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Many publishers allow authors to place the final accepted draft of their paper on an institutional repository. As a rule they don't allow the published version of the paper to be on CRO unless it is an open access publisher.
It is sometimes possible to negotiate with publishers to retain some or all of your rights if required to make your work open access as soon as it published (ie with no embargo). CRO staff check the publisher requirements before making a work open access.
While journal publishers usually ask authors to assign copyright to them many now allow self-archiving in an institutional repository and others will grant clearance if a request is made. It is advisable to clarify the publisher's policy on self-archiving before submitting your article for peer review. The knowledge could influence your decision about how to manage your copyright.
The information may be on the journal's website. Look for links called 'Notes to contributors' or 'Information for authors'. The information could be in the publishing contract. Read it carefully before signing. Here is an example of what to look for:
"The Author(s) shall have the following rights: The right to post and update the Article on eprint servers as long as files prepared and/or formatted by APS or its vendors are not used for that purpose. Any such posting made or updated after acceptance of the Article for publication shall include a link to the online abstract in the APS journal or to the entry page of the journal." (excerpt from the American Physical Society's transfer of Copyright form)
The SHERPA website provides a list of publisher policies:
If the publisher allows authors to retain the right to self-archive or if assignment of copyright is not required, there is no need to go on to the next step. You can deposit a copy of your paper in CRO.
If not...Amend the publication agreement or deposit the preprint version.
If the publisher does not allow authors to self-archive postprints you could adopt one of the following strategies:
Best strategy: Amend the publishing agreement to reserve some rights
If the existing contract does not specifically grant authors the right to self-archive a copy of the postprint (post-refereed version of the work) it may be possible to cross out the relevant section of the existing agreement and insert a statement about the rights you wish to retain. For example:
The author transfers to {Publisher} the exclusive rights comprised in the copyright of the work, except that the author retains the following:
Contact the publisher or journal editor to let them know what you are doing and why.
Alternative strategy: Retain your copyright and grant the publisher a 'licence to publish'
You can choose to retain ownership of the copyright and grant the publisher an exclusive licence for the first formal publication of the work (in print, digital, or some other form).
Researchers who are employed by the US Government routinely use this strategy. They cannot assign copyright to publishers because the Government retains the copyright. It is worth noting that the publishers continue to publish articles authored by these researchers.
In addition to this you could grant the publisher a non-exclusive licence for at least the following purposes:
By granting non-exclusive rights to the publisher the author retains the right to do any of these things without needing publisher permission.
For more information on licensing, see the Australian Copyright Council's information sheet: Assigning and Licensing Rights.
If none of these work: Self-archive a copy of the preprint (pre peer review) version
Unfortunately, some publishers are very resistant to the arguments in favour of repositories and refuse to negotiate on this issue. With these publishers self-archiving the preprint may be the only option available.
Before a paper is submitted to a journal for peer review the copyright belongs to the author. Hence, the author is always free to self-archive the preprint at this point in time. In fact, some researchers routinely self-archive their preprints. Physicists have been doing this for many years.
Some publishers may insist that self-archived preprints are removed once the paper has been accepted for publication. Other publishers may be prepared to allow the preprint to remain. This varies between disciplines and between publishers within a discipline.
If the published paper is significantly different (because the original draft was revised following peer review), you could attach a "corrigenda" file to the preprint, outlining the differences.
More information on strategies for dealing with open access and copyright issues.


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A new useful update is live now and the next one is coming soon!
What's new in this version:
- New and improved pregnancy mode!
- Minor bugs were fixed.
We carefully read your reviews so don't forget to write about the features you like in the app and about the things you'd like to change.
App Description
Flo Period Tracker is a smart and simple way to track your cycle. Flo makes accurate and reliable predictions of menstruation and ovulation using machine learning (AI). All women, even those with irregular cycles, can rely on Flo. Log your days in a handy calendar, schedule cycle reminders, record moods and symptoms, and take full control of your health.
Wondering when you had your last period? Want to know when your next period is coming? With Flo it's easy to keep track of your cycle.
Listen to yourself, note your mood and symptoms to understand how they influence your health.
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- schedule reminders and get notifications of ovulation, menstruation, contraceptives and other pills;
- keep your cycle and symptoms history and analyze it using graphs;
- manage your lifestyle: add your daily sleep duration, water consumption, physical activity, all in one place;
- sync your data with Apple Health App;
- track basal temperature, pregnancy tests results and know your fertility days, if you are trying;
- find out more about your body and cycle – get personalized health insights every day
Tracking periods was never that easy! Download the app and join millions of women who trust their cycles to Flo.
App Changes
- October 04, 2015 Initial release
- October 17, 2015 New version 1.1
- November 14, 2015 New version 1.2
- November 22, 2015 New version 1.3
- December 09, 2015 New version 1.4
- January 13, 2016 New version 1.6
- February 05, 2016 New version 1.7
- March 09, 2016 New version 1.8
- June 22, 2016 New version 2.2
- July 05, 2016 New version 2.2.1
- November 05, 2016 New version 2.4
- November 12, 2016 New version 2.4.1
- December 07, 2016 New version 2.5
- December 20, 2016 New version 2.5.1
- December 23, 2016 New version 2.5.2
- May 29, 2017 New version 3.3
- March 08, 2018 New version 4.3.1

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OYS Champions: The 411 Foundation
This week we are honoring long time Central Ohio Resident Sean Patterson and his "The 411 Foundation". His full time job is helping disabled children through Franklin County, and his other passion is his Foundation that he developed in honor of his father, who stood only 4 foot 11 but had a very large impact on his community by giving back.
Along with helping low income families, Patterson has started teaching life coaching classes for at risk youth and adults who live in Government Housing. He is helping to teach them the basics like job applications, money management, and coping skills in hopes of helping them get back on their feet and improve their life situation.
Those attending the classes say they are having a huge impact. Patterson's motto, is to treat everyone with respect no matter who they are, or how much they have or don't have. It's something his Dad taught him, and it's how he lives his life.


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Approximate Measurements
Artwork Panel: 52.6cm x 98.5cm ≈ 20¾" x 38¾"
Silk/Brocade: 61.5cm x 154.6cm ≈ 24¼" x 60¾"
Width at Wooden Knobs: 70.5cm ≈ 27¾"Information about caring for your wall scroll
Reason for discount: Minor wrinkle along the top of the painting.
Close up view of the artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll
This is (Li Shi-Zhen) who is more commonly known by the title (Shen Nong), the Divine Farmer.
This legendary man is credited with partially inventing and refining Chinese medicine some. Some say he is a figure of Chinese mythology. But many Chinese will insist he was a real man who, after trying many medicinal herbs (and nearly poisoning himself to death on 75 occasions) invented tea as a detoxifying remedy to poison in 2737 BC.
Whether truth, fiction, or a composite of many, he is credited with being the father of eastern medicine thousands of years before western medicine was in its infancy.
Some will refer to this man as "Holy Farmer", "Emperor of the Five Grains" (五穀先帝), and "Medicine King".
The Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shennong
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Gary's random little things about China:
If you come to China, save your small change...
In Beijing, the government recently passed a law against charging money for using a public toilet.
However, in other cities and towns around China, expect to pay between 2-5 mao (about 3-5 cents) for the use.
Bring your own toilet paper, or expect to pay 5 mao for a small pack of tissue as you enter.
In my opinion, the best public toilet in all of China is at Tian'anmen Square.
This public restroom is not only clean, but also features its own gift shop.


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Seven GEK Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers in America®
Personal Injury partners Roger Gordon and Howard Krepack, and Workers' Compensation partners Mark Edelstein, Sherry Grant, Richard Felton, David Goldstein and Adam Dombchik were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2014 The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC)..
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which almost 50,000 leading attorneys cast nearly five million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."
The law firm of Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton & Goldstein, LLP (GEK) has had great success representing those who have been injured on or off the job. To learn more about GEK, please call us at 213-739-7000 or click here.


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Develop your career
As a vibrant, expanding company engaged in a huge variety of projects, Cambridge Consultants presents an unparalleled opportunity to take your career in the direction you choose
At Cambridge Consultants, you can choose how you want to develop your career.
We put world-class facilities at your disposal and give you the freedom to choose the projects, sectors and subject areas that most interest and inspire you. Where else could you switch roles and explore so many different disciplines without ever leaving the building?
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The variety of work we do is not the only thing in your favour. We're growing fast, which means that opportunities for career development are everywhere. We take a proactive approach to career advancement, creating new roles all the time and promoting individuals when their achievements and abilities merit it, not because we need to fill a vacancy in a rigid corporate structure.
At every level, from graduate to senior professional, Cambridge Consultants is a place where you can forge a unique and fulfilling career.
Training and mentoring
We invest heavily in training and, as with your career as a whole, where you want to go is up to you. We'll ask you where you want to get to next then devise training to cover any skills gaps and help you build towards achieving your ambitions.
This level of personal support starts the moment you arrive. Everyone who joins the company is matched with a mentor, someone on the CC staff whose job it is to help you settle in.


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Morning Desert Safari – Quad Bike – AED 280 / Person
- Arabian Costume
- BBQ Veg/Non-Veg
- Camel Ridding
- Coffee & Tea
- Dune Bashing
- Henna Painting
- Home/Hotel Pick & Drop
- International Buffet Dinner
- Live Entertainment Shows
- Pick up & Drop off
- Sand Boarding
- Snacks
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Morning Desert Safari – Quad Bike – AED 280 / Person
Morning desert safari Dubai with quad bike is one of the most sought after outdoor adventures in and around Dubai. Most of the tourists visiting UAE absolutely go for Morning Desert Safari with Quad Bike during their holiday trip to Dubai.
Morning safari is an alternate of the regular Desert Safari where the people have very less time because of their previous engagements.
Moreover, mornings are cool and the sun is not in its full glory making it favorable for the tourists to go for desert safari. It is a great time to enjoy the trip with friends and family.
Morning Desert Safari with Quad Bike Start
The Morning desert safari Dubai tour starts at around nine in the morning and the tourists are picked from their respective hotels.
Morning Desert Safari is once in a lifetime experience for the tourists. They get to experience a whole new set of adventures and outdoor sports.
Dune Bashing
The tourists get a chance to go for dune bashing which is very entertaining and is a 'must' to do a thing when in Dubai.
Sand dune bashing in a 4×4 SUV is an experience which one never forgets. The activity is highly entertaining and is safe for everybody.
Desert Safari Camel Riding
Camel ride is an addition to the safari which is a very refreshing and scintillating experience. Riding camels in the desert is an awesome experience.
The camels behave best in their natural habitat and riding them in their natural habitat is really an amazing experience.
Desert Safari Photographs
The tourists can take photographs beside the camel or while riding them as a souvenir of the memories of this beautiful place.
Landscape is so pure and rejuvenating that capturing it in the camera is the only thing that the tourists think of while traveling in the deserts.
Desert Safari Quad Bike
Quad Biking is an exhilarating adventure sport where the people get to ride the Quad Bike in the desert at small prices.
The experience is so amazing that any cost appears futile.
Desert Safari Sand Boarding
Sand boarding is another adventure sport of the desert which is quite prevalent among the tourists frequenting the Arabian nation.
Sand boarding is one of such sports which pumps up the adrenaline of the boarder and is also very popular.
Desert Safari Games
Tourists can also participate in the game at some additional cost.
Desert Safari Refreshments
On the refreshment front, water and soft drinks are included in the package for every tourist. Meals and lunches are, however, not included in the package.
Meals and lunch are included in the Evening Desert Safari with additional features like bonfire, belly dance and barbecue.
In the morning safari, the people get a lot of water, fruit juices, soft drinks, etc. to keep the tourists hydrated.
Morning Desert Safari with quad bike is full of adventure and pumps up everybody's adrenaline.
Continuous adventure, fun, and thrill are what make the desert safari different from other safari trips.
The trip begins early in the morning and takes around four hours to wind up.
The expert drivers take the tourists through the Dubai desert with utmost safety and precaution
also keeping in mind to provide an ultimate experience at the same time.
Luxurious SUV s have all the facilities which include first aid, air conditioning, seat belts and roll bars for safety.
However, children below three years of age and pregnant women should refrain from participating in such activities,
as there are a lot of jerks during the drive which can sometimes be non-comforting for such tourists.
The seats of the desert safari are not pre-booked and are provided on the first come first serve basis.
So if you are planning to explore the naked desert safari in the form it really is, book your seats in advance,
and it ensures you get to witness the exquisite natural beauty with your own eyes.
If time allows, go for a morning as well as evening desert safari and witness the difference in the color of the desert and its landscape and environment.
Go ahead and book your tickets in advance to avail hassle-free services at no extra cost.
Dubai City Sightseeing
Cross Dubai Creek to the bustling area of Deira and visit the colorful Spice Souk, where the stalls sell aromatic herbs, foods and spices. Stroll the alleyways with your guide and afterward, dive into the nearby Gold Souk. Enjoy free time to browse the sparkling gold and silver stores before your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
- Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- 9:00 to 20:00
Desert Safari
Leave your central Dubai hotel in the afternoon by comfortable 4×4 and relax as you cruise into the surrounding desert. On route, visit a camel farm. View these hardy herbivores in their natural environment, and learn why they make perfect desert transport. Then, if you wish, take a short camel ride around the enclosures.
- Desert Safari - United Arab Emirates
- 08h 30 - 20h-30
Very popular – a must-do thing in Dubai – This tours involves driving (dune bashing) over sand – Private transport has different price – Not recommended to pregnant women – No hidden cost.
- Desert Safari - United Arab Emirates


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One of my favorite quotes is, "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
For the longest time, my true desire in life was to do something "creative" with my career. So, I left my corporate job and found that photography was the perfect outlet for me to express myself. This decision has led me to deeper, more meaningful adventures. I've never looked back. Every new client I meet, every session I am part of, I feel as though I am doing exactly what I was meant to do and there's no greater happiness (except for my boys, of course). Even though this is my business, I especially love that I always end up forming friendships with my clients.
I am a mostly self-taught photographer specializing in birth, boudoir and lifestyle portraits using available light. My photographic journey started with film which was a great way to learn my craft; and for personal projects I still shoot with medium format film. Photojournalism is my favorite style of shooting. Taking a step back and letting you and your family be yourselves is the most important factor.
I am so grateful to be able to photograph for a living. I work very hard for all of my clients and I think that it shows in the results. I try to always go above and beyond what is expected. I look forward to working with you.


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The Vertex PWC-2000R reverse osmosis system water cooler provides your choice of steaming hot, refreshingly cold or room temperature water. The benefit of adding a reverse osmosis system provides a higher level of contaminant removal for ultra pure drinking water.
The PWC-2000R bottleless water cooler is equipped with a reverse osmosis system and will provide many years of maintenance free ultra filtered drinking water in your home, office or business. Whether you prefer to drink ice cold water or room temperature water, you'll enjoy premium quality drinking water by installing the Vertex PWC-2000R bottleless water cooler with reverse osmosis system. This bottleless water cooler also dispenses steaming hot, filtered drinking water for those who enjoy instant soup, hot cocoa, coffee or tea.
The PWC-2000R Deluxe Bottleless Water Cooler Includes a Reverse Osmosis Ultra-Filtration System
- Stage 1 - 5 Micron Sediment Filter - Removes suspended particles, rust and pipe scale down to 5 microns (about 1/10 the size of a human hair.)
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- Stage 3 - Stage 3 - 50 GPD Reverse Osmosis system membrane - Removes an average of 95% of dissolved minerals and other contaminants. RO membranes filter at the molecular level equivalent to 0.0001 micron. With the increasing pollution of our surface and ground water with contaminants such as lead, mercury, and chromium-6, as well as the naturally occurring harmful contaminants such as arsenic, fluorides, and sulfides found in some areas of the country, it is more important than ever to have a way to remove these contaminants at the point of use.
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The Times of Israel reports: Israel's No. 2 ranked tennis player said Wednesday that efforts to bribe tennis players to throw matches are pervasive throughout the sport, and that every player — from the lowest-ranked all the way to the highest — has been approached.
In an interview with Israel's Channel 2 television, Amir Weintraub (pictured), who is currently ranked at No. 222 in the world, said players at his level and below struggle to make a living in the sport, and would not manage financially without sponsors' assistance, wealthy parents, or other outside help.
By contrast, "what you can earn from throwing a single match, you wouldn't earn in a year as someone of my ranking," he said.
Weintraub, 30, who has earned some $440,000 in his career and had a career-high ranking of 161 in 2012, indicated that he had been approached repeatedly early in his career and made clear he had firmly rejected the attempts to bribe him.
"At the beginning, people come to you, week in, week out," he said, "especially in countries like Russia, wherever." However, he added, "after a week, two weeks, three weeks, when you say 'No, no, no,' they stop."
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Nicola Ken Barozzi wrote: > David Crossley wrote: > >> Dave Brondsema wrote: >> >>> The tools may be for more than just editors. For example, eclipse >>> can start/stop a forrest jetty server I think. >>> >>> What about "externaltools" or just "tools"? We probably don't need >>> the "forrest" prefix since we're already within repos/asf/forrest >> >> >> I had a similar response half-prepared. Just "tools" >> would suffice. > > > +1, I like it (especially moving the eclipse, xxe, etc stuff under there). > >> Yeah, why does the proposed SVN restructure have the "forrest*" >> prefix for everything? The "forrestbot" and "forrestbar" >> i can understand, but not the rest. > > > We may as well do away with all the prefixes. > Forrestbot and forrestbar are already known by those names, so I think we probably should keep them prefixed. Logos would be *good* to not be prefixed, since it isn't related to forrest at all currently. Eclipse and XXE plugins also are just fine without the prefix. What about forrestdoc? Just calling it "doc" seems way too generic. I think that eventually it will take the form of some plugin. Could we guess what the name of that would be? Maybe "projectmetrics", "projectreports", "codereports", "srcreports"? Or just KISS and stay with "forrestdoc". -- Dave Brondsema : firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.splike.com : programming http://csx.calvin.edu : student org http://www.brondsema.net : personal
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Earlier this month, an Android 5.1.1 update mysteriously appeared alongside an update to Google's Android SDK. Earlier this week, Google finally confirmed the Nexus Android 5.1.1 release with an update for the Nexus Player. With an Android 5.1.1 update now on the minds of Nexus users, particularly Nexus 7 users dealing with Android 5.0 Lollipop problems, we want to take a look at what we expect from the Nexus 7 Android 5.1 release going forward.
Last month, Google rolled out the red carpet for its Android 5.1 Lollipop update, a major bug fix update that delivered some feature tweaks and solutions for an array of Lollipop problems. Since then, the Android 5.1 update's rolled out to most of Google's Nexus smartphones and tablets including the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 7.
Since the Android 5.1 release, Nexus users have complained about a number of Android 5.1 Lollipop problems including a memory leak issue, an issue that's a source of random reboots and app crashes on devices like the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7. With those Android 5.1 problems swirling, Nexus users have been demanding a new Android 5.1 update from Google and earlier this week, Google delivered. Sort of.
On April Fools Day, an Android 5.1.1 update was spotted lurking in the company's updated Android SDK. Then, a few days ago, the Android 5.1.1 update appeared in the company's Developer Portal. Earlier this week, Google finally confirmed its Android 5.1.1 update though it didn't make a big announcement on its website.
In typical Google fashion, the company quietly confirmed the release with a Nexus Player Android 5.1.1 update release into the Android Open Source Project. Since then, nothing.
We continue to get tons of Android 5.1.1 questions from friends, family and readers dealing with Android 5.1 problems. Google hasn't pushed any official details but this isn't our first Nexus Android update rodeo. We have a pretty good idea about how this will all play out.
Today, we want to help set expectations for Nexus 7 users. Here's what we expect from the Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 update and release.
No Announcements, Just Releases
Google didn't sound the trumpets when it released its first Android 5.1.1 update. We don't expect the company to do that for any of its upcoming Android 5.1.1 updates, including upgrades for the Nexus 7.
We expect Google to remain silent about the Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 update and its release. Instead of blog posts and tweets, we expect the company to confirm its Android 5.1.1 updates by dumping files into AOSP and by releasing updates Over-the-Air (OTA). Nothing fancy.
This of course means that we expect all of you Nexus 7 users to be waiting in the dark while the company works to deliver its brand new update. We might see a few details emerge here and there but we rarely see rumors or leaks nail down specific release dates. Especially not for small bug fix updates like Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. You'll need to remain patient.
Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 Update Among the First
We do expect the Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 update to be one of the first to roll out. After all, it's one of three Nexus Android 5.1.1 updates confirmed for arrival.
Google's Developer site lists the Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1 update. That's as official as it will get before the start of the roll out. While everything is extremely unpredictable, Google's Nexus 7 has historically been near the front of the line in terms of timing. It was one of the first to get Android 5.1 and it was among the first to Android 5.0. You can go further back if you want but we'll stop there. You probably get the point.
Widespread Android 5.1.1 Release
We expect the Android 5.1.1 update to hit all versions of the Nexus 7, not just the Nexus 7 2013. Android 5.1.1 comes with some crucial bug fixes on board and it's expected to squash the memory leak issue once and for all. That makes it vital to older devices like the Nexus 7 2012 and popular devices like the Nexus 7 and Nexus 7 LTE. We'd be shocked if Google kept the Android 5.1.1 roll out to the Nexus Player and a few other devices.
Standard Roll Out Procedure
We expect the Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 update to be subjected to Google's usual roll out protocol. If you're not familiar, take note. This is how Google's update process typically works:
- Google releases factory images into AOSP.
- Soon after, it starts rolling the update out Over-the-Air.
- The file gets discovered on Google's servers which allows Nexus 7 users to sideload the software ahead of the OTA.
- Google's OTA roll outs typically take one to two weeks though if the company encounters a problem, it goes back to the drawing board with another build. This prolongs the release process.
- If Google does roll out the update to all versions of the Nexus 7, well, that could take weeks or maybe even months to complete depending on how testing goes.
Even if the Android 5.1.1 update is small, it will likely be a long drawn out process that frustrates many users. Android 5.1 was slower than usual. We're hoping that Google picks up the pace with this update.
Similar Updates
Do not expect Google's Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 updates to be much different from one another. For instance, we'd expect the Nexus 7 2013 updates to be similar to one another.
We wouldn't be surprised if all of them featured the change log that appeared alongside the Nexus Player Android 5.1.1 release. Android 5.1.1 is a bug fix update, nothing more than that, so don't expect anything special.
Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 Problems
It's coming with bug fixes but you should expect to see Android 5.1.1 problems plague the Nexus 7. We wouldn't be surprised if the Nexus 7 2012 bore the brunt of those problems. It's an aging device that's nearly three years old and we've heard and see some horror stories in the weeks after the Android 5.0 Lollipop release. Google's Nexus forums are full of complaints from Nexus 7 2012 users.
Android 5.1.1 problems won't affect every single Nexus 7 user but we still recommend getting acquainted with some of the fixes that we put forth after the arrival of Android 5.1. Android 5.1's problems could mirror Android 5.1.1's and if they do, these fixes should work.
Near the End for the Nexus 7 2012
Finally, we expect the Nexus 7 2012 to be left behind on Lollipop. Android 5.1.1 could very well be its last update before Google finally decides to bring down the curtain. We would be shocked, shocked, if the company decided to outfit the device with Android 6 or whatever Android M is called.
This is a device that's been around for nearly three years. That's a whole lot longer than the 18 months of software support that Google used to hold over the heads of Nexus users. Its had a pretty impressive run.
Anything can happen but at this point, we'd expect this device to either get left behind on Android 5.1.1 or another bug fix update if Google decides to roll another one out before its next major update. Don't expect to find out for sure until later in the year.