transitions and effects. These highlight videos can be remixed or set to different themes, and can be easily shared on social networks, email and other services.
To enable this innovative camera experience, HTC developed a custom camera that includes a best-in-class f/2.0 aperture lens and a breakthrough sensor with UltraPixels that gather 300 percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors. This new approach also delivers astounding low-light performance and a variety of other improvements to photos and videos. In addition, the perfect self-portrait or video is just a tap away with an ultra-wide angle front-facing camera which supports 1080p video capture. Multi-axis optical image stabilisation for both the front and rear cameras also helps ensure video footage smoother whether stationary or on the move. HTC UltraPixel camera adds many other features and effects such as enhanced 360' panorama, time sequencing and object removal.
HTC BoomSound
The new HTC One offers the best audio experience of any mobile phone available today. HTC BoomSound introduces for the first time on a phone, front-facing stereo speakers with a dedicated amplifier and an amazing full HD display that immerses people in music, videos, games and the YouTube[TM] clips they love. Beats[TM] Audio integration is enabled across the entire experience for rich, authentic sound whether you're listening to your favorite music, watching a YouTube video or playing a game.
HDR recording uses advanced dual microphones and audio processing to capture clean, rich sound that is worthy of high-definition video footage. Phone calls sound great on HTC One thanks to the addition of HTC Sense Voice[TM], which boosts the call volume and quality in noisy environments so that conversations come through loud and clear.
HTC Sense TV[TM]
HTC Sense TV transforms the new HTC One into an interactive program guide and remote control for most TVs, set-top boxes and receivers. Tapping the power of the cloud, Sense TV makes it simple and intuitive to see what's on and find that favourite show.
Metal Unibody Design
Wrapped in a zero-gap aluminium unibody and sporting a brilliant 4.7", Full HD (1080p) screen, the new HTC One features the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system and LTE network technology to offer blazingly-fast browsing in a package that combines premium design with breakthrough build quality.
Available in stunning silver and beautiful black, the sleek and crafted aluminium unibody sits comfortably in the hand and showcases HTC's unique antenna technology, which helps people achieve a crystal clear signal. The display also resists scratches and reduces glare, whilst offering incredible 468ppi resolution and rich, natural colours.
Global Availability
The new HTC One will be available globally through more than 185 mobile operators and major retailers in more than 80 regions and countries beginning in March. For more information and to pre-register for the new HTC One, visit www.htc.com.
Europe, Middle East and Africa: 1&1 Germany, A1 Telekom Austria, AB Poland, Allo Ukraine, AMC (Cosmote) Albania, Avea Turkey, Beeline Kazakhstan, Belcompany Netherlands, BH Telecom Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bite Latvia, Bite Lithuania, Bouygues Telecom France, Carphone Warehouse UK, Cell C RSA, Citrus Ukraine, Cosmote Greece, Cosmote Romania & Global Bulgaria, Cyta, DT Mobile(TS) Latvia, Du UAE, Dustin Sweden, Eagle Mobile Albania, EE UK, Elisa Estonia, Elisa Finland, El-Giganten Denmark, El-Giganten Sweden, Elkjöb Norway, EMT (TS) Estonia, E-Plus Germany, ERC Ukraine, Euroset Russia, Gigantii Finland, Go Malta, H3G Austria, H3G Denmark, H3G Italy, H3G Sweden, H3G UK, HT Eronet Bosnia & Herzegovina, K-Cell Kazakhstan, KPN Belgium, KPN Netherlands, Life Belarus, LuxGSM Luxembourg, Megafon Russia, Melita Malta, Meteor Ireland, Mobilezone Switzerland, Mobilochka Ukraine, Mobily KSA, MSH Belgium, MSH Germany, M-Tel Montenegro, M-Tel Bosnia & Herzegovina, MTI Ukraine, MTN Cyprus, MTS Belarus, MTS Russia, Netcom Norway,
(Telefónica) O2 Czech, (Telefónica) O2 Germany, (Telefónica) O2 Ireland, (Telefónica) O2 UK, Omnitel Lithuania, One Macedonia, Optimus Portugal, Orange France, Orange Maldova, Orange Poland, Orange Romania, Orange Slovakia, Orange Spain, Orange Switzerland, Partner Communications Israel, PhoneHouse France, PhoneHouse Germany, PhoneHouse Netherlands, PhoneHouse Sweden, Phones4U UK, Play Poland, Plus Communication Albania, Polkomtel Poland, Proximus Belgium, SFR France, SiMobil Slovenia, STC KSA, Sunrise Switzerland, Svyaznoy Russia, Swisscom Switzerland, TDC Denmark, Tele2 Croatia, Tele 2 Estonia, Tele2 Latvia, Tele2 Lithuania, Tele2 Russia, Telia Denmark, Telia Sweden, Telekom Slovenija, Telenet Belgium, Telenor Denmark, Telenor Norway, Telenor Sweden, Telenor Hungary, Telenor Serbia, Telkom Serbia, TIM Italy, TMN Portugal, T-Mobile Austria, T-Mobile Croatia, T-Mobile Czech Republic, T-Mobile Germany, T-Mobile Hungary, T-Mobile Macedonia, T-Mobile Montenegro, T-Mobile Netherlands, T-Mobile Poland, T-Mobile Slovakia, Turkcell Turkey, Tus Mobil Slovenia, Velcom (TAG) Belarus, VIP Operator Macedonia, VIP Mobile Serbia, Vipnet Croatia, Vivacom Bulgaria, Vodacom RSA, Vodafone Albania, Vodafone Czech Republic, Vodafone Egypt, Vodafone Germany, Vodafone Greece, Vodafone Hungary, Vodafone Ireland, Vodafone Italy, Vodafone Malta, Vodafone Netherlands, Vodafone Portugal, Vodafone Romania, Vodafone Spain, Vodafone Turkey, Vodafone UK, Wind Greece, Wind Italy, Yoigo Spain, Yug Contract Ukraine, Zain KSA.
Asia-Pacific: China Mobile Hong Kong Company Ltd., ChungHwa Telecom, 3HK, CSL, Fareastone, M1, Mobifone, Optus, PCCW mobile, Reliance Communications, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., SmarTone, StarHub, Taiwan Mobile, Telecom New Zealand, Telstra, Vodafone Australia, Vodafone New Zealand.
China: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom
North America: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Cincinnati Bell and Best Buy in the United States and in Canada with Rogers Communications, Bell Mobility, TELUS and Virgin Mobile Canada.
Latin America: Claro Argentina (América Movil), Telecom Personal Argentina, Entel Chile, Iusacell México, Telcel México (América Movil), Claro Perú (América Movil), Claro Puerto Rico (América Movil), Movistar Venezuela (Telefonica)
Sprint Brings Truly Unlimited 4G LTE to the New HTC One; Sprint's Latest International Smartphone for Music Lovers, Photo Bugs and Social Media Masters Alike
NEW YORK & OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), February 19, 2013 - Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced plans to carry the new HTC One(R) smartphone later this year. The new HTC One introduces HTC Sense(R) innovations that reinvent the mobile experience, including a personal live stream right on the home screen, photos that come to life and an audio experience that features dual front-facing stereo speakers.
The smartphone will benefit from Truly Unlimited? 4G LTE data, text and calling to any mobile with no metering, no throttling, and no overages, all while on the Sprint network. Additional details, including pricing, will be shared closer to availability. Customers can get more information about the new HTC One smartphone from Sprint by visiting www.sprint.com/htcone.
"In a world where technology is constantly evolving, Sprint is really excited to bring our customers the latest in smartphone innovation from HTC," said David Owens, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. "We feel that combining the advanced features of the new HTC One with Sprint's Truly Unlimited 4G LTE data plans allows our customers to really take advantage of the data capabilities of the smartphone without having to worry about data caps or throttling making it a big win all around."
Innovative New Experiences
At the center of the new HTC One experience is HTC BlinkFeed[TM], a bold new experience that transforms the home screen into a single live stream of personally relevant information, such as social updates, entertainment and lifestyle updates, and news and photos with immersive images so the user no longer needs separate applications to find out what's happening. HTC BlinkFeed aggregates the newest content from the most relevant and interesting sources, giving it to users at a glance, all in one place, without the need to jump between multiple applications and websites.
Photo bugs who loved the camera features of HTC EVO 3D and EVO 4G LTE will take delight in HTC UltraPixel Camera with HTC Zoe[TM] - a new feature bringing photos to life showing more personality and emotion than a still photo ever could. HTC Zoe gives users the ability to shoot high-resolution photos that come to life in three-second snippets. Zoe images, photos and videos are then displayed in a unique way in the new gallery, transforming the traditional photo gallery of still images into a motion gallery of memories.
Additionally, the new HTC One features a superior sound capability. Customers who love the Beats By Dr. Dre[TM] Audio features on HTC EVO[TM] 4G LTE will now enjoy an even better experience with HTC BoomSound[TM]. BoomSound introduces front-facing stereo speakers with a dedicated amplifier and an amazing full high-definition display that brings users closer to their music, videos, games and YouTube[TM]. Beats Audio integration is enabled across the entire experience for rich, authentic sound. HDR recording uses advanced dual microphones and audio processing to capture clean, rich sound that is worthy of HD video footage.
Crafted with a distinct zero-gap aluminum unibody, the new HTC One also boasts brilliant technical features, including international capabilities, 4.7-inch, full-HD 1080p display, 1.7GHz quad-core processor and Near Field Communications (NFC).
A Truly Unlimited 4G LTE Experience
Sprint offers Truly Unlimited data for smartphones while on the Sprint Network, with no metering, throttling or overages. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM starts at just $79.99 per month for smartphones - a savings of $20 per month versus Verizon's comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web (excludes taxes and surcharges).
Sprint introduced its all-new 4G LTE network in July 2012 and now offers service in 58 markets[i]. For the most up-to-date details on the Sprint 4G LTE portfolio and rollout, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE. For detailed 4G LTE maps, providing coverage information right down to the address, please visit www.sprint.com/coverage. Customers are encouraged to check back often, as the maps will be updated when coverage in these markets is enhanced.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 55 million customers at the end of 2012 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in both its 2011 and 2012 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
T-Mobile to Offer New HTC One
Bellevue, Wash. - Feb. 19, 2013
T-Mobile is excited to partner with HTC to bring our customers the new HTC One(R), a T-Mobile 4G LTE smartphone. The new HTC One introduces HTC BlinkFeed[TM], HTC Zoe[TM] and HTC BoomSound[TM], key HTC Sense(R) innovations that reinvent the mobile experience.
The new HTC One is T-Mobile's first Android smartphone featuring the new HTC Sense experience with HTC BlinkFeed at its center. HTC BlinkFeed transforms the home screen into a single live stream of personally relevant information such as social updates, news and photos giving people fresh content at a glance without the need to switch between applications. Wrapped in a zero-gap aluminum unibody, the brilliant 4.7-inch full 1080p HD screen is the perfect display for the new breakthrough camera experience of HTC Ultrapixel Camera with Zoe which gives people the ability to shoot high-res photos that come to life in three-second snippets.
When combined with T-Mobile's industry-first Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan with no annual contract, the new HTC One provides amazing 4G experiences at a superior value - without limitations - that only T-Mobile can deliver. Information about the HTC One can be found at T-Mobile.com. Additional details, including device availability and pricing, will be shared at a later date.
Break the Mold: The New HTC One from AT&T Brings Your Mobile World to LifeDallas, Texas, February 19, 2013
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Today, AT&T* announced its plans to carry HTC's global flagship smartphone, the new HTC One(R). The HTC One offers a new perspective on smartphones with HTC Sense innovations that allow you to use your smartphone in ways you never could before - bringing your memories, experiences and interactions to life.
The HTC One is 4G LTE enabled, allowing customers to take advantage of the latest wireless technology to achieve ultra-fast speeds. AT&T has the nation's largest 4G network covering 288 million people.** At launch, AT&T will offer the HTC One in silver and black, and customers will have the option to choose between 32GB or 64GB memory variants.
"As our lives become increasingly mobile, our smartphones play the vital role of keeping us connected to the things we value most in life," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president-Devices, AT&T. "The HTC One's revolutionary way of tapping into your day-to-day activities and creating a truly personalized experience, combined with AT&T's lightning fast 4G LTE network, make sure you have access to the information you want, when you need it."
Real-Time Connections
While a typical app may pique your interest, HTC BlinkFeed[TM] engrosses you in customized content and real-time updates streamed live on your home screen. HTC BlinkFeed aggregates your content from a variety of media sources, serving up fresh content all in one place, without the need to jump between multiple applications and web sites.
A Living Photo Gallery
Anyone can take a photo, but HTC Zoe[TM] on the HTC One lets you grab the entire moment and bring it to life in three-second snippets. Special moments like birthdays and sporting events can be captured in Zoes, photos and videos then uniquely displayed in a living gallery that you can set to music and special effects. AT&T Locker helps you hold onto those memories no matter where you are. You can automatically store photos, videos and documents securely in the cloud, so you can access and share from your smartphone or computer. The HTC UltraPixel Camera with a breakthrough sensor gathers 300 percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors and delivers outstanding low-light performance.
Raw Power, Beauty and Fine Detail Sound Quality
Boasting a powerful 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, and zero-gap aluminum unibody with a 4.7-inch full HD (1080p) screen, the HTC One helps you run games and other applications easily. Dual front-facing speakers and a built-in amplifier bring music, movies and games alive in a way unrivaled by other smartphones. Since the speakers are on the front of the device, you no longer have to worry about muffled sound when setting your phone down. HTC BoomSound[TM] on the HTC One provides richer, clearer sound with less distortion, as well as the authentic sound experience you expect from built-in Beats by Dr. Dre Audio.
Entertainment World at Your Fingertips
Not only does HTC One let you take your favorite music, movies and TV shows with you anywhere, but it also serves as your interactive TV Guide and remote control. HTC SenseTV[TM] can be set up in a few simple steps and gives you the ability to access electronic program guides and control a set-top box, including AT&T U-verse(R), and home theatre right from your phone's screen. Not sure what you want to watch? With SenseTV, you can search for content by categories including movies, TV shows, sports, social media and more.
The HTC One features AT&T DriveMode(R), an app that helps curb texting and driving. The app can be set-up to automatically send a customizable reply to incoming messages once a vehicle starts moving 25 mph. The auto-reply message is similar to an "out-of-office alert" and can reply to texts, emails and wireless callers letting your friends know that you are driving and unable to respond.***
Setting up your new HTC One is a snap with AT&T Ready2Go, a free service that helps you to easily set up and personalize your device in minutes from the comfort of your personal computer. With Ready2Go, it's easy to set up your email accounts, import your contacts, connect to your social networks and more.
For more information or to sign up for updates on availability, visit www.att.com/htcone.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
***Data and text messaging charges may apply for download and app usage. Standard messaging rates apply to auto-reply messages. AT&T DriveMode is free to AT&T customers only. Compatible device required.
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British author attacks "plastic" princess Kate
LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's most celebrated authors has launched a withering attack on Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, branding her a "shop-window mannequin" with a plastic smile whose only role in life is to breed.
In an unusually scathing public attack on a British royal, Hilary Mantel said the princess had no personality, a "perfect plastic smile" and appears to have been designed by a committee.
The writer's comments about the pregnant 31-year-old wife of second-in-line to the British throne Prince William sharply divided public opinion. Newspapers condemned Mantel's words as "venomous", "cruel" and "staggeringly rude", while supporters said it was a thoughtful analysis of the role of royal women over the centuries.
"I saw Kate becoming a jointed doll on which certain rags are hung," Mantel said in a lecture at the British Museum in London earlier this month in which she spoke about her changing views about the princess.
"She was a shop-window mannequin, with no personality of her own, entirely defined by what she wore. These days she is a mother-to-be, and draped in another set of threadbare attributions."
Mantel, who last year became the first Briton to twice win the coveted Man Booker prize for fiction, referred to the princess's severe morning sickness during the early stage of her pregnancy and said her role was to provide an heir.
"Once she gets over being sick, the press will find that she is radiant. They will find that this young woman's life until now was nothing, her only point and purpose being to give birth," Mantel said in the lecture organized by the London Review of Books on February 4. The literary magazine reprinted the lecture on its website this week.
'MACHINE-MADE'
Mantel, 60, is best known for her historical novel "Wolf Hall", about the rise of blacksmith's son Thomas Cromwell to the pinnacle of power in King Henry VIII's court. Her follow-up "Bring Up the Bodies" recounted Anne Boleyn's fall from grace.
In her lecture, Mantel said the Duchess of Cambridge was "selected for her role ... because she was irreproachable", contrasting her with the "emotional incontinence" of William's late mother, Princess Diana.
"As painfully thin as anyone could wish, without quirks, without oddities, without the risk of the emergence of character. She appears precision-made, machine-made, so different from Diana," Mantel said.
The author's agent was not immediately available for comment. A St James's Palace spokeswoman had no comment.
Reaction on Twitter suggested Mantel had split public opinion. Royal commentator Robert Jobson said the "venomous attack" was "unfair and publicity-seeking". Others agreed with Mantel, saying she had elegantly articulated what many people had long thought about the royals.
The lecture looked at the "fascination with royalty" and the "regal body", examining the lives of royal women and the importance of providing an heir. Mantel compared that to the fuss made about pandas mating in captivity.
"Our current royal family doesn't have the difficulties in breeding that pandas do, but pandas and royal persons alike are expensive to conserve and ill-adapted to any modern environment," Mantel said. "But aren't they interesting? Aren't they nice to look at?"
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Gun insurance | The Salt Lake Tribune
If we were to view firearms as we do vehicles, we may be able to move forward in addressing gun-related violence.
A vehicle can be lethal. Therefore, we agree that vehicle ownership should be assigned legal accountability by requiring registration, licensure by its owner and evidence of insurance for events that cause damage to the owner and others.
Should we not adopt similar accountability for firearms? When sold, each firearm is linked to its owner by registration, regardless of how the weapon is acquired.
The owner is licensed and required to carry insurance and retains liability for the weapon until the weapon?s registration is legally transferred to another person. The insurance premium is related to the relative lethal impact and other actuarially determined factors.
While this recommendation does not replace other recommendations to minimize the risk of weapon related-catastrophes, it could augment such efforts.
Yes, illegal possession will remain a problem, as will criminal activities that result in tragedies and mayhem in our communities. Yet it may cause owners of firearms to take greater care in securing weapons from unintended access for which they are held legally liable.
Liana B. Teteberg
Park City
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Animal Services throws party for Pits and their people
Hillsborough County, Florida-- Hillsborough County Animal Services is stepping up to meet the challenge of finding large dogs and mixed breeds their forever homes.
On Saturday, February 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hillsborough County Animal Services, along with Best Friends Animal Society and the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation will present Neighborhood Pit Bull Day.?
Organizers say the?party will be for pit bull terrier type dogs (pits and pit mixes) and their people, and will?take place at the Town 'N Country Recreation Center, 6039 Hanley Road in Tampa, next to Webb Middle School.
Admission and parking will be free.
Neighborhood Pit Bull Day is a family-friendly event featuring concessions, dog contests, a DJ, and a children's area. The aim is to help keep the most at-risk dogs in loving homes through education and responsible ownership. And 500 lucky dog owners in Hillsborough County can get free rabies vaccinations, micro-chips, new collars with County pet registration tags, and more!
Release courtesy of Hillsborough County Animal Services.
Source: http://carrollwood.wtsp.com/news/events/166485-animal-services-throws-party-pits-and-their-people
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Tamagotchi LIFE for Android
Virtual pet Tamagotchi LIFE has been present for the Android operating system and can be downloaded in the Android Market. Tamagotchi is virtual pet that packaged in a device similar to a small gamewatch and was popular in the 1990s era.
Now Sync Beatz brought back to the Android Tamagotchi from Bandai officially licensed. Surprisingly, the only Bandai Tamagotchi license LIFE on Sync Beatz and not develop it themselves. LIFE Tamagotchi Tamagotchi looks like in the 1990's with a fullscreen interface or display virtual Tamagotchi.
If the user selects fullscreen interface, then the Tamagotchi LIFE will fill the screen like other games. However, if the user selects LIFE on Tamagotchi virtual mode, it will display a virtual Tamagotchi oval complete with screen and buttons.
Not only that, LIFE Tamagotchi game is very similar to the original Tamagotchi that once circulated, where users can maintain digital or virtual pet animals by feeding, caring for, hingg clean the dirt from these animals.
Just like a real animal preserve, Tamagotchi LIFE also requires users to feed, clean, caring, and invite virtual pet on a regular basis in order to stay alive. Like the old Tamagotchi-efficient batteries and do not require a huge processor power, Tamagotchi LIFE is too.
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Source: http://warriormagz.blogspot.com/2013/02/tamagotchi-life-for-android.html
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Weekend iPad Wallpaper: Silk
This weekend?s featured iPad wallpaper is Silk.? It?s another simple, dark abstract image that lets my app icons really stand out.
It?s also another one found in the iWalls ? wallpapers for iPad app, in the ?Simple? category. This iWalls app has a lot of impressive iPad wallpapers in a good range of categories that should offer something for just about anyone?s taste.
Here?s a look at the Silk wallpaper on the iPad mini home screen:
I?ve uploaded this one to our iPad Insight Flickr group. Check the group out for lots of great iPad wallpapers and some incredible iPad art.
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Finances on the farm: Useful software | The Social Silo
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?In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.? ? Benjamin Franklin
Taxes. Simply saying (or writing) ?taxes? makes me cringe. Why? Because it?s a giant pain-in-the-butt. Every year I deal with a never-ending list of forms, files, figures and fractions, but things could be much more difficult.
In fact, I have it pretty easy.
Think about it, there was a day when taxes had to be done by hand. Inventories had to be hand-written. Calculations were done with pen and paper. Oh, we?ve come so far. Thanks to technology we have the tools to take the sting out of tax preparation and financial?management.
I have here a short list of applications that can aid farmers, rancher or anybody with a small business, keep track of expenses, inventory and deductions.
Something to remember: Software is only as smart as the user. Many of these programs give the user the tools to accomplish?very specific and complicated tasks, but you must be willing to invest time into learning the program and what it?s capable of.
If you have specific questions about taxes, read the IRS?s Farmer?s Tax Guide.
Note: I?ve personally used 3 of these applications. I?ve never used QuickBooks, but the program is highly recommended by the Ohio State University Extension. Though software can help, nothing can replace a good accountant.?
Mint.com
Apparently I?m a big eater?
Mint.com, from Intuit, is a personal finance management website that integrates all of your finances in one place. I?ve been using this particular service for about 7 months now and it?s helped me to budget and save a little money.
Users can upload information for auto loans, student loans, credit cards, bank accounts, savings accounts, investments and basically anything else that impacts your finances. Mint then monitors and tracks everything.
Have a bill coming up soon? Mint sends an email to your inbox. Spent too much money on fast food this month? Mint will send a text message telling you.
Mint also offers visuals that help put things into perspective. Want to see how much you spend on groceries vs. fast food? Mint can spit out a pie chart that puts all of your expenses in one place.
Is it useful for tracking inventory? Not really. This isn?t an application designed for complicated business-type management. Though, if you?re a hobby farmer or even an avid gardener, this may come in handy.
Mint is a free service.?
Turbo Tax
This is another Intuit product. When it comes to tax time, I?ve used Turbo Tax for the last few years. Using Turbo Tax was a good decision because I received an audit notice in the mail last week. Thankfully, the service kept all of my old income tax documents in its system.
Turbo Tax is nice because the service takes users? hands and leads them through the confusing world of taxes in a way that?s easy to understand. Users can also import tax information from the previous year.
It?s also nice to see the refund calculator add up those tax deductions.
The service also allows users to e-file. I filed my taxes last night. Today I received?emails letting me know my paperwork was accepted. According to Turbo Tax, I should see a refund sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Turbo Tax offers different levels of service, giving users several?options when tax time comes. Though Turbo Tax does offer a free option, it?s limited to filing federal taxes. If you want to file your state taxes using Turbo Tax, it?ll cost you a little more money.
I filed my federal and state taxes, received my maximum refund and am having it direct-deposited into my checking account for less than $100.
QuickBooks Online
The QuickBooks name has become synonymous?with accounting and finances. Why? Because the software is robust enough for business, but simple enough for non-professional bookkeepers.
QuickBooks offers several different plans
The reason I recommend QuickBooks online rather than purchasing the software is the online version is accessible?from anywhere with internet access. If that sounds scary, don?t worry, Quickbooks is very secure.
When users purchase ?a subscription to QuickBooks Online, they also purchase access to all future upgrades to the software, customer support and the ability to share your financial data with who you choose. That ability to share your information is nice because it allows your personal accountant to keep up-to-date on your financial records.
Multiple users can use QuickBooks online at the same time. This feature can be useful for businesses that have offices located in different areas.
Mark Wilsdorf, editor of ?AgriComp Magazine, wrote a book called, ?The QuickBooks Farm Accounting Cookbook.? I recommend picking up a copy.
QuickBooks Online?is a monthly subscription-based service.?
You Need A Budget
This isn?t just another personal finance application, it?s a little bit more. The biggest difference between You Need a Budget and an app like Mint is YNAB actively tries to help you solve money problems. The program tries to promote?a philosophy as well as track your finances.
The program?s main goal is to get its users living on last month?s income.
YNAB is designed for people who are living paycheck to paycheck, are in debt or who need help saving more money each month.
Here?s the four principles of YNAB:
- Stop living paycheck to paycheck
- Give every dollar a job
- Save for a rainy day
- Roll with the punches
Unlike Mint, YNAB forces users to input transactions. This can be a turn-off for some, but YNAB is trying to promote a healthy-spending philosophy,?right?
When it comes down to making a budget, try both Mint and YNAB. Each application has its strengths and weaknesses, but YNAB does cost $60. If that?s out of your price range, I recommend using the free Mint service.
Other useful resources
If you?re looking for more resources on farm management,?The Ohio State University Extension has a great website dedicated to money, taxes and record keeping on the farm.
Ledger vs. Computerized accounting systems.
You should also subscribe to the Ohio Ag Manager Newsletter. The newsletter covers a variety of topics important to producers including financial, labor, legal, marketing and human resources issues.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is also a good resource for farmers. The extension?s website?offers easy-to-read ?how to? articles.
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What other software do you use to manage your farm or home finances? Do you have any tips or tricks you?d like to share? Let me hear it!
Will is Farm and Dairy's newest writer. He's recently moved to Lisbon, Ohio where he lives in a church turned community theater. He enjoys writing (of course), theater and hiking.
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Source: http://www.thesocialsilo.com/2013/02/15/tax-time-farm-software/
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Violence Against Women Protested By Dancers in Rome
"It's moving to see women dancing, fighting and above all sharing a positive energy against violence," said Tiziana Fornari as she danced to African beats in the shadow of the Colosseum.
In Italy in 2012, 111 women were killed -- most of them at the hands of their husbands or boyfriends.
The campaign brought hundreds of thousands of women into the streets from India to the Philippines to Australia.
Men took part in the Rome protest too like Luca Cardin, 35, who has set up an Internet side to discuss gender issues.
"My generation grew up with the television channels of (former prime minister Silvio) Berlusconi and sexist advertising. On top of that in Italy there is pressure from the family and the Catholic Church," he said.
Carma, an 81-year-old also taking part in the event, said: "Some things have changed since I was young but not everywhere, not in all social classes and not in all parts of Italy."
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