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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone offers a few things that should please longtime fans of the company's Note phones: high-performing cameras; a big, beautiful display; and a sensitive, versatile stylus.
The Note 8, which starts at $930, is the most recent in Samsung's line of extra-large phones known as "phablets." Its 6.3-inch screen is one of the biggest you can buy. Combine that screen acreage with the included stylus and you have a phone that feels like an actual notepad, ready for quick handwritten notes or just doodling.
The Note 8's dual-lens camera marks a first for Samsung, but similar cameras have appeared before, including the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus, and a handful of high-end Android phones such as the LG G6 and V20.
There are really two cameras—one has a wide-angle lens, and the other has a 2x optical zoom lens. The cameras take wide-angle and close-up shots at the same time, then do some software magic to produce a bokeh effect, in which the subject is in sharp focus while the background is blurred. It's a classic technique of portrait photography.
The camera also features optical image stabilization, an improvement over the digital image stabilization used in most phones, which compensates for camera shake.
To evaluate smartphone cameras, testers take pictures outside on a sunny day and in a lab with bright and low light. The resulting images are evaluated both on a high-quality, 24-inch display and on color laser printouts.
Overall, the Note8's main and front-facing, or selfie, cameras rank among the best you can find in any smartphone.
Inside that big package is a big battery—though it's slightly smaller than the one in the Samsung Galaxy S8+—one that provides the phone with 24.5 hours.
The Note 8's battery is slightly smaller than the ill-fated Note7 battery, and it's also slightly smaller than the one in the S8+. But what really matters isn't a battery's size, but how long it keeps a smartphone running. The Note 8's battery clocked in at 24.5 hour. That's just below the 26 hours that both Galaxy S8 phones lasted, but the Note 8 still has one of the top battery-test results.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a device for people who like big phones. It's not something you can shove in the front pocket of your jeans—well, unless you have a really big pocket—and it's taller and heavier than most phones on the market.
But, in exchange, you get a screen that's a better fit for watching videos, reading long documents, or making notes with the stylus.
About the stylus: The testers give the thumbs-up to its handwriting-recognition ability. And the tool can also be used for useful tasks such as translating text from one language to another.
The Note 8's 6.3-inch screen is just a hair bigger than what you'll find on the S8+ and quite a bit larger than the screen of most other big phones on the market, including the 5.5-inch iPhone 8 Plus. It's even bigger than the one on the upcoming iPhone X.
Like the S8 and S8+, the Note 8 has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9, rather than the wider 16:9 that's typical of smartphones. That makes the phone tall and skinny—whether that's visually appealing is up to you, but we can say that it makes the phone easier to hold.
And designers have made other improvements to this big phone's ergonomics. For instance, when the S8 and S8+ came out earlier this year, users complained that placement of its fingerprint sensor next to its rear camera made them accidentally smudge the camera's lens, distorting their photos. With the Note 8, Samsung moved the sensor away from the camera, separating the two with the camera's flash.
But the sensor is still high enough on the phone that people with short fingers may have trouble reaching it.
Finally, the Note8's vibrant-looking, high-resolution OLED screen produces "smooth, crisp" images. And the display is easy to read outdoors, thanks to its bright screen and minimal reflective glare.
Below you will find all the rumors…
Here's everything we know about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
- Galaxy Note 8 will be launched with Samsung Experience version 8.5
- New Render Leaks In A Deep Sea Blue Color Variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 debuts on Antutu and GFXBench website, 6.4 inch screen, 6GB memory
- 12 MP main camera with dual-pixel autofocus and a 13 MP telephoto camera with 2x fixed optical zoom in Galaxy Note 8
- Good news for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 fans could be bad for the Apple iPhone 8
- Good news for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 fans could be bad for the Apple iPhone 8
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Dual-Sim Model (SM-N950F/DS) Coming To Europe
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be released in the US on August 24
- Expensive Secret Of Samsung's Powerful Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 Secret Feature & Force Touch
- Korean Version Of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Can Be Available With 256 GB Storage
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be better than Galaxy S8?
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – Australia Opens Pre-Registrations
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now FCC certified in Korea, image showcasing the battery capacity
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will initially hit store shelves in early September and then find its way to other markets in October..
- The company is hosting the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked celebration on August 23, 2017, at Park Avenue Armory in New York City.
- Will mirror a similar design of the Galaxy S8 and boast a dual-camera setup
- Have 6GB of RAM and a 12-megapixel sensor for each of the dual cameras
- However, users should expect to pay $1000 or more for the smartphone
- According to the rumors the phone will ship win both 64GB and 128GB storage variants
- The Galaxy Note 8 is expected to sport a 6.3-inch QHD+ (18.5:9 aspect ratio) Infinity Super AMOLED display, along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM on the inside
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is expected to debut a number of new features, and one of the most keenly awaited of those is the dual camera system on the rear of the phablet. Thanks to the publication of a number of technical documents, we have a better idea what the Note 8's imaging system will be able to deliver.
Documentation from South Korea suggests that the Note 8 is going for the full suite of functionality from the advanced optical system.
Material on the Samsung-Electro Mechanics website notes the features that its cameras are capable of, including the four key powers of a dual camera system – zoom, perspective, low light ability, and depth information.
Depth information allows the artistic portraits with the background moving out of focus, as seen in the portrait modes of many dual camera smartphones already on the market.
The more information gathered the better low light images are, so this is a given.Zoom will be an interesting one, with the SEM documentation suggesting a 3x optical zoom is possible.
And for the big gee-whizz moment, you have perspective. Thanks to the two cameras being side by side they take a very slightly different image. This would allow a user to (very slightly) twist the viewpoint that the photo has been taken from.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 (in Midnight Black) pic.twitter.com/QZii9xFarQ
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 31, 2017
Expecting Samsung to go big on the imaging capabilities of the Note 8. These four key features show off four almost magical effects in a smartphone. Not only that, but the Note 8 will have first mover advantage over Apple and the iPhone 8.
Apple will be drawing on its experiences with the iPhone 7 Plus' dual camera system, but Samsung has a traditional advantage in terms of image quality over Apple that could easily negate that, especially as it can set the story and be first to market with some of these features.
With hardware specifications looking to favour Samsung, and Apple's iPhone 8 facing up to stock shortage issues, these dual camera features could be the keys that the South Korean company will use to convince consumers that the phablet they need is the Note 8.
Samsung will launch the phone on August 23 in an event in New York. The phone is a big deal for Samsung, with the Note line literally going up in flames a year ago because of faulty batteries. The Note 7 suffered through two recalls before being killed off less than two months after the device went on sale.
When it rains etc. pic.twitter.com/D0lFR5Wn1B
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) August 1, 2017
But it's not so ominous for the South Korean giant. Samsung last week posted its latest earnings, announcing a net profit of 11.05 trillion won over the last quarter (about $9.95 billion). According to The Wall Street Journal, that's an 89 percent increase from Samsung's earnings a year ago.
Old News….
Save the date! August 23, 2017 #DoBiggerThingshttps://t.co/uSEvuV1QKN pic.twitter.com/9lbxtDtm0l
— Samsung Electronics (@Samsung) July 20, 2017
On August 23rd, Samsung Electronics will reveal the latest member of the Galaxy family with the ultimate multitasking device for those who want to do bigger things with their phone.
This highly anticipated addition to the Galaxy roster was specifically designed for people who move through barriers to do more of what matters to them.
To mark the launch of the upcoming device, the company is hosting the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked celebration on August 23, 2017, at Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Doors open at 10 a.m. (EST) while the official event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. (EST).
Samsung has officially sent out invitations to the press for its Unpacked event in New York City, where the company will announce the Galaxy Note8.
The invitation includes nothing more than two slim top and bottom bezels of the Note8 with no edges, which indicates the same 2:1 Infinity Display as the one on the Galaxy S8.
Furthermore, this disproves that one rumor that the Note8 would have a significantly larger top bezel than the lower one.
We are glad to see that Samsung's mishap with the Galaxy Note7 hasn't impacted the company's sales or reputation. The proof of this is with the sales performance of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. After all, the Galaxy Note8 is what Galaxy Note5 customers have been waiting for forever: a proper successor to the Note5, one that won't burst into flames.
The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is expected to have pretty much the same internal hardware as the Galaxy S8 and S8+: Snapdragon 835 chipset in the US or an Exynos 8895 CPU with 4GB of RAM, and a fully water-resistant metal and glass unibody design. The real kicker is that the Note8 may have a dual-camera setup, though it's still entirely possible that Samsung will save that for the Galaxy S9.
Old report….
Speaking to local media outlets in Taiwan, Samsung mobile division chief DJ Koh confirmed that his company will unveil the Galaxy Note 8 at the end of August, according to reprot, which earlier discovered the reports. Koh also confirmed that the Galaxy Note 8 will initially hit store shelves in early September and then find its way to other markets in October.
While Koh didn't say which markets might get the Galaxy Note 8 in the first wave, Samsung has historically focused its early efforts in South Korea and the U.S. So, there's a good chance that those countries will be getting the Galaxy Note 8 in early September.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 has been the subject of countless rumors over the last several months. And while most of those rumors agree that the device will come with a big, curved screen and high-end specs, there has been some debate on exactly when it'll launch around the world.
#Samsung – #GalaxyNote8 – Alleged Samsung Note 8 S Pen https://t.co/bhffTGYgVy pic.twitter.com/8P9JjsADke
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) July 20, 2017
Over the last several weeks, conflicting reports have surfaced over exactly when the Galaxy Note 8 might be unveiled and released. Some reports have said that Samsung would announce and release the handset in August, while others have said that the company would announce the device in August and release it in September.
While Koh didn't provide exact dates, it appears the latter is in the works. And although Koh didn't say exactly when the handset might be announced or launch, recent reports have said that Samsung is planning a press event in New York City on August 23.
#Samsung – #GalaxyNote8 – Galaxy Note8 has big top bezel in new renders from Chinese case maker https://t.co/J9dNKGA8CP pic.twitter.com/4XU6gN7xzv
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) July 19, 2017
When the Galaxy Note 8 is announced, look for it to come with a 6.3-inch display and support for the S Pen stylus. It's also expected to run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and will be the first handset from Samsung to offer a dual-lens rear-facing camera. It apparently won't have a physical home button, similar to the Galaxy S8.
Pricing on the Galaxy Note 8 is still up in the air, but most reports suggest it will be quite expensive and at least one model could exceed $1,000.
OLD Report.. July 17
#Samsung – #GalaxyNote8 – Galaxy Note 8 Skins & Wraps by dbrand https://t.co/IC8Z0YdnG2 pic.twitter.com/OaGaYgSRLX
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) July 16, 2017
The Galaxy Note 8, the latest renders illustrate the new screens that will grace Samsung's phablet. Just like the Galaxy S8 family the 'infinity screen' is curved at the side to minimise the visual impact of the bezels and chassis.
#Samsung – #GalaxyNote8 – New Note8 screen protector with more squarish bezels and rearranged sensors cutouts https://t.co/QgOemCvAag pic.twitter.com/CsgXLAgJdf
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) July 15, 2017
…This aligns with multiple reports of the Galaxy Note 8 having a huge 6.3-inch display, up 0.6-inches from the 'explosive' 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 7. The render also shows the Galaxy Note 8 will switch to the same elongated 19.5:9 aspect ratio as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, which makes larger phones easier to hold and use one handed.
The move makes sense as Samsung typically applies (and refines) the cutting edge tech introduced in each Galaxy S generation with the launch of each new Galaxy Note later in the year. Whether 6.3-inches proves a step too far for some users remains to be seen.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – Leak Reveals Front Panel Image, Screen Protector And Infinity Display
#Samsung – #GalaxyNote8 – Samsung Note 8 renders https://t.co/e9gskDgOHw pic.twitter.com/Pcsq04lzej
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) July 14, 2017
Samsung GALAXY Note8 pic.twitter.com/VNVHBT438g
— 萌萌的电教 (@mmddj_china) July 14, 2017
OLD REPORT … July 12
Samsung looks ready for a new life with its Note series after its exploding Note 7.
The South Korean giant is expected to announce its Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, reports South Korean media outlet The Bell. Citing a Samsung executive, the publication added the earlier date should make the Note 8 available for purchase from "early September."
It's not the first we've heard of an August announcement for the Note 8. The Korean Herald last month reported the phone would be unveiled in late August, just before Apple announces its next iPhone. Other rumours have pointed to a September release date and a $900 price tag (about £700 or AU$1,190 converted).
If true, we will get to see the Galaxy Note 8 just less than two months after the Note 7, which infamously had to be recalled due to overheating batteries, returned to store shelves in South Korea.
OLD REPORT .. July 10
Firstly, the two images do highly suggest that the Galaxy Note 8 will indeed come with very limited bezels. So much so that the images do add weight to the suggestion that like the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, the Galaxy Note 8 will include an 'Infinity Display' resulting in a thinner/taller display. In addition, the images also suggest that the corners of the display will be rounded off as well, again, like the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.
#Samsung – #GalaxyNote8 – Slickwraps CEO Confirms the Design of Galaxy Note 8 via Renders https://t.co/xpHL05z270 pic.twitter.com/U7Uf3tfl7c
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) July 10, 2017
Interestingly, TheLeaker, states that the source who provided these images has suggested that it is possible the iris scanner on the Galaxy Note 8 will be integrated into the front-camera port, or of course the other round. The suggestion being that the two components will be merged together on the Galaxy Note 8. Which is one area where these latest images do differ somewhat from previous leaks, as they do seem to show less cutouts on the top bezel.
Unfortunately, that is largely the extent to the information provided in this latest leak, although there has been plenty of information coming through on the Galaxy Note 8 in general. While most of the information has looked to confirm a number of the more typical upgrades compared to the Galaxy S8 (like for instance, the RAM boosted up to 6GB), there has also been suggestions of additional features which cannot be found on the likes of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. One of the most notable to emerge recently is the suggestion that the Galaxy Note 8 will offer some form of support for augmented reality (AR). While one of the most consistent and repeated features to be suggested, is the inclusion of a dual rear camera setup.
Old Report… July 9
SlashLeaks has obtained a new render which ties in perfectly with Olixar's official Galaxy Note 8 cases. It shows the phone will sport an Infinity Display which fills an even larger percentage of the front than either the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus. This aligns with multiple reports of the Galaxy Note 8 having a huge 6.3-inch display, up 0.6-inches from the 'explosive' 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 7.
The render also shows the Galaxy Note 8 will switch to the same elongated 19.5:9 aspect ratio as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, which makes larger phones easier to hold and use one handed.
The move makes sense as Samsung typically applies (and refines) the cutting edge tech introduced in each Galaxy S generation with the launch of each new Galaxy Note later in the year. Whether 6.3-inches proves a step too far for some users remains to be seen.
Of course it isn't surprising to see Samsung push the boat out with the Galaxy Note 8 given that Apple will deliver its biggest iPhone redesign yet within one month of the Note's August launch date. The Galaxy Note 8 will also sport dual cameras, retain the headphone jack and a slightly less stupidly positioned rear fingerprint sensor.
Whether this last feature is a deal breaker for users will likely depend on whether the iPhone 8 will suffer the same blow, as suggested by two major leaks last week. Samsung will certainly hope so.
OLD Report… July 8
Hundreds of rumors littered online regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, there is no denying that the interest in the Samsung phablet flagship remains high.
A new unofficial concept render, showing off the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has found its way onto YouTube matching the previous leaks pertaining to the device. The video render matches the design and component specifications which were recently posted including the significantly taller display size and the possibility of an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The render also showcases the Infinity display oriented bezel-less design similar to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.
The device also maintains a similar button placement to the 2017 Samsung Galaxy flagship with a single power button placed on the right and three buttons towards the left of the device out of which the top two should be the volume rockers and the bottom button reserved exclusively for Bixby, Samsung's very own voice assistant.
With the inclusion of the Always On Display and an S-Pen in the render being rather obvious design and feature choices worth presenting, the video also includes a dual rear-facing camera setup which was missing on this year's Galaxy flagship variants.
Although the video can largely be considered as accurate, it also consists a few disparities, the foremost being the inclusion of a set of three sensors both towards the left and right side of the front speaker grill which seems highly improbable. Adding to that is the lack of a bulge in the rear housing of dual cameras, flash and fingerprint scanner which was visible in the leaks provided by the famous tipster Evan Blass.
While the concept render shown by the video displaying a flat rear panel may be preferred, the addition of dual rear camera components and other sensors could negate the possibility of accomplishing a design like this on a bezel-less and slim device. The video also hints at the presence of a heartbeat and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, both of which were missing in the previous render.
While Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note phablet is expected to be one of the most advanced smartphones on the planet when announced, it's looking like it's going to be one of the most expensive.
Quoting an unnamed Samsung Electronics official, Korean site Osen says it has learned retail pricing for the entry level 64GB Galaxy Note 8 will start from as high as $1,100. This is $250 more than a 64GB Galaxy S8 Plus and $130 more than a 256GB iPhone 7 Plus.
Osen says Samsung will also introduce a 128GB Galaxy Note 8 which, presumably, is going to be even more expensive.
Packed With Style, Lacking In Power
One thing that high price of the Note 8 does not include is a specification-busting battery. With an expected 3300 mAh battery, the massive handset's battery capacity is less than that of the Galaxy S8, or last year's Note 7. I've been looking at the impact:
The Note 8's smaller battery is mitigated by the presence of convenient charging options. The Note 8 is expected to include wireless charging, allowing for the phablet to be topped up throughout the day when it is sitting at a fixed point with a wireless charging station. The more traditional cabled charging approach should benefit from the same rapid charging feature and adaptive fast charger carried by the Galaxy S8 family. That means topping up the handset requires less effort and time, but the new hardware could place a lot of demands on the smaller battery.
Last year's galaxy Note 7 debacle will be weighing on the minds not just of Samsung but of prospective buyers of the Galaxy Note 8. The South Korean company has worked hard to ensure the market has focused on devices like the S8 Plus instead of the Galaxy Note 7 from last year, so why is it making a dangerous choice to re-release the Note 7?
After an extensive investigation that Samsung has made public, the Note 7 that is now on sale does not have the same fundamental flaw that damaged the original Note 7 release. When the handset goes back on sale this Friday (July 7 2017) it's going to get a slight tweak to brand it as the 'Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition' and it would not surprise me if Samsung's marketing minimises the impact of the '7' and go with 'Galaxy Note Fan Edition' as the long form name, and Note FE as the shorter hashtag-able moniker.
The handsets themselves will have a battery with a lower capacity of 3200 mAh. That's 300 mAh less than the original Note 7 and, in a move that feels like a rationalisation of the supply, is the same capacity as the upcoming Galaxy Note 8. Otherwise the Note FE will be similar to last year's release with a 5.7 inch screen, 12-megapixel camera, and the same critically acclaimed mix of hardware and software.
OLD Report…. July 6
However, people who have set their sights on the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 will have to wait until the official launch of the new Samsung phablet flagship and endure the numerous rumors and leaks circulating online.
And it will only get worse for fans from here on out since Samsung is not expected to launch the Galaxy Note 8 until this August. And as always, consumers must keep a sharp eye on features that seem too good to be true and dial down their trust setting to a minimum when confronting these rumors.
The renders show familiar features:
- A large new Infinity Display (6.3-inch is widely expected),
- A shape change to the Galaxy S8's 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Dual Cameras – the first premium Samsung device to have them
- A rear fingerprint sensor moved further away from the camera lenses
- The headphone jack remains
For example, three months ago, Sam Mobile unveiled an image of an alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leak. In the image, a smartphone can be seen side-by-side with an S Pen. Since the S Pen has become a Note series staple, including the S Pen in the image gives credence that the item is the real thing. Still, the article suggests that it could have been faked.
And that's only one leak out of hundreds being published each day. And as the Galaxy Note 8 nears its official launch date, more and more of these leaks are coming out. However, some of these rumors are bound to be true. Some of them are probably untrue and just want to create further interest for self-serving reasons or not. And some of these leaks and rumors can be trusted. While these reputable "trusted tech insiders" are no doubt very good at their jobs, some of them still get it wrong. So like this article suggests, consumers should dial down their trust settings before believing anything.
#Samsung – #GalaxyNote8 – Samsung Galaxy Note8 Poster Leak https://t.co/UC56LxeVYA pic.twitter.com/qmLDHfbllJ
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) June 26, 2017
For example, BGR, citing one of the most reliable leakers in the industry, Evan Blass, unveiled what they termed as the final design of the Galaxy Note 8. The leaker, as per BGR, suggests that the new phablet flagship would sport a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will also come with either the Exynos 8895 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, with 6GB of RAM. Also, The Galaxy Note 8 is supposed to come with dual 12-MP rear cameras, 3300 mAh battery, and new features for its S Pen.
These specs concur with the other rumors online. And the specs of the Galaxy Note 8, if these leaks are to be trusted, are the epitome of what a smartphone should be: powerful, quick, stylish, and versatile. These adjectives were the same ones used to describe the doomed Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
So again, while these rumors and leaks could be spot on, there are still some questions lingering about the dependability of the devices. And following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, followers of the Samsung phablet series are expecting big things from the Galaxy Note 8, hence these leaks and rumors and the enhanced interest on the upcoming Samsung phablet flagship.
However, another report suggests that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 could have a dual camera with 13MP sensors, 1.12-micron pixels, and f/2.0 aperture lenses. The sensors are said to be optimized for low light operation, while the two cameras are each set to different shooting aspects: for black and white shots and for colored images. This new information comes from the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, wherein Samsung divulged the details of the ISCOCELL image sensor technology.
Samsung's new tech is supposed to be the cutting edge of image sensor technology and would make its dual camera better than anything in existence. So it makes sense that Samsung would include it on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 if only to erase the debacle that was the Galaxy Note 7.
Again, the interest in the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is so high (and so is the hype) that these rumors and leaks are selling like hotcakes. In fact, some of these rumored features sound so logical that they might as well have come from the manufacturer itself, though the Korean tech giant would never confirm nor deny them.
Until Samsung finally launches the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, there is no way to confirm which rumors are confirmed and which rumors are debunked. These rumors and leaks would remain just that: rumors. And until the release, consumers, especially those who passed on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus to pin their hopes on Samsung's new phablet flagship, should take these rumored features, again, however logical it may sound, with a grain of salt.
OLD Report…
Jonathan Endicott, Chief Executive Officer of phone accessory retailer Slickwraps, took to Twitter earlier today to tease the Galaxy Note 8 revealing a supposed render of Samsung's next high-end phablet. The newly uncovered image that can be seen above this writing is of unknown origin, with Endicott not clarifying on whether the render was made by himself, someone at Slickwraps, or if it was procured from another source, though the actual specifics of the device that it shows are mostly in line with recent reports about the Galaxy Note 8.
According to report the base price for the Galaxy Note 8 will be around $1,000 or $1,100 depending on the market. Given that the base price for a phone gets you the lowest storage tier, it's safe to say the 128GB model will be even more expensive. Apparently, the price of certain components drove the price up, but the report doesn't mention which Galaxy Note 8 parts are so expensive.
New rumor has surfaced, this time around it says that the phone will ship win both 64GB and 128GB storage variants. Now, take this with a grain of salt, as the Galaxy Note 7 shipped in a 64GB storage variant only, while the same goes for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus, well, at least that was the case in most markets.
Some markets did get the 128GB storage variant of the Galaxy S8 Plus, for example, so that may be the case with the Galaxy Note 8 as well, but chances are that the company will initially release only one storage variant of the device, and judging by what we've seen thus far, we're in for a 64GB storage Galaxy Note 8 handset.
Now, it's worth noting that the Galaxy Note 8 will probably ship with a microSD card slot, just like the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus did. This will allow you to expand its storage significantly, as Samsung is expected to include quite a compelling microSD chip inside the Galaxy Note 8. The Galaxy Note 8 is expected to launch in August, before iFA in Berlin kicks off on September 1.
We've seen quite a few rumors regarding the Galaxy Note 8's release date, some rumors are claiming that it will launch in early August, while other say it will arrive at the end of that month. In any case, the Galaxy Note 8 will resemble the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus quite a bit, though it's expected to sport a slightly larger display than the Galaxy S8 Plus, and it will also ship with an S Pen stylus, unlike the company's Galaxy S8 phone.
The Galaxy Note 8 is expected to sport a 6.3-inch QHD+ (18.5:9 aspect ratio) Infinity Super AMOLED display, along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM on the inside. The device will probably be fueled by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, though it's also possible that the company might include the yet-unannounced Snapdragon 836 SoC in there, though those are just unfounded rumors at the moment. The Galaxy Note 8 will probably sport a dual camera setup on the back, and its fingerprint scanner will also be placed on the back, unless Samsung figured out how to include it under the display, we'll see.
It seems Samsung believes its Galaxy Note 8 has what it takes to stand up to Apple's highly anticipated 10th-anniversary iPhone.
OLD Rumors Below….
A new rumor brought to light, by 'an individual briefed on the company's plans', has said the Samsung Note 8 will be unveiled in September, VentureBeat reported.
If true, the rivals will have to battle it out for the top spot in the market, but Samsung's handset is believed to boast a new design, cutting-edge software and costs less than the so-called 'iPhone 8'.
The report comes from Evan Blass with VentureBeat, who noted the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 breaks Samsung tradition, as it will be the first 'Samsung is counting on more than an expansive screen to differentiate the Note line from the S-series'.
If the rumors are true, than the Note 8 could be just as, or even more, attractive than the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 family released earlier this year.
The Note 8 is expected to boast cutting edge components, a dual camera setup and of course, the iconic S Pen stylus.
It is also said that the handset will have 6GB of RAM and a 12-megapixel sensor for each of the dual cameras on the back which is the first time Samsung has added this feature to any of its devices.
But Samsung seems to have not learned from its mistake of placing the fingerprint sensor on the back.
Although the re-positioning to the back made room for the edge-to-edge screen for the Galaxy S8, some users have found that the rear-camera is constantly smudged, as they have to 'poke around to locate it'.
But the firm seems to have made up for the mishap with the new software that will improve split-screen multitasking, give the S Pen more capabilities and enable users to 'pin handwritten notes to the always-on display,' Blass explained.
However, the sleek design and cutting edge technology does come with a price – users should expect to pay a little over $900 (€999).
Although some my question the fate of the Note 8, it seems Samsung will not be a repeat offender, as this smartphone is set to be designed with a 3300mAh battery – the exploding Note 7 handsets had a 3500mAh battery.
Samsung had first dropped hints about a follow-up to its exploding Galaxy Note Series in April – the smartphones were found to have 'irregularly sized' batteries that caused them to overheat and catch fire.
Although the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was one of the biggest blunders in smartphone history, the South Korean firm believes it's Note 8 has the ability to stand up to Apple's 10th anniversary iPhone 8.
And in order to do so, Samsung is set to release the smartphone before Apple's does theirs.
Samsung was forced to scrap its Galaxy Note 7 line last year after repeated reports from users that they were catching fire.
Airliners banned the devices over safety fears and the company had to recall three million handsets.
Samsung launched a vast inquiry into the issue that is expected to cost the company an estimate $5.3 billion.
It later claimed a battery fault in the Galaxy Note 7 was to blame.
A Samsung official has reportedly said the Note 8 won't have an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Plus, the release date seems to be set for August to beat the iPhone 7S.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the biggest comeback story in phones following all of the disastrous Galaxy Note 7 battery failures last autumn.
And now that our Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus reviews are up, we're focused on what next's for Samsung's S Pen-equipped smartphone and its launch date.
It's fascinating: The Note 7 will go down in smartphone history for all the wrong reasons, yet when it wasn't causing property damage or injuries, it was among the best phones you could buy. That honor was short-lived.
Where does Samsung go from here? We now have a better idea of the Galaxy Note 8 features thanks to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus launch. They look and feel like Note phones (read: really big) without that all-important S Pen.
Samsung will build on top of its new all-screen technology, and the Note series will continue to be Samsung's high-end, at times experimental smartphone.
Ready for the future? It's time to dive into all of the promising Note 8 rumors, as new leaks begin to emerge ahead of a possible August release date.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? Samsung's next flagship phablet
- When is it out? Autumn of 2017 is very likely
- What will it cost? A lot, the Note 7 cost $850/£749/AU$1,349
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 release date
Samsung has already confirmed that the Galaxy Note 8 release date will happen in 2017. That's a fact.
And while the company didn't go into more detail about the launch date, we've come to expect an S Pen compatible Android phone every autumn. Trusted source The Korea Herald has reported the Galaxy Note 8 will come out in August in order to beat the iPhone 8 to market.
That release date would make sense considering both the Note 7 and Note 5 arrived in August too.
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Could it come earlier? Sure. Samsung may want to fill the void of the Note – the UK hasn't had a Note phone permanently available since the Note 4. Ouch.
But Samsung may also wants to take its time for the sake of battery safety. And the S8 and S8 Plus launched later than normal. October would put the Note 8 six months from the S8 launch date. Perfect.
Here's what we're going to look out for over the next several months: the phone with the model number SM-N950, as revealed by leaker Evan Blass.
We're also digging up information on Baikal, the supposed codename for the Note 8 that refers to a Siberian lake – the lake deepest in the world.
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Note 8 may launch in late September, with a late October release date. That's six months after the S8 and S8 Plus. It would give Samsung more time to run extra safety tests. There's a chance that the company will want it out sooner to fill the void of new Note phones on sale, but we're unlikely to see anything sooner than autumn.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 screen
Hottest leaks:
- Pixel-sense 4K resolution
- 6.4-inch screen size likely
- Another 'Infinity Display'
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 may once again make the Note series known for its groundbreaking screen, but not just because of its size this time around.
We're predicting that the Note 8 will be one of the first smartphones with a pixel-dense 4K screen, with convincing rumors back up that theory.
Why do you need a 4K resolution on a phone? You don't when it's in your hand; the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus look good enough paired down to Full HD 1080p in its battery saving mode.
But a 4K screen is important when your phone doubles as a Samsung Gear VR headset screen. Otherwise, you'll see individual pixels (that's what we call the screen door effect) when it's just two inches from your face.
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has to have a 4K screen
What about the Note 8 screen size? The phone series has stuck to a 5.7-inch screen ever since the Note 3, but it'll almost certainly break from tradition.
A 6.2-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is more likely, because the Galaxy S8 Plus has reached that tipping point. It's really hard to see it being any smaller than that.
But an even bigger 6.4-inch screen is very possible, and indeed has been rumored, with the source adding that it will be a QHD+ OLED display with minimal bezels, just like the S8 and S8 Plus.
It's also, unsurprisingly, likely to have an 'Infinity Display'. That's what Samsung calls the near bezel-free 18.5:9 display on the Galaxy S8, and it would make sense for a similar screen to be used on the Note 8. Not only would it make sense, but it's also been rumored.
Samsung might go even further that maximize the screen-to-body ratio on the Note 8 though, with the image above suggesting the corners will be shrunk.
Another rumor suggested that the Galaxy Note 8 could act as Samsung's first smartphone with a foldable screen. It's extremely unlikely, but a fun thought.
Samsung is rumored to be readying two foldable phones for 2017. But we don't feel like it's due for a flagship phone just yet – not this year at least. We've seen patents for what could be the Galaxy Note 9, too, but that's even further out.
Instead of launching an overhauled Note this year, Samsung is said to be preparing a foldable Samsung Galaxy X prototype – not a phone ready for commercial launch.
The Note 8 will almost certainly continue Samsung's streak of debuting new technology in its second half of the year phone. At first it was bigger screens and S Pens, then the curved Galaxy Note Edge variant, and most recently the debut of Mobile HDR. What's next? A 4K resolution with expanded S Pen functionality at or around 6.4 inches could help differentiate this year's Note phone.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 design
The Note 8 design is likely to take almost all of its cues from the glass-and-metal sandwich that is the Galaxy S8 Plus. It's almost a Note phone – minus the stylus.
Samsung's 'Infinity Display' doesn't seem like a one-off marketing term. It's here to stay. But it means there may be no physical home button on the Note 8.
Instead, the Note 8 is rumored to have a pressure-sensitive screen that brings up different menus and options depending on how hard you press the display. The S8 and S8 Plus have this, but it's limited to the home button.
The S8 and S8 Plus shifted the fingerprint scanner to the back, awkwardly next to the camera lens. Cue the smudges. But returning it to the front, under the display, would be ideal placement when such technology is ready – though rumors suggest it may not be ready in time.
The Note 8 design may not look too different from glass-and-metal Galaxy S8 Plus at 6.2 inches. We're bullish on that. We're hoping to see more rumors about a fingerprint sensor embedded in the front glass. It's an idea that'll be in Samsung's near future, if not the Note 8.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera
Hottest leaks:
- A dual-lens camera
- 3x optical zoom
- Telephoto and wide-angle lenses
Samsung's camera is due for an upgrade, and the Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's playground to try new things.
The 12MP sensor stayed the same from the Galaxy S7, S7 Edge and Note 7 to the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Samsung promised it tweaked the software. Okay.
But we still anticipate seeing something different from the Note 8, and that could come in the form of a dual-lens camera, especially as exactly that has now been rumored by respected analyst Ming Chi Kuo.
Supposedly, the Galaxy Note 8 will have a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 13MP telephoto one, and you'll be able to combine them for a 3x optical zoom.
Kuo adds that both cameras will also have optical image stabilization, and we also fully expect a 5MP to 8MP front-facing upgrade given that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus got that spec boost along with selfie auto-focus.
We've also now seen a render showing dual lenses on the back of the Note 8, so this is looking likely.
We're fully expecting Samsung to jump on the dual-lens camera bandwagon sooner or later, and as a flagship phone the Note 8 seems an ideal candidate.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 battery
Samsung could technically go bigger – Asus Zenfone Max has a 5,000mAh battery. But we don't expect a such fightingly bigger number.
The Note 8 battery not only has to be safe, it has to look safe. 5,000mAh doesn't look safe. Plus, Samsung packs in a lot more internal technology.
The Note 7 findings confirmed that the explosions were the result of two different battery failures. So we expect Samsung to play it cool with a smaller battery capacity than it could technically go with.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 OS and power
Hottest leaks:
- A powerful 3GHz+ octa-core processor
- Android Nougat or Android O
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs are likely to reflect those of the S8 and S8 Plus, but may finally include a boost in RAM.
Samsung's newest phones just premiered in two chipset flavors: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 in the US and its own Exynos 8895 in the UK and other regions. The fact that Samsung is manufacturing both doesn't hurt the chances that they'll continue on to the Note 8, and indeed an Exynos 8895 has been rumored for the phone.
A Note 8 with 6GB of RAM isn't out of the question then. More memory means more apps can be open at once, and Samsung is boasting that the 6.8-inch screen is great for multitasking.
The Note 8 chipset may not change from what we saw in the S8 and S8 Plus, but it can differentiate itself with the long-awaited 6GB of RAM upgrade. This will further Samsung's drive toward multitasking on the phone and DeX desktop accessory.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 other features
Hottest leaks:
- A stylus with a speaker
- A fingerprint scanner built into the screen
- An iris scanner
- Bixby AI 2.0
Like the Galaxy S8 before it we're hearing rumors that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 could have a fingerprint scanner built into the screen. But will it happen this time? The render below backs the theory up, and also points to audio tuned by AKG, so the Note 8 could put a focus on sound.
However, a Samsung official has reportedly said that the Note 8 won't have an in-screen fingerprint scanner as the company couldn't perfect the technology in time, so that's looking like an unlikely feature, despite the image above.
The S Pen stylus could come with a built-in speaker, according to a new patent. What the speaker does isn't clear. It could very well read notes back to you. We've also heard that it might be able to vibrate.
Samsung has changed up its S Pen on the Galaxy Tab S3, so it has not been afraid to make it different (in the case of the Tab S3's it's much bigger).
You can bet we'll see an iris scanner in the Note 8. This unique phone unlocking method debuted in the Note 7 and made its way to the S8 and S8 Plus.
It'll also inherit dust and water resistance with a rating of IP68, have a microSD card slot for expandable storage and Fast Charge via USB-C and wireless charge, too.
With Samsung Galaxy Note 8, you're going to get 'everything you see here' from the S8 and S8 Plus, and they're throwing in the S Pen. That means an iris scanner, dust and water resistant, fast wireless charging and Bixby AI are also expected in the new phone.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is shaping up to sound like the S8 Plus, but better. Of course, that means it'll likely be more pricey.
Considering the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus price is $824.99 (£779, $1,349), you may be looking at a slight cost increase for the S Pen and expected 6GB of RAM. The Note 7 launched at $850 (£749, AU$1,349) – more than the S8 Plus in the US, less in the UK and exactly the same in Australia.
The Galaxy Note 8 is sure to be expensive, but probably won't be much than the Note 7 or S8 Plus, whichever is higher in your region.
Should you wait for the Note 8?
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is built for S Pen users who refuse to work on their phone without a stylus. For these people, it's worth the wait.
However, you're not going to miss much by checking out the Galaxy S8 Plus. It already has a 6.2-inch screen that tops the size of every Note phone before it.
Other perks we expect in the Note 8 are 6GB of RAM and a 4K display for a leap in Samsung Gear VR gaming that demands extra pixels. Don't need a stylus? Don't need a high-end VR headset? The S8 Plus is plenty of phone for you.
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A straight, married couple will see numerous benefits in all of those areas and more, but these options are not open to LGBTQ couples or couples that do not wish to be married.
However, cohabitation agreements can help you protect at least some of your rights. Under a cohabitation agreement, you can protect rights concerning expenses, property, inheritance, dispute resolution, debt, adoption and more. They are similar to prenuptial agreements and should be treated in the same manner, but in the end, it will help you protect yourself and your partner better.
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I try to steer clear of home improvement stuff most of the time anymore. It drives me crazy. Why?
I live in a world of bits and bytes. When I don't like them, I delete, debug, refactor, iterate, compile, de-compile, test, measure, etc. Feels like taking clay that is eternally modifiable and getting it just right. I enjoy the freedom of the materials so to speak.
Back in the real world, I am not so lucky. Cut something too short. Well, then its now too short. You can't just do it over. Drill a hole just a 1/4″ off center. You can't just revert your change and try again a bit to the right. Sucks. At times I ask myself why not. I guess part of my brain likes to pretend it lives in the Matrix.
Anyway, after getting our new wood floors down in the kid's rooms and their bathrooms, we decided that the floors would be destroyed in a week from water damage. Kids don't dry off. Hell, they usually don't even shut the curtain all the way. So I sent Kim to the store to check into tub enclosures. She came back with "good news". The guy that works there said its one of the easiest things you can do. If they install, its like $200 plus the cost of the door which is $320. So about $500 a door. No hours out of my life. Yeah, I should just have them…."Honey, you should just install them yourself. He said it was easy. Are you saying you can't do it?" Be-atch, I can do anything…don't be testing my man powers. I just really don't enjoy this crap though. So I told her how I felt. I let her know how its going down. "Yes, Dear."
Bought two door at Home Depot. Pulled something in my groin trying to lift those bastards into my truck. Geez. Got them home and pulled out the 8 page manual of directions. Let me start figuring out how many years this is going to take. Oh great, here is a list of crap that I need that I don't have — or that I left in Leadville. Back to the store. Needed to make 2 cuts on each door through the steel base and header to get them to fit. It says use a miter box or miter saw. I have a miter box. Let me try that. Fuck this. OK, you can't cut steel nicely in a miter box you fools. Back to the store. My new DeWalt miter saw just blasts right through that steel. That's more like it. Glad I didn't lose any fingers though.
Got everything cut and ready and then had to drill through ceramic tile to hang the thing. 6 holes per shower. Oh god. I was using a masonry bit at first per the recommendation of the nice guy that said this project is "easy". But that was a non-starter. I burnt the bits up. I finally found some tile bits at the store and they did a much better job. Probably burnt up 4 of those though. I just knew that every completed hole was 1 closer to done.
The first door took a long time but the second was much faster. I don't think I even looked at the directions. Caulked both of them up really nice using tape for clean lines. Ta-da!
Well, if this software thing doesn't pan out. And I can't get a running sponsor. I can hang shower doors now…its easy.


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Update 12:27 PM From Oregon United for Marriage:
The ruling will go into effect immediately, and marriage licenses will soon be available in counties across the state. Already, Multnomah County is issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
It's official – Federal Judge Michael McShane has just overturned the constitutional ban on Oregon Marriage Equality.
Oregon United for Marriage reports:
Judge Michael McShane has ruled that Oregon's marriage ban is unconstitutional! Stay tuned for more updates.
The Washington Blade elaborates:
A federal judge in Oregon struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage Monday, making for the 13th straight win for gay nuptials in the federal courts since the U.S. Supreme Court decision against the Defense of Marriage Act. In a 26-page decision, U.S. District Judge Michael McShane ruled in the consolidated case of Rummell v. Kitzhaber and Geiger v. Kitzhaber that Oregon's ban on same-sex marriage violates rights under the U.S. Constitution. "Because Oregon's marriage laws discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation without a rational relationship to any legitimate government interest, the laws violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution," McShane writes.
In related news, the ninth circuit has denied NOM's request to intervene in the case.
Oregon United for Marriage just released this statement:
Today, U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane ruled that Oregon's exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage is unconstitutional–paving the way for couples to begin marrying immediately.
The lawsuit alleged that Oregon's constitutional ban on marriage for lesbian and gay couples–Measure 36–violates the U.S. Constitution.
The consolidated case–Geiger v. Kitzhaber, filed on October 13, 2013, and Rummell v. Kitzhaber, filed on December 19, 2013–was argued on April 23, 2014. Attorneys Lake Perriguey (Law Works, LLC) and Lea Ann Easton (Dorsay & Easton, LLP), argued on behalf of plaintiff couples Deanna Geiger and Janine Nelson, and Robert Duehmig and William Griesar. Attorneys Rose Saxe and Amanda Goad (American Civil Liberties Union), Kevin Diaz (ACLU of Oregon), and volunteer counsel Misha Isaak and Tom Johnson (Perkins Coie, LLP), and Jennifer Middleton (Johnson, Johnson & Schaller, PC), argued on behalf of two additional couples–Paul Rummell and Ben West, and Chris Tanner and Lisa Chickadonz–and Basic Rights Education Fund.
"The importance of Judge McShane's decision cannot be overemphasized," said David Fidanque, executive director of the ACLU of Oregon. "Our federal Constitution does not allow any state – or its voters – to deny same sex couples equal protection under the law simply because of who they are and who they love. This type of discrimination is wrong and it's also unconstitutional."
"Our clients Deanna Geiger & Janine Nelson and Bob Duehig and Bill Griesar are grateful the Attorney General, Governor, Ms. Woodward and Mr. Walruff carefully considered their position and so clearly articulated Oregon's position that it values our relationships and commitments to each other and our families," said Lee Ann Easton, an attorney at Dorsay & Easton who, with co-counsel Lake Periguey, filed the Geiger case. "They are very pleased the District Court adopted their position along with the Rummell plaintiffs in his decision. With this advancement of civil rights, gay and lesbian Oregonians are now equal under the law."
"After years of working in every way possible way to bring the freedom to marry to Oregon, today is a historic day," said Vanessa Usui, board chair of Basic Rights Education Fund. "Starting with a ballot measure, and ultimately with this court victory, we have finally ensured that all loving, committed same-sex couples are free to marry in Oregon."
"Today's ruling acknowledges that Oregon same-sex couples are entitled to equal dignity under our Constitution," said Misha Isaak, who argued on behalf of the Rummell plaintiffs at the April 23 hearing and serves on Basic Rights Oregon's legal advisory group. "We are parents, siblings, neighbors, coworkers, and friends, just like our fellow Oregonians, and we have the same constitutional rights as our fellow Oregonians. Our loving, committed relationships are worthy of the state's equal recognition. Finally, they will get it."
"Today Oregon joins the increasing number of states in embracing the freedom to marry for all," said Rose Saxe, senior staff attorney with the ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Project. "This decision brings us one step closer to ensuring that all loving and committed couples will be able to take care of each other and their loved ones with the protections and dignity that only come through marriage."
The anti-marriage equality group National Organization for Marriage (NOM) attempted to intervene in the case just before the April 23 hearing. On May 14, Judge McShane denied their motion. NOM filed an appeal in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on May 19, and also requested an emergency stay of Judge McShane's ruling. The request for a stay was denied, but the appeal is still pending.
Oregon has already indicated it won't appeal. Gay and lesbian couples may begin to marry as soon as this afternoon in the state – now the entire West Coast has full marriage equality.
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First off, WOW! So many of you are inquiring about B-School and if it would be something for you to pursue. I love that so many of you are curious and are all about self growth!
Marie launched video #3 this morning (here's video #1 and video #2 if you missed the earlier emails) and in it she answers a lot of the questions many of you have regarding if this program is right for you or if you should do it at all. If you have any questions about possibly starting your photography business (or any business for that matter) as a side job, or more seriously as a hobby, please feel free to ask me!
This is the last video Marie will be launching – next up, enrollment!
A few important dates:
Enrollment is Feb 20 – March 1
B-School runs March 5 – April 27 (it's held only once a year)
Remember: If you purchase B-School via my link (which I will supply next week), I'll give you a gift in return – you can choose to either enroll in my 4 week online Art of Intuitive Photography course for free, or you can receive a signed copy of my Art of Intuitive Photography book.
Marie is also announcing a B-School Scholarship Contest today! Some folks may not be able to enroll in B-School for financial reasons and every year they hold a scholarship contest so everyone has a chance to participate (how great is that?!?).
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Always ខែកុម្ភៈ 9, 2007Posted by STARFiSH in Personal.
Track of the Week:
Always by Jon Bon Jovi.
It starts with "This Romeo is bleeding, but you cant see his blood…. etc etc", I dont know but I just keep on palying this track again and again within this week and it deserves to be called Track of the Week. Anyway the runner up tracks are គ្មានខ្លឹមសារ by ប៊ុន ស័ក្ក, I wanna love you by Akon and another song by Lydia which i failed to remember the title.
- 1. chanbopha - ខែកុម្ភៈ 12, 2007
Yep, it's a cool song! Bonjovi is the kewl!
- 2. kalyan - ខែកុម្ភៈ 14, 2007
the one by lydia? is it "Don't Leave Me Hear" ??? hehehe anyway, Happy Valentine's Day!
- 3. chanbopha - ខែកុម្ភៈ 15, 2007
Another song of Bon Jovi is also cool, have heard this one before "It wasn't so"?
- 5. chanbopha - ខែកុម្ភៈ 21, 2007
thanks for reminding the rest…which was not able to be recollected.
- 6. Lyda - ខែកុម្ភៈ 23, 2007
How about Beyonce, irreplaceable?! To the lelf….everything you own from the box to the lelf…It's nice about this song. Isn't it?


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If you are purchasing property with another person, or other people, then you need to choose whether to purchase as tenants in common, or as joint tenants.
Joint Tenants own the property equally, in fact joint tenants each own 100% of the property. While this is mathematically impossible the law has created this misnomer, when one joint tenant dies the entire property passes to the other tenants before the Estate or the Will kicks into effect. Commonly joint tenancies are used either for married couples, or for parents who are purchasing a property with a child and wish for the entire property to pass to the child on their death.
Tenants in Common can own the property in specified percentages, they don't have to own equally, and the inheritance of their share is dictated by the Will. If you wanted to set up your Estate so that on your death your part of the property was held in trust for your children then you would need to purchase the property as Tenants in Common, or convert an existing property from joint tenants to tenants in common.


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Venue: Rangsharda Auditorium- Bandra, Mumbai
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The Indian Institute of Planning and Management Mumbai organized an All India Writing Competition titled Parables – stories that change lives on the 5th of December. Students across 250 Colleges participated in the event, which required budding writers to write a story on their chosen Social Cause. To felicitate the winners a Seminar on Creative Writing was organized at the Rang Sharda Auditorium on the 16th of December.The All India Winners were Ms. Zainab Kakal – KC College Mumbai - 1st Place, Runner's up – Ms. Saubhangini Singh – Women's Christian College Chennai, and Ms. Joanne De Almedia – St Mira's College Pune from the Undergraduate Section. In the Graduate and Post Graduate Section the winner was Ms. Sudha Sukumar – IIPM Hyderabad and the runners up were Janice D'souza NMIMS and Karishma Gupte KC College – Mumbai.
More than 250 Schools and Colleges participated in the event across India, Like Symboises, IIT, Bhartiya Vidya Peeth, St. Xaviers, Loyola Institute, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, St. Andrews, Lala Lajpat Rai etc.
The panelist for the seminar included renowned names like Gregory David Roberts - Shantaram Author,Tuhin Shah - A Thing Called Love - Author & Script writer Ruchi Narayan - Author Director Calcutta Mail, Director Movie Kal,Alpana Choudhary - Freelance Journalist contibuting to Verve, DNA, TOI also written biographies of Famous actors like Dev Anand And Madubala,Priti Nayar Chakravarthy - Lowe Lintas Head Creative Director,Sanjay Jog - Political Editor - Financial Times.
The seminar was a continuing effort to IIPM'S endeavor to spread the awareness of the written word and also highlight various Social Causes. The winning entries highlighted important issues like Peer Pressure, Child Abuse, Under Aged Children Working etc.
The seminar was a continuing effort to IIPM'S endeavor to spread the awareness of the written word and also highlight various Social Causes. The winning entries highlighted important issues like Peer Pressure, Child Abuse, Under Aged Children Working etc.
The Dean Mr. Shouvick Dutta said "We at IIPM continually persevere to initiate new activities like Parables to encourage talent amongst the young generation and also highlight various social causes during these activities to make the youth more aware of their responsibility towards shaping a better future for India".
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Liquid State is the new hybrid created in partnership by Sony Music Entertainment and Tencent Music Entertainment. Employing the renowned states of both companies, with Sony's leading expertise in talent management, together with Tencent's growing followers on their multiple platforms such as QQ, and Weibo. Liquid State is the dominant Asian base for Electronic Dance Music, linking international and local artists, acting as a bridge to link the two together.
"By creating the contemporary platform — Liquid State — our aim is to borrow the power of both companies, to create a never before seen relationship between Western and Eastern music." 彭迦信, Tencent Music Entertainment
Liquid State is the centre hub for Electronic Dance Music, creating a lifestyle label that supports local artist reaching markets that have been less touched upon, allowing extra possibilities in collaboration and synergy. This new platform ensures an easily accessible pathway for International acts and local acts to connect with one another, in hopes of conceiving out of the box fresh ideas that has never been seen in any of their predecessors.
BOOM was very lucky to speak to one of the ambassadors for Liquid State — Alan Walker. Only 20 years of age, Walker's fanbase has been one of the fastest growing platforms reaching over 6 billion hits online, and a secure placement on the hottest DJ Mag Top 100 list. Alan Walker is the first of many International DJs who will be embarking on a whole new journey with Liquid State and rumour has it that he will be releasing numerous exclusive CDs in partnership with Liquid State.
Has the Internet been a useful tool when you first started pursuing music as a career?
Yes definitely, I started learning DJ-ing through videos on YouTube, and listening to other people's work on SoundCloud, it's so easily accessible for everyone nowadays. And i can learn how to make music just searching online. It also allows opportunity for newcomers to reach out to more esteemed DJs and to learn from them, and opening up more channels for synergy.
Was it a difficult process becoming a DJ at such a young age?
Of course it was difficult, I started when I was around 16, people didn't take you seriously. But the culture has opened up more ways for young people to explore their opportunities. Like my song 'Fade' it just spread like wildfire online, I'm very honored to be part of this digital decade where the Internet allows us to reach markets that we've not even thought about before.
What's your motto as a DJ?
Since I started at such a young age, I never even dreamed of making money out of my music, I just want to share my music, and to spread it to people all around the world who loves my music.
Partnering with Liquid State does it mean you'll be exploring more Asian markets?
Yes of course, we have been scheduling all types of new adventures in the upcoming year, I will also be embarking in my new tour in March visiting different cities around the world, I'm very excited to get back to China and Asia to meet my fans again!


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Cinderella is sitting this one out and the 2012 NCAA Final Four has taken on airs.
With Kentucky, Louisville, Kansas and Ohio State descending on the Louisiana Superdome, an aura of college basketball royalty surrounds Saturday�s semifinals and Monday�s championship.
One style of T-shirt being sold for each school on NCAA.com has a �Here We Go Again� theme, listing the team�s Final Four appearances. Their total of 49 seems staggering.
Kentucky leads the way with 15, followed by Kansas (14), Ohio State (11) and Louisville (9). Surprisingly, the Buckeyes� list includes 1999, which was vacated because of NCAA violations. (That�s either a major gaffe or the two-faced NCAA turning the other cheek when marketing dollars are involved.)
But when it comes to hoops history, no one outside our borders may mention Ohio State in the same breath as the others.
Only three of OSU�s Final Four appearances (in �99, 2007 and this year) have come since the 1960s. Kansas has been to 10 Final Fours in that span; Kentucky, nine; and Louisville, eight. Kentucky is making its sixth trip in 20 seasons; Kansas, its sixth in 22 seasons.
All four schools have their legends. In its ledger, Kansas boasts Wilt Chamberlain, Danny Manning and Dr. James Naismith, founder of the game first played with peach baskets. Kentucky has Adolph Rupp and his runts, the Twin Towers and Ashley Judd. Louisville touts Denny Crum, the Doctors of Dunk and Never Nervous Pervis. Ohio State lauds Jerry Lucas, John Havlicek and Thad Matta.
But save for Greg Oden and Mike Conley�s heyday in 2007 and the miracles made by Mike Redd and Scoonie Penn in 1999, Ohio State�s Final Four memories are tinged in sepia.
An NCAA title, which would be only Ohio State�s second and its first since 1960, would restore the Buckeyes to the status of college basketball royalty they enjoyed in the �40s and �60s.
There�s no doubt Matta�s peers know what he�s accomplished in his eight years at OSU, where he�s won 77.5 percent of his games. During an NCAA conference call Monday, Louisville coach Rick Pitino gave Matta his due, even though Pitino acknowledged most don�t remember OSU�s glory days.
�There are four schools here you would put in the top 10 traditions of all time, without question,� Pitino said. �A lot of people don�t realize Ohio State�s. We know their recent success, but you don�t realize going back how successful they were.
�It is four programs that have tremendous interest in the game of basketball. Certainly, Kansas, Louisville and Kentucky, the fever pitch for basketball has always been off the charts. It�s something that kids when they grow up understand it. Ohio State, back when Lucas and those guys played, they were at its best and have great tradition. Now Thad Matta in recent years, they�ve got it back to where they�re a top five, top seven program every year.�
While his program has reached national prominence in the rankings, Matta is still fighting for supremacy within his own state and city. That fever pitch for basketball in Kentucky and Kansas might not ever extend to Ohio, where there are six professional teams and football is king. Even if the Buckeyes were to win multiple national titles under Matta, kids who venture outside to play might still dream of being the next Troy Smith, not the next Jared Sullinger.
But Matta is making inroads.
When he arrived at Ohio State in 2004, Value City Arena wasn�t considered an intimidating place to play.
The seats had to be reconfigured, putting more students near the floor, to help in that regard. The student section took on the moniker of the �The Nut House� just a few years ago.
While much is made of the lineup of lottery picks Kentucky trots out, Matta has shown he can recruit NBA-caliber talent with Conley, Evan Turner, Kosta Koufos, Daequan Cook and Byron Mullens playing in the league and Oden hoping to return from a career-threatening injury.
The university believes there�s been enough of a frenzy stirred over this trip to the Final Four that it is staging a sendoff for the Buckeyes on Wednesday evening.
Fans are encouraged to line the sidewalks from High and Woodruff to High and West 11th as the team bus heads to the airport between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m.
But a note in OSU�s media advisory showed just how far there is to go before the basketball Bucks reign supreme. �Rain or shine, fans are encouraged to bring signs and wear scarlet and gray,� the news release said.
Followers of the Cardinals, Wildcats or Jayhawks wouldn�t need such instruction. But in Columbus, there might be just as much interest in new football coach Urban Meyer�s first spring practice on Wednesday.
With Sullinger, Aaron Craft, Deshaun Thomas, William Buford and Lenzelle Smith Jr., the Buckeyes have the firepower to come home with the trophy. First up on Saturday night is Kansas, which defeated OSU 78-67 on Dec. 10 in Allen Fieldhouse, when Sullinger was sidelined with back spasms. Then Kentucky or Louisville await.
An NCAA title, coming just five years after a championship game loss to Florida, could return the OSU program to the rarefied air Lucas and Havlicek once breathed. Especially the national perception.
But no matter what happens in New Orleans, it seems time for the tattered old scrapbooks to be put aside. Matta has already brought Ohio State basketball back.
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Sunday, December 02, 2007
Issues for 2008
Who fits my prescription best?
Iraq: Finish it off in victorious style.
Illegal Immigration: Control the borders; punish those who hire illegals; deport illegals.
Iran: Raise the pressure to the highest possible; if they don't cave in, go after them full force.
Enlarge the armed forces now.
Health Care: Deny universal, free health care. Solve the problem within free market rules; avoid setting up a huge new government bureaucracy.
GWOT: Pursue terrorists to their lairs: eliminate them and their hosts.
Draft: Let us increase the forces rapidly. If that means a draft, so be it.
Economy: Mandate a balanced budget and a line-item veto. Stop the spending rush.
Climate Change: Prepare for a warmer climate. Forget carbon offsets. Stop the panic.
Oil: Reward development of hydrogen power. Add nuclear power generation.
Taxes: Revert to a fixed percentage tax on all income for all residents.
Congressional Reforms: Mandate term limits and a ten-year block on lobbying by former members. Bar family positions for members' relatives. Deny contributions by industry.
MSM: Support truth organizations; classify media by their bias for the public.
Israel-Palestine: Support Israel.
Islam: Recognize Islam as dedicated threat the existence of all Judeo-Christian societies. Let us not kid around any longer about their threat.
Medicare and Social Security: Put them both on a sound financial basis; stop growth of benefits; stop expansion of coverage; use the power of the privatization of a percentage of each account.
Guns: Mandate that the 2nd amendment refers to the gun rights of each citizen and to their right to use weapons in self-defense and defense of their homes.
Abortion: Stop it for all but special medical cases.
Education: Return to the methods of yesteryear in teaching both facts and how to think, without the censorship that pervades our system today. Get the federal government out of education, and return it fully to the states.
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Aurora Oil & Gas Limited - Completion of Australian placement
May 24, 2012, 01:11 ET
PERTH, Western Australia, May 24, 2012 /CNW/ - As announced on 17 May 2012, Aurora Oil & Gas Limited (ASX:AUT) (Company or Aurora) entered into underwriting agreements for the issue of approximately 33.8 million ordinary shares (Shares) at either A$3.55 or C$3.55 per Share (the Underwritten Placement). Of these Shares, Aurora has offered 18 million Shares at a price of C$3.55 per share pursuant to a short form prospectus in Canada (Canadian Offer). The remaining Shares were placed to institutional and sophisticated investors in Australia and elsewhere (other than Canada) (Australian Offer).
A further A$4.0 million is to be raised, subject to shareholder approval, through the issue of 1.1 million Shares at A$3.55 each to certain directors of the Company (Director Placement).
Euroz Securities Limited and TD Securities Inc. are acting as Joint Lead Managers and lead Australian and Canadian Underwriters respectively. GMP Securities L.P. and Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. are acting as Canadian Co-Managers, with Credit Suisse (Australia) Limited, UBS AG, Australia Branch and GMP Securities Australia Pty Limited as Australian Brokers to the Australian Offer.
Aurora advises that it has now completed the Australian Offer and has allotted an issued 15,802,816 Shares at A$3.55 per Share to raise approximately A$56.1 million before the costs of issue.
The Shares rank equally with existing fully paid ordinary shares.
An Appendix 3B in respect of the Shares has previously been released (refer announcement of 17 May 2012). The Company expects that holding statements will be despatched to shareholders early next week.
Settlement of the Canadian Offer is expected to occur on or around 1 June 2012 and the Director Placement on or around 28 June 2012 (subject to shareholder approval).
Sugarloaf Acquisition
On 14 May 2012, Aurora announced an agreement to acquire an additional 6% non operated working interest in the Sugarloaf Area of Mutual Interest ("AMI") from a private individual owner (and not from the operator of the acreage, Marathon Oil EF LLC, or from anyone with whom Aurora has previously transacted) for US$95 million cash (the "Acquisition"). The Sugarloaf AMI is located within the Sugarkane Field, onshore United States, in the liquids rich area of the Eagle Ford shale trend. Aurora already participates in the Sugarloaf AMI and upon completion of the Acquisition will see its working interest increase from 15.8% to 21.8%. The Acquisition will provide an additional 1,442 net acres resulting in Aurora's acreage in the Sugarkane Field increasing by approximately 9% from 16,365 to over 17,800 net acres.
Use of Funds
The proceeds from the Underwritten Placement (net of underwriters' fees and transaction costs) will be used to fund the development costs associated with the increased Sugarkane Field acreage position and for working capital.
Secondary Trading Exemption
The Corporations Act 2001 (Act) restricts the on-sale of securities without disclosure, unless the sale is exempt under sections 708 or 708A of the Act. By Aurora giving this notice, sale of the Shares the subject of the Australian Offer above will fall within the exemption offered by section 708A(5) of the Act.
Aurora hereby notifies the ASX under section 708A(5)(e) of the Act that:
| Aurora issued the Shares the subject of the Australian Offer without disclosure to investors under
Part 6D.2 of the Act;
| as at the date of this notice, Aurora has complied with the provisions of Chapter 2M of the Act as
they apply to Aurora, and with section 674 of the Act; and,
| as at the date of this notice, Aurora has complied with section 674 of the Act as it applies to Aurora;
|as at the date of this notice, there is no information:
| that has been excluded from a continuous disclosure notice in accordance with the Listing
Rules of the Australian Securities Exchange; and
| that investors and their professional advisers would reasonably require for the purpose of
making an informed assessment of:
| the assets and liabilities, financial position and performance, profits and losses and
prospects of the Company; or
|the rights and liabilities attaching to the Shares the subject of the Australian Offer.
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities offered have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under The Securities Act except in compliance with the registration requirements or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of The Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
For further information:
Aurora Oil & Gas Limited ABN 90 008 787 988
Level 20, 77 St. Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
GPO Box 2530 Perth, WA 6001, Australia
t +61 8 9440 2626, f +61 8 9440 2699, e email@example.com
Aurora Oil & Gas Ltd - Parent to Aurora USA Oil & Gas, Inc.
1111 Louisiana, Suite 4550, Houston, TX 77002 USA
t +1 713 402 1920, f +1 713 357 9674


text: Working at Duke means being part of a large multinational company based in business ethics, environmental care and welfare of their employees. I have 3 years and 4 months working in this company and have had the opportunity to participate in work environment committee, taking an excellent experience with me. The flexibility of schedule, the possibility of travel within or outside the country, free English classes and others make Duke the best place to work.


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On the seventh day of Blogmas, I give you the best skincare routine for Christmas Day!
I know it may be a little bit early to talk about Christmas Day beauty prep BUT you could always practice before Santa arrives!
Before you start any kind of party prep, I want you to put on your favourite Christmas film.
Arthur Christmas, Home Alone or Love Actually are my faves but it's your call.
The days running up to Christmas Day are very hectic so you just need an evening to chill – THIS IS ME TELLING YOU TOO.
Make yourself a hot chocolate…with all the trimmings, of course, grab your favourite snacks and snuggle into your blanket or duvet.
Get your favourite facemask and take fifteen minutes to chill because Christmas Day is going to be busy!
A typical Darby Christmas Day consists of presents at home, then chocolate for breakfast…well it is Christmas!
We usually go to my Mum's side of the family in the morning and get presents there, Nana usually does a mini buffet to keep us going, ha!
In the late afternoon, we go to my Dad's side of the family – this year will be a tad different as Josh is coming with us, ooh!
After your facemask, plan your outfit for the big day, get some style inspo here and find some complimenting make up looks here!
What's Santa's favourite pizza?
One that's deep – pan, crisp and even!
See you tomorrow my shimmering sequins!


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The challenge involves between three and six team members working together to design and build a radio controlled four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicle, to set specifications. The vehicle must be able to successfully negotiate a specially designed test track emulating real life and it must perform as a full scale 4x4 vehicle would do in an off-road situation.
The Land Rover 4x4 in Schools World Finals 2017 was held from 10th to 11th December at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit and brought together talented young engineers from around the world. There were 25 teams of students from 17 countries aged from 13 to 19 years competing for the title of World Champions. The competition is bringing classroom learning to life through practical application that captures the imagination of students. It develops their skills in numerous areas, not only the STEM learning but also confidence, teamwork and social interaction, the foundations needed for any successful career.
The Epsilon Engineers are passionate about engineering and through their experience of this unique hands-on learning challenge are keen to pursue careers in engineering.
The Epsilon Engineers who represented England said:
"As the only all-girls team we want to prove that young women have the creativity and motivation to design the future and we are excited to be competing at the World Finals. We want to prove that we are just as capable as the boys in a male dominated environment."
They have been committed to this challenge for almost 3 years and have been persevering to perfect their car, although their biggest challenge has been getting everything done within the time frame, raise enough money to cover cost and also keeping on top of their school work.
They travelled to Abu Dhabi for an event that was a unique educational experience, combining a competitive environment with cultural activities.
Two intense days of competition was keeping the team on their toes when their work was judged by an experienced panel of judges as well as their vehicles having to complete a tough all-terrain track with rocks, water dips and rope bridges among the many obstacles on the course. Demi was outstanding in her confident trailer performance driving a fault free course with 1.3 minutes to spare. After day two the Epsilon Engineers had shown their team work and excellence by coming 2nd on the leader board in the track drive. The teams are judged on many areas aspects including verbal presentation of their car to a panel of judges, scrutineering, portfolio and pit display and engineering which includes component sourcing, manufacturing, design methods and understanding.
Two new challenges had been added to the competition which was not revealed until the day of the competition. The first was a coding challenge where the teams were given a coding of a car and had to remove the faults so the car would drive without interruptions. The Epsilon Engineers did very well and were nominated for this award.
The second challenge was a pull test where the car had to pull 2.2kg. The Epsilon Engineer's car passed this and pulled a mighty 2.59 Kg resulting in a well-deserved 3rd place for this challenge.
The final of the competition was celebrated at an Awards Gala Dinner at the Yas Marina Circuit with the presentation of 18 trophies and the crowning of the World Champions. The Epsilon Engineers were awarded the Best Trailer Performance and came 5th in the overall competition out of 24 teams from all over the world. Comradeship was felt throughout the competition and many new friends were found from all over the world.
Niftylift and their employees have played an important role in supporting the team financially but also in expert guidance by Raluca Babi and Jane Harbige since September 2016, who were delighted to see the success of many hours support. Niftylift congratulate The Epsilon Engineers for an amazing and well deserved result. We have been impressed by their commitment, hard work and determination throughout the competition stages and are very proud to have helped in their success.


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Mathieu Beauséjour's work proceeds from a perspective of resistance, of "détournement" and, as he likes to call it, of "semiotic terrorism." Born in 1970 in Montreal where he still lives and works, Beauséjour, who is self-taught, has been presenting his installations regularly since the mid-1990s. He also practices interventions and publishes multiples. His projects Survival Virus de Survie (1991–1999) and L'Internationale Virologie Numismatique (1999–) have been shown in Canada, Colombia, France, Great Britain, Germany and Serbia. He was granted residencies at the Canadian Cultural Centre / Quartier Éphémère in Paris (2000) and at Space Studios in London (2004). Beauséjour is also a cultural worker, curator, utopian anarchist and a subject of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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