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You've never seen Windows multitask like this. With a flick of your finger from the left side of the touchpad, you can switch applications in the blink of an eye. In Metro mode, you can also dock an app to the left or right side of the screen so you can see two programs side by side.
However, to see multiple open apps at once, Windows 8 forces you to swipe from the edge, then go back toward the edge to show a thumbnail view. It's annoying. Alternatively, you can press Alt + Tab to see a row of thumbnails in the middle of your screen, which works in Desktop or Metro mode.
In Desktop mode, you can switch between programs as you always have by using the task bar.
It's nice that Windows 8 lets you place apps side by side, but we don't like that it works differently in Metro and desktop modes. In the former environment, you can dock an app in only two sizes: one-third of the screen or two-thirds. In desktop mode, you can snap two windows next to each other at the same size or re-size them as you wish.
Apple's OS X gives you multiple ways to multitask. In addition to the always-visible dock, you can press Command + Tab to cycle through open apps. Perhaps the easiest way to see everything you're working (and playing) on at once is the Mission Control, accessible via a four-finger swipe up. This feature gives you a birds-eye view of open apps.
If you have multiple full-screen apps open, you can four-swinger swipe between them. We wish this gesture applied to both windowed and full-screen apps, though. Why segregate them?
Having a dock that's always visible and the ability to see all your open apps with a single gesture trumps the speed with which you can flip through apps on Windows 8. If Microsoft makes the thumbnail view the default one when swiping from the left, we'll change our minds.
As with Windows Phone, Microsoft neatly integrates notifications into its Live Tiles in Windows 8. For example, the Email tile will tell you how many messages you have waiting. It's obvious, but not in your face.
In addition, Windows 8 employs "toaster notifications" that pop up in the top right corner of your screen for certain applications. Right now, the list is limited to six apps, including Internet Explorer, Messaging and Xbox Live, but developers will also be able to plug into this system.
Windows 8 gives you a fair amount of control over notifications. You can turn them on or off or toggle them for specific apps within the settings menu.
Apple takes a different approach to notifications with Mountain Lion. Similar to iOS, the new Notification Center stores all your alerts, from calendar appointments and Game Center invitations to mail and App Store updates, in one list. To reveal your notifications, swipe from the right edge. (You can also click a circle in the top right corner to see your alerts.)
Mountain Lion also displays Notification Banners in the top right corner as they come in, and if there's more than one, they get vertically stacked.
As for customizing notifications, Mountain Lion gives you even more flexibility than Windows 8. You can choose the alert style, how many alerts you want to show in Notification Center at one time, and whether to play a sound when notifications come in. Mountain Lion even lets you customize the order in which alerts appear based on the app. Finally, a Do Not Disturb switch silences all alerts.
Despite the fact that Mountain Lion's Notification Center is very robust and you have a lot of control, we prefer the more subtle approach to alerts in Windows 8. They're more inviting embedded within the tiles and deliver a more integrated experience.
How stupid do you think we are? You are extremely biased against Microsoft. In my opinion, you're a blooming IDIOT. What's wrong with you? Sounds like you're suffering from an identity crisis? Apple products are just not that good but no matter what Apple does or doesn't do or lacks big time, people like you will still pretend that Apple has an edge but 90% of us know better. Apple has only 10% of the Computer Market and the reason for that is, Apple is just not that good. Even with billions of dollars' worth of made up ratings from you and others in their favor; Apple has ONLY 10% of the Computer Market. Goes to prove how weak their products are, in my opinion. Apple can even build a phone that has a badly defective antenna and people like you will still brag up a storm about Apple's phone. Let's face the truth! The PC World taught Apple how to build a computer and Apple IS building PC's now and Microsoft standardized the Operating System in Computers and Microsoft's increased hardware compatibility of Computers was quite awesome as compare to an archaic Apple Computer and Microsoft taught Apple (Something else to copy.) how to design an Operating System. So, what's there to brag about?
Have a great day.
I thought this article was rather balanced.
And Bruce, forget the meds today?
Bruce dude take your medication! You know you can't cope with reality without them.
Good article both OS have their merit neither is better and only reason MS has more of a base is because like Google Android they don't really sell the hardware. So anyone can use Windows on what ever hardware they are selling, even cheap as a copper penny systems. I personally am happy with both OS since I use them both depending on my needs.
As for Bruce flipping out MS has more shares because well for one they where a massive monopoly for a long time even if they are not as big deal now. Two and my favorite statistically is that Windows is massively pirated.
Bit premature this article. We don't know half the features that will come to Windows 8, because 1) we only have our hands on the RP at the moment and 2) the online services, Skydrive in particular, are to be updated and will bring a host of new features complementing Windows 8.
So, I think its fair to say this whole article is just a snapshot in time. And comparing a RP with a released OS….. not done.
Nonetheless, well written and a nice (partial) insight to both OS's
Just because apple holds only 10% of the computer market doesn't mean that's it isn't as good as microsoft.
Get the reality straight to ur head,
For those u do creative work like music creation or video editing Mac is the best
For those who just check their mail and browse the web Mac is still most easy to use
For those who are programmers, they prefer Linux ,
For those who are developer and wanna sell apps they use Mac
So why are u being racist to apple
The only reason Microsoft holds a great deal in the computer market is because it's cheap
If apple would have similar pricing then it would had taken of years ago especially since the arrival off vista
Bruce, do you like history? Well, if you don't I'll give you some… Apple created the first commercially successful GUI for a computer, and what did Window's have back then? A command line interface. Who copied Apple? Microsoft. If anyone taught anyone how to design an operation system, it was Apple teaching Microsoft…
Granted Microsoft has a bigger footprint when it comes to market share for computers out in the work and/or home. Remember, Mr. Gates just about gave away Windows to the computer manufacturers to get his product out in the market place knowing that consumers would need to buy the next generation upgrade. Remember all the patches needed for Windows to work? Mac's didn't suffer from that problem as much because Apple thourghly tested its product before release. Third party App makers complained at first to the stringent rules for the Apple App market. Adobe got upset because Apple refused to intergrate Acrobat on its iOS because it wasn't secure (it didn't run well on my old Windows computers, crashed most of the time).
There are more reasons why people left Windows for Mac's, these are some of the ones I left Windows for Mac.
Dumbest article ever. You have no idea of what you're talking about. When did we all turn into 15 year old girls? 'My tablet is better than your tablet!'
Apple elitists can step down from the high horse about copying this or that. Most successful businesses get their ideas from somewhere else, usually another business.
One poster stated how Apple had the first commercial GUI. Guess what, Apple got it from Xerox. Gasp, choke! What? You mean Steve Jobs wasn't a martian that created the microchip?? Oh no!!!
Apple makes good products. They tend to be more stable than MS because everything that goes into an Apple PC is created by Apple.
MS pushes the hardware & software market forward. MS products are good but usually not as stable as Apple because you have a ton of companies that all make parts for a MS pc. But, all of that competition is what pushes the computer age forward. Apple can never stay up with the latest graphics or the top memory or the top hd drives etc.. etc..
Apple came out of this shell some by having Intel chips. But it's still just an Apple.
I thought Amiga created the first commercially successful GUI for a computer. I'll have to refresh my memory on that one.
Anyways, I use both, like both, and mostly get a good laugh at the people that freak out over the articles that attempt to discuss both.
As for Sharing and the Cloud, I think I like Macs way of going about it better. Maybe it was just the CP of Win8, but I recall having to log into my PC with my Microsoft account rather than the local one I'd prefer to use on my network in order to see the real advantages of linking up with SkyDrive. On the other hand, I got onto SkyDrive when they were offereing 25G of space as opposed to the measely 5G that Apple offers. Is MS not offering the free 25G upgrade anymore? The article only mentioned 7G.
Poor Bruce definitely has opinions, but needs to get his facts straight before expressing emotional decisions in writing. With age comes wisdom. Perhaps a history lesson would help. BACK THEN: Microsoft was still relying on a text-mode interface, while in 1984 the Apple Macintosh set the standard for GUI's (Graphical User Interfaces). The Macs GUI offered features that only came to Windows with version 2.0 and then NOT FULLY until Windows 95. Hmmm…… Microsoft Windows appeared to largely imitate a lot of the key features of the Mac Operating system. AND THE NOW: Is Microsoft still riding the coattails of Apple's success once again? In my opinion, Microsoft is still more of a "competitive response" type of company, rather than the "innovator" like Apple has always been. Bigger is not always better. But then some still believe that those with more corporate profits can be translated into saying that it equals a superior product for the consumer.
People who care about which Os is better are just dumb. I use Apple products because I happen to think that the Os works better with the hardware. But really, who the hell cares. Buy a computer you can afford, and use it. Stop being no life whiney babies. Please. I hate the time I am spending even writing this, but I'm at work so it's cool. Shut up and get hobbies that aren't bitching about stuff. Durr.
Stupid article.
Jah bless!
GUI was first implemented in the Xerox STAR System. Apple stole it.
GUI was first implemented in the Xerox Star System. It was a good idea, but not ready for prime time. Apple bought it. Then they researched into human factors, revamped it, implemented it, and made it a consumer product. A couple years later, Microsoft copied it. Apple sued, but the judge ruled that Apple's contract with Microsoft [inadvertently] licensed Microsoft to copy it in perpetuity.
The reviewer compares Skydrive and iCloud incorrectly. Yes, Skydrive includes 7GB free and iCloud only includes 5GB free, but that is only part of the story. Any purchases from iTunes are stored in iCloud and can be streamed from there. For free. In my case, iCloud gives me 1.5 TB of storage for free, and I didn't even have to upload anything.
Well you see I am not very sure if I want Windows or OSX. I must say the best OS is the one that works best for you! Thats the problem I find I have. I want some windows functionality, and other times I want OSX!
Why windows? because of the greater selection of computer parts at a lower price/customization. I do want a Geforce GTX M560 or whatever the hell they call high end mobile graphics. I want to run HD video, and high end games, and high end applications easily. Windows has a vast amount of applications for development/power user.
Why OSX? Reliability, and ease of use. I absolutely love my families IMac 2010 it works fantastic 24/7 with limited hiccups. It does not get vastly slower over time without maintenance. PLUS the warrantee is incredible.
I love, and hate both operating systems.
Oh, and Linux is personally best for me as a file sharing system.
What matters in an OS is how you use it, and the purpose it fulfills.
Also Xerox invested in Apple.
"Jobs was so struck by the power inherent to the PARC that he offered Xerox the opportunity to invest a million dollars in Apple computer if the company would agree to let him and his Lisa team study Alto. Xerox felt that it had nothing to lose. "
Which also explains why we use a computer mouse.
Just because someone else came up with the idea, and another company used it; does not mean they stole it. It could be they had a mutual agreement.
Craig: Xerox GAVE it to them along with the mouse. Xerox still to this day, in remarkably dumb fashion, gives up patents. Just like HP could have owned all of this, but they thought personal computers were a silly idea. Ooops. Apple took the idea from Xerox yes, and I don't know if any code was shared, but even if Xerox built the core functionality, Apple designed and built the real desktop. Before Microsoft.
Kaz knows what he's talking about in regards to the competition between Apple and Microsoft. If not for MS, the Apple products I recently started purchasing wouldn't be just so darn good!
Actually, that was Pro (sorry)
Craig said: "GUI was first implemented in the Xerox STAR System. Apple stole it."
Go and read the (dated) article at
Much, much more informative than this waste-of-a-comment 'Apple stole it' tripe.
I hate windows…3 years ago my wife bought a mac…It Is STIll woorking like new. I bought a windows computer. 8 months later it died.. Bought another windowsm.. It died..bought anothe r windows computer..it runs likew crap
craig you are stupid first take some history classes and then reply here…………………Windows is FULL OF VIRUS and totally pirated and it still uses that stupid system of serial numbers and serial keys….. they are easy to hack in even a 12 year old child can hack windows software …………. for those who curse apple—- if you people can't afford mac then don't buy it and let it be,,, why are you cursing it just because you can't afford apple hardware and software!!!!!!
You Windows user need to get your facts right. First Apple did not copy from Xerox. Apple granted xerox to buy their shares in exchange of viewing their GUI. Don't forget Xerox engineers show the GUI and the mouse to their board of directors and they all laugh at their ideas. When Steve Jobs saw what Xerox had he asked one of their engineers if they want to work for Apple. The rest is history. The problem with Windows users that you don't know your own history. It was Apple was first to introduce a computer for consumers. It was Apple in 1983 Lisa computer to have GUI. It was Apple was first to have text to speech and fonts in 1984, The Macintosh. It Too Microsft 12 years to catch up to Apple with the GUI. It took Microsft again 6 years to catch up OS X Cheetah, with Windows Vista. Why dont you Windows user look up the history of OS X and look at all the features that Apple Had before Microsft copy them. Look at Microsoft retail store, all copied from Apple, from the desk, Genius bar and the clothes, can't believe it they copy their clothes, t shirt, jeans and sneakers. All I can say is Remond start your photocopiers.
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You Windows user need to get your facts right. First Apple did not copy from Xerox. Apple granted xerox to buy their shares in exchange of viewing their GUI. Don't forget Xerox engineers show the GUI and the mouse to their board of directors and they all laugh at their ideas. When Steve Jobs saw what Xerox had he asked one of their engineers if they want to work for Apple. The rest is history. The problem with Windows users that you don't know your own history. It was Apple was first to introduce a first personal computer for consumers in 1976. It was Apple in 1983 Lisa computer to have GUI. It was Apple was first to have text to speech and fonts in 1984, The Macintosh. It Too Microsft 12 years to catch up to Apple with the GUI. It took Microsft again 6 years to catch up OS X Cheetah, with Windows Vista. Why dont you Windows user look up the history of OS X and look at all the features that Apple Had before Microsft copy them. Look at Microsoft retail store, all copied from Apple, from the desk, Genius bar and the clothes, can't believe it they copy their clothes, t shirt, jeans and sneakers. All I can say is Remond start your photocopiers.
The only thing I find missing from this: Only discusses OSs with the only option for a MS Windows user is to dump their HW in the trash and go buy Apple products from that day forward. Why doesn't a smart (no pun intended) company like Apple sell just their iOS that can be ported to any PC HW regardless of who makes it? Remember why IBM almost died as a company? They showed their PRIDE and ARROGANCE by attempting to force their HW on anyone who wanted their OS. Almost sounds like history repeating itself doesn't it? (Maybe it will bring different results this time, Duh). By the way, I seem to remember that the original MS 16 bit OS was contracted by IBM to run only on IBM HW. IBM then came up with the original idea (borrowed MS GUI look only) of a Windows type OS called IBM OS/2. Where is it now, may be a better Windows Enviro than either iOS or MS Windows 8.
If Apple really wishes to own the market for it's iOS then sell the SW and not force us to abandon easy to build and update HW (IBM Compatible??) and BUY Apple HW. Is it OK if I ask that question without being a turncoat for either OS? Question everything, maybe it is really Big Blue that the Big Apple is afraid of, need I say more?
Hey Bruce – how do you explain this:
Microsoft's Q4 earnings are out, and despite increased revenue from last quarter, Microsoft has posted their first ever loss in the company's 26-year history – $492M to be precise – the company earned just $192M in operating income before taxes this quarter.
Apple reap 8.8 billion dollars profit in the in the same period and is not the second most valuable corp behind Exon.
"If Apple really wishes to own the market for it's iOS then sell the SW and not force us to abandon easy to build and update HW (IBM Compatible??) and BUY Apple HW. Is it OK if I ask that question without being a turncoat for either OS? Question everything, maybe it is really Big Blue that the Big Apple is afraid of, need I say more?"
If it did that it would start suffering from the same issues that Windows does (incompatiblity, crashes, dead machines because of Vendor neglect and cut corners, etc…)
The only reason Apple appears better is because it's just like it's apps. It's a complete package. There is less room for hardware/driver conflicts and there is no risk of an OSX machine from any ol' Vendor that made a crappy machine with faulty chipsets so that they could sell it to you with 'OSX' smacked all over it. Bad hardware and craftmanship from the Vendor wars probably has more to do with Windows FAIL than Windows itself.
And I don't really blame Apple for wanting to avoid a similar scenario.
seriously bruce you need to take you're medication.
and as for the article a great effort, i thought i'd never say this but win8 looks as good as osx. i also have a doubt about the home screen doesn't look much customizable so does that microsoft in order to make their os look better are sacrificing customization. well, i'll be damned. and i would just like to tell you people that there is really no difference between a consumer preview and real version the just add some minor things with are not even noticeable to some people.
i am an apple fanboy just like you but you said that microsoft completely copied windows from osx but thats wrong. ok i agree that most of the features in a windows wouldn't be present if it wasn't for apple but they did not completely copied their os there were some features which apple took from windows customized it and put it on their os so microsoft couldn't sue them. thats all i wanted to say
I am neither a Microsoft nor Apple's fan but one fact I would like to bring to your notice is that Microsoft funded Apple to survive. And we all should respect both the companies.
I have only recently started reading tech reviews on this site and I find them really clear and concise.
I don't think bias is too much of an issue in this article: facts were stated, and conclusions drawn upon them.
Also, even if I didn't agree with the conclusions made, walking readers through the different criteria of how the OS were assessed gave me the information I needed to the OS myself (particularly based to my personal needs and preferences).
If I were to point to one specific aspect of this article that should be improved would be the inclusion of pictures. I could tell that the pictures related well to what was being said about each OS in the respective criteria, but I didn't understnad terms like "Charms Menu" or "Metro Style", for example. I suspect I'm the only one that isn't fluent in BOTH Mac and Windows 8 terminology, so it may be worth considering the inclusion of "picture explanations" along with the pictures you attach to articles.
That being said, it was a well written review, and it's really helped me better understand the pros and cons of each OS. Thanks!
OS X is Since March 24, 2001 whereas windows are since November 20, 1985 this clearly proves that why the market of os x is less whereas person thing that windows are good that's whay they have good market
Um, dude, apple stole the GUI concept from Xerox, and then sued them over it. Your the one that needs a history lesson! I love how people paint Microsoft as the big ugly monster, when Apple has always been just as bad.
"Andrew Says:
June 24th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Bruce, do you like history? Well, if you don't I'll give you some… Apple created the first commercially successful GUI for a computer, and what did Window's have back then? A command line interface. Who copied Apple? Microsoft. If anyone taught anyone how to design an operation system, it was Apple teaching Microsoft… "
The reality is that there is no perfect OS on the market. All operating systems have pros and cons. Its all a matter of personal preference. In my opinion Apple has the advantage when merging software and hardware. Apple OS is used on Apple systems. Windows OS is used on Dell, Sony, Gateway, IBM, and all other manufacturers systems who don't even use the same standards in quality.
Either you will buy a Toyota or a BMW. Yes, Toyota sells more vehicles but BMW makes a vehicle that delivers a much better driving experience. Thats the real difference between Microsoft and Apple. Numbers don't determine which is better. The consumers determine which they prefer and not all consumers choose them for the same reasons. When a person buys a Toyota that doesn't necessarily mean they wouldn't prefer a BMW if they had the resources to purchase and maintain one.
wtf how can u be racist to an OS!?
OMGosh I just had to reply to than Rant from Bruce: DUDE COME ON DUDE..have you ever owned a mac? Seriously? Answer me that please…………………….I just want to know if you have EVER owned an IMAC, in particular an IMAc, because if you had, you would not be ranting about them. MAC is superior IN MY OPINION and from a former 20 years windows user…………….WINDOWS is just plain terrible…I mean it!
because MOST of the millions of people CANNOT AFFORD to buy an imac that is the
i GOT SO excited I hit the wrong button..
that is the ONLY reason most people do not own MAC so please, before you start ranting and raving about something you clearly know nothing about..
your just wrong buddy wrong.
Hey guys mac isint supposed to be a huge open market. It uses it to its advantige of not crashing because of a bad page, good for work and great to store and be orginized, and mac osxes are there to be a computer not every single divise that was ever made so think of WHY the market is only 10%.
And if your still not happy with the mac convert it to a windows with crosshair or wine…um something.
happy to help you
Dear Bruce: That was quite a rant! Are you just jealous of the fact that Apples are around, and for very good reasons. I myself have used them for about 15 years and have never had a failure of the system's critical areas. (I once had a defective out-of-the-box DVD drive, which was replaced the same day by my local AppleCare dealer @ N/C.) And please do not misquote known areas of history in computers. Microsoft and Apple have gotten over most of their disputes, or haven't you stopped ranting to notice? Those "arguments" are so late-1980's it's not even funny anymore! There's an old saying about live and let live — try it, you'll like it! (maybe) And by the way, Apple is worth about $700 a share today… What was MS last??
I would like to add to the discussion about Apple selling just their OS to 3rd parties for use-as-they-please-in-any-crappy-box-they-please. They tried that under someone other than Jobs and it backfired badly. Most of those 3rd party companies didn't use it correctly or successfully — and so after a jumbled market, and people blaming Apple for HW problems that were NOT theirs, they finally saw the font on the screen, and decided to "undo" the idea. When Jobs returned to the helm, the line and selection of models was transformed into a more compact, sensible array. Gone were the countless options, silly micro-steps in RAM, etc. Since that wonderful time when busin ess sensibility was restored to Apple they have grown in ways well documented. If they are not as good as some of you surmise, then why are they the most copied of all mnaufacturers?? Don't you remember those lame attempts by the Koreans to copy the iMac?? Everything that Apple has introduced has been copied in one way or another. Who ever heard of an "i"-anything until the iMac??? Now even CARS are labeled that way!! But, enough talk! Use what you want to use. Despite our present Congress, it's still a free country. Keep it that way and VOTE!
I've been using both windows and Mac computers for over 26 years (mac) and 17 years (Win). Both have their pros and cons. Coming from an architectural design background, OSX works best for me. It is more intuitive to work with IMHO and the work flow just, works. Windows just took more thought processes to work with and after a whole day, I it made me brain tired.
I was around at the time of Apple's dominance, and through the rise of Microsoft. Apple did use the Xerox PARC development GUI (Xerox rejected it btw) after Xerox agreed to stock in exchange for 3 controlled visits to the PARC centre. Xerox tried to sue after Mac OS was released, but failed due to the fact they were paid for the exchange. ⅔ of the PARC engineers went to Apple. Mac OS was vastly different from the PARC GUI.
Microsoft were writing apps for Apple when they were given the Mac OS to develop apps for the Macintosh. MS did use the Apple GUI as the foundation for windows and released it licensed to IBM computers, then others afterwards. It was the boldest move to place MS in more computers over night. It was about numbers and dollars nothing else. Microsoft haven't changed that business model one bit. It's now reflecting in their profits. When Steve Jobs was asked what was wrong with Microsoft, he said, "They have no taste for style". He couldn't have put it more succinctly.
I really like learning what "new" features Windows users are getting that my Mac's had forever. Microsoft's days of playing catch-up are certainly coming to a middle.
What I don't like about Apple is I can't use their OS with the hardware of my choice. I am forced to use theirs, and theirs isn't as good as any amateur builder can build himself. As for Windows 8, it's great for tablet-based entertainment, but that's not what I want, and I expect not what business users and professionals, worldwide, want. So I expect the great majority of them will reject it and stay with Windows 7, as I plan to do.
I've been using Windows 8 for a couple of weeks now and I must say, it ain't bad at all. Not yet at the level of polish in OSX, but definitely on the right track.
This has probably been said umpteen times throughout this forum, but if you want business and work, you want a mac. Also, Mac has a habit of making itself look flashy and fancy, so if you are into that useless stuff, Mac is great for you. Me? Definitely not. I play computer games all the time, so Mac absolutely sucks when it comes to gaming. not only is mac's graphic card sub-par, you can't even change it! Furthermore, it makes me quite angry when I log onto steam just to see that I can't play Blacklight Retribution, or Maplestory, or Torchlight 2, or Terraria, or many other games. What's that? just dual boot? who wants to pay 900+ dollars (macs are expensive) just to do something you could do even BETTER on a Windows computer? I certainly don't and unless you have money to blindly throw about, then neither do you. One more thing: this is a biased opinion, but most kids around my age who carry around their iphone 5 and such are arrogant, stupid, and don't know how to manage money wisely. I'm getting an android phone, android tablet, and when I can, an AWESOME windows computer.
Just to let you guys know that windows created the first operating system and the creator of apple, Steve Jobs created the first mouse so is took both ideas to make a pc. some of you say crap to apple with out using their product and some of you say crap about Microsoft without using their pc. I have an ipod touch and a Lenovo n580 with windows 8. I have tried my cousin's mac and to me it is hard to operate at first but I can navigate through windows 8 with a few problems at first but after 2 days I got used to is. Upside of apple: no virus on mac and ipod mp3 players are great. Downside of apple: hard to navigate and too expensive. Upside of windows 8: fun to use and nice better than all other windows. I like windows 8 but not the other windows. Downside of windows: virus can be found and hard to maintain.
So try their stuff before you say something.
If I remember Correctly, Apple did well, but Microsoft had to help them quite a bit by designing a lot of their software…like the Mac Paint Program… Microsoft wrote that for them because their core apps sucked and without a mutual agreement between gates and jobs, Apple would have went out of business leaving Microsoft a Monopoly which, by anti trust laws, Microsoft would have to allow another business to compete against them to avoid this.
in the end, Apple made great hardware, but needed Microsofts development team to write quite a few of their programs for Apple to not go out of business… If you think I am bullsh*ting you, just watch a video where jobs and gates are on tv together, I believe it mentions this very idea on national tv…
oh yeah, I'm not hating either. I love my Mac. I loved Snow Leopard 10.6.8….I hate this Mountain Goat Lion Crap…
sent from my Macbook Pro
Get over it, Apple does some things much better than windows & vise a versa,no one is forcing you to use either.
I like both, but prefer Windows 7, have tried Windows 8 & Mountain Lion, windows 7 does it for me. I have found Mountain Lion & Windows 8 to be much slower than Windows 7 when doing something intensive, it is only a computer after all:>)
Quiet a war goin on here..
relavance of OS deponds on user.
for lay man no other option is better than MicroSoft Windows.
Apple comes with much better look and feel plus a much higher price.
So it deponds, its not the question who is better and how..
Its about what product is suitable for whom.
If u are a gamer : no choice other than windows.
If u r programmer: Go for LINUX
If u more into look/feel/brand : Go for Apple
…So cheers….:)
I find that windows is the worst computer I have ever used. I had recently purchased a windows 7 laptop… within 7-9 months it stopped working… it was pretty much brand new. I had to get it fixed, it works but I don't use it any more… I think windows is crap. I am currently used a Vista and let me tell you… it is a nightmare. it is constantly freezing on me, if I download anything it will tell me that the file has been removed or deleted. I hate it! My brother uses an iMac and it is awesome… whenever I use it it is really fast and it will probably last forever… unlike windows. I am not telling you to not get windows… I have no idea what windows 8 is like so i will not say anything about it… although my sister recently purchased one. it is very complicated (well, at least for me) to use. And yes, Ankur Sharma, windows is good for gaming… but, let me tell you.. my brothers iMac is AMAZING for gaming… the HD quality is breathtaking. Yes, I am an Apple lover… but I can say… I don't have an apple computer. Maybe its because I am to cheap. But it is worth its expensiveness.
Used Vista for 2.5 years. Never any issues. Not sure why people are still trying to repeat the Tech Blog FUD. Upgrade to SP1. That may help, or stop running it on a crap PC. Vista's system requirements were double to quadruple that of XP depending on which spec you were looking at (wouldn't use it on anything without a late model P4/HT Processor, 2GB RAM needed instead of 256-512, a 7200 RPM drive for Desktop/5400 for Laptop, and decent discrete-level graphics were necessary – even an AGP 8x Radeon 9550 was good enough for Vista, but integrated graphics were sucky for it when it released).
Vista on a Dual Core Machine with 4GB+ RAM and mid-range or higher ATI/NVideo graphics card from a fast hard drive… No issues, at all.
The thing I don't like about Windows 8 is that all the new capabilities are shuffled into Metro Mode, and it's half-done. I like how OSX does Sharing. It makes sense. Integrate it into the OS and put the Share Button in most all the Stock Apps. I like how Apple has iLife and iWorks, integrated with iCloud/Sharing Platform and some of those apps either are missing for Windows or clearly superior to what's in Windows.
Microsoft could have put Photo Gallery back in the OS and integrated it with SkyDrive. Windows Media Player and Media Center could have been integrated with Xbox Music/Video. Internet Explorer needed a Reading Mode, Cloud Tabs, and Share Button integrated with the system. Skype should have been integrated into the Messaging apps, and there needed to be a Desktop messaging app for Skype, Facebook complete with Voice and Video calling integrated into the Desktop.
Windows 8 still doesn't have a decent Notification System, which really hurts it's Tablet counterparts.
There's simply no way I'm going to buy a Windows 8 Touch Laptop or Tablet as long as the OS is in the state it's in right now. It's trying to do all things for all people and offering only half of what's needed on both sides. They should have not shoehorned Metro onto the Desktop. They really should have integrated the stock apps back into the OS (like Vista had them) and developed a sharing platform similar to Apple.
Social updates on Windows 8 come in so slow that the integration is virtually useless aside for Contact information aggregation. It's like having a POP3 email inbox for all your social networks.
I'm looking into switching to OSX and an iPhone. I like to be connected, and Windows 8 does make me feel sluggish as a communicator. Already tried Windows Phone 7.5. Not ever going to touch that PoS again.
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For those who are programmers, they prefer Linux
For those who are developer and wanna sell apps they use Mac
Linux user's are not idiot like you while they are using free OS why they will pay too much for this CRAP!!
and windows is better for programmer MS have their software development languages i.e .net c# , VB.net ASP and these languages are using world wide to create both web & desktop app.
apple have't any language to develop web or desktop app. if u are going to say you can use java , shell scripting , c, c++ then you are fully idiot or mind less
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Bruce acts like a Chinese blogger, only that he works for Microsoft rather than the Chinese government.
Microsoft has gone on a rapacious monopolistic rampage and stolen all its ideas and smashed competition at every turn and tried to destroy innovation. Thy lie, cheat and do whatever they have to.
They have two products – OS and Office – which make up the vast majority of their profits. Everything they do is to drive the consumer to use those products so it can maintain its monopoly margins. Windows 8 is a good example.
Microsoft FORCING its users to drop their start button so that Microsoft can FORCE its users to get used to the Microsoft interface so they get used to the dog of OSs they have on their tablets and phones (which are DOGS too). If you use Office 2013 you'll note you can choose "add place" and it only gives you Office 365 and SkyDrive – yep – monopoly practices in full swing!
To compare market share of Apple to Windows is an idiots errand. Apple is the sole designer and producer of their equipment. There are hundreds of different "brands" that use windows OS. Windows is a race to the bottom while Microsoft creams off the top – how else can desktops drop in price from 3,000 10 years ago to 500 yet Microsoft still charges the same price for their OS to the manufacturers (OEM)?
Apple's not perfect of course, but Microsoft should be shut down.
guys chill out its only one guys say what he thinks is true and its only about OS's i think som,e of you need to grow up and move out of mommys house and find somthing really to aruge about.


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I have a potential job that is a water tank,
The longest weld is 17" in length. Shortest weld is 7".
95" of weld length in total.
Material is 3003 AL .125" thick.
This tank will be hidden too. And possibly powder coated.
From A speed standpoint MIG will be much faster IMO. TIG will produce a better
looking weld.
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My personal opinion, pulse is for people that can't weld correctly and want to cheat in order to make it look good.
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Pulsed MIG v. TIG
Not sure I understand?
If u can't weld and can make ur weld look good with pulse then if u can weld u can make a weld look great.
But it's about Quality 1st. & foremost then speed, need to make profit or u wolnt be in business long. As for me I weld stick, O/A, mig, tig. Personally tig is my last choice just takes to long but sometimes it's the best or only choice.
Likewise pulse is not always the best choice but it has its qualities also, u get great penetration with less heat & distortion. Also it is very fast. If its hidden & painted my choice is pulse mig. Take ur girl out for dinner with extra profit.
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I am all about time. Looks are a factor but when the appearance is close to identical then pulse wins.
Thanks guys!
Now for the question at hand. I fab hydraulic tanks out of the same material and the same thickness. The name of the game is obviously the right combination between speed and quality (looks). With the pulsed mig, when done properly, you can get that "stack of dimes look" and still double your speed over TIG. Pulsed MIG is definately the way to go. IMOJIM
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I'm rebuilding underground Reamers for local company. Welding 4130 alloy and a lot of 1" & 1-1/2 thick metal. I switched to pulse mig with dual metal wire. Very happy with results, much faster, in some areas cut my time by at least 25%.
Great results, welds holding up as good or better than mig,
Plus I don't need to switch wire as often, can just turn down and weld 1/8" with .045 wire better than straight mig. Just a no brainer for me, definitely increased my profit.
I'd probably tig weld it only because if I tig it theres almost no need to check it for leaks and we are only talking about 96" of weld.
On The other hand, I dont have a pulsed mig set up and dont know how good they work.
I have a push/ Pull set up which is a Cabra/Mig 260 which is a good set up for 1/4" and up, so so for 3/16 .
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Christian Horner has told Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo they have a shot at a Red Bull drive but that they have to achieve it "on merit".
Having been re-signed for a second season, the two Toro Rosso drivers are in pole position to replace Mark Webber at senior team Red Bull in 2014.
However, it they want the Aussie's seat, they need to up their game.
"The objective will be to keep a close eye on them, and at some point we would like to consider them as a driver," Horner told Autosport.
"But they have to achieve that on merit.
"Were we to have a seat available [in 2014], they would have to demonstrate that they have the ability to step up like Sebastian [Vettel] did.
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"We will run Felix da Costa in the young driver test here. He has done some aerodynamic tests and show runs for us previously, and he has had a tremendous run in [Formula Renault 3.5] since he joined that championship.
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Link: Comic 55
Title: Rupert hits the town - part 1
Date: March 11, 2005
Summary: Steve, only trying to cook an egg, inadvertantly causes disaster for several comics.
Cast: Beaver, Steve, Rupert T. Roach, Another Roach
Onomatopoeia used: "!"
Number of panels: 4
Panel 1
Steve begins to put an egg in the microwave. ! - Beaver surprises him. Microwave reads: "00:00".
Beaver: "Steve! What are you doing?"
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Steve: "I was just going to microwave this egg"
Beaver: "Oh no you don't... Don't you know? If you microwave an egg it will explode!"
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Steve: "You can make things explode in a microwave...?"
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Unlike the contest for the most conservative member of the House of Representatives in 2012, the rankings for most liberal legislator show no clear winner. Fourteen Democrats are tied for the title.
Many of the names topping this year's list are holdovers from last year when there was a 19-way tie. The most liberal representatives for two years running are Reps. William Lacy Clay of Missouri, Donna Edwards of Maryland, John Olver of Massachusetts, and four from California--Mike Honda, Barbara Lee, Pete Stark, and Lynn Woolsey.
Olver has the distinction of being the most liberal representative for five years running. Not known to many outside of his Western Massachusetts district, Olver helped organize the House's bipartisan Climate Change Caucus, and once cosponsored a measure to bring impeachment proceedings against President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. (He later voted against such a resolution.) Although he usually shied away from media attention, in 2006 he was arrested for protesting the violence in Darfur at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington. Olver retired from Congress this year, not seeking reelection.
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Soooo at first, this project was a effing disaster! Then it redeemed itself
I found a filing cabinet, and cut it into two drawers. I had it in my head that I wanted to use the cabinet as a base for a cart. Good idea, I thought, until I saw it 'finished.'
I couldn't even move it around the garage. It was so low it scraped, the casters were junk, $30 out the window I thought. WRONG! Let's try again...
Round two...
Put the filing cabinet on the ground where it belongs...
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I like the way the bottle is surrounded and protected. The convenience of the welder being up is good. I noted you have the extended feet to give it balance so it doesn't tip forward. How is the side to side balance? Seems a bit narrow and would want to tip on it's side if hit hard enough
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If hit hard enough it would tip in any direction
It's surprisingly sturdy in all honesty. I'm going to be putting some sort of 'cage' around the regulator just in case it decides to fall over on me one day.


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Each year, on April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day, which is considered the anniversary of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day first came to prominence after Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, witnessed the widespread damage from the massive 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. At the time, in the middle of what came to be known as the hippie/flower child era, the political climate was increasingly focused on the Vietnam War, with protests taking place weekly at campuses across the nation. Inspired by the anti-war movement, Senator Nelson realized that if he could combine that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, environmental protection would become a central component of the national political agenda
Since that day, environmental protection has remained a central focus of the national political agenda and the call for sustainable corporate practices has been heightened. Here at Valley River Inn we, along with the rest of the Destination Hotels & Resorts portfolio, are proud to contribute with sustainable initiatives such as Destination Earth, our in-house "Green Team", and our Chef's Garden featuring a variety of vegetables and herbs grown on-property.
This year, in special recognition of Earth Day, the team at Valley River Inn took time out of their busy day to clean the Chef's Garden and have a seeding party. The next time you visit SweetWaters on the River, make sure to ask about our Chef's Garden and stop by to see our progress.
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Friday, November 22, 2002JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2002) - Setting a school record for margin of victory, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team raced past Old Dominion Athletic Conference foe Guilford College by a margin of 67 points in a 104-37 victory Friday night in the season opener for both teams at Memorial Center. ETSU - a preseason pick to win the Southern Conference North Division - had seven players score in double figures and held the Quakers to just 13-of-49 shooting from the floor (28.6 percent) en route to breaking a 12-year-old record for margin of victory set in a 64-point win over Eckerd College in 1990-1991 (112-48). In addition, Guilford's 37 points of offense was the lowest scoring total for an ETSU opponent since the Bucs held Liberty to just 30 points in 1980-81. True freshman forward Brad Nuckles (Council, Va.), who started his first collegiate game due to the absence of junior forward Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) because of a death in his family, showed few signs of nerves in the debut and registered a double-double effort with 12 points and 13 rebounds in 22 minutes of action. Along with Nuckles, sophomore guard James Anthony (Brandon, Fla.) scored a game-high 15 points, while sophomore guard Tiras Wade (Tampa, Fla.) poured in 14 points. Meanwhile, senior guard Ryan Lawson (Rogersville) went 3-of-7 from 3-point range and fellow senior Shannon Huffstetler (Mount Holly, N.C.) was a perfect 4-of-4 from the field on way to scoring 13 points each. Junior forward Jerald Fields and true freshman guard Tim Smith wrapped up the double-figure scorers for the Bucs with 10 points each. The Bucs and Quakers found themselves tied 5-5 at the 18:22 mark of the first half, but ETSU's offense found its stride over the final 18 minutes of the first half, outscoring Guilford 45-10 the rest of the way. With a 50-15 halftime lead, ETSU cruised to the victory in the second half. As a team, ETSU (1-0) shot a blistering 58.1 percent from the field and out-rebounded the Quakers 46-25. The Bucs' defensive effort produced 34 Guilford turnovers and ETSU gave the ball up just 12 times. The lone bright spot for Guilford (0-1) was freshman Sasha Kovacevic, who garnered 12 points and two rebounds. ETSU continues its 2002-'03 non-conference slate Sunday when the Bucs travel to face Southeastern Conference foe South Carolina at 3 p.m. The Gamecocks will be opening a new arena - The Carolina Center - and a sellout crowd of over 17,000 is expected at the game.
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The Catacombs
With a local guide discover the imperial and early Christian Rome by exploring the Eternal city's underground burial chambers with its long winding catacombs and crypts. Two examples of these Catacombs are the "Catacombe of San Callisto" which is one of the biggest with a network of galleries about 17 kms long and 20 meters deep. It contains the crypt of nine popes, early Christian frescoes and paintings. The other Catacomb is "Catacombe of San Domitilla" which has the oldest catacomb and is visited by passing through a 4th century church. One of the highlights of this catacomb is a second century fresco of the Last Supper. Note that the various catacombs have different closing periods so it is not possible to guarantee which will be visited during the excursion. Also included on this excursion is a visit to The Papal Basilica "St. Paul Outside the Walls" . At the beginning of the 4th century the Emperor Constantine ordered the excavation of the place where Christians venerated the memory of Saint Paul the Apostle and above his grave, located ouside the Aurelian Walls surrounding Rome, Constantine built a Basilica which was consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324. Every year in the Basilica on the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul i.e. on 25th January, the week of prayer for Christian Unity opens.
Tivoli with Dinner
Departure for this excursion is around 3:30pm from the overnight hotel in Rome and it should be noted that local guide and entrance fees to Villa d'Este are not included. The enchanting Villa d'Este in the area of Tivoli is a masterpiece of an Italian garden and is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. The garden includes important ruins of ancient villas as well as zones rich in caves and waterfalls. The imposing construction of the series of terraces above terraces bring to mind the hanging gardens of Babylon and the addition of water evokes the engineering skills of the Romans. After the visit of Villa d'Este proceed to the venue for dinner - a restaurant located on the mountain that dominates the city of Tivoli and Adriana Villa, where from its superior rooms it is possible to admire the dome of S. Pietro in Rome and the sea on a clear evening. The dinner gives you the chance to sample a variety of local dishes with unlimited wine and mineral water plus coffee. During the evening there will be music to add to the atmosphere.
Treasures of Rome by Night & Dinner
An early evening tour will show you other aspects of Rome, perhaps not seen on the included sightseeing tour. Either before or after dinner you will have an orientation drive to probably include Castel Sant' Angelo, Palace of Justice, Mausoleum of Augustus, Aurelian walls, Villa Borghese, Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini and Via Nazionale.Dinner will be taken at one of the local restaurants and you can sample a delicious 3 course menu with dessert including local wine and mineral water plus coffee or tea. During the evening there will be music to add to the romantic Roman atmosphere.
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
On this fascinating excursion with a local guide you can stroll through the Vatican Museum and marvel at Michaelangelo's famous creation in the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican Museum houses over 2000 rooms and 9 miles of the most extensive collections of art in the world. The Museums are brilliantly decorated and brim over with treasures and history and the local guide will share with you the stories and secrets contained within the Museum's walls. In the Sistine Chapel you can marvel at Michaelangelo's masterpiece, which is perhaps the greatest example of art anywhere and certainly the largest contiguous body by one painter. There are also some lesser masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel which are also worth seeing.
Tour Of The Island
While staying on this romantic island of Capri, take advantage of a tour of the island with a local guide. Transportation will be carried out with minibuses to Anacapri and Capri or vice versa and will include a chair lift to Monte Solaro for a breathtaking view and a visit to the fabulous Villa S. Michele - home of Dr Axel Munthe a Swedish doctor whose best selling book tells of his time on Capri. The villa has a beautiful shady garden with a terrace offering splendid views of the island. The sightseeing tour also includes a visit of the Gardens of Augustus situated towards the top of the island which offer tranquillity and natural beauty. From vantage points of the Gardens one can see the roofs and bell tower of the St. James' Charterhouse, the Faraglioni rocks rising from the blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea and far below the harbour of Marina Piccola.
Blue Cruise
Enjoy a full day at sea cruising along the coast of the Sorrento peninsula to the southern shores of Capri, with a stop in the crystal waters near the white cave for swimming and to admire the scenery with the fascinating "Faraglioni" rocks, which carve their own niche in the skyline of Capri. The three rocky stacks called "Stella" (star) which is still connected to the mainland, "Faraglione di Mezzo" (in between) and "Scopolo". This latter is the furthest from the land and is famous for its unique blue lizards which are found nowhere else on earth. The cruise then continues passing the marine reserve of "punta Campanella", Nerano bay and "Li Galli" - known as the mermaid islands to Positano. You will then have the choice of either going ashore at Positano and being picked up later by a local transfer boat (cost to be paid yourself) or continuing to Amalfi where you can go ashore and visit this charming town. Return back to Sorrento along the enchanting coastline.
Naples City Sightseeing
Overlooked by the volcano Vesuvius, Naples is southern Italy's most beloved city and on this sightseeing tour with local guide you can discover the most beautiful and picturesque places of this magical city that is rich in history, traditions, art and breathtaking views. The first part of the tour is on foot to visit the Duomo of San Gennaro, Via San Biagio dei Librai, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, Piazza del Ges249 and ending in Via Diaz. Then board the coach and drive along Via Caracciolo to Posillipo "cartolina" viewpoint, then on Via Mergellina for a photo stop at Castel dell'Ovo. Disembark from the coach near Piazza Plebiscito and continue with a short walking tour including the Piazza Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto 1 and Teatro San Carlo. You will then have some free time to wander round on your own - perhaps even visit the Royal Palace - before returning back to Sorrento.
Sorrento Flavours
Soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere in one of the typical local restaurants and sit back and enjoy a traditional Italian menu with a mixed starter, pizza and pasta followed by dessert. The meal includes 1/2 litre of wine and 1/2 litre of mineral water per person, plus tea or coffee or instead a delicious "cappuccino" or even better a lemon liqueur for which Sorrento is famous - "Limoncello".
Sorrento Musical
For a really enjoyable evening out in Sorrento, join this excursion which will take you to a local theatre where the traditions of songs and dances are magically changed into a musical. The show tells the daily life of people from the south in different scenes - the market place (where people bargain whilst chatting and exchanging gossip), the sea (where the fishermen make their tasks more pleasant by singing), love (as here in Sorrento is where the most beautiful Neapolitan love songs were created) and finally the feast (where everybody dances and sings to communicate their job of life). At the beginning and end of the evening you will be offered free flowing wine or soft drinks. Return back to the hotel no doubt with your favourite song still playing in your head.
Syracuse & Ortigia
The territory of the Province of Syracuse boasts one of the richest heritages in Sicily. The Greek colonies who settled here left behind a wealth of historical and archeological sites as well as various museums. On this 3 hour afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide you will be taken first to one of the five historical quarters on the town, Neapolis, where most of the principal monuments of the ancient Syracuse are to be found - the Greek Theatre, Stone Quarries and Roman Amphitheatre. The tour then proceeds through the Umbertino Bridge to the island of Ortigia, where three thousand years of mediterranean civilizations followed one another up to stratifying many different expressions. Here in Ortigia you will be taken to see the Apollo Temple, Cathedral and Aretusa Spring. At the end of this fascinating historical tour you will be taken back to Syracusa.
City Orientation & Dinner
One of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean - Palermo - can be seen in a different light with an orientation tour taking in the most important sights as the lights come on. Then cross the lovely "Parco della Favorita" which was part of an estate acquired by Ferdinand of Bourbon who came here when he was driven out of Naples. The land has been laid out according to his rather Victorian taste. Proceed on the motorway towards Sferracavallo - a small seaside village in the suburbs of Palermo. Its origin goes back to the 15th century when a group of fishermen settled in the area to try to make a better living. It has become one of Palermo's best reputed seaside resorts with the economy based on fishing and tourism. The restaurant where we take you for dinner overlooks the sea and the owners wish is show clients Palermo as they see it with its passion, colour and sounds. The menu offers a taste of delicious locally caught fish with free flowing red or white wine and mineral water. At the end of the evening a relaxed drive back to Palermo and the overnight hotel.
City Sightseeing
Palermo is Sicily's cultural, economic and touristic capital, better known as "The Queen of Sicily." It is a city rich in history, culture, art and music and attracts many tourists for its good Mediterranean weather, gastronomy and restaurants. It is said to be over 2,700 years old and was founded by the Phoenicians but named by the Greeks and Ancient Greeks. The afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide, lasting approx. 4 1/2 hours, will start first with a drive to Mount Pellegrino, which is about 600 metres high and offers panoramic views of the city, its surrounding mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is said to be the most beautiful promontory in the world and is home to the sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo. Continue the sightseeing tour to see the modern and ancient city with a visit of "Quattro Canti", Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Marina and the Garibaldi Garden which has stunning banyan trees along with fig trees and towering palms. Then on to seaside promenade, Palazzo Reale including visit of the Cappella Palatina and a section of the Palace and Cathedral of Palermo. At the end of this really interesting and educational sightseeing tour return back to the hotel.


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Warm, spring weather means more than just tulips and tubetops. It's flea and tick season! In addition to just being plain uncomfortable, fleas and ticks can cause some serious health problems for our furry friends. Ticks on pets can also transmit Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever to humans. Ick!
These little parasites are tough to fight, but the ASPCA is here to help. Check out our top five tips for keeping your pets itch-free this spring.
1. Fleas and ticks LOVE long grass and shady outdoor spots. Ensure a pest-free lawn by mowing regularly, removing tall weeds and making it inhospitable to common tick hosts, including rodents, by keeping garbage covered and inaccessible.
2. Talk to your vet about choosing the right, species-specific flea and tick treatment for your pet such as a topical, liquid insecticide applied to the back of the neck. PetArmor, the official flea and tick sponsor of the ASPCA, is one option.
3. Never use products for dogs on cats, and vice versa. If you accidentally apply the wrong topical treatment to your pet, please call our poison control hotline (888-426-4435) asap.
4. Treat all of your pets for fleas, not just those who show outward signs of infestation.
5. During warmer months, it's also a good idea to check your pet for ticks. If you do spot a tick, take care when removing it to avoid spreading disease.
Read our how-to guide on how to remove a tick from your pet for more info. And please share this post with your friends on social media with the hashtag #FightFleas.
Earlier this year, we invited animal welfare organizations to apply for one of three $10,000 Volunteer Appreciation Program grants to be awarded during National Volunteer Week—which is happening right now! We couldn't believe the response we got from more than 140 groups eager to brag about their amazing volunteers. Our experts winnowed the impressive list down to a few finalists, and we asked our own volunteers to vote on the three winners.
In the end, the rockstar grantees were:
• Ark-Valley Humane Society (Buena Vista, CO)
• Mayport Cats (Jacksonville, FL)
• Foothills Humane Society (Tryon, NC)
Each group will receive a $10,000 grant in recognition of their volunteers' amazing work for animals. Congratulations, guys!
If you'd like to volunteer, check out our Top 10 Ways to Help Your Local Shelter. If you already volunteer for animals, tell us about it in the comments, or tweet us @ASPCA using the National Volunteer Week hashtag, #NVW!
Guest blog by Daisy Freund, Manager of the ASPCA's Farm Animal Campaign
Did you know that roughly 9 billion animals are raised for dairy, meat and eggs each year in the U.S.? Most of these animals are crammed together by the hundreds or thousands. Not only do these factory farms have poor or nonexistent animal welfare standards—but they're also environmental nightmares.
Here are the top five ways factory farms are hurting the Earth:
- Animal agriculture generates 18% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, including 9% of carbon dioxide, 65% of nitrous oxide emissions and 37% of methane emissions. Most of that methane comes from belching cows and rotting manure.
- In the U.S., confined animals generate three times more raw waste than humans generate. Their manure is commonly stored in open-air "poop lagoons," which release dangerous toxins such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and methane into the air and leach heavy metals, drugs and other additives given to the animals into the ground water. That's just gross!
- The waste is often used as crop fertilizer and over-applied to nearby fields, resulting in further air pollution and high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen in the water supply. Excess nitrogen robs water of oxygen and destroys aquatic life.
- Factory farms deplete our water by using large volumes for cleaning, cooling and drinking.
- The fossil fuels required to raise this staggering number of animals and produce their food emit 90 million tons of carbon dioxide worldwide every year. More than half of the world's corn is fed to animals, and corn requires more nitrogen fertilizer than any other crop.
So what can you do to help? Check out our Top 10 Ways You Can Fight Factory Farming—and please share this post with your friends on social media using the hashtag #FactoryFarmsStink.
After Benjamin B.'s beloved cat, Fat Larry, escaped from his apartment, his roommates thought they found him at the ASPCA. Sadly, this new cat turned out not to be Larry. He was a loveable imposter. Benjamin shared the following bittersweet story with us:
My roommates left our apartment door open and let out my cat, Fat Larry, while I was working my night job. I was upset and in disbelief that my favorite pet in the world had gone missing. Weeks turned into months until finally in December 2010, the ASPCA contacted my roommates about a Tabby cat rescued in Manhattan. They rushed to the shelter and brought the cat back to our apartment.
When I returned home that evening, I discovered a large cat that looked almost identical to my beloved Larry. My roommates tried to convince me it was him. Frustrated with their feeble attempts to restore feline order in our apartment, I named this cat Fat Barry.
At first, Barry was timid, shaky, and despite having a huge belly, seemed to have no appetite. We set him up with a cozy bed, but he spent entire days in our cold, damp tub. If more than one person entered the room, he became paralyzed with fear. After several visits to the vet, I knew Barry was struggling psychologically.
Finally, I decided to bring him upstate to my parents' house in a quiet, suburban neighborhood in Albany. A few weeks went by and Barry began settling into his new home. He was sleeping in the bed we set up for him and nibbling at his food. Barry was still nervous with multiple people in the room, but he would let one person pick him up and pet him. I was shocked the first time Barry actually jumped on to my lap to request some petting.
I am proud to report that Barry is now the happiest cat in upstate New York. He enjoys rolling around in the grass, and when there's more than one person in the room, he is content as long as everyone is petting him.
Barry came into my life due to a loss of another cat, but sometimes things happen for a reason. With a little love, all pets can live a happy life.
The month of April is coming to a close, but there is still time to Go Orange for animals before May rolls around!
Help us celebrate the end of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (PoCAM) by learning more about ways you can help animals in your area and across the country.
You can also show your orange pride by shopping the ASPCA Online Store. There you'll find orange-themed tees for adults, women and kids, plus plenty of orange items for your pets, too!
Please join us in making the most of these last few days of PoCAM, and help us make a real difference for animals nationwide.


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In announcing the Affordable Excellence initiative at Roger Williams University in October 2012, President Don Farish launched this President's Blog as a key tool in starting a broad conversation, both on campus and beyond, on access to and affordability of American higher education.
It's been quite a week here at Roger Williams University. We have been more than a little curious regarding the impact that Affordable Excellence would have on the retention of our current students, and on the enrollment of new students who will be entering this coming fall. Given the number of private colleges in the Northeast, coupled with a continuing decline in the number of high school graduates in New England, competition for new students in our region has never been more fierce.


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B.G. Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Weapons Possession
Former Cash Money rapper B.G. was sentenced to 14 years in prison earlier today, for possessing a firearm, conspiring to obstruct justice and several other charges.
The "Bling Bling" rapper, born Christopher Dorsey, received his sentencing in a New Orleans court by U.S. Di


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Yuhp, now we just have to wait.
And btw, congratz on your 69th post =P
which folder do i put it in theres Windysoft and then theres Infinity_Eng
and i think ill just post once more to get to thirty
nevermind i got it
thats cool as hell they should have this for all games that you need to log in on a web page
hmm. it must be hard to make this is it?
umm..just double click the infinity shortcut you get and the page loads in 1 second ftw?
EDIT: bakerer has set the record of quad posting
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I really just made this for myself, I just figured I'd post it to give the option.


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Mildly autistic, Ben keeps to himself. He spends most of his time immersed in the world of computer games. Picked on mercilessly at school, Ben decides to finally plot his revenge.
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Louisville won 31-24 and thereby gave UCF the AAC crown and a BCS bid. For the 2nd year in a row the two teams went to OT. Teddy Bridgewater hit 23-37-255 and Brendon Kay 22-40-304. Cincinnati opened with an interception on the 3rd play of the game and UL went 60/4pl capped by a 36 yard td pass, 7-0. UC went 53/10pl but was intercepted at the UL5 on 3&10 from the 25. UL got 2 FD's but punted. UC got 5 FD's to the 27 but punted on 4&23. Two more punts. UL went 41/11pl for a 31 yard FG, 10-0 with 5:35 left in the half. UC went 70/11pl and got a 1 yard td run with 1:15 left in the half 10-7. Bridgewater was intercepted at the UC39 from about midfield with :16 left. At the half UC did have a 183-150 yard edge. In the 3Q UL punted and UC went 87/10pl for a td and the lead 14-10 (7:58). UL got 3 FD to midfield and punted. Three punts. UL went 86/13pl and on 4&12 Bridgewater appeared sacked but broke away, broke another tackle, went down the sidelines without stepping OOB for a spectacular 14 yard run for the FD. On 3&8 Bridgewater dropped back to pass, rolled away from pressure, threw to the EZ and got a 22 yard td pass to Copeland, 17-14 (8:08). It didn't take UC long to answer. They got a 57 yard pass to McCain and a 15 yard td run for a 72/2pl drive to retake the lead, 21-17 (7:17). UL went 60/11pl and got a 4 yard td pass, 24-21 with 2:26 left but UC went 67/10pl and got a 26 yard FG with :07 left for OT. In OT UL got 1 FD and on 3&gl from the 5 pass interference gave them a FD and they got a 2 yard td run on the next play, 31-24. UC tried a reverse pass on the first play which was blown up for a 4 yard loss and on 4&14, had a pass go out of the receivers hands incomplete at the 5.
All of the talk coming into the MAC title game was Northern Illinois being the BCS buster and Jordan Lynch being a Heisman contender. The bottom line–Bowling Green outplayed them with a 574-454 yard edge and Matt Johnson hit 21-27-393 for BG while Lynch hit just 21-40-219 for NIU. Lynch did have 126 yards rushing while Johnson 33 but Johnson had Travis Greene in the backfield and he had 133 on 26 carries. TE Alex Bayer for BG had 7 rec for 124 yards including a couple of td's where he was wide open in the EZ. Each team opened with a long drive for a td, 7-7 (9:08). BG went 67/5pl for a td, forced a punt then went 76/5pl for a 36 yard td pass, 17-7 (2:25). NIU18 went 48/9pl and got a 51 yard FG, 17-10 (14:45). BG punted and NIU went 37/6pl for a 45 yard FG to pull within 17-13. NIU executed a successful onside kick but was called for touching the ball early and had to re-kick. After the re-kick, BG started at their 12 after a penalty. BG went 88/9pl for a td, 24-13 (5:39). NIU went 34/12pl but lost 3 yards and missed a 58 yard FG (2:32). BG fumbled with 1:22 left in the half at midfield but Lynch was intercepted 3pl later with 1:05 left. BG went 51/8pl and got a 12 yard td pass with :13 left to lead 31-13 at the half and had a 389-229 yard edge. NIU opened the 3Q with a 64/7pl drive for a td. BG25 went 67/8pl but missed a 26 yard FG. NIU20 got 3 FD and missed a 44 yard FG. BG then went 39/10pl for a 52 yard FG including a 4&4 conversion on a 5 yard run to the NIU25. NIU was intercepted at the BG43 and BG returned it 37 yards to the 20. They went 20/4pl for a td, 40-20 (10:17). NIU got 2 FD and on 4&8 fired incomplete at the BG41 with 8:10 left. BG went 59/10pl and on 4&13 got a 16 yard td run by Greene, 47-20 (2:44). NIU went 79/11pl for a 2 yard garbage td with :14 left, 47-27.


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Its an ambitious goal, probably an unrealistic one, but it reflects the confidence of University of South Florida place-kicker Maikon Bonani.
My plan is to not miss again, Bonani said as he prepared for USFs first full scrimmage of spring football on Friday.
Bonani, going into his senior season, has been a generally dependable kicker for the Bulls. He has made 51 of 68 career field-goal attempts (75 percent).
There was his stunning debut, a 43-yard game-winner as time expired when the Bulls defeated No. 13-ranked Kansas 37-34 in 2008.
There was the 2010 overtime victory at Louisville, when Cardinals coach Charlie Strong used two timeouts to ice him, then Bonani missed a potential game-winner in regulation. Bonani got redemption in OT when he drilled a 37-yarder.


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More than a year after Walmart announced plans for a store in Aspen Hill, the project's developer finally could have the project on the fast track for rezoning.
But a request to move an application to rezone the land onto Montgomery County Planning Department's to-do list already has the Montgomery County Council taking positions.
"Let's move forward with this and make sure we give Aspen Hill a chance," Councilman Craig Rice (D-Dist. 2) of Germantown said.
"I'm concerned about the precedent we're setting," Councilman George L. Leventhal said. "I feel that we are now finding ourselves placing the cart before the horse."
Before a crowd holding signs asking "What's the wait?" the county's Planning Department requested to add a minor master plan amendment for the Aspen Hill property to its schedule for 2015.
Lee Development Group, which owns the 10-acre property at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Aspen Hill Road, is seeking approval for a 118,000-square-foot Walmart. But bringing Walmart to Aspen Hill requires rezoning from office use to retail.
The property owner applied in October 2012 for a minor master plan amendment to rezone the land. The minor master plan amendment process is designed to consider zoning changes for specific properties instead of waiting until an area's master plan is updated.
With little chance of the Aspen Hill master plan being updated soon and six other master plan amendments scheduled to be before the council by October — the most ever undertaken at once by the council — Acting Planning Director Rose Krasnow said planning staff believed it worthwhile to put a minor master plan amendment for the site on its schedule.
Both community and retail interests want to see the languishing property become vital again, she said.
The relocation of defense, aerospace and security company BAE Systems to Rockville emptied the building in 2010, but market forces have kept it vacant since, said Bruce Lee, president of Lee Development Group.
"We're sitting with an obsolete office building in Aspen Hill," he said. "There's simply no office market."
Office tenants have bypassed the site, but discount retailer Walmart wants to call it home and the community wants another supermarket option, Lee said.
"We have an opportunity to create more jobs and tax revenue for our county and state by changing the zone from office only to retail," Lee wrote in an email Tuesday. "Nothing is easy in Montgomery County, but with strong community support anything can happen."
Leventhal (D-At large) of Takoma Park said the amendment is not only at the request of the developer but specifically to accommodate its agreement with Walmart. A recommendation that the county take up the amendment is a recommendation that Walmart locate in that space.
The county has not had a chance to weigh Walmart over other potential uses for the land, he said.
In addition to the Aspen Hill amendment, the planning department also requested adding an amendment for Bethesda where the Purple Line, Capital Crescent Trail and Red Line intersect at the Apex building.
The proposal for the Apex building amendment came in Friday, Krasnow said.
According to the proposal, Montgomery County is concerned about the availability of public dollars for the Purple Line and one of the most expensive pieces is the point where the trail and the rails meet.
The master plan amendment could create the framework to stimulate construction of the point where the proposed 16-mile Purple Line meets the existing Red Line in Bethesda.
"We are recommending that this one not only be put on the schedule but that we start on it right away," she said. The council will consider what will be part of the department's work plan over the next few weeks.
Staff Writer Lindsay A. Powers contributed to this report.


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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers looking to plug a hole in state transportation spending are considering diverting the state's sales tax on gasoline to transportation.
Senate Appropriations Chairman Luke Kenley says dedicating the roughly $500 million generated from the tax should be considered as one option to pay for pressing transportation needs.
The state is facing a sharp decline in transportation revenues with most of the money from the 75-year lease of the Indiana Toll Road already spent or allocated and a roughly $100 million decline in gas tax collections.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane said Thursday that the state's counties and localities also urgently need more road money.
Kenley and Lanane said they were glad Gov. Mike Pence included more transportation money in his first state budget.