Peanut Butter Bites Back 1
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Peanut Butter Bites Back

For too long has Peanut Butter been taken for granted. American TV shows would be incomplete without its mention –especially when coupled with jelly (which is their name for jam!) Even Homer Simpson recommends it as a cleaning product when he uses it to get bubble gum out of Lisa’s hair! It even has a national recognition day in United States (24th Although a firm family favourite in Australia for decades, it has now become newly fashionable –there is even a peanut butter martini served in some bars.
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Wacom Cintiq Companion 2
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Wacom Cintiq Companion

Produced by Wacom, creators of drawing-specific digital interfaces, the Cintiq Companion is a portable and powerful Windows 8 tablet. The Cintiq Companion is separated from other pressure sensitive, stylus friendly devices such as the Windows Surface by its focus on artistry over versatility. Rather than being an accessory to your regular desktop or laptop, as other Wacom products are, the Companion is completely self-contained, portable and light-weight. Despite donning a familiar Windows 8 interface, the Companion is deceptively powerful, running on an Intel Core i7 chip, with 8GB of RAM. Its matte 13.3” screen has full HD resolution, and the accompanying stylus is precise in its functionality and aesthetically comfortable, making the drawing experience unprecedentedly natural. Due to its size, the device is less practical as a multi-purpose tablet than the iPad or Surface, however it remains an exceptional tool for artistry and design.
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Tesla Model X

The pioneers in electric car manufacturing, Tesla Motors, have begun the rollout for their latest creation: the Model X. The dual-motor all-wheel drive was unveiled by Tesla in 2012, and orders placed soon after the release are set to be delivered later in 2014.  The Model X sports ‘falcon wing’ doors, which open upwards using sensors to determine their opening sequence and avoid hitting nearby objects, making them ideal for tight parking spaces. This innovative design also allow step-in entry to both the second and the third row of seats, making them as easily accessible as the passenger seat. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in less than 5 seconds, outperforming many sports cars. Running only on electricity, it is estimated that the Model X will be capable of travelling up to 370 km on one charge, and Tesla Motors have recently rolled out a network of 480 volt ‘supercharger’ stations across the USA and Europe to facilitate long distance trips. The Tesla interior contains a range of premium surfaces and panoramic glass, and an inbuilt touchscreen device which provides access to entertainment and information on-the-go.
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iTunes Radio Reaches Australia 4
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iTunes Radio Reaches Australia

Having been launched almost 6 months ago in the United States, the much anticipated iTunes Radio is finally available in Australia. iTunes Radio is a free, ad supported service which features over 100 stations, along with an incredible catalogue of music from the iTunes store. iTunes radio is accessible from iTunes on PC and Mac as well as apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. The application ‘evolves’ in accordance with the music you play and download, hence the more you use iTunes, the precise iTunes Radio will be in its music selection. iTunes Radio also plans to feature exclusive music premieres from top selling artists, as well as streaming special events such as the iTunes Festival in London. In addition to the free service, iTunes offer the iTunes Match service. A subscription to Match costs $34.00AU per year, and allows the user the complete streaming experience with no ads, a clear competitor for the Pandora equivalent which costs $36AU per year. Along with ad free streaming, the Match service automatically stores all your music, including imported files, in the iCloud. On Apple devices, iTunes Radio will be bundled in with the ‘Music’ app on mobile devices, to integrate streaming into a familiar app we all already use.
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5 Tips for Holiday Planning 5
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5 Tips for Holiday Planning

With the myriads of pre-planned tours, experiences and package deals available online, holiday planning has never been easier. However, for those who prefer creating their own itineraries, the process can be a little more arduous. With that in mind, here are 5 tips for planning your next holiday:
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Ducati 1199 Panigale S: Back to Basics 6
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Ducati 1199 Panigale S: Back to Basics

The focus of the new motorcycle, Ducati 1199 Panigale S, from Italy is to take the driver back to where it all begun, the drive, creating that first experience of getting on the motorbike and going for your first ride, the adrenalin pumping through your system as you zoom across the track. The sleek, sharp, traditional design is a unique take on motorcycling manufacturing. The simple yet dynamic frame of the bike, along with the bold red large shapes and smooth round surfaces take on the balance of modern engineering and design, which means the driver, has more control over the bike. The Panigale S is a leading combination of elegance and power whilst maintaining an impact of safety, enhancing the qualities of performance and beauty. The introduction of LED headlights, as well as an angled steering wheel, engine and exhaust pipe and the two wheeled design has generated the way motorcycles are created and how the motorbike is used. The market is consumed with a number of motorbikes each year but the Ducati 1199 Panigale S proves you can rely on traditional design and powerful performance and still, your motorbike will remain timeless.
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5aver Emergency Flashlight and Mask 7
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5aver Emergency Flashlight and Mask

In Australia, every summer we’re faced with the dangerous burden of fires which lead to many homes and, more importantly lives being lost each year. There have been various innovations that have helped detect the rapid nature in which a fire grows such as, fire extinguishers and fire blankets, though it seems Australia’s bushfires are growing more rapid and stronger every year. This year a new innovation has landed, 5aver is a new form of technology which can help save lives. This practical innovation consists of a flashlight and respirator in an all in one functional unit. At the scene of a fire it will activate in five seconds and filters 92% of toxins in the air. The 5aver is functional for a full five minutes, the designated time period in which a person is meant to leave a fire. It’s a compact and colourful device which comes in bright red and orange and can also be formed into many configurations and can be used in all locations in high visible areas including schools, museums and office buildings. New products such as 5aver is a solution to an ongoing development where technology is leading the way in helping save lives one invention at a time.
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Platform for Arts and Creativity

Known as the Municipal Market in north Portugal, city of Guimaraes, located is the Platform for Arts and Creativity; a structure that uses existing buildings in the city which embrace the development and lifestyle of the European culture. This institute forms the foundation for up and coming creators. The textures that are embedded in the square building are made up of metal, brass and glass which resonate with the reflection of the design which explores the comparisons between space and the square. The invention of using the square archetype is constructed with the use of space; it invites the notion of openness and creativity that structure as a whole provides. The modern design of the arts centre, envisions the ideals of expansion and growth which is a mirroring development upon Guimaraes. There are three major programme areas; art, economics and culture. Within the building there are creative labs which provide artistic outlets which relate to installations, workshops and business ideas. The Platform for Arts and Creativity exhibition centre has helped shape the way we approach art in a creative space. The modern exterior outlines the foundations of where art instillation and culture come together.
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Curved Televisions

The next big thing in television trends and viewing is here. Where innovation and entertainment meet new design comes the EA9800 Curved 3D OLED TV, with its new invention of the smooth white curved frame and paper thin screen, the EA9800 is the way of the future. The precision of this new wide screen is accountable of how it’s been made. The clear stand which the TV sits on takes all of fuss away from mounting it on the wall, making it even easier to set up in any household. The design of the curved screen offers better viewing from every angle so that the TV moves with you as you watch it. The base of the screen is reduced to 4.4mm, making it one of the most compact television devices there is on the market. The EA9800 is more than just a regular TV, the enhancements of see through speakers, 4 colour pixels, voice control, USB ports and built in WI-FI have advanced the way the viewer can now interact with their TV like never before. The EA9800 uses the best of modern technology, incorporating a new way we view entertainment.
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