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"There is a real benefit to users who upgrade regularly" - really? there is such little difference over one year that the vast majority of users wouldn't notice the difference. 0.2" larger screen; 2Mhz faster processor...

"these devices keep their value slightly longer than the ones with lower spec, allowing you to benefit in the long run." - technology is the fastest depreciating product out there...the more money up front, the more goes to depreciation.

In my opinion, the physical technology has basically been perfected (e.g. iPad - the screen is as crisp as text-on-paper and its instant-fast) so that the only major difference users will notice are software upgrades (something android needs to work on...). This allows users to hold onto existing hardware longer, reducing the waste and manufacturing impacts that go along with these excessive upgrade cycles.

Google docs is great and if you use full screen in your browser (e.g. google chrome) AND full screen in google docs (view > full screen) it's a full screen writing environment with no distractions, that's free!

this is such a brilliant and ambitious idea by the gap. imagine if other places did this too...

trade in your old car and get a discount on your next one...oh wait, the cash for clunkers program!

bring in your old appliance and get a new one for half off

give us your dinner leftovers and we'll...well maybe not for everything...

I'm searching for a cool messenger bag too, and found 'the property of...' bag in Japan. It's a designer brand from Singapore and the fabric seems durable with a nice combination of leather and thick canvas (maybe not canvas?). The asymmetrical design is different and it's practical too, with lots of pockets with closures.

http://store.thepropertyof.com/products/t.p-cycle-bag.html

that's sick - in every sense of the word.

Got em right too, although none of them were what I would think would be the quintessential living room for each city. And I agree - this would be a really cool art piece - living rooms from around the world, with hundreds of cities!

And midwestdiva, we appreciate your honesty!

Hi Regina,

I was wondering if you (or any AT readers) had any advice for someone looking into LEED Certification - any good websites, study tips, etc.

Thanks so much in advance, and I wish you the best of luck on your exam!

Avery

that is just too awesome - if it makes at least one person smile, it's gotta be worth it!

I just painted my bedroom the almost identical colour to the first one, and I absolutely love it! It had been a lighter green, but I wanted it to feel smaller, cozier, and that's exactly the effect I've attained. It also makes emphasizes the wide white molding, especially around the window. To keep it from looking drab, I have white dressers and a white bedspread, and I find the white ceiling helps with that too. I also found that having dark colours act as a relatively neutral background, similar to a white or slightly off-white would. It'd be especially neat to mix that concept throughout an entire house.

It snowed here in Vancouver the other day, and I decided to go out and do some christmas shopping. Strolling along 4th Ave, with the snow gently falling among bustling shoppers brought a smile to my face; they seemed unfazed by the white stuff, fully intent on finding gifts for others. Then walking back to my place, a walk I have completed in balmy summer weather with greenery everywhere, to being surrounded by oranges, reds and yellows of chilly fall, and now finally walking in a crisp white winter wonderland. On top of that, neighbours shoveling snow from their sidewalk portion, with that indistinguishable snow-shovel-on-pavement-sound, really could have converted any Scrooge. I couldn't help but quietly sing 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year'...