We hope you weren’t pinning your hopes on a downsized version of HTC’s One M9 smartphone, as you probably won’t get it… or anything like it in the future, for that matter. HTC’s Jack Tong says that the company is ditching the One mini phone range b…
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It looks like the folks over at Samsung have received some sort of reprieve, especially after word has gotten out that Samsung is no longer liable to fork out all $930 million in damages which Apple was awarded three years ago (from a $3 billion ask), at least this is what a ruling from a U.S. appeals court was earlier this morning. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., has agreed with a California federal jury, citing that Samsung did in fact, violate Apple design and utility patents that were related to the iPhone.
The thing is, the appeals court has reversed the jury’s finding that Samsung did infringe on Apple’s trade dress, in addition to the overall look as well as product packaging. Do take note, however, that this does not mean Samsung is off the hook entirely – it just translates to how the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California, has more paperwork to do since they must recalculate the portion of the settlement where trade dress is concerned.
The appeals court did mention that the aesthetics of an iPhone cannot be protected, which makes sense to me on a personal level. How about you, do you think that the iPhone’s rounded edges alongside other features related to the device’s appearance would allow the smartphone to be unique in itself?
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When it comes to the world of consumer electronics, I myself am not too sure whether “better late than never” is a good principle to apply here. After all, having a device roll out late to the market, long after it has been officially announced, would mean arriving for the party with less than stellar specifications after the competition has already upped the ante. However, this has not stopped ASUS from releasing the ASUS ZenFone 2 in the US five months after we spent some time with it at CES 2015.
The ASUS ZenFone 2 will be powered by a 64-bit Intel Atom processor, where it will carry a starting price point of $199.99. Being rather popular not only in Europe but in Asia as well, the unlocked device will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop as the mobile operating system of choice, accompanied by ASUS’ very own ZenUI “skin” on top.
Other hardware specifications of the ASUS ZenFone 2 include a 5.5” IPS display with 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal memory, with a microSD memory card slot. Those who have an extra Benjamin to spare can always settle for a speedier 2.3GHz Intel Atom 3580 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal memory. Dual SIM slots are a norm here, and you also get a 13MP shooter at the back with a 5MP front-facing camera, as the entire shebang chugs along to a 3,000 mAh battery.
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At last, fans of the upcoming Warcraft movie (do you look forward to this more than the upcoming episode of Star Wars? I suppose it would be best not to remain exclusively loyal to a particular franchise if you are a true blue movie fan) have something to look forward to – it seems that the first peek at Ogrim, one of the characters in the 2016 Warcraft movie has been revealed as seen on the right.
Ogrim will be played by actor Robert Kazinsky, where Ogrim happens to be a mighty warlord who yields considerable power and influence. Ogrim is one of the designs thought up of and done by Industrial Light and Magic, where concept art from Blizzard Entertainment has been merged with photographs as well as scans of Kazinsky, as part of the Ogrim creation process. At the end of it all, you get a rather realistic looking orc who has that human side to him, somewhat like Gollum 2.0.
Certainly this is a whole lot more realistic than what was revealed at the end of last year, where that image looked a whole lot like graphics from a computer game rather than a lifelike orc. We will just have to wait until June 10 next year to see if it lives up to all the hype.
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Philadelphia is a well-known restaurant destination: even when the city was going broke, it boasted the likes of traditional French restaurant, Le Bec Fin, known as one of the best in the nation. Much has changed in the last decade; Le Bec Fin has closed its doors, but new restaurants have opened theirs, to much acclaim. Here are some of my favorites.
Photo: Little Fish by: pointnshoot flickr – Courtesy: GogobotIf you like mussels, you’d be foolish not to go with the perfectly sized appetizer of the Prince Edward Island variety served in a green thai curry sauce. The oysters also, usually a selection of 6 to 8 varieties, hailing from both East and West Coasts, are magnificently selected. Mix and match is my recommendation.
Photo: Bassett’s Ice Cream by: NatalieMaynor flickr – Courtesy: GogobotPhiladelphia has its own style of ice cream, and Bassett’s is hands down the best this city produces. Bassett’s, you’ll find, is slightly less dense than other premium ice creams because it doesn’t use egg as a binder. Pick up a pint of Bassett’s in one hand and Haagen Dasz in another, you’ll see the Bassett’s weighs a little less, but is just as rich and flavorful as the best of them.
Photo: Barbuzzo by: Elvira Vanag – Courtesy: GogobotEver since Marcie Turner’s Mediterranean Burbuzzo opened on 13th St it’s been a splash. Small dishes for sharing that change according to season. The pan seared gnocchi, truffled brussel sprouts and fontina stuffed meatballs will knock your socks off. So is the salted caramel Budino, a dessert that every foodie in Philadelphia seems to rave about. Reservations are highly advisable for dinner, but the great it’s generally possible to get immediate seating for an impromptu lunch.
Photo: John’s Roast Pork by: T.Tseng flickr – Courtesy: GogobotPhiladelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan once wrote that if he had to choose a last meal in Philadelphia it would be the exquisite roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and spinach on a long Sarcone’s roll. I may just agree with LaBan. For a real Philly style sandwich head to John’s for the roast pork or the cheesesteak (don’t ask for Whiz, they only use “real cheese” as the owner put it). And forget about Pat’s and Geno’s.
Photo: Butcher and Singer by: dcwriterdawn flickr – Courtesy: GogobotStep inside Butcher and Singer, the 1930s-era steakhouse by renowned restaurateur Stephen Starr, and you’ll be swept up in the sophistication of Rittenhouse Square dining at its finest. Old Hollywood touches include a raw bar, ice-cold martinis and the sounds of Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald wafting throughout the restaurant, while romantic lighting and dark woods evoke a bygone era of old Hollywood. Steak is the name of the game at Butcher and Singer. Entrees include an opulent porterhouse steak (sliced for up to six people to share), domestic lamb chops and boneless rib eye, also called “The Delmonico.” The seafood is delicious as well.
Photo: Grace Tavern by: Burger Baroness flickr – Courtesy: GogobotExcellent Burger served on brioche Bun with remarkable fries served with Bourbon Mayo. Blackened green beans and homemade sausages. There’s a great beer selection on tap, and the lovingly restored Bevadore refrigerator houses a great selection of beer bottles. It’s comfortable and quirky, with a diverse crowd. The coffered tin ceiling gives the bar a classic feel.
The best of the best when it comes to Northern Italian cuisine in Philadelphia, and one of the finest in the U.S. according to top critics like the folks at James Beard. Very formal, very elegant, hand painted menus express daily-changing food selections and food and wine pairings. The restaurant occupies part of the first floor of a renovated townhouse. Meals are hand crafted and personalized, according to conversations with your server. Vetri used to be a la carte but switched recently to a $155 per head tasting menu.
My favorite BYOB in the city. Local and seasonal ingredients play a major role in Pumpkin’s cuisine, so it’s no surprise the menu of this relaxed New American establishment changes constantly — all without compromising value. The popular BYOB is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Photo: Di Bruno Brothers by: mkorcuska flickr – Courtesy: GogobotA food lover’s ultimate dream. The cheese cave in the back of the store features anything and everything you would want in the way of fromage, with a great staff that’s more than willing to let you sample anything and offer suggestions about how to pair the cheese with wine, beer, fruit, chutneys and spreads.
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Imagine your best friend telling you she is facing the battle of a lifetime: incurable cancer. Then, after you’ve supported her in every way you could — even shaving your head in solidarity — you discover that the cancer diagnosis was a lie.
That’s what happened to Chelsey. When the 25-year-old learned that her dear friend Meaghan had terminal cancer, she banded together with other friends in support. In addition to shaving their heads, the women got matching tattoos and raised thousands of dollars to help with Meaghan’s medical bills. After 14 months of comforting their friend, Meaghan confessed that it was all a lie — she didn’t have cancer, and she wasn’t going to die. Hear why Meaghan says she faked cancer.
Now, for the first time since the truth was revealed, Meaghan comes face to face with Chelsey in the video above.
Meaghan apologizes to Chelsey for taking months to face her and says, “I want you to know that the reason I haven’t reached out is not because I don’t care or because I’m not sorry, because that’s not true. I think that I wanted to figure out as much as I could why I got to this point … I betrayed you. I betrayed your trust. I’ve done it before, and it wasn’t fair.”
Dr. Phil asks Meaghan, “Are you sorry for what you’ve done to her?”
“I am very, very, very sorry,” she says. “I am sorry to [Chelsey], to all of the girls, to my family.”
Chelsey addresses Meaghan. “I don’t want you to think that I hate you, because I don’t. I don’t wish any harm on you,” she says. “My first and still reaction has always just been heartbreak, knowing what kind of a broken place that must come from to do something like that and to feel so unlovable that you thought that’s something that you had to do. The amount of shame and guilt that you must feel is probably far worse than any punishment that could be inflicted on you.”
Chelsey says she and their other friends didn’t deserve what Meaghan put them through, but as awful as the situation has been, it’s better than Meaghan dying of cancer. “I wish that you could have stopped it before it went on as long as it did,” says Chelsey. “I think you can move on from this; I don’t think this has to define you.”
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Family heritage and giving back are two very important things to Neev Saraf.
When the 8-year-old from Laurel, Maryland, learned about the two recent, major earthquakes and the ensuing devastation in Nepal — where his parents are from originally — he sprung into action. Neev usually lends a helping hand to charitable causes in recognition of his birthday, according to his parents, but this year’s cause would be especially personal.
Neev began with deciding to donate $384 that he’d saved to earthquake relief efforts. But then — after asking for donations from family, friends and classmates — his goal quickly grew above and beyond what his piggy bank could confine.
As of Monday afternoon — less than a week away from his birthday on May 24 — a Crowdrise fundraising page launched by Neev has garnered more than $31,000 from online supporters.
Neev’s father, Prakash Saraf, told The Huffington Post donations will benefit the America Nepal Medical Foundation — a group providing on-the-ground assistance to those affected by the earthquakes.
To support Saraf’s efforts, click the Crowdrise widget below, or visit his fundraising page here.
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Neev attributes his motivation to help to the unprecedented need faced by many survivors in the region.
“Every time there is a new article, our heart skips a beat as the death toll keeps rising and recovery operations are still needed, and many place are still in need of rescue team to arrive,” he wrote on his fundraising page.
The death toll from the two earthquakes in Nepal has now reached 8,583, according to official figures released by the country’s home ministry on Sunday. The total makes the disaster the deadliest to ravage the South Asian nation, Reuters reported.
According to the United Nations, millions of people in the region remain in need of help. The humanitarian group reported about $356.7 million in relief funds were still needed as of last Friday in order to adequately provide assistance to all those affected.
Neev Saraf has made it a habit to give back in recognition of his birthday each year. (Photo: Prakash Saraf)
Although that figure’s high, Neev’s hoping his efforts can make a dent.
His father — who called the response to his son’s fundraiser “unbelievable” — said their family’s history in America has helped instill a selfless spirit in his son.
“When we came to this country, we came with nothing,” Saraf told NBC 4 News in Washington. “This society gave us a lot. I would teach my son — everybody — that it’s not always about taking, it’s about giving, too.”
Watch Neev’s segment on NBC 4 News below.
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A Georgia man says he was so angry after a phone call with his wife that he drove his truck through his house.
John Paul Jones, Jr., 35, of Senoia, says he fully intended to drive his truck from the backyard to the front yard by way of his living room on Thursday.
The Newnan Times-Herald reported that Jones told authorities he’d been frustrated because he hadn’t been able to sell his home, but Jones told WGCL that the incident was “just one of those spur of the moment crazy things.”
Jones, who works as a contractor, did his own repairs. He appeared in good spirits when WGCL interviewed him on Sunday.
“I’ve been out of work for the past year and a half. Needed some work,” Jones told WGCL. “It didn’t pay anything, but hey, it kept me busy.”
Neighbors heard a ruckus around 4:40 Thursday afternoon and called police. Coweta County deputies met Jones outside the house, where the truck was parked with furniture caught in the bumper.
“The police came out here, I told them I needed air conditioning,” Jones told WGCL “They said, ‘open a window.’ I told them it wasn’t enough. As you can see, I had a nice breeze.”
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said he won’t face charges because he damaged his own property, and nobody was hurt.
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Something to think about on this Monday morning as we start a new week. How far below our potential are we currently playing? Take for example your agenda from last week and what was accomplished. Did you meet your weekly goals and targets? Whether you did or didn’t, what would have happened if you gave 10% more than you did? 10% more sales calls, more creative brainstorming time, more strategic planning time?
Rethink Your Goals
Whether you hit your goals or not, what if you had set your goals 25% higher? Could you have met those? You might have. The point is our minds work such that even when we think we are breaking through our limits to hit a higher mountaintop, we are still limiting ourselves from an even higher mountaintop that we didn’t even take the time to consider. In other words, even when you are thinking bigger, you still aren’t even thinking as big as you are capable of.
Does that make you think? What are you capable of if you truly remove your limits and pull out all the stops? What if you make it a rule to raise all of your goals 50% higher than what you already think is possible? How would that change your performance, your mindset and your results?
Raise Your Standard
Sometimes it’s not a matter of lacking skill, talent or resources to get to the next level. It’s just a simple change in mindset by increasing your goal and rethinking what is possible. You always meet your standard in life. Raise your standard and you’ll find a way to get there.
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