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In quite a few ways, Apple’s iPad and iBooks announcement today was a shot across the bow of Amazon’s Kindle. Sure, Apple played nice, even saying that Amazon has done a “great job of pioneering” the e-book space, but you can’t help but think that Apple thinks of itself as the evolution of the Kindle, not mere competition. Steve Jobs says that Apple is going to “stand on their shoulders,” and that doesn’t sound quite as benign as perhaps he meant it. So, how do the devices stack up, specifically as book consuming devices? Well, for starters, one of these things costs a whole lot more than the other… let’s break it down after the break.

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iPad or Kindle: will our wallets decide? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The art of sitting or standing up straight might seem like something out of a 1950’s etiquette class, but it actually plays an important role in staying energized and efficient throughout your day at the office. Here’s why:

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Health and home weblog Real Simple claims that by slouching, our body takes in as much as 30% less oxygen than we’d take in with good posture. When we sit slumped over (which is easy to do if you spend a great deal of time at the computer), we aren’t just harming our posture, but our bodies ability to keep our energy up.

Next time you you’re feeling a little down in the dumps or need a little boost at work, check to see if your chin is up and your shoulders are back (or try other methods to fix your PC posture). It could mean the difference between making your workday frumpy or fabulous.

Questionably christened the world’s first 1TB portable hardware-encrypted hard drive, Origin Storage’s extra-capacious Data Locker Secure Drive is certainly the one to get if you’re paranoid about whatever it is you’d keep on such a large platter. Also available in 750GB, 500GB and 320GB models, the drives are secured by AES hardware encryption and a 6 to 18 digit PIN number which must be entered directly onto the device itself before the contents become accessible. Think James Bond, but for real. The USB-powered unit also packs rubber shoulders in case things get a little crazy between you and Mr. Data Thief, though we wouldn’t try running this thing through the rain forest if at all possible. The 1TB edition will be available soon for £399 ($652), while the others are priced at £299 ($488), £239 ($390) and £180 ($294) from largest to smallest.

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We’ve already explained why the push-up belongs in your fitness routine, but if you’ve grown weary of the standard method, weblog Art of Manliness rounds up “the ultimate push-up guide” with 35 variations on the classic, including “The Hindu”.

Concerning “The Hindu” push-up, Art of Manliness says the technique has been used for centuries and “consists of a dynamic full body movement that will build strength and flexibility in your chest, shoulders, back, hips, and triceps.”

Watch the above video to see the method in action. Two things to keep in mind when applying this technique:

• Make sure to get a good stretch in your back.
• The first time you perform a Hindu Push-up you might find yourself falling on your face during the initial descent.

If you’re looking to give your muscles even more of a workout, try “The Dive Bomber” push-up, which is performed exactly like The Hindu, except upon returning to the starting position, “you follow the same swooping motion you make on the descent in reverse”.

A third variation is “The Tiger,” which combines The Hindu and Dive Bomber. The Tiger focuses on your triceps and, if positioned properly, should look like an upside down V.

Browse the full post for the entire list of push-up variations—complete with videos—and if you’re looking for a push-up plan, check out previously mentioned One Hundred Push-Ups for details on how to go from 0 to 100 push-ups in a matter of six weeks. Still prefer doing crunches over push-ups? Here’s why you should switch gears and ditch the crunches now.