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Where is Kurt Cobain? (aka Don't Try to Be Your Heroes. Seek What They Sought.)
In 1991, Kurt Cobain was the definition of cool.
The Billboard Charts that year were overrun by mainstream hits by Paula Abdul, Vanilla Ice and Boyz II Men. Music was about looking good. And lip singing.
And then in September of 1991 Kurt Cobain and Nirvana came out with Nevermind and it felt like the biggest FUCK YOU to mainstream culture.
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I remember the band open-mouth kissing during the SNL credits just to "piss off the redneck homophobes" and how it probably did.
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I haven't felt that feeling in a while.
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The Unspeakable Bi
By Eric Abrahamsen, published
The idea of 'untranslatable words' is very nice. It's a token of value; it adds a touch of solemn mystery to the work of translation, which otherwise consists mostly of nose-scratching, window-staring, and finding something to weight the book down with. But look, you see? We also have an ineffable something; a tragic ideal; we're not simply pulling a plow.
Sometimes I think there's actually such a thing as an untranslatable word, sometimes I don't. On a good day it seems that any word or phrase could be rendered into English with enough care, even if the word itself vanished and were detectable only through a subtle ruffling of the surrounding text.
But on a bad day, I'm trying to translate níubī.
On the face of it, niubi is not untranslatable at all: the characters niu and bi can be rendered into English with great precision by the words – and I beg your pardon – 'cow pussy', niu being the zoological reference, bi the anatomical. But though the denotation of niubi is embarrassingly plain, it's connotations are far from obvious.
Niubi is a term of approbation, perhaps the greatest such term in colloquial Chinese. Niubi is an attitude, a lifestyle: a complete lack of concern over what other people think of you, and the resulting freedom to do whatever you please. It is knowing exactly what you're capable of, making the decision to act, and to hell with the consequences. It is the essence of 'cool', but taken to the nth degree, and with a dirty word thrown in.
Of course, like all great philosophical concepts, niubi has an inverse side – an excess of niubi leads to self-importance, arrogance, hubris, imperiousness, and very dangerous driving. The key difference between positive and negative niubi is that in the former, you have the ability (本事, běnshì) to back your attitude up, while in the latter you don't. Thus the derivatives bīyàng (the appearance of a bi), and zhuāngbī (pretending to be bi – in northeastern China this will start a fight). The line between positive and negative blurs when it comes to people in positions of power, who assume they are justified in a certain measure of niubi.
Some examples:
- A friend had a high-school classmate who spent every physics class staring at the ceiling, either asleep or completely indifferent. No matter how angry the teacher got the classmate never did the least bit of work, and his attention always remained fixed on the ceiling. When the semester was over and the test results came out, the classmate scored nearly 100%. The classmate was niubi.
- During the furor surrounding the Chongqing nailhouse case, the residents of the nailhouse were almost uniformly described as niubi. Their decision to stay in their home while everything around them was flattened is a perfect example of 'are they crazy or just incredibly brave?' – the essence of niubi.
- On an international flight out of China, a well-fed Chinese man with a crew cut was speaking very loudly to his companion (this was well after midnight). When a flight attendant came by to say that another passenger had complained, the man sat up and craned his head, saying "Eeeh? Who's being niubi? A foreigner or Chinese?" Whereupon he gave the flight attendant his name-card and explained a bit about how important he was. From which we can infer that accusing someone of being niubi often results in being labeled niubi yourself. This is worth pondering.
- When my wife tells a joke and I respond with nothing but a cool stare, I am being niubi.
Niubi is not used in polite society, though niu by itself means the same thing and is fit for public consumption, even appearing in newspaper headlines. As blithely as under-30 Chinese throw the term around, a little decorum remains when it comes to the written characters. Few Chinese can bring themselves to write the proper character for bi, composed of the symbols for 'body' and 'cave', and instead use a homophonous character (usually 逼) or even the letter B. The only place I've ever seen the real thing (besides written by fingertip in window condensation) is in the dictionary – the FLTRP Chinese-English Dictionary, for instance, hurries by with a two-word definition. I'd be hard-put to write it even if I wanted to – as I type this, my computer's Chinese input program suggests 57 different characters with the pronunciation bi – that of the cow is not among them.
Niubi is hard to translate not because its meaning is so obtuse, but because of the way it's used. It is uttered under the breath in a moment of awe, or it culminates a long, obscenity-laced rant. It stands out by itself as a self-contained statement of respect, and is thus difficult to weave into the surrounding text. There's simply no good way to replicate its concise punch in English. It usually appears as 'awesome' (or 'fucking awesome', to reproduce bi's edge), but the problem is that 'awesome' is an empty adjective – it begs the question – whereas niubi is simply all you need to say.
One of these days I'll climb up on a mountain ledge and fast until the proper English translation comes to me. Until then, I will be far from niubi myself.
A marvelous article. In my opinion, niubi is a bit like the word 'cool'--the only way to translate it is transliteration.(酷 for 'cool') Something funny about the word bi: In fact, every Chinese boy (and girl perhaps) knows the word bi since they're very young. I myself learned it probably before I started primary school. It's the most common swear word in Chinese. In primary school, where written Chinese was taught, classmates would exchange ideas on how to writethe taboo word bi, and god knows who came up with the idea that it should be written by adding a dot to the middle of the character for woman (女). So some day one of your classmates would excitedly show you (after looking around to check if anybody is looking) how to writethat magic word. It was not until junior high school that I found the proper way to writeit in my 现代汉语词典.
Paul, November 1, 2007, 1a.m.
The first time I heard "niubi" was in 1996, spoken in jest by a Chinese tutor from Heilongjiang. A Canadian classmate and I took to the phrase immediately, demanding to know the proper way to writeit in Chinese characters. We came up with various colorful English translations -- the cow's cunt, the bee's knees, the cat's pajamas, etc -- until we finally heard it shouted aloud at a Chinese rock show: "Niu bi!" In that context, it seemed to mean "Fucking cool" or "Fuck, yeah". Since then, we've heard some variations, often with a slightly ironic twinge: "Zhe xie daoyan duo niubi..." = "These directors [think] they're so damn cool..."
Very interesting topic!! I lean towards the translation "the bull's balls." 1) It's alliterative and sounds cool. 2) It's a fair direct translation. 3) It's got a slangy, unorthodox feel. 4) And even though it's not part of the English usage canon, if you said it in the proper context, people would know what you meant.
Jonathan, November 1, 2007, 5:34p.m.
For what it's worth, the Google pinyin input method does have 屄 -- as does Wenlin, whence I just copied the character since I'm on a Mac and Mac users get no love from Google's pinyin elves.
This is a nice rundown. I have to admit that I usually just punt with "badass," which I think almost covers it. Likewise I tend to translate 'shabi' as "dipshit" or "gobshite" or something of the sort. I do like "the bull's balls," though.
My question is: what's the locus classicus for 'niubi?' How does one get from the various '-bi' compounds (装屄 = 'poser cunt'; 事儿屄 = 'whiny cunt'; 看谁谁长得这个屄样儿 = 'look at so-and-so's unattractive countenance' etc.), which as far as I can think of are entirely negative, to 'cow cunt' acquiring a positive meaning? Are cows just so inherently niu that they can transform the cuntish into the awesome? If so, was 'niu used on its own with the same meaning beforehand, or is there something inherently 'niu' about the synthesis of 'niu' and 'bi?' I guess the question I'm asking here is: which came first, the cow or the cunt?
This is going to plague me until I get answers.
If you ask which comes first, I think that should be niu. Sometimes the translation 'cow' is misleading, because cow seems to be associated with submission, docility (correct me if I'm wrong, 'cause I'm a Chinese speaker). But mention the word niu, and Chinese people think of the big, strong, stubborn farm animal more often than they think of the gentle animal that produces milk. So maybe 'bull' is more proper in certain contexts. For instance, we may say a person has got a niu piqi, or 'a bull's temper', and that means he's stubborn. If a man is niu qi, or 'puts on the air of a bull', he's arrogant. As for niu bi, the expletive bi adds an edge to niu. Instead of carrying any concrete meaning, it acts like a suffix. Someimes people say niu bi hong hong (or niu pi hong hong if they don't want to sound rude). Again, 'hong hong' doesn't have much concrete meaning: it simply adds zest to the word.
Paul, November 7, 2007, 6:42p.m.
One of the best things about slang - whether in Chinese, English or any other language - is that it manages to serve so many masters at once. It can be linear or lateral, literal or metaphorical, inclusive or exclusive; it can have antecedents or eschew them; it can make sense in context, out of context or simply make no sense at all.
Brendan asked: "What's the locus classicus for 'niubi'? [...] Which came first, the cow or the cunt?"
I wonder, in the kaleidoscope of usage that shuffles and reshuffles slang, if it is ever possible to determine which came first and how and why.
What made the 牛/niu so 屄/bi? Why did "bad" go from something undesirable or naughty to something all-out "good" (and then fall from grace so quickly)? How did "cool" go from "distant/aloof" to "friendly/likeable" (and then stay in common parlance for so long)? Why can 混/hun indicate both a slacker/someone who expends the minimum amount of effort (混子, 混日子), as well as someone who puts forth a lot of gongfu trying to get ahead in certain circles (混得起来,混进去--圈子,混得不错)? How is it that kids in Tokyo - who used to switch words and syllables around to make them sound cooler - made "Michael Jackson" into "Jaickal Maxson", and their parents didn't understand...but any American kid just off the boat would have understood perfectly?
dog's bollocks?
chao, November 22, 2007, 10:37p.m.
Rock on, Chao!
- the dog's bollocks
- the cow's cajones
- the toro's huevos
(but somehow, not the oriole's ovaries)
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roy, May 4, 2008, 1:24p.m.
You are very niubi.
obafgkm, September 11, 2008, 10:55p.m.
YOU SO cow pussy
EMANON, September 12, 2008, 3:22a.m.
SORRY you are so cow pussy
EMANON, September 12, 2008, 3:26a.m.
How cow pussy you are!
Max, September 12, 2008, 11a.m.
That's the nicest thing anyone's said about me in a long time...
Eric Abrahamsen, September 12, 2008, 5:59p.m.
I give you guys some recent updates on this word, it may help in making it international.
"Many people think they are full of Niubility, and like to play Zhuangbility, which only reflect their Shability. "
Ray, September 12, 2008, 6:26p.m.
Why "cow" and not "ox"? Then you could have "ox ass"!
CW Hayford, October 22, 2008, 7:05p.m.
"Rock on, Chao!
* the dog's bollocks
* the cow's cajones
* the toro's huevos
(but somehow, not the oriole's ovaries)" -- Cindy Carter (above)
Cindy, I honestly haven't met anyone on the ground in China as niubi as you and your way with English.
The only thing I can compare it to is sweatshirt Japanglish in Harajuku...
This was a very useful resource as I tried translating a Chinese commentary "poem" about niubi, zhuangbi, and shabi. Of course, I couldn't figure out how to translate niubi either...
Jon, August 26, 2009, 1p.m.
I heard this in around 2005 when privately owned cars were on the rise. I was in a Beijing taxi and the passenger or driver (I'm not sure which) was commenting on the silver Citroen in front, driven badly. When they saw it was a women driver, they decided she was very 'niubi'. For a normal woman would never buy or drive a silver car.
yes,maybe,, May 12, 2010, 7:19a.m.
OF course there is a term for it in English. It's "asshole"
Peter Vernezze, November 2, 2011, 10:32a.m.
OF course there is a term for it in English. It's "asshole"
Peter Vernezze, November 2, 2011, 10:32a.m.
Well, I remember 吹牛,and chui niubi in circulation long before I came across niubi - does that help?
brianvholton, November 6, 2011, 11:51a.m.
Seems to me that niubi or "cow pussy", is pretty easily translatable into English as "substandard donkey"--im sorry, "badass"
Superabound, January 21, 2013, 4:11p.m.
My Chinese friends (mostly Shanghai region) taught me that niubi is something you say to your close firned when he makes a hole-in-one at golf, or executes an amazing dunk in basketball. I understood it (and occasionally use it) in the context of "You are THE man!"
They also taught me that, if in public or if ladies are present, you should say "niu cha" as a "self-editing" version. I cannot make any of the translators give me an exact value of "cha" in this context.
Thank you for the article and for the additional understanding.
Bama Cracker, January 31, 2013, 8:42a.m.
My understanding of "niu cha" is that it's actually "牛X", ie the offending character is replaced with an "X" (much as we might write "f@$ck" in English), and the "X" is pronounced chā. Sometimes it's a 叉…
Well, I managed to use 'the dog's bollocks' for Nuibi twice in a current project, though I did toy with 'the canine cojones' and 'the terrier's testicles' (though not for long). It's a professional first for me!
Brian Holton, January 31, 2013, 10:15a.m.
What about going for something like 'the cow's coochie' by analogy with 'bee's knees,' 'dog's bollocks,' and 'cat's pajamas?'
Brendan, February 5, 2013, 1:08a.m.
Coochies and bollocks are all very well, when we're using niubi in a positive sense, but it's hard to imagine pulling those phrases out when you're cussing someone out for being a prick.
I'm not so sure there's much of a point in having the English translations of 牛屄 and 傻屄 share a morpheme. (Though surely you could do it with "badass" and "dumbass," or "hot-shit" and "dipshit," or something like that. [Or just "the shit" and "a real shit."])
Brendan, February 6, 2013, 12:08a.m.
okay, arriving late on the scene--i just got a qq from an admiring student/intern-wannabe, here in Gz., describing me as "niubi"--i was most impressed with the breadth and, yes, depth of this discourse. i would opt for "badass" as it can be used both positively and negatively, as in the chinese. i'm just wondering, as a native english speaker (London & New York) how Chinese and the Latin languages all seem to include "cunt" as a reasonably acceptable term. even in today's breezy climate of linguistic lallygagging, it is surely the most offensive of all words available in the English lingo.
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The house is quiet in this predawn hour. Soon my grandsons will come bounding down the stairs and into my room. "It's Christmas, Gran'ma! Merry Christmas," they'll shout. The day will get busier from that moment, so I am snatching this brief time to write the final entry in the "Christmas Reflections" series.
This posting should have been finished by now, but I couldn't find direction. As a writer and storyteller, I had no trouble putting myself in Mary's place. I could imagine her, propped up against the rough boards of a stall, still perspiring from the labor of giving birth, cradling her newborn son in her arms while she examined every wrinkle and pore of His face--the face of God. I could see her bending to drink in His sweet scent and kiss the hollow at the bridge of His nose. I envisioned her slipping aside her robe just enough to put Him to her breast, giving sustenance to the One Who had created her. No doubt she pondered the words of the angel Gabriel, who told her, "He shall be great."
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And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. and as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it is written, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
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Android Atlas Weekly 90: Awkward seguesJessica Dolcourt stops by to share the latest Samsung Galaxy rumors; Jaymar Cabebe muses on HTC becoming a music company; and Antuan Goodwin botches segue after segue on this episode of Android Atlas Weekly.
Sprint and HTC are gearing up for a big announcement on Linux and Android not so secret love affair goes public and and the galaxy S two plus one equals galaxy S three. Will be checking -- the latest rumor rumor surrounding what could be the next big phone -- and more in this week's episode of. That's right -- -- it out weekly episode number ninety for march 21 2012 I'm Antuan Goodwin. -- -- -- -- -- -- And just at all -- which Stephen Beecham on the controls Audi a ones into use ones and -- And so you have this kind of -- -- to the news. Advocate this first ones really interesting to me. And if they were starting to -- -- Images and rumors appear surrounding. The next big galaxy S phone on the Gallic -- three what's going on with. -- well. For the longest time we've been anticipating the next galaxy S phone because the galaxy SQ has sold gangbusters around McLeod lake over fifty million units. Globally and that it makes it Samsung's most old phone -- And so it's really good phone I've reviewed it ever analysis reviewed it -- logs that. And so. We -- we're wondering with Samsung gonna release the next one at mobile world congress. So I'd be like a whole or announce the next one at mobile world congress I'd be an entire year after they announced the galaxy S two -- on by. Simpson has still been really months so that it's written in and gotten the rumor mill churning. And the latest is as second photo of the week actually that appears to be pretty spot on -- robbery. And earlier leaked photo. And it -- the terms of in terms of the design sort of with -- bubble around and and it shows a white face in this picture. -- on there are differences between. This picture and the one that Scott Webster wrote about that was posted on -- it. One of those is that and today's picture which comes from GSM help -- originally. This is a touch website and -- EGR -- -- up along with others. One of the differences is that it looks like it's got Android 2.3 gingerbread on it's so and other picture -- looked more ice cream sandwich -- five. -- and so we still don't know exactly what it will look like on TouchWiz. It could look like this and might look like something else on another difference is that the other picture house sort of and the European. Version of -- controls. Below the screen and about sort of like that physical square button that you can push. And that image that we see today hands touch sensitive controls on the bottom so that still possibly accurate because. That's what we see consistently now with the Samsung galaxy series lake -- galaxy note is that physical button in Europe and in. The US it has that -- touch sensitive buttons let the controls and I for one would like to feed the physical buttons and you have. Meeting against the touch sensitive lands but I just think it looks a lot how about central button buy it. Now if you about the profile in prison in the pictures on Scott Webster -- and it looks very thin. And observers have touted being incredibly thin -- -- -- seven millimeters. The longer -- look at this one with the of -- of the of the the read it touch sensitive when it looks like that's -- -- has like outline around it it does I see that sales of it maybe both. It may be that would be crazy. Audi B 313. And sued the specs on this patent sort of followed the phone along. One point five gigahertz Quad Core. Processor could be Samsung acts announced they haven't announced the chip officially yet I -- four point -- ice cream -- -- of course. Possibly a four point eight inch. Amoled screen of course we'll have an HD resolution. Support for LTE and -- markets maybe. It's also expected to have a twelve megapixel twelve megapixel rear facing camera. I HD video capture and playback at one point three megapixel front facing camera rumors -- -- that out rule. The HD video ready with 720. -- -- has not appropriate for now and when touch pairing. Also NFC support so. You know Internet chatter suggesting that mean 27 in -- London could be -- Samsung and packed press conference room and in the mean time. The rumors are to stacking. About what about wire. Was charging -- we've seen we've seen a few pieces you know -- certain in the web about on rumors. -- this is gonna have wireless charging up to two meters away that would be awesome. To immediately sounds very thanks -- -- as slick six feet -- -- -- people use real units of measurement. And that it is just put out all dented its. Is there merit and hello now mean -- -- -- the metric system by -- people and yet at. Think in the imperial system but now I'm Beers like a long distance and it to be sending energy it doesn't seem like. It just seems very subjective science -- -- well it -- to what's the seat frames and a blue tethering it is well excuse me. It's Bluetooth I don't know if that's it was like to make it -- feeling that everybody in the room. If you have line of sight kind of gonna do anything maintaining net -- you can -- between thirty feet. With Bluetooth this just seems a little different department. Of power that's being transmitted mean. I feel like if if you walk within that six foot field of energy transfer -- -- some kind of mutation has to happen your body -- well I think you're already walking through that much radio energy at any given time it's just being at CNET. -- -- So -- mean it's needed it that kind of energy is coming out -- only. Dozens of wireless routers and and laptops and cell phones that are floating around if you could measure the innards of the a lot of -- young adults and -- what -- is being in the rumors around -- frequency on secretly hoping to develop superpowers so. Not so secretly I guess the -- started out weevil made me feel worse. Thank you conducive. -- -- -- -- -- -- Austin in work -- a team Archimedes peerless and -- -- that looks like an interesting phone big screen thin profile seems to be what people want I think it's gonna be a fantastic app. It's pretty much the phone that anyone would design if they can assign the galaxy S two with Canada and being. Let's -- -- -- -- excitement -- around injury kind of phone it was a it was a it was a the -- them. -- I don't know with a we're looking for is but it. One of those points were just like -- -- galaxy S two that's something I know that regular people knew. But the galaxy S two was and it attracted a lot of attention to and during the -- the F three -- Possibly be something. And it would be really easy for it right on the success of the galaxy S two I mean it will definitely be Samsung's flagship -- bind it was no mistake I mean -- and robot marketing money behind it. Immediate global. There are four versions -- the -- in the US and three carriers. So. I mean that's that's not a mistake they've tried to make it ubiquitous they are gunning for -- -- like. The dvd. Against the marketing student in me is like yeah that that their stake in the galaxy. As like a name or whatever galaxy nexus galaxy S galaxy blob of the bug that. It that keeps things in people's mind repetition of what healthy -- remember and. Right it's the product family in HTC is doing the same with its HTC one family of found them. Which are things I just gave me the perfect thank like month and you could not as good segue. Lula got a jump -- that bring in HTC. I have. I get started sending out invitations. To an event -- -- on April 4. There was anyone we know have one of these invitations yes we know -- -- -- -- Com. Do you know who don't -- and -- -- out of it as a -- -- -- -- -- in misuse incidents I'm Brian Bennett in New York will be. Presiding at that event. Other basically as sprint isn't just as the secret of -- -- they did when with Kyocera. And it turned out to be the Kyocera act adams' big. Production with David bullying in like a cube or something -- suspended. Liberty are. This might be a little bit more toned down. So we did talk about HTC one family of phones that was announced at mobile world congress this comprises three phones. There's enough hire an HTC one acts that's part of -- -- all of the features. She set features that you want the -- HTC one test which is also -- -- pretty good looking phone and that's gonna be for T-Mobile. The one -- is already. Assigned to AT&T. Which doesn't mean that it couldn't come to sprint and that's -- probably everyone would once. But I also have this alternate theory. And that it could be the HTC -- of meat which is the most entry level and there is a -- yesterday -- surfaced yesterday. At that -- might come to Virgin Mobile and guess who and Virgin Mobile. -- -- sprint. Says sprint has this mobile and Virgin Mobile. And yet there is a possibility I mean sprint runs them I don't know if differently -- lake run a lot of their own. Of -- but. It could be so I mean I feel like it could go either way I'm hopefully. This is an HTC one phone would be great if it were the one -- By -- to the big one that that is sort of like Debian on a gap just in terms of features that the larger found. And so bill slightly toned down one -- for T-Mobile is still going to be a really -- fountain of unseat one of bed. Overall feature so these are all ice cream sandwich phones and they all have well actually that's not true. -- they all have an image processing check the basically promises zero shutter lag. And I tested it out and Barcelona and it was pretty awesome. So often you know you take the picture and it's -- -- taken. Zero point seven seconds and if you leave your finger on the screen well actually repeat pictures he just talked first about who. So that's -- and part of it anymore there's no setting for percent. You just keep you just press and hold for like. Two seconds and you've just taken like three shots. The wrath of pretty awesome -- -- had -- the center leg -- Kind of a it's an issue on Smartphones. -- -- for me getting geek it is an issue on any camera in getting to the camera app on a Smartphone. And by the time I get there it's like out -- -- -- is that and a hardware -- at the hardware button and -- -- -- -- you can like speed -- that sort of like Timberlake. And I mean also speeding -- focuses if it is that -- of their working on my dual speed auto focus. Well the picture takes some really quickly -- yes -- -- -- they have done it on to so I think in unless there any leaks -- -- way we're just gonna have to send reminder for a little while and hope. Well it is a little wild when it reports. -- -- -- Two weeks yeah -- and the -- brand mention was that. If if it is the issue C one -- that it might only be dual core rather -- the Quad Core that the rest of that the rest of the -- got to see ranked. That yet and there's reason for about I took a look at that at mobile world congress as well I -- The Quad Core version of -- TC one axes using Nvidia tegra three. There which does not support LTE at this time and that's why. The are switching to -- dual core Qualcomm chip them for. -- HTC one -- for AT&T. Sprint doesn't have four GL TE. Yet it could be the first LTE phone for sprint possibly although one has already been announced. And -- -- -- this ins and outs in access. However it is also possible. This could be a tax. On forge. Whatever it is. And it. That is gonna be in the treatment thinks it could be more David Blaine and they're really weird Kyocera echo dual screen -- we had not happy that I could. I'm not that this -- -- in New York that week it was David Blaine and when you call me. A select and -- -- there. Deftly -- for one thing that that I would happily rushed over to you there's not a good -- and off the hook up. Don't know if I tie this together. -- -- David Blaine. I am a fan of David Blaine work he could -- -- -- -- What religion and you can still didn't know who else are secretly love is the -- -- over Linux and Android. We've got news that lets -- let's kill that -- -- They just say that Linux and Android we just got some news. -- -- this week from a Stephenson ankle and that basically an article states that the newest version of the Linux kernel version 3.3. -- is actually pulling. Code from the open source -- Google Android project. -- -- I -- reintegrated into. The Linux core what's interesting is that. Android is it's no secret if its offshoot of Linux -- And so it you know basically peeled off from the -- the -- treat -- no breach of of Linux in it. Was honed in developed for the the the mobile space. -- now all of the against the -- if you wanna call it that of this tree is -- actually pulling back from that branch in this kind of like I guess what's interesting is you see this happen a lot. As well as Linux is developing. There are a little smaller. Smaller branches smaller release client smaller version updates and data that are happening all over the place and you think split off. And some of them don't go anywhere you know they're like oh we're gonna try to do this other thing. We're gonna maybe try to you know. Develop. -- optimize for this sort of use case and maybe editing go anywhere but sometimes they do go places and they become things like Ubuntu. Or. What if it was a damn small Linux. These like different versions of -- -- and sometimes they come back to the the the core kernel with that if the things that you learn developing the smaller versions of Linux. I can be used to be reintegrated back into the trunk and is what we're seeing happen right now. With with Android is a lot of the lessons that have been learned developing for the mobile. And optimizing for the mobile space are being. Brought back into the mainline kernel around. So what is the net result is is that it'll be a lot easier for developers. To develop across these different platforms -- -- would probably mean. Features would be released a little bit faster and updates would be released -- and things like that right so there's there's the there's a chance that. You know any sort of -- I guess what this is kind of a reminder of is that. Developments that happening in the core. Of clinics. Anything that you learned -- technical -- and that you also learn pre injury in a lot of cases in the same thing with injury to others. You know it's -- for -- a reminder of like the sort of cross talk. And -- between two different away from developing. I guess that the two different chunks of that development. But there's also an interesting thing -- -- talks about about a a boot to injury user space but in quotation marks. Basically saying that. Potentially. An injury developer could develop in the corps colonel. And then output you know -- -- or something to injury. Instead of using customized tools a specifically for injury in -- -- situation -- killing two birds with one stone. Attitudes there's some interesting things in -- yeah I mean that sounds like you might you can open the floodgates to -- little bit more for app development. I mean anything that you can do to make app development. And I easier. I definitely sort of speeds up the process I'm noticing that I find interesting about this is that it reminds me sort of of what we're seeing. And Apple space. Where a lot of the developments and features in an in app so we're seeing now and developed for IOS. Are starting to pop up in the next version of OS-X. I can never remember what kind of and relatives. Giant arm outline -- lion yes some sort of some sort of vote and there is constant guessing. -- it gets sent throughout my dad now but investment at before the show that -- fifth and keep wanting to see that there. Mac OS-X six -- that are now basically is like pulling a lot of the you know that the new app and that the cloud integration. And I things that -- starting to see in IOS. And so this is not something that the room. Specific. I think. To. And we also see the same thing. In the windows space were really you know basically windows eight start to look a hell of a lot like Windows Mobile food. Windows Phone -- his numbers are calling it that. Via we're certainly see that so. Across the board were seeing like -- three different definitely three very different operating system certainly do very similar things as far as. -- in the convergence. Time of the mobile technology in the the more -- copy. Less mobile technology. From the ecosystem yeah area. And eloquence is not my strong point. The jets that's what's interesting there and want to touch on that. Speaking of ecosystems. Fifty couldn't -- Them -- Android apps are available in the Android ecosystem they are. And a recent study out of Purdue University alum. It it basically taught us -- showed us that. Free Android apps -- -- 75%. Of its of their power on patents which means they waste actually more power than the paid versions of those same apps. And Washington's interest -- what do you guys think. I can understand. Accident happened to me then -- require -- -- 75%. More power. That's an interesting I mean I can understand bandwidth because they're like serving -- -- mean Apple's take up between the the -- still take a ton of -- -- usually they'll text in the small image and I but then I guess -- rendering those things and and and and calling them. And up and in sometimes doing transitions between them. Overlaying them on Yahoo! -- -- -- after actually doings urges those interstate shall answer -- pop up in between each function. Every time you finish a drawing. How worried are you on that game but if there's anything I'm just saying I'm avoiding -- with me. -- with friends that just something Johnson now yeah I'm avoiding that on purpose. I just don't have time in my life and -- -- -- good and or you'll find the time trust that's. -- -- -- Of yeah so the -- through basically -- -- 5% more power so I essentially. Does it pay if it pays to pay for your apnea -- And a few if -- using the free version of the app there's like another reason to. Helping to develop around a little bit I mean -- if if if -- -- of -- -- -- personal use I if there's an app that I like and it's two bucks. And there's the paid version. Somebody put time into building that happen that's the reason that I. -- -- that's because -- alias them some -- in his basement. You know just. Built -- step in his spare time you -- books for coffee. So what I want -- -- from a developer standpoint I guess that depends on how popular your app is. Do you make more money selling -- -- -- -- -- Germany and. You probably make more money from the -- -- that's a long tail. -- them -- longer somebody please. Your game for example. If you want to help the developer out and you -- -- sacrifice more of your battery power and -- who played a game often. Not often. Insert yourself more patents. And it at one way to look at it and anything that's even more more so evident on the Android platform. Because I think actually and -- lasts a lot more people are willing to pay for the premium versions of apps. Just from what I've read them. And -- at an updated. So and so lesson. When you elicit particular program I've -- at the -- we're basically looking into different directions right now between -- My opinion it just doesn't -- planning an upgrade my time stuck -- ninety act. So the lesson is based based on both of your opinions. When you're gonna want to do is. Buying the premium version of the app then delete that. Download the free version of the app -- and then leave that on so that it continues to serve up ads team. Or does the best -- -- -- -- better for the environment. You're drawing less power from the grid charging your -- thing. I think we've got a winner. -- -- eco eco and on that. Paid apps -- the toll free it's the marketplace. And with that of a -- -- -- -- -- we're gonna take a quick break. It before we do -- I'm gonna shamelessly plug -- and on the special podcast. Edition of dialed in that's coming up at 11 o'clock and just about. Well whenever these guys are done. -- gonna be talking about early termination fees on -- carriers you can sadness here at last minute or stories and tips at dialed in and cnet.com. There will also be an opportunity to call -- live. But you can also just -- -- -- -- the voicemail to -- complainant and I didn't emirates and urged. That -- -- VGAs to rent it out and Collins 186642. CNET or -- -- lively. -- 88900. Okay. -- -- diet greatly you can always it to be will be right back. -- Those creepy creepy voice underneath the -- thing there are -- and RA. So yell it's gonna get back into it -- ACC news here. When he got what he got some in what's up well this is a CCs and make -- a lot of music he. Musical I have noticed -- -- -- to get involved would be right. And now it looks like they are HCC and beats -- Are in talks to acquire. -- Music streaming service mall -- And so -- looks like. That if the rumor is that there's already actually been a contract signed a Mindy just haven't needed public yet. So for -- -- you don't know monkeys and Internet -- Yahoo! a sort of streaming service. I -- similar to pandora Spotify. -- -- -- case I think it's kind of like a Spotify I think it's more so the the you can choose your -- during -- -- the on demand. -- kind of -- rather than just the radeon -- they also have. I think if you actually have a radio function now -- or some sort of thing where you can just hit -- -- junk starts coming out of it. Hmmm I mean a thing and Ahmad is that there their catalog doesn't seem to be as big -- lot of the other options right. Yeah I edit the the thing for me is a -- I've actually used -- on a couple of occasions they have a partnership BMW or something in and we -- we get a chance to -- -- -- their integration and it. Into that than BMW sort of Kevin technology suite it was -- that bad that I think I've -- by the time. -- -- up on my radar I was are really kind of -- is committed to paying out -- I am and you really wanna jump services or whatnot but now that's not to -- to -- that anything it does anything negative about -- service. It's just a -- and I mean -- them what is it 500000. Active users fourteen million tracks fourteen million. I mean it sounds like a lot but compared to some of the other options out -- I'm not sure exactly -- With Spotify has but I knew I do know Spotify has somewhere around ten million active users -- right they've got to be -- in the something. That they the interest seeing things here. Is that the standard right now as things are now is when you sign up for -- -- you can listen to music all you want -- your desktop. But if you want to listen to your phone that's when you gotta start coming up. -- yet to be things are paying them a ten dollar a month -- its subscription fee. To. Stream or download music to your mobile phone now wondering if ACC is a plan to acquire them. I mean that we'll start seeing some sort of a deal where oh yeah you have -- -- TC phone. Mean you don't have to pay that premium service -- -- east TC faux wood beats audio comes with a marks service. And then there -- some sort of -- way to monetize that mean he was dead. That's and is -- -- I am I mean it's. If it's a way to get them to get users to adopt that service right off the -- rain right when they get their phone boom there -- And are locked in for ever. Enemy and they can they demean it the potential to the user ten dollar per month savings. Whether you're gonna use -- or Spotify in the cost about the same -- Sunny yet this could be. You know again. Tied into the whole ACC trend of make themselves. Music phone company meteor even you know just it's you know saying that yet these -- quarter and quote music phones. And it's it's. It's. I guess the thing about the the things where veterans are going. Here's from a trip to Moscow -- it does mean the iPhone kind of first came out. Its coming office success of the iPod so a lot of people thought of the iPhone at the beginning and -- music phone now you know people. Tenet tend to forget there's actually iPod function in -- -- -- -- -- Iran. But yet this could be elected and interesting way for -- -- to team -- a lot of attention to add some value to their phones -- to. You know that I mean in some more value for that beats technology I think you're definitely right about them adding value to their phones but I. I don't think that what they're trying to do is replicate that success -- Now think that Apple but I just like me as Kazaa be impossible and is many times possible on infidelity. There's no okay your email -- -- gone through and I. It's it's also worth pointing out that cricket wireless is doing similar things that Samsung vitality and you've purchased -- phones and you get a music -- -- included. And that it's kind of an experiment they're doing that forever you get their music service ever I think it's -- company that comes with -- contract on the phone so it's it's a new experiment that a I guess a lot of filmmakers and and it's an uninteresting one. I think crickets can upload their edit their provider. Yeah and you don't need to vote on -- right but as -- and vitality -- -- receiving about ACC is like the I guess I don't -- I guess unless they -- -- of sort of content of credit I don't believe they get in sort of long tail. You know funding on your purchase of the phones just. You -- -- photo and -- CC gets their cut -- what you pay your provider and your relationship with them kind of in there. Nam which is you know -- reason that I've talked about model in the -- was last year -- like why. It takes sometimes. These that manufacturers a long time to come out with updates it's -- there's no real financial impetus for them to do it. I'm. Leo like you know -- HTC sort of getting. Getting in on this may -- media and maybe it's not something they're planning on. A line that you just basically giving too there that the producers of their -- that may be they're seeing this as a revenue stream firm. Continuing to make money off of any TC phone purchased by simply bundling it into HTC sense. And then making you pay for -- and and I mean I also think -- it's it's a huge branding opportunity for them you know since -- They've already integrated beats audio stuff and of their phones and now they just kind of -- And logged in NT authority matches that sort of like in light heats corporate identity. Right to the here's an interesting. Interesting thing an -- Called. I read it is fine. Was actually banned from the Google played. From Google play the Google placed door -- -- -- and now as the Google makes a case as important to note that this is not an official read it app now the official rated app. It's still there. But this when -- actually was banned from the market for BI. I'm basically a high maturity and AB's we have -- a tree content. Suggested -- sexual references -- not safe for work basically being nasty for work. Which is interesting because in remembering that's already there. I guess that's -- I go to read it before they get their disparate sections of rated that are a little more tame. But it seems like that's the reason that this app was banned. You think -- -- -- you know. I mean Google and Google's guidelines state that you know pornography is not permitted in Google played by. But it's interesting because credits you know like you said a lot of their content is not safe for work and -- do you promote sort of an open freedom of speech. Yet -- around the planet may be only about 10% of it is not safe for core hurt. -- but it most of the stuff is just but I mean a lot of the stuff that people linked to happens to be CNET. -- you know efforts for people who heard her coming from outside of Randy you know people were just on FaceBook and click on a random links sometimes and bring you tea did -- -- from. I -- the tricky thing here though is that I mean. The easiest way to get -- for the browser so. I have if I guess if a browser came pre -- -- guess the question would be is -- the case of do you know if we're using the the app -- and -- for browser. You know. It's not that the app gives you access to pornography but maybe it had shortcuts built into it and -- maybe that's the reason. What would keep an. A browser from being subject to this sort of -- -- if you downloaded dolphin. And dolphin HD in the default links that came with it included porn sites. Then maybe dolphin would have a problem. They be facing a similar problem here. Right right so -- and -- so you're saying is should any app that contains a link to. Not safe for work -- porn content should that be banned from Google plan I think the answer is no provision I mean unless it comes. Right on board. -- as a shortcut and I feel like. At the it gets tricky when you start gaining and inspiring thing thinkpad. -- is. That are suited. Not go down the slippery slope -- kind of saying like -- were just you know. I guess some of it's it's difficult to two. -- -- -- -- -- It's going to Adobe people -- -- without calling it censorship. And so a part of me you know thinks it will either the terms of the the the placed door yeah -- -- -- -- report. Sorry. And so. I Philly media if there were. -- steps taken to meet the -- harder to get to you and me and I don't know how we're in sensor. I don't know for an -- the portal is on the app completely open it up as a -- blue -- to the net feet -- -- degrade it opens in two point just an ailment which is -- and you have to use links to get to another and oh yes and the links are hidden behind the door behind the yet to see what actually selects routes to Cripple -- pictures. Warned today actually now I -- Yet it's tricky -- and and without actually having used the app it's difficult for me to. To a to say whether -- is in a case of of Google being evil or not. Part of the most to -- though first impression with the -- -- -- general censorship we tend to think of that is evil but at the same time. Google is allowed to have their own guidelines. For their Google -- store. -- and I mean its its view you mean if you don't have the third guidelines and -- open a whole different door. Of people try to come in. And incidents -- for you even the last -- you want is some sort of other. -- group or government coming in -- like hey you can't just have worn all over the Google -- -- Store. Market. It's really hard for me that. Electric -- -- -- statement is difficult to to you know to you -- the last thing -- -- someone else communion telling Google now what to -- in south Philly kids. -- for -- case of the need them the monster that you now. Is better than the -- that you don't. Rent. Speaking of apps here's an interesting. Because that I always thought that that the that the the headline. This is a little bit weird but it's how to get the ice cream sandwich launcher on your -- -- device. Yeah I -- attitude -- it was in -- in about my first thought is like root it and installed incorporated. But apparently this solution. Does not require. Which you root your phone. Okay I was thinking something totally different equipment because the headline is get the ice cream sandwich launcher on your gingerbread -- on -- gingerbread device. I was picturing -- actual physical. Ice cream sandwich launcher something like a T shirt -- -- -- yes -- should I want that on my gingerbread. Please. And it yet fill it with the how are we doing this we're doing this with that Phoenix -- that basically an alternative. An alternate launcher something that if -- -- a listeners longtime listener should be familiar with -- the concept of an alternate launcher. And a BC merely replaces the start launcher of your gingerbread phone. -- The -- -- a modified version. The tan. I think sandwiched. Launcher -- -- two different versions of this there's a free version of the launcher. That basically include some very. Basic sort of -- and ice cream sandwich from wall papers couple they give -- like five home screens and in this sort of thing and then there's the pro version that allows you to -- to get in there. And I do -- speaking. Gives you a choice of the number of vote different work speaks is that you have. And that but obviously it's it's just the skin and it basically is changing army unit exchange area your kernel. But everything and should -- -- -- screen shots now. You know through them through the ice cream sandwich range unless your phone already does it right net. So yeah it's. It's basically if you want the look and feel of of ice cream sandwich on for your friend at the barn to think you that you actually -- which until being. In its you've some kind of -- hacked -- themed sandwich onto your faux news is probably the best way. And easiest way to do it and I and if -- there was launcher is very cool looking. -- and then there's a little when in my brain. You know that I had -- and -- a fish physical ice cream -- -- -- its units SE your photo and and if you want a complete. The look you can get the guys that there's camera app and -- -- keyboard the link for both in the bottom of that same article. Right now finally lets a -- and -- talk about what's. Our app of the week yeah. -- -- I actually wrote about a few days someone someone actually emailed to us. It's called the -- will -- market for enjoy it and basically it's. It's sort of a subset of the full Google -- market but what it doesn't is it just filters out only. It filters out the phone apps -- and so it serves up only the tablet specific tablet optimize apps. I'm for -- and act and its its people driven so there's actually a team that cure -- this market and and they've got a lot of stuff in their from what I've seen. You know it's it's really useful it and it actually does serve up only tablet optimize apps and I guess what that means they have -- there. They have their criteria. That must be met before. An app can be included in. In this market -- for instance of the app cannot look identical to its phone counterpart. If if there is a phone counterpart obviously. -- -- In it should take. Take advantage of the Android action bar or the fragments API and in a -- CPI's sort of like frames -- you know which which allows different actions to be. Taken on as original as if it were. Fragments little I think you need to be tossing around the word friend with -- fragmentation of the four letter word right I mean that's actually what it's called don't. -- and knows something else okay well. And at the Android. Android team and if that's what they call out on the idea that could. But yeah I mean from what I've seen it's in works really well and you can shop through -- You download the app and then you open up that app and then that opens you up to market -- you shop through those apps and then. And in each page will bring you then. To use the download page on the Google placed -- -- -- -- like. I guess that's in likeness but it succumb without saying that -- -- tablet specific -- case. Very big lots of space big buttons -- the side -- I -- so he would definitely need of up to their Yahoo! and sort of standards and that's sidebar has enabled by the fragmenting yet but -- -- -- to -- that one -- time. Every time fragment times. And yeah. That's our listeners -- content that. As the NFR app of the week that is that's actually very cool but there's a few candidates any tablet you don't wanna be. Scaling your apps and -- -- -- Mercury re sample and it's and it's worth mentioning that there is a free version and a pro version. The pro gives you advanced search functionality so you can actually filter by stars price. I'm most downloaded -- top rated nine and having it's totally worth it so. Support the developers. Get the pro version or support the environment at the free version. -- -- -- That's backwards. You know now I don't know I think -- interest and -- everybody and then there's the paid version of an app that a -- -- versions. Let's and that lets leave that there that was just weird in and let's jump down into the emails. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- We have. They import -- to the area of one voice mail from a caller who has recently switched from IOS. It was all Apple fan boy and now he's moving in -- -- some -- the -- cutoff could -- and it's really long dominant played the first part. Direct podcast of course -- -- will -- cost efficient. Potential users and released in order to double Sutton and to think -- when I came out of band -- budget. -- Apple scramble. But two weeks ago -- made the switch or rest of the galaxy note -- It's huge development and then sell Android trot out that there are people that want and I. So -- up -- I have a problem list. Make the transition from IOS ecosystem. Do -- those were. -- -- and an activity you'd be resources or anything like that. -- -- they're doing Google -- there's a lot of talk about. Two years ago period ago. But there's -- recent actors aren't. About how to do the speaking or. -- -- tradition covered a lot of people just like me out. I like that that Hewlett where lock and works great nick jumped and -- on -- can be altered our support. So any advice for earned this gentleman. Who is changing from iPhone to Android rates we do you actually you have. In page and trying to -- -- -- -- now. Around -- we we do have a how to article by. By the lovely Sharon vaknin here at CNET its how to switch from iPhone Android basically there's -- there's a video there's a really clear step by step process starting with. You know getting your Google account started if you don't already have one switching your contacts over. -- calendar in notes photos and videos all that -- it's it's really simple it's really clear. And I think you should definitely check it out I think is exactly what you're looking for poses -- and he never gave his name. Seattle -- there this'll be in the show notes so go and check out and hopefully -- -- it's actually pretty simple that I think it -- The biggest thing -- is is gonna be like finding analogue to the app that you love. -- -- versions of the app that you love or. Simply just giving them up and you know -- moving on to something else. As far as you know. It whether the apps are cross platform -- there's a better version on Android or whatever to feel like an -- Graham -- -- for example. Waiting around for the -- versions -- -- grammar just finding a different way to. To sort of that achieves that -- same photograph photo sharing. System and -- -- lot of really good ways to do that on Android. But did so it's it's it's -- -- things that you're gonna wanna while look at. Very good point. And finally we have an email. We have a single email today from -- Dresser he's he writes. If I didn't Android tablet and I uninstall the apps from my Droid X can I download the paid ones to my tablet for free. You guys do good work thanks thanks -- -- I mean the short answer is yeah. The long answer is -- You pass a long history is just as long as you use the same Google account on your tablet in your phone -- -- -- -- Work Gmail address. And you use after your tablet your personally address for your your home computer in if you bought the apps. Using that other count times and then there's going to be some issues getting -- lets you install -- lets you you sign into both accounts on your new tablet. Ran -- Google and Google -- does allow -- to to switch between accounts were you when you're shopping says is make sure you pull up. The the right account the -- that -- purchase those apps on on your Droid X. And then you know go to the menu and go to my apps and and you can scroll down and -- through apps that you installed previously apps that you purchased. And and you can easily just click on the when he -- purchase and have installed on -- tablet. Or you can do it on your desktop by going to that Google placed door. I'm going to the the ghostly you know find any sort of paid apps that you want to reinstall on your phone. And then die in the drop down -- chief tablet so your phone and should actually push the app to your phone there he wants to remotely happening around on the touch screen. Lastly edits should be the easy answer to your question. That's it for this week's show -- You can find the suit notes for this week's show along with a bunch of other injury tips tricks tricks. -- -- with 300 users and our forums at cnet.com slash injury -- atlas. You can stream the show every Wednesday at 10 AM Pacific. Cnet.com slash live. 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Once upon a time, there was one style of sofa tray table. It had folding X-shaped legs supporting a cheap metal or composite wood table, it came in a set of four, and it sat in front of the couch so people could lean forward to eat their newfangled TV dinners while watching Gunsmoke or The Beverly Hillbillies.
Those cheap sofa tray tables are still around, but we've come a long way from the 1950s and 60s. We may be viewing YouTube, the latest shows on Netflix or a new release in our home theater, but we still watch our HDTVs while relaxing on the couch. And there is now a wealth of designs for tables and trays that can be used in front of, beside, above and directly on top of sofa cushions.
Let's look first at materials used to make modern versions of TV tray tables. Most metal models are stronger than the old flimsy ones, and many are powder-coated so they can blend into a contemporary décor. Today's manufactured woods are a lot stronger than the material used in the mid 20th century, and a wide choice of veneers lets them fit almost any design. Hinges on today's folding tables are much more reliable, too. These tables are available in plastic polymers like ABS as well.
It's also easy to find an (admittedly more expensive) solid oak or mahogany sofa tray table which will fit into an upscale room, a metal one with beautifully-crafted scrollwork to match a country-style design, or a chic metal-and-glass unit.
The bigger advance in sofa tray table design involves how these tables can be used. Perhaps the most popular style features a table sitting on a single "L" or "U" shaped leg that's mounted on a rolling or stationary base; the base can be pushed or rolled underneath a couch or chair so the tray can be positioned right above your lap. You don't have to lean forward to eat – the table comes to you.
There's an extra benefit of these single-legged tables. If the couch doesn't have an arm which extends all the way to the floor, the table base can be positioned underneath the side of the sofa to hold your snacks or drinks next to you. That way you're not crowded by a table in front of you, and you're not blocked from making a quick bathroom run.
One more style you'll see is a tabletop tray. It can be flat or flexible, made of plastic or wood, but it serves a brilliant purpose: it attaches directly to a couch seat or armrest and sits flat, creating a "sofa tray table" which won't interfere with you and is easily moved.
Elegant setup for a space-efficient living room with a folding table tray made out of dark oak wood, perfect for working with a laptop. The tray comes with a larger folding table, which is a nice coffee table replacement.
Contemporary setup for a compact and elegant living room, furnished with a single armchair made out of faux black leather. The armchair is fitted with a matching, glass-top end table which is perfect for holding a drink.
An interesting aesthetic practical foldable tray which can be used on square or rounded armrests as well as on tables. It consists of thin narrow wooden slats finished in mid browns and an anti-slip pad fixed to flexible non-skid material.
An aesthetic practical foldable tray for tables, seats as well as square, rectangular and rounded armrests of sofas and armchairs. It's composed of thin narrow slats of MDF board finished in mid browns and fixed to flexible nonslip textile material.
Minimalistic take on a coffee tray for a side of a sofa in the living room. The tray is made out of painted aluminum in a black color and has stained glass motif on the side as well as a top surface made out of dark oak wood.
Modern design for a sofa tray table made out of European walnut wood, giving it an elegant, classy finish. The tray table is adjustable and fits on any sofa table and provides a neat place to store a drink and a snack.
Oriental style for an exotic sofa tray table, made out in a shape of a wrap mat crafted from bamboo wood. The tray table not only provides a comfy armrest but allows you to store a drink on it without spilling.
A simplistic take on a bright couch tray table, made out of pieces of joined oak wood with a white coat of paint, providing a nice contrast to the light gray couch and creating a handy spot for storing a drink or a snack.
Vintage look for a unique-looking sofa tray mat made out of painted wood with alternating colors of white and black with a shiny finish. The top of the tray is fitted with an anti-slip material to prevent spilling drinks.
Modern look for a contemporary sofa tray mat, made out of solid pieces of oak wood with a dark tint and a polished finish. The tray mat comes in handy for storing a drink or a snack during a séance of a movie.
A cool contemporary under sofa table. Its rectilinear base is made of grey round metal tubes and rods. It features 2 staple-shaped legs joined by a bootom stretcher and a simple openwork top apron. A rectangular top is of faux marble in beiges.
A pleasing to the eye practical contemporary tray table for furniture armrests. It's made of thin long slats of bamboo (in beautiful natural shades) fixed widthways to thin anti-slip material. It can be rolled after use.
A cool simple side table. A staple-like base of black square metal tubes is built of 2 double-tube legs and a rectangular foot (tucked e.g. under a sofa). A rectangular top with a drawer (having a metal handle) is of wooden materials in browns.
A nice-looking practical contemporary tray table for flat and gently rounded furniture armrests. It's made of wooden slats finished with oak brown veneers. Widthwise arranged slats are fixed to nonslip fabric.
This wood bendable tray table can be a perfect addition to the arm of your favourite chair of sofa, providing a provisional, yet fully functional, solid tray table. Dark stained wooden finish embodies elegance and class.
Made from bright, wooden boards, this smooth sofa tray table constitutes a practical solution, which allows saving space and money. One moment and you have a place to put your plate or glass of juice.
Contemporary design for a sofa tray table made to rest in the middle of the piece. The table is made out of oak wood with a light tint and has a smooth, shiny finish, and provides a handy spot for storing a plate or a remote.
Rustic look for a couch armrest wrap table, made out of solid walnut wood with a dark tint and a rough finish. The table has a natural vibe with no coat of paint and provides a nice area for recharging devices and storing drinks.
This wooden tray table would be a functional addition to your sofa or armchair, creating quickly a provisional spot for your laptop or plate and cup. Stylish dark stain embodies elegance.
Thanks to the beautiful combination of chrome and dark stained wood, this sofa tray will be a perfect to a stylish, contemporary living room. Ideal spot for a remote or a cup of tea.
This sofa tray table combines smoothly style and functionality. Densely grained wood embodies the natural character. It features a convenient pocket for newspapers or documents.
A pretty practical portable sofa arm table made of wood finished in mid brown shades. It's composed of a central rectangular panel and widthways arranged slats on sides. All elements are fixed to an anti-slip mat.
An aesthetic practical portable sofa arm tray table made of narrow wooden bars finished in dark brown. Heat, water and abrasion resistant bars are fixed to anti-slip fabric. A tray can be be used on rectangular flat arms or surfaces.
A simple but cool contemporary sofa tray table. Its chromed metal base is built of a round tube bent in the shape of 2 staple-like supports with a flat foot tucked under a sofa. A square tray top with raised edges and rounded corners is red.
A set of two contemporary-style sofa tables with frames made out of black-painted aluminum, resembling wrought iron. The tops of the tables both have a handy drawer and are made out of cherry wood.
Stylish design for a sofa tray table with a divider function. The table is made out of solid oak wood with a wrap-like structure on the front, and provides a perfect addition to a sofa, allowing anyone to place a drink or food on it.
Old-fashioned take on a classy tray table made in a C-shape out of wrought iron with a distressed, weathered look. The frame of the piece is fitted with decorative floral elements, nicely matching with the cherry top.
Cozy setup for a bright living room furnished with a large and thick-cushioned sofa sectional upholstered in a cotton fabric in a beige color, fitted with a matching sofa table made out of chromed aluminum with a slate top surface.
An aesthetic simple and useful portable armrest tray table made of slats of solid wood with a black or light brown finish. Narrow rectangular slats are fixed to robust anti-slip fabric so the tray table is bendable.
An aesthetic practical portable armrest tray table crafted of wood finished in warm mid browns. It has a square top, 2 side protective panels to put on armrests, an outer pocket-shelf. It fits flat and rounded armrests.
A smooth, practical addition to your living room decor. This cool bamboo tray table will help you quickly assemble a spot for a cup of tea, a plate or your mobile or remote control. Its bright, bamboo finish provides a warm ambiance.
This sofa tray table constitutes a perfect proposition for a stylish, contemporary living room. Functional and stylish, the wood and iron combination will be solid construction, lasting for years.
Chromed metal base legs and stylish oak countertop distinguish this modern sofa tray table from the others. Thanks to its contemporary, minimalistic appeal, the item will add a fresh, lightweight touch to any space.
A super practical traditional tray table for rectangular armrests. It's crafted of wooden slats finished in light browns. Slats and a top tray (its ovalish centre is covered with black anti-slip material) are fixed to nonskid fabric.
A cool practical side table with a rectilinear frame of thin black square metal tubes. It's built of a flat rectangular frame-like foot, tucked under furniture, and 4 tall upright legs. A framed rectangular top is of wooden materials in mid browns.
An elegant look for a slide-under sofa table with a frame made out of chromed aluminum with a silver coat of reflective paint and a top made out of oak wood with a dark tint and a shiny, polished finish, which gives the table a classy vibe.
Natural approach to a flexible sofa armrest table, made out of light pine wood with a smooth finish and no paint. The sofa armrest table provides a perfect place for placing a snack or a drink when relaxing on a couch.
Rustic approach to a handy sofa arm table made out of oak wood with a dark tint and a primitive, rough finish. The table has an additional compartment on the back, perfect for storing either a remote or some magazines.
A rustic take on a handy sofa side table made out of oak wood with a rough finish and a burned appearance. The sofa table provides a useful spot for storing a charging device or a glass with a drink.
With its beautiful, charming oak tree color, this sofa tray table measuring 30 x 40cm will be a great addition to your living room decor. Ideal for a plate or cup of coffee, it is easy to clean and has dirt-repellent properties.
High-quality timber from ash tree and smooth design make this sofa tray table a functional and stylish accent in your living room decor. Handmade, it constitutes an ideal spot for a cup of tea and your remote.
An elegant practical trendy side tray table with a rectilinear frame of square tubes of chromed aluminium alloy. It has a flat rectangular foot tucked under a piece of furniture and 4 upright legs. A rectangular top is of white tempered glass.
An aesthetic useful portable foldable tray table designed to protect furniture with flat wide arms. It's composed of narrow solid wood slats and a wider rectangular panel (with an anti-slide surface of dark grey material) fixed to anti-slip fabric.
A cool useful portable bendable tray table to protect furniture with wide flat armrests. It consists of narrow slats and a wider rectangular panel (with a nonskid surface of grey material) of solid wood in mid browns fixed to anti-slip fabric.
Vintage design for a side sofa tray table with a frame made out of wrought iron with a distressed, delicate coat of bronze paint, paired with a cherry wood top surface and floral carvings on the front of the piece.
A contemporary approach to a compact sofa tray table made out of oak wood with a light tint and a high polish finish. The tray table provides a handy spot for storing a drink or a snack, or for recharging electronic devices.
An elegant sofa tray table made out of cherry wood with a vibrant, red tint and a polished finish. The middle of the tray table is fitted with an anti-slip cover, which makes it safe to place a glass of wine on top of it.
C-shaped, this unique console tray table constitutes a perfect proposition for all, who want to add a stylish and functional accent to their living rooms. Finished with bright oak, it corresponds nicely to the metal framing.
Crafted from the Brazilian walnut, this sofa arm tray table constitutes a perfect provisional table for your meal or laptop. A convenient and stylish addition to any living room decor.
Laser cut, this beautiful sofa tray table enchants with its deep wooden appeal. It will fit smoothly into both traditional and modern living room decors. Ideal as a base for a meal and a cup of coffee.


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Thank you for your letter of 18 April 2000.
As I said when we met and in my letters, I shall
provide you with any evidence which is at variance with your response
as soon as I have received it all. I am glad to be able to tell
you that only two items are now outstanding.
You are right in quoting the complaints procedure
and saying that I "would not normally regard a complaint
founded upon no more than a newspaper story as a substantiated
enquiry". As I have said, in my view the matters raised in
the complaint letter and the information provided to me did merit
further enquiry. I have also said throughout that because I am
making enquiries, even where these are lengthy, it should not
be taken to imply that a Member has broken the Code of Conduct
or Rules. I realise that this will be an unsatisfactory reply
for you but I very much hope you will bear with me and that I
will be able to contact you shortly after the Easter recess.
Finally, you have attached a note setting out complaints
which I have passed to the Clerk to the Standards and Privileges
Committee for him to put before the Chairman.
In the meantime we have never refused Ms Hilliard`s
subsistence claims. We have not received any such claim. Perhaps
Ms Hilliard got the impression from the Finance Office form that
she could not claim such costs and, if so, I am very sorry. She
may of course claim any such subsistence and she should let me
have a signed note of them and I will see she is reimbursed.
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2 Year Travel Anniversary
Two years ago in November I quit my job, sold most of my belongings, left my girlfriend, packed a backpack and set out to travel the world.
It was an exciting time, but I was plenty nervous too.
The journey up to this point has been full of highs, lows, insane adventures, eye-opening experiences, great new friends, and a better understanding about the world we live in.
They've honestly been the best years of my life.
So to celebrate my 2 Year Travelversary, I've decided to share a few of my most memorable stories & photos to reminisce a little. Enjoy!
My long-term adventure began in Mexico's Yucatan Penninsula. I was forced to confront my horrible Spanish skills & experience my first taste of culture shock. But it's also where I fell in love with travel.
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Starting with a week in Guatemala City, I then move into the mountains to spend 3 weeks living with a local family while attending some much-needed Spanish classes. Ultimately Guatemala is my home for 2 months.
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Honduras taught me that just because a country has a crime problem does not mean you shouldn't visit it. After only three weeks here I left with many new friends and a few memorable adventures too.
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I completely fell in love with Nicaragua. From building poop ovens, chasing frogs, sliding down volcanoes, and surfing epic waves, it has something for everyone. It took me over 4 months to finally leave.
Discover my favorite posts from Nicaragua:
- My Forbidden Love Affair With a Dirty Hog
- Hitchhiking to Visit a Hermit
- Volcano Boarding Adventure
- How to Build an Oven Out of Poop
Costa Rica
All the backpackers I met told me Costa Rica was touristy & expensive. But if you get away from the hot-spots, this country can be very rewarding. Beautiful rainforest treks and volcano hikes will have you longing for more.
Discover my favorite posts from Costa Rica:
- Making Friends with Wild Rainforest Animals!
- Fairytale Magic: Costa Rica's Rio Celeste
- Hitchhiking & Road Cheese in Costa Rica
Exploring Panama's Darien Gap has been one of my favorite experiences to date. So was getting my laptop computer stolen by hookers. This country is just full of surprises!
Discover my favorite posts from Panama:
- The Day I Was Kicked Out of a Panamanian Village…
- Operation Gringo Revenge: Tracking My Stolen Laptop in Panama
- Untamed Wilderness: Hiking Darien National Park
South Africa
Visiting the southern-most country in Africa was a dream come true. I was unprepared for how mind-numbingly beautiful and diverse it was. Two weeks was only enough time to get a glimpse though — there is a lot more for me to see.
Discover my favorite posts from South Africa:
- Kidnapping African Penguins for Fun & Profit
- Don't Pet the Kitty: On Safari in South Africa
- How to Seduce an Ostrich: A Step by Step Guide
- Are You Ready for Some (African) Football?
Mexico (again)
Wanting to settle down somewhere for a bit and have a normal routine, I headed back to Mexico and rented an apartment in Playa del Carmen for 3 months. There is always plenty to do (and eat) in the Yucatan.
Discover my favorite posts from Mexico:
- Cave Astronaut: SCUBA Diving Cenotes in Mexico
- Hitchhiking Around Cozumel
- Shake & Bake! Racing a Lamborghini in Cancun
New Hampshire
Venturing back to my hometown for a summer, I found an apartment close to family and old friends. Picked up a side job cleaning college apartments and pillaging booty on the high seas to help fund my future travel escapades.
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Despite living in the United States my whole life, I'd only visited Canada a handful of times. But I finally made it up to the province of Quebec to wander around for a few weeks. It was an absolute blast.
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Mexico (3rd time's a charm)
On to Mexico yet again. The gulf state of Veracruz and then Chihuahua in the North. Both were absolutely full of outdoor opportunities and unique cultural experiences.
Discover my favorite posts from Mexico:
- This is Veracruz, Mexico [PHOTO ESSAY]
- All Aboard! Exploring Mexico's Copper Canyon by Train
- Meet Petra: The Woman Who Lives in a Cave
- Running with the Tarahumara
Next up was Utah, the Rocky Mountain playground. After 3 weeks of incredible hiking, a fitness retreat, and some pre-season snowboarding, I was whipped into shape pretty quickly.
Discover my favorite posts from Utah:
- Powder Day: Early Season Snowboarding in Utah
- My Therapeutic Sol Fitness Retreat
- Stunning Scenery on Utah's Zion Narrows Hike
The last 2 weeks here in Fiji have been filled with non-stop adrenaline & hospitality. I can't even count the number of strangers who stop to chat with me every day! I'll be here for another month before moving on to the next adventure.
Discover my favorite posts from Fiji:
- Jumping Out of Airplanes with Skydive Fiji
- Waterfalls & Waterslides on The Garden Island
- Swimming with Bulls: Shark Diving in Fiji
What's the Plan for Year 3?
This long-term backpacking journey of mine has been one hell of a ride, but I don't plan to stop anytime soon. It's a big world out there — and I'll be visiting many more countries, meeting tons of fun people, and chasing new travel experiences as much as humanly possible.
Why? Because this is what I love to do.
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." ~ MAE WEST
I hope you'll continue to follow along! ★


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Item Number: A152112 by Major
Effective October 2018 Aquatec will no longer produce the Major. Orders can be accepted until mid September. Before we quote a new Major we will ask you if the quote can be converted to order in time.
For over 25 years, Aquatec has provided safe bathing options for generations of users. The Aquatec Major is a full-length platform bathlift. It provides a bathing platform for youth or adult bathers who cannot be placed in a seated position. The Major is ideal for group facilities where bathers have a variety of special bathing needs. With a capacity of over 330 lbs, the Major can be an option for individuals too heavy for other bath seats or lifts. You can accessorize with one of 4 back supports, 2 reclining models and 2 models with adjustable side wings for upper body support. Major is water powered, the connection is made at a shower pipe, diverter or diverter spout.
The platform sits in the tub and raises and lowers by two bladders that fill with water. Connection is made by hose and quick disconnect to the water source, at the shower pipe or diverter on the faucet. While raising the bladders fill and lift the platform to the top. Lowering the water is discharged into the tub and the platform lowers to less than 3" from the tub floor. While using the lift, water must be turned on but valves in the quick disconnect prevent water from flowing from the faucet.
In the Major video below, some scenes show the Aquatec Minor which is no longer available. But the accessories shown are all available with the Major. Covers come in blue.
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|16 in.
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|12 in.
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|40-60 lb lbs.
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Manufacturer provides a three year warranty against manufacturing defects from date of original purchase. Excludes suction cups and covers. Hand control is warranted for 2 years. Excludes damage due to wear and tear or abuse.
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The Schoeps CB 250 IRT Cross Mounting Bar is an arrangement designed for ambient recording. It features a transparent and spacious rendering of the acoustic environment. This cross mounting bar is used as a 4-channel arrangement for room tone, such as in combination with the OCT surround system. This setup can also be used for full surround, such as 360° cinema sound recording or other playback arrangements, wherein the speakers are placed in the 4 corners of a square. The CB 250 supports 4 cardioids.
|9.84" (250.00 mm) (microphone spacing)
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