text:
Natural Supplements for Heartburn
Click here to read our article on HeartburnHigh quality Barley Grass juice powder is more convenient to take & better value for money.1 tps is equivalent to 6 tps of ordinary barley grass powder.Read More
Primebiotic contains the highest quality, nutrient dense, green superfood extracts with multi-strains of synergistic live bacteria.Read More
Removal of Blocks to Health, Healing and Wellness
We have defined the major blocks to health improvement which should be considered the number one priority for resolution before one goes on to a more specific healing regimen such as that detailed in the programme above. By removing these blocks one will feel stronger and more prepared for a specific programme and will achieve far greater success with it. Please read this essential article here
The Core Regime
Not all of the remedies listed here will neccessarily be needed. We strive to bring you the most effective remedies to resolve your health problems in the simplest supplemental regime possible. We aim to treat the actual root causes of health problems holistically rather than supply remedies that will give temporary or partial relief from only the symptoms. This has been our mission since the founding of Regenerative Nutrition in 1994. As we uncover more fundamental truths about the causes, and therefore the relief, of diseases and health problems we update and revise our product range and recommendations.
Above, we detail targeted remedy recommendations for Heartburn, but we further suggest that you view the core regime article and supplement pages by clicking here
To achieve overall good health and long term resolution of this health problem the remedies selected here should be combined with core regime remedies for the best results.
It may well be that there is some overlap and that many of the remedies in the core regime are listed here also.
If you need any assistance in selecting the most suitable remedies, or have any questions, please Contact Us
Further Reading...
Read our detailed Heartburn article
Need Advice?
We understand there can be a lot to take in at first! If you would like personal advice on the best supplements to suit you, please contact us.
Our experienced, friendly staff would love to help you on your journey to better health.
Remember, Regenerative Nutrition:
Include Worldwide Delivery We tell you about the shipping cost directly on the order page, no waiting until checkout to find out your total item cost |
Give Personal Support and Advice We're here to help you every step of the way - contact us |


text:
Here's the original pattern; isn't it beautiful?
(The blogger who sent the pattern to Vogue is doing a giveaway, BTW!)
A redingote, for those not aware, is a sort of frock coat which closes only at the front, usually creating an opening in the front of the skirt. The name comes from the English phrase "riding coat", which was borrowed by the French and pronounced like "redingote." In a strange turn of events, the English came to pronounce the word as the French do. (According to wikipedia, this pehnomenon is called "reborrowing," defined as "the process where a word travels from one language to another and then back to the originating language in a different form or with a different meaning." Interesting!)
I would love to do the Vogue version, perhaps in a blue color scheme and with some horsehair braid to give the hem of the redingote more flare, as in the original pattern.
And, just for fun, a few more vintage redingtoe patterns!
{source} |
{source} |
{source} |

subset: commoncrawl


text:
0.75" H x 4.5" W, Trapezoid Brass Name Plate
- Trapezoid shape nameplates
- Check out product images for all fonts and symbols. If not specified, Arial will be used without any symbols
- Three mounting options: none (default), adhesive, or two 3/32" holes with matching wood screws
- Clean, laser-sharp and permanent engraving using our laser engraver. The laser marks directly INTO metal, making it long-lasting
- Perfect as nameplates, id tags, badges, signs, and memorial
- We use only high-quality metal blanks. This is not a metal-like faux/plastic plate; it is real metal
- Recommend for indoor applications
- All our plates are proudly made in USA and ships from North Texas
How to specify font and symbol
Please choose from the images below for supported fonts and symbols. Enter the corresponding number of the fonts, symbols, along with any other special instructions in the text area above "Add to Cart" button.
List of Fonts
Please refer to the images below for available font:
List of Symbols
Please refer to the image below for available symbols:
Have a Question?
Be the first to ask a question about this.


text:
Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning: The Role of Transportation Systems in Social and Economic Life
By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of the way in which transportation systems interact with society and the economy.
Transportation Planning: Effects on the Environment, Health, and Social Justice
This course discusses the local and global impacts of transportation systems and the mitigation of those impacts. The course also identifies prospects for change, as achieved by technology, transportation management, and pricing.
Transportation Planning: Land Use and Transportation Systems
This course includes a brief history of how land use and transportation have co-evolved over the last 150 years and reviews the roles of transportation systems and technology in influencing land value and locational decision.
Transportation Planning: Travel Behavior Principles and Modelling Approaches
This course provides an overview and critique of the four-step model used in transportation planning. By the end of this course, viewers will be able to conceptualize how transportation models can address contemporary problems in transportation planning, such as transit-oriented development.
Transportation Planning: Travel Behavior Regulations, Pricing, and Programs
This course reviews the efficacy of regulatory strategies (such as prohibitions and mandates), pricing strategies (such as peak period pricing), and education and information strategies (such as real-time ride-hailing apps).
Transportation Planning: Strategies for Working with Roadway Capacity
This course explains the menu of contemporary approaches to modifying or adding to transportation capacity. It provides examples of capacity responses to regional mobility for commuters and local accessibility for communities.
Transportation Planning: Making Transportation Plans—Rationality and Politics
This course explains the major forms of planning applicable to transportation, including rational comprehensive planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, incremental planning, advocacy planning, and communicative planning.
Transportation Planning: Principles and Practices of Transportation Finance
This course explains principles of transportation finance and reviews the general structure for funding transportation projects. Learn about the history of U.S. funding, from strong local funding to state and federal involvement to regional funding sources.
Course Instructors
Earn a Certificate
Demonstrate your achievements, or just show off.


text:
(Best definitions gets posted below!)
(And yes, this was taken in a bakery - pinky swear!)
"Honey, my mom is coming to stay for a few months. Isn't that great? I told her you wouldn't mind. Anyway, be a dear and go get a cake for us all to celebrate with, mkay?"
"You got it, sweetums! I know just the place..."
And finally, a few favs from the archives:
Update: I've since heard from the owner of that last bakery, who as I recall blamed the sign on an in-law. Heh. At any rate, I think the sign has now been removed. See? Another example of the power of Wreckage, used for good! :D
Many "thanks" to wreckporters Robb & Abby, Allison M., Matt K., Steph, Kristen F., & Bonbon.
- Related Wreckage: Label Makers
"It's clearly a promotional tie-in to the new Indiana Jones movie: Derators of Delost Cake!"
"combination of a confectioner's pastry and the Latin word deratoria, meaning "the unspeakable", a professional bakery employee who designs, quality checks, or creates cakes that render the recipients speechless.
But, I think the true essence of the term "Cake Derator" is in the anagram it creates: "Karate Decor."
(I like to imagine "Karate Decor" as being a baby's bedroom decorated with ninjas.)"


text:
Athletics - 010 401 120 - 9 14 0Goat of the Day: Third base coach Tim Bogar.
Red Sox - 110 102 111 - 8 18 1
In the third inning, Victor Martinez walked and Kevin Youkilis doubled to left-center. As you know, Martinez's toe is still bothering him and he is not running well at all. I guess Bogar forgot, because even with no one out, Bogar waved him around -- and Martinez was gunned down easily even though the throw was off-line.
In the very next inning, Darnell McDonald singled, then turned an ankle diving back to the bag on a throw to first. The trainer came out to check on him and McDonald stayed in the game. After Bill Hall singled McDonald to second, Jeremy Hermida singled to right. Bogar sent McDonald -- who was thrown out at the plate.
Bogar sucks (and has for awhile). Send him on his way.
Hall went 4-for-5 (his first 4-hit game since July 3, 2006), with two singles, a double, and a home run. He drove in two runs and scored four times; he also stole third in the fourth inning.
Youkilis had three hits, including two doubles. Hermida singled, doubled, and homered. Dustin Pedroia doubled twice.Brett Anderson / Tim Wakefield
Scutaro, SS
Pedroia, 2B
Martinez, C
Youkilis, 1B
Beltre, 3B
Lowell, DH
McDonald, CF
Hall, RF
Hermida, LF


text:
Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
X: unable to open wrapper config file /etc/X11/Xwrapper.configX Window System Version 7.1.1Release Date: 12 May 2006X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 7.1.1Build Operating System: UNKNOWNCurrent Operating System: Linux dcerouter 220.127.116.11-pluto-2-686 #1 Tue Nov 7 17:16:24 EET 2006 i686Build Date: 07 July 2006 Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org to make sure that you have the latest version.Module Loader presentMarkers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting, (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational, (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.(==) Log file: "/var/log/Xorg.0.log", Time: Mon Dec 18 15:17:29 2006(==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf"(EE) Failed to load module "speedo" (module does not exist, 0)(EE) module ABI major version (0) doesn't match the server's version (1)(EE) Failed to load module "v4l" (module requirement mismatch, 0)(EE) module ABI major version (0) doesn't match the server's version (1)(EE) Failed to load module "ati" (module requirement mismatch, 0)(EE) No drivers available.Fatal server error:no screens found
• Timing parameters: 1366x768=1366,65,142,207,768,1,3,21,79046,39• Horiz res: 1366• Vert res: 768• Horiz refresh: 45 Khz• Vert refresh: 56 Hz (most important value to obtain WXGA, needs to be somewhere between 55.9 and 56.9 Hz)• H-sync: negative• V-sync: negative
So I swapped out the ATI card I was using and put in a GeForce 4200. I'm pretty surprised though that this card works and the ATI didn't. I've read some things in these forums about ATI having a bug that was introduced with .4x, but it seemed it was related to video playback, not general UI display/installation.Anyway, it seems I'm talking to myself a bit in here. Does anyone have any suggestions/input on the questions posed in the post above?
with next release you can use the ati card too.we managed to have UI2 working but not as good as the nvidia.you need to choose medium settings from av wizard next time when you install the .43 release
Quote from: "dan.g"with next release you can use the ati card too.we managed to have UI2 working but not as good as the nvidia.you need to choose medium settings from av wizard next time when you install the .43 releaseI'm assuming by UI2 you're referring to V2 Normal Horizontal (16:9) (Pluto Admin > Wizard > Orbiter > UI). If so, I have an issue with this UI with my current setup. I'm not sure if it's related to the video card I'm using or my custom resolution or something else altogether, but when I'm mousing around in it my mouse causes the menus to pop up, however I can't click anything. Neither left nor right mouse buttons work. It looked pretty for the few minutes I had it running, but due to the lack of control I've had to switch back to the original UI.
I have just installed .43 on a single core hybrid. As soon as i pick a resolution and refresh rate then click "ok" i get a black screen that never goes away. Any thoughts? is this the same issue? From what i have read .43 seems to have some issues that slipped through the cracks. Cheers.
I had actually tried quite a few combinations and nothing seems to work. In fact when I try to hit the esc key to go back nothing happens either. At one point i did catch a quick glimpse of what i *think* was the same error message posted above. I guess i should have specified that i am using an ATI card. A Little more info: I am relatively new to linux but i am learning fast, i had read the topic about yttron being down, so i edited sources.list thinking that might have something to do with the issue. I did apt-get update to make sure and it seemed that everything was installed correctly. Then i attempted installing without a connection as was also suggested, the same black screen occurs when i choose resolution.System: HybridIntel Pentium 4 2.66GHz1 GB RamATI Radeon 9700Soundblaster Audigy 2


text:
Zumba Fitness: Rush
The Games on Demand version supports English. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting "See Game Manual". This game requires a Kinect™ Sensor. Feel the rush with the exhilarating dance fitness sequel to the original global smash hit! Get your body rockin' with a red-hot blend of contagious choreography set to Zumba® music plus electrifying tracks by Pitbull, Nicole Scherzinger and more. Party yourself into shape with 42 all new routines and 24 international dance styles, from Bollywood to Merengue to Hip-Hop. Tons of Kinect exclusive features take your workout to the next level: more music, venues and superstar Zumba® instructors, plus online functionality and voice control. Follow your progress with the new calorie tracker and customize your entire workout. Dance hands-free with Kinect technology and play together with a friend to amp up your living room party!
- Zoe Mode
- Majesco Entertainment
- Music, Kinect
- Offline players 2
- Dolby Digital
- Content downloads


text:
From here you are able to conduct a keyword search across all of the works in the exhibition CONSTABLE : impressions of land, sea and sky. Fields searched include: artist first and last names, titles and title descriptions, place made, provenance, catalogue raisonné, medium, technique, date, accession number and internal record number. |
NGA Home | Introduction | Themes | Search | Learning | Symposium | Visiting | Previous |


text:
View jewish Singles in Nellis AFB
Single Jewish Men in Nellis AFB, NV
Whatever you call it - the Silver State, the Sage State, or the Sagebrush State - we have the Nevada singles you are looking for. Relationships are a two-way street, start searching for your match today! If you are looking for a wife or husband for a happy marriage, mature ladies, older men create a free profile today. In Nellis AFB, Match.com is the leading online dating service, finding more dates for available Nellis AFB singles than any other online dating service.
Neighboring Cities:
Blue Diamond, Boulder City, Calico Basin, Callville Bay, Cold Creek, Corn Creek, Coyote Springs, Dolan Springs, East Las Vegas, Enterprise, Goodsprings, Henderson, Indian Springs, Indian Springs Air Force Aux, ISAFA, Jean, Las Vegas, Logandale, Moapa, Moapa Valley, Mount Charleston, Mountain Springs, Nelson, North Las Vegas, Overton, Primm, Sandy Valley, Sloan, Spring Valley, Summerlin, Temple Bar Marina, The Lakes, White Hills, Willow Beach view all states »
Top Communities:
Asian Men, Black Men, Catholic Men, Christian Men, Divorced Men, Free Online Dating, Gay Singles, Gay Dating, Jewish Men, Lesbian Singles, Single Parents, view all communities »


text:
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Preserving Vintage Patterns: What's Your Take?
I'm coming around to seeing their point. I do want these patterns to be around for others to appreciate in the decades to come. I used to cavalierly proclaim that vintage patterns should be used and enjoyed, not stuffed away in a drawer. But the truth is that even if you're tracing them off, you're still using them and enjoying them. It's just an extra step that lazy seamstresses like myself would rather avoid.
I do still have one concern about simply storing patterns away for future generations. I think we need to be working towards having a digital archive of vintage patterns that would include pdfs of each of the pattern pieces. Because sooner or later, the tissue paper is going to disintegrate and no one will be able to use the patterns, even just to trace off of them. I've decided on my personal contribution to this digital archive, which is very exciting but in a secretive stage so I can't tell you anything about it. (Sorry! But trust me . . . it's going to be good.)
Anyway, what are your thoughts on the matter? How do you care for your vintage patterns? Are you an avid preservationist or a devil-may-care type?
33 comments:
- AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 8:41 AM
The digital archiving of patterns is a great idea. More people would have access to them, which may help solve dilemmas like yours: not finding all of the Vogue patterns referenced in the book you're using. Good thought...can't wait to see your solution!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Since most of my patterns are not in my size, I copy them so I can cut and spread them to grade up. On the few patterns I have in my size or close to my size, I use them but with pattern weights, not pins. For my very fragile patterns, I will adhere them to fusible interfacing to prevent any further damage.
ReplyDelete I'm definitely in the pattern tracing camp. Most of my sewing is from Ottobre and BWOF so I'm pretty used to tracing anyway, and if I spend money on a vintage pattern I want to make sure I don't mess it up. I only cut into pattern tissue for contemporary patterns I buy for 99 cents or whatever at Joann's. (Actually, I think my personal cut-off for tracing is 3.99 so I can cut into New Looks-- HA.)
ReplyDelete- AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 9:32 AM
GASP! I'm officially horrified! ;) (not really)maybe a little....)
I iron my antique patterns on low heat, trace them and then lovingly put them back in the jacket, usually in the original folds and store in a plastic sleeve, then in an airtight bin!
It gives me a thrill to imagine who used the pattern for the first time, especially the ones from the 1920's. They made it this far, I'm not going to be the one to kill it dead! - AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM
I don't, but when I die they're likely to be trashed anyway and I don't worry that the patterns I get have to be in pristine shape anyway (which means I get an awful lot of ones that have been through the wringer). If they are fragile, I will preserve them, and I do alterations on a trace off so I don't tear up the pattern.
I think everyone is different. I don't spend that much for my patterns (or I draft them) so preservation isn't that important to me. If they begins to show signs of extreme wear I will do so, but otherwise, no. I always trace. I preserve my patterns in plastic and then file them according to decade (can you tell I'm a librarian?).
We do have to preserve the patterns. The hardest part is scanning the pattern pieces because they are so big sometimes. I guess that is why Janet Arnold scales them down to include them in her historical pattern books.I don't like tracing, but my best vintage patterns are mainly from the 40's and early 50's, and they are so delicate it is difficult to use the originals. So, I trace them to get more use out of them. I do think we should be digitally archiving them, too, so they can be used for years to come.
ReplyDeleteI'm horrible, I actually use them like I would any pattern with one small asterisk. I tape and pin but I never cut the pattern itself (I always buy my patterns used so they're already cut out.) So, if I decide I want a smaller size or if I'm going to change something, I trace it and modify from there.
ReplyDelete- sweeterDecember 24, 2009 at 2:47 PM
I work at a museum where it has been drilled into our brains not to touch anything old without gloves, so I feel like a rebel even holding the envelope in my hands. I mostly just look at my old patterns.
ReplyDelete I haven't used very many, but the ones I have were already cut and the wrong size anyway so they either were cut to resize or resized on newspaper. If it was an uncut pattern I would probably try to trace it, then butcher the traced paper to fit.
While storing them on a PDF for personal use is probably ok, to try to create a database of vintage patterns, even at no charge to those that want to use them, could get sticky with copywrite issues.
Here is a link to an informative article on Burda style relating to such matters. The copywrite on a pattern is active for 70 years from the time of last surviving designer's death.
http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/nikkishell-pattern-copyrightSince I have more than I'll ever sew, I mainly look at them. I keep saying I should put each in their own protective sleeve, but have only done that with for really old/fragile ones.
As for when I use them? I trace on Swedish tracing paper, although I could see myself using the actual pattern piece if it were an easy 70s pattern that didn't require an alteration and the tissue seemed strong enough. I wouldn't use pins, though!
I also like to scan the fronts and enter them into the Vintage Pattern Wiki, which is a fantastic resource. I only wish that it allowed us to upload the backs of the pattern envelopes as well. Scanning pattern pieces is hard for me, since I only have a cheapo desktop 3-in-1 scanner.
Oh, and incompletes? Those I have in a big box, ready to go off to Pattern Rescue someday!To continue on the copyright issue, there is someone who has already started digitizing and has their collection available for a price (due to licensing). COPA is a database that is used in costuming communities. It is usually a scan of the front and back of a pattern. Most older patterns showed the pattern pieces in mimiature on the back of the pattern, so as long as you know how to size up you can recreate the pattern from the pictures alone. Learn more about it here- http://www.uri.edu/library/special_collections/COPA/
ReplyDeleteI usually trace my vintage patterns twice; once to have an intact copy and once to have a copy I can alter. Several of my patterns are from the twenties and thirties and very fragile so I want to keep them as safe as possible. If I really like a pattern and plan to use it more than once or twice, I'll make a copy with the Swedish pattern tracing fabric from Folkwear.
However, modern patterns generally get sliced and diced as I usually have to make several alterations.*ahem* I'm anal retentive and thrifty, yeah, that's the right word! enough that I trace all my patterns, vintage or not. Because if I don't, I'll want to use the pattern again, and it'll need to be in a different size, and I'm not good at sizing up and down, and... (I tend towards multi-sized patterns, mostly) Remember, I sew children's at the moment, and at Evie's age, they grow quickly.
I would say that, for single-sized patterns at least, it depends on the condition. I have one I'm planning to make soon, and it's uncut vintage. Some might say that it needs to stay that way, but I don't. Depending on how fast Evie grows (it's a size 3) it'll be a birthday present. And I'm planning on cutting it out and using it before stashing it back in one of my pattern boxes.- SewjournerDecember 25, 2009 at 9:05 AM
I like to trace my patterns and keep the original as a master copy. Swedish tracing paper makes this step easier.
~Sewjourner I copy mine onto interfacing or pellon, but that is mainly because I sell patterns. I copy the ones I might make.
Sometimes when copying I'll trace the pieces onto muslin if it is a pattern that I'm unsure of the fit. I make it up and then adjust for fit, and then I save the muslin as my pattern.
I do have several patterns that I love too much to sell. I haven't traced them, but will if I ever use them.I'm quite new to original vintage patterns, and have mainly stuck to BWOF previously, so it was very interesting to read the post/comments. I have to admit, that yesterday, just before reading this, I cut out a pattern in my size instead of tracing it... It was a new pattern though, but this post made me think, and yes, I do regret! Oh well, it will be tracing from now on. What's inconvenience and boring though, is to tape together pieces printed on a desktop printer, but I do see the future value of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic, Gertie! As a seller who has literally handled hundreds (nay thousands!) of vintage patterns in all sorts of conditions, I'd like to suggest some DOs and DONTs.
Use your patterns! And if you are lucky enough to have an uncut vintage pattern and are precise in your cutting, no problem.
Use pins! Just remember to take out the pins when you are finished as they can rust.
Fold carefully so that the entire tissue is within the envelope. The envelope takes the hit in terms of exposure degradation. Exposure causes fraying. Fragile tissue pieces safely tucked away in the envelope remain in AMAZINGLY excellent condition after 50, 60, 70 years! Also, lack of careful folding (aka crumpling) is hard on tissue.
Store the envelope in a plastic or archival sleeve to protect it from moisture, mold, etc.
Tape when altering. Fold and pin instead, then remove pins when finished. Cello tape from the 40s and 50s on tissue is now stiff while oozing a sticky goo at the same time - dicey! Who knows what tape today will be like in decades hence unless it is archival tape. Only use archival tape and only to mend tears.
Store in your basement (dampness, rodent nibbling - eek!) nor your attic. Store in the same way you would store a valuable book. Light degrades paper, as does any hint of moisture. By the same token, too dry and it sucks the moisture out of the paper, making it brittle. Balance is the key.
I am impressed with all those who trace the patterns. And I suspect all who work with vintage patterns take excellent, excellent care of them. I just feel it is okay to actually use the patterns as intended. Care in storage is the key! IMHO. :)I normally trace mine but it's not so much because I am intent on preserving them as it is because I have so many alterations to make to get them to fit me!! Once I trace them off, I put the original pattern back in the envelope and put that envelope in a file folder and into the filing cabinet that I keep all my patterns in.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see your solution!
Work from home IndiaAnd to add to that last comment the "why"...
The pattern envelope is often brittle, discolored, and often has that great old paper smell, right? That's because it is made from paper that doesn't stand up to the test of time. That paper is quite literally disintigrating - that great old paper smell is the product of the chemicals in the paper breaking down.
Often times the tissue paper is made more stable, but the degenerating paper pattern envelope can actually cause some damage as it is breaking down.
Better to separate the two if you wish to keep both the pattern tissue and envelope in good shape.- AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 1:54 PM
I just started with vintage patterns this year and after my first project, realized I better think about what I'm going to do to preserve them.
My first project was a playsuit that was very old school. Pre cut with tiny holes or dots in the tissue and not much else. Du Barry 1930's I'm guessing by the number. I did use weights and carefully folded afterwards, but am still kicking myself for not paying better attention to the fact that THIS STUFF'S OLD! Now I'm tracing, ironing, and whatever else recommended to keep the history maintained.
It's blogs like yours that inspired me to take the plunge into vintage and keep me going forward. The encouraging dialogue from the posts and comments keep me coming back to check out what's happening.
Thanks Gertie!
Jennifer - AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 9:05 PM
in the past I have cut and radically changed a vinage pattern, and I must admit that even though it was basic and similar to a modern day one, I still regret it. This is somehing I did when making for someone else, although making for myself I have made a resoulution to make from technical drawings when my personal slopers are complete. the last vintage pattern I used for myself was a 1960's coat pattern, which I folded rather than cut so that if would be of the cropped proportions I desired. Unfortunately the pattern doesn't fit, so the garment is left incomplete, and that is about the time I decided to make a sloper for myself, as I had wasted £60 of materials trying to make this jacket. I can reuse the buttons of course, which took up a 1/4 of the budjet, (just four beautiful vintage moulded glass buttons that scream quality)
Unfortunately the fabric I had chosen for the lining which perfectly matches the buttons (despite being made in different eras) will be harder to come by.
I guess its a life lesson learnt, and you can spend a lot more than that in university fees. :) I'm glad I didn't take it from my savings, or it would have left me more skint than before. Two points i'm not sure were mentioned?
In some cases, the paper will last longer than a digital pattern. If something is in digital form, it must be updated every few years to the latest format, as the programs that are used to read them are discontinued or the standards change. I have files from 10-15 years ago that I cannot read now because the word processor used to make them is no longer available, and probably wouldn't run on a modern operating system. If you think of things like Microsoft Word, you may have noticed that under the saved file types there are options for the previous versions of Word, and that Word will open old versions in "Compatibility Mode" - Microsoft has to maintain these formats in their new programs so that people can open their old files, and people with different versions can still communicate.
Compare all this work to just looking at an old piece of paper. Paper degrades slower than file formats become obsolete! (But of course digital forms are still very useful)
The other thing is - if you're not going to cut up your vintage patterns, maybe you shouldn't cut up your modern ones either. How hard is to find good vintage patterns? In the future, our current patterns will be vintage, so maybe we should preserve them now!


text:
Facebook held a big press event this morning. The company only sent out invitations last week, and when it did, it didn't disclose the topic. But in a sense, everyone who pays close attention to Facebook has been waiting for this event for most of the site's history — because the subject was Graph Search, the social network's first truly serious search feature.
Like other great big Facebook-altering features like Timeline, Graph Search isn't being unleashed in one fell swoop. It's a beta for now, and only a minuscule percentage of users will get it immediately. (Everyone else can get on the waitlist at facebook.com/graphsearch.) Still, its arrival in even limited form is an important moment.
Graph Search lets you enter plain-English concepts that tie together multiple things the social network knows about the people who use it: where they live, where they work, where they've taken photos and what things they've liked. Among the searches Facebook provides as examples are "people who like tennis and live nearby," "tourist attractions in Italy visited by my friends," "movies liked by people who are film directors" and "friends of friends who have been to Yosemite National Park."
The results aren't Google-style links to external sites — they're Facebook pages for the people, places and other things that match the query. In theory, at least, this new way to find information is both faster and far more personal than a conventional search engine. The notion that we might end up doing most of our interacting with Facebook by searching rather than browsing seems entirely plausible.
At the press event, Facebook did try to keep everyone's expectations in check. CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent much of his presentation emphasizing what Graph Search isn't. He kept saying that it's not the same thing as "Web search" (or, as most of us tend to call it, Google).
More important, it isn't a fully fleshed-out idea. This first version helps you find people, photos, interests and places, but there's lots of stuff on Facebook it doesn't know about yet. It doesn't search status updates, for instance, and it's not hooked into Facebook's Open Graph, which ties the site together with third-party services like Spotify. It also doesn't work on Facebook's mobile apps yet. (Zuckerberg says Facebook's to-do list for Graph Search should keep the company busy for the next several years.)
It's not even clear yet just how useful Graph Search's limited initial features will be. As I scanned the results for the example searches performed by Zuck and his co-presenters, Graph Search honchos Tom Stocky and Lars Rasmussen, many of them seemed painfully obvious, like a list of friends' favorite TV shows that contained "well, duh" items such as The Office and Game of Thrones.
The most instantly appealing aspect of Graph Search may be photo search, which looks slick and fun. Without it, I have trouble finding my own snapshots I've uploaded, let alone ones from friends or public ones I might like.
If Graph Search fails to come up with any results at all — an outcome that sounds like it might be common — it'll give you a standard page of Web search results. Those will be powered by Facebook partner and part owner Microsoft, and will be largely the same as the results you'd get if you just conducted the same search on Bing.
When Facebook launches something major, it's easy to get irrationally exuberant about its potential: the e-mail-like messaging features it introduced in November 2010, which looked like they might be a landmark, didn't usher in a new era for either Facebook or e-mail after all. But it's been clear all along that a sophisticated search feature was the biggest missing piece of the Facebook puzzle — the one to let the site tap into everything it knows about a billion people in ways that might be both highly useful and enormously profitable. Now we know that Facebook is at work on that challenge.
Other than allowing for "Sponsored Search" promotional links, Facebook isn't trying to make money off Graph Search yet. But if it takes off, and people start using Facebook to find restaurants, doctors, travel destinations and much more, it's tough to imagine a scenario in which the site doesn't make enormous amounts of money from precisely targeted advertising. It could rival Google as a money machine on a level it hasn't done to date.
We're talking Facebook here, so it's a given that Graph Search is going to be controversial, at least at first. It doesn't let you see anything you couldn't have seen otherwise: all privacy settings are respected, and people won't even show up in results if they haven't given you access to the relevant facts that would otherwise put them there, such as their employer or location.
But Graph Search will make it a whole lot easier to find out stuff on Facebook. Facts that would otherwise have been buried in a profile or that might have scrolled off into the Timeline's distant past will be only a search query away. It'll be fascinating to see how that changes the way people use the service, and whether it rankles a meaningful number of users.
Facebook isn't introducing any new privacy features related to Graph Search; at today's event, Zuckerberg simply recapped recent privacy upgrades like the ability to review all your recent activity and adjust settings on the fly. He also said before Graph Search is made widely available, Facebook members will get a prominent message encouraging them to review their privacy choices. I expect that this won't be enough to pacify privacy advocates and Facebook skeptics — though truth to tell, I think that much of the angst over Facebook privacy issues is overblown. (I'm never clear on why people who dislike Facebook use it at all.)
Me, I'm guardedly optimistic about Graph Search. I use Facebook for things I want to share, not for things I want to hide, so I'm not worried about the privacy implications. And my single biggest beef with the site is that it's impenetrable: too much of the worthwhile stuff it contains is too hard to uncover. Graph Search could change that.
But it won't change anything until millions of people get their hands on it. More thoughts to come once I do. For now, I'm reading what Wired's Steven Levy and Search Engine Land's Danny Sullivan have to say about all this.


text:
Cut Paper Stripe APRICOT
Regular price $5.00This is a 12 x 12" digital file
You will receive both RGB and CMYK files.
No physical item will be sent to you. You will be able to download immediately upon purchase!
This is a DIGITAL product. Therefore, returns or exchanges will not be accepted!
For personal and limited commercial use up to physical 500 end products. An extended commercial license is required for production of more than 500 end products.
Downloads are for a single user. Sharing of digital files is strictly prohibited. For co-op printing, each co-op member must purchase the file.
Alteration of this design other than scaling is not permitted. Use of design elements in other design work is not permitted.
This design may not be uploaded for sale to any print on demand website such as Spoonflower, Society6, RedBubble and the like.
Upon purchase, you are granted non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the purchased artwork. All copyrights and intellectual rights are retained by designer. You may not claim the artwork as your own.
**No official document will be shipped or emailed to you. Your order receipt confirms your right for personal or commercial use. Please keep your receipt for record purposes.**


text:
40% Off Tops Today Only! 👚🛍 Use Code: 40OFFTPS
20% off SITEWIDE* with code APR20
FREE Returns & Exchanges LEARN MORE
Free Shipping for all U.S. Orders $50+
$23.99 $54.00
Or 4 interest-free installments of $5.99 with
How it works:Select Shop Pay, Klarna, or Afterpay as your payment method at checkout to pay in interest free installments.See www.afterpay.com, www.klarna.com, or https://shoppay.affirm.com/ for more details.You must be over 18, a resident of the U.S., and meet the additional criteria to qualify. Late fees apply. Loans to California residents made or arranged are pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license.
Major Clueless vibes in the Like Totally Plaid Knit Cardigan in camel multi that features front button closures.
Styled with: Chic Bag, Ryan Denim, and Fantasy Heel.


text:
Notice: this Wiki will be going read only early in 2024 and edits will no longer be possible. Please see: https://gitlab.eclipse.org/eclipsefdn/helpdesk/-/wikis/Wiki-shutdown-plan for the plan.
WTP Development Status Meeting 2008-07-10
Announcements And Reports
- JEE Meeting Report:
WTP support for Java EE 5 modules in a 1.4 level EAR is too big to contain in a maintenance release- will be a line item for WTP 3.1. There will be more meetings about this, agenda/minutes will be posted on the wiki. Next Meeting: July 24, 2008 at 11 am EDT
- Minutes: Minutes of JEE Meeting will be posted soon, as well as call-in info for next call. The topic will be planning for WTP 3.1.
Focus on Requirements Planning (Raghu)
Call for Planning participation
- Formally Released, but I still need to announce, update meta-data
- Great Discussion last week, thanks! Please proof read and see if your comments and suggestions were captured.
- WTP 3.0 continuous improvements
- Smoketest request issued, please complete smoketest by 3 PM Friday, at latest
Bug Lists for 3.0.1
- All 3.0.1 Hotbugs (~0)
- Current 3.0.1 targeted bugs (~255)
- Minutes:
- Adjusted schedule, based on Platform's proposed schedule.
- 3.0.1 Maintenance Release Aug 15
- M1 -> Aug 18
- 3.0.2 Maintenance Release Sep 24
- M2 -> Sep 26
- M3 -> Nov 7
- M4 -> Dec 19
- M5 -> Feb 6
- 3.0.3 Maintenance Release Feb 25
- (EclipseCon March 23-27)
- M6 -> Mar 20 Feature Complete, API Freeze, UI Freeze, NLS, Accessibility
- M7 -> May 8 Performance tuning, documentation, bug fixing
- RC1 -> May 22
- RC2 -> May 29 WTP will likely not participate in RC2, based on feedback from last year that RC2 came too soon, needed more fixing, less testing
- RC3 -> Jun 5
- RC4 -> Jun 12
- RC5 -> Jun 19
- GA -> Jun 24
Performance Focus
Can we form a cross-project team?
Minutes: Following team formed to discuss how to focus on performance, will be lead by Kaloyan. Will meet Monday's, at noon (Eastern time), 9 AM Pacific, 7 PM (EEST?)
Server Angel Vera Webservices Mark Hutchinson Source Editing Nick Sandonato JEE Tools Carl Anderson EJB Tools Kaloyan Raev JSF Tools Raghu Srinivasan Dali Neil Hauge releng David Williams
Other business
- Project leads: please fix meta-data during July. Especially, see "information about ..." from your subproject web page left nav bar.
- Go to Foundation Portal
- Login with committer ID
- Click on "[maintain] Project Info meta-data"
- Changes coming to IP Log management (more automated, but more for Project Leads to do?): See http://wiki.eclipse.org/Development_Resources/Automatic_IP_Log
- In the works: Proposal to adjust bugzilla so bugzilla "products" match our subcomponents (currently have 4, need about 8?)
Teams Status and Focus for Coming Week
Source Editing
- Ongoing triaging of incoming bug reports
- Working on updating bug backlogs
- Triaging remaining 3.0 requirements and targeted bugs
Server Tools
Web Services/WSDL
- Ongoing triage of incoming and existing bugs.
- Fixing and verifying bugs.
Java EE
Dali JPT
- Working on:
- EclipseLink support
- Bugs for M7
- Performance
- Working on:
- Feature exceptions
- Bug Fixes
- triage/planning
- In general, the minimum requirement is that if you branch a plug-in, you need to branch all the plug-ins in the corresponding map file. This is to make it easier for others to know what to load, to "be current" in a maintenance branch. It is fine to branch everything in a sub-project if you choose to, but still need to correspond to what's in a map file, and the map file should be updated to explain what it's used for. Map files can be re-organized some, if that helps make it easier to organize and understand what teams are working on what.
- The names for branches should follow the pattern of 'R3_0_maintenance'. This will be the name for all 3.0.x maintenance work (not just the first, 3.0.1 maintenance work). Note that JSF and JPA code may use R2_0_maintenance, but their map files, will still be branched using R3_0_maintenance.
- Instructions for tagging existing and new WTP wiki pages can be found at WTP's Category page; remember, we can create subcategories as well
- This Week's Smoke Test Results
- Build Declaration Process Refined - See WTP Build Process and Procedures
- Reminder:
- Information about process for milestone bugzilla line item planning has been added to the WTP Bugs, Workflow, and Conventions document.
- PMC Candidate Review Request Checklist - See the updated PMC Review document with attention to the "How To Prepare a PMC Defect Candidate" section
- Adopter Migration Information for WTP 2.0 - Please add any details for your component.
- Website
- Documentation on Setting up your system for Web Tools Web site development and Using Web Tools Phoenix PHP templates is on the wiki at Web Tools Web Site Development.
- Bug Day
- Monitor and participate in Bug Day if you would like.
- Mark any applicable bugs with keyword "bugday", but only if you'll have a representative on hand to respond through Bugzilla or in IRC
- Current WTP Bug Day bugs (~53)


text:
In 2012, the headlines were dominated by decisions and trends related to the NLRB's and EEOC's examination of workplace policies affecting the rights of employees, whether on the clock or off. Often, these decisions also related to the right to discuss work-related matters. The agendas of the EEOC and NLRB are likely to continue with President Obama's ability to fill any vacancies through the end of his term in 2016. Additionally, many believe that he could be responsible for nominating at least one, if not three, Supreme Court justices. The NLRB issued multiple opinions and provided guidance in areas implicating employees' rights under Section 7 of the NLRA, i.e., concerted activities. Those of you who may be tempted to skim this section thinking that the NLRB's guidance is inapplicable to you, don't. The NLRB's jurisdiction includes union and non-union settings. • The NLRB issued its most recent report on social media cases. This report, the third in less than a year, is invaluable to employers. It construes the legality of multiple social media policies under the NLRA and goes so far as to approve one in its entirety. Employers, this is your model policy. Additionally, the NLRB is just beginning to issue "Facebook firing" decisions, each construing whether the conduct at issue can be characterized as protected, concerted activity. • The NLRB found what would be considered a "standard" employment at-will handbook statement overly broad and discriminatory. Its fatal flaw: the statement specified that the at-will nature of employment could only be modified in writing. The NLRB reasoned that such language could be interpreted by employees to mean that even union representation and collective bargaining could not alter at-will status, thus discouraging concerted activity. • Similarly, the NLRB found that blanket policies which require confidentiality during workplace investigations presumptively violate section 7 of the NLRA. Employers must now make individualized determinations as to whether confidentiality should be required based on the facts of each and every investigation. Effectively, this means less employer control over investigations and, perhaps, an impaired ability to run a workplace free of unlawful or dangerous activity. This was the subject of a prior two-part blog of mine. The EEOC also chimed in on workplace investigations. • Around the time of the NLRB decision, a Buffalo, NY EEOC field office issued a pre-determination letter finding that blanket confidentiality policies violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The EEOC reasoned that an employee could incorrectly interpret the confidentiality requirement as a prohibition from even contacting the EEOC to discuss a complaint or file a charge. To date, the EEOC has issued no further guidance. This was the subject of the second installment of my two-part blog. Most notably, the EEOC has issued a Strategic Plan for 2012-2016. There, the EEOC identified five areas of increased scrutiny. Employers, this is the EEOC's playbook for the next four years. 1. Class/systemic discrimination 2. Protecting vulnerable workers 3. Addressing issues arising under the ADA 4. Title VII coverage for LGBT individuals 5. Accommodations for pregnancy The proof is in the pudding: • Just recently, and as discussed in last week's blog by Patricia F. Weisberg, the EEOC issued new workplace guidelines to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking under Title VII and the ADA. With this one act, the EEOC touched on three of the five categories listed above. • The EEOC recently instituted multiple class actions alleging sexual harassment and abuse on behalf of farm workers who are "particularly vulnerable due to isolated working conditions and lack of familiarity with the protections of the law." The EEOC is also tipping its hand by, for the first time, providing charge data broken down by type, state and year. The statistics show trends for FY09 – FY11. For example, Ohio-based charges for sex and age discrimination and Title VII-retaliation fell considerably in FY11 after a significant spike in FY10. Watch for areas implicated by the EEOC's Strategic Plan (e.g., sex discrimination and retaliation on behalf of LGBT individuals, disability discrimination, etc.) to increase over the next four years. Lastly, the Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case that will decide who is a "supervisor" for purposes of vicarious employer liability under Title VII. The Sixth Circuit, which includes Ohio, finds generally that supervisors have the power to hire, fire, demote, promote or discipline. A "supervisor" in other jurisdictions, however, is defined more broadly and can include employees who direct and oversee a colleague's daily work. Depending on the outcome of this case, Ohio employers could face increased liability for the actions of employees who were not historically considered supervisors. The case is Vance v. Ball State University, 646 F. 3d 461 (7th Cir. 2011) (Race discrimination under Title VII). In short, it appears that the labor- and employee-friendly trends seen in the President's first term will continue well into the second. Employers, be sure to follow the headlines and keep workplace rules and policies up to date.
Guest Blogger
Scrutiny of workplace policies affecting employees' rights will continue


text:
August 8, 2009
What Do You Expect from Google Chrome OS?
Integration with Google Accounts
"I believe Google accounts will be used to login to Chrome OS. Kinda whereever you go, you can use your Google account username/password to login. I hope it will use local disk to store frequently accessed file and sync it to Docs like Dropbox."
It should work offline
"There would have to be some kind of offline credential caching so you can log on even when you are not connected to the network."
Instant boot
"The thing I need with Google Chrome OS is instant bootup. I want something where I open up my laptop and the screen turns on and puts a web browser in my face."
It should be fast
"I just want to get rid of infinite waiting for load up. When I turn on my computer, half the times is just to open a web browser, a media player and an instant messaging program. I don't want to have to wait AGES for all sorts of background programs and services to load up."
Built-in desktop search
"I like the desktop search element of Google Desktop: it's a good way to access my files, e-mails and web history quickly. That should be included in Chrome OS. And there should be an offline cache of everything, so that I can still see read web pages I've visited even when offline."
In sync
"Syncing is important these days. Not just bookmarks, but passwords, and "user states" so you can pick up on another machine almost where you leave off on one. I would be able to start working on a document on my desktop machine and then switch to my laptop and hit the road, confident that when i open the document authoring app I'll be right where I left off."
"Google ChromeOS should save screen real estate. On smaller devices like netbooks, you need to conserve as much screen real estate as possible."
Use applications without installing them
"Even if storage memory is cheaper now than ever, mobile phones, netbooks, etc. will benefit of avoiding to install software specific for each use on the physical memory and maintaining it "in the cloud". Sites should have the capability (and maybe a standard protocol) to communicate each other with the browser as a medium (avoiding the download and following upload of the object), user should have the capability to chose the service that he wants to subscribe to (eventually choosing it from an online appstore-like site), the OS should be able to recommend new and interesting service to subscribe to the user based on information collected (with his permission) about his behaviour."
Run Windows applications
"I want to run Windows programs, as well as games. I want Chrome OS to be able to do everything a normal computer can do! That way I can get ditch Windows and get Chrome OS for (hopefully) free!"
Don't forget the hardware!
"Driver support for a wide range of mobile hardware -> platform hardware combination. I'm particularly interested in WiMax support on an ARM processor."
So people want a fast operating system that loads instantly, doesn't use too many resources, saves your data online so you can continue your work from another computer and it keeps the data in sync, works offline, uses applications without installing them, runs Windows applications and it's compatible with many combinations of hardware.
What do you expect from Google Chrome OS?
89 comments:
- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 4:26 AM
Black screen during page poading, not white.
And optional dark screen for text reading/edition, to switch from white screen.
Why? Not only to save unnecessary excessive energy consumption, and better comfort for the eyes.
This is very important when working on a device powered by batteries.
Of course, most notably this is welcome for mobile devices using Android than Google OS, nevertheless it seems detail I believe this is very important and missing. - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 4:44 AM
anonymous: fyi, the way computer screens work, it doesn't use any less energy when the're dark
:-) Secure.
It should encrypt the hard drive, or at least the personal files so nobody can access them, or my Google account, if the netbook/mobile phone/laptop is stolen or lost. Also the internet link should be secure, so I can use it securely from a public computer.
And please, a decent encryption system, not like Office crap cryptosystem.
Also, the possibility to have several accounts open at the same time, but independent one from the other, like the multiuser interface of windows, where you can block the current session and open a new one for another user.
For applications, it would be nice to run it without installation, from a flash drive, like the "Portable apps" project.
Another request: make it flash-drive bootable, so I can use it in a public computer or friend's computer without installing it.
Regards!- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 4:57 AM
heh, what do I expect from ChromeOs? Well, simple thing, just make it please the way it works, and not producing headaches, requires patching, tuning, fiddling aroung, spellcasting, praying etc. It became annoying especially starting from 100 host and up. Make it invisible please: we all know that there is OS but nobody ever had a need to look at it ;-)
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Fast, save screen estate, fast to boot, definitely no desktop search, smart privacy tools, mac compatible, lean and mean
ReplyDelete From Google: "Later this year we will open-source its code, and netbooks running Google Chrome OS will be available for consumers in the second half of 2010." That means you'll be able to download the OS later this year.
For those who wonder if it's possible to run Windows applications, Wine is just one of the possible answers. The most likely answer is Native Client, a Google project that will be integrated in Chrome. "Native Client is an open-source research technology for running x86 native code in web applications, with the goal of maintaining the browser neutrality, OS portability, and safety that people expect from web apps."I Mainly want support for Google Desktop Gadets and iGoogle gadgets, but knowing that this is Google that's probably already on the roadmap. It'd be nice to see OpenSocial support implemented to have a social desktop.
Also one feature I'd like to see which is for Chrome as a whole and not just Chrome OS is WebSlice support. The web has no way of running apps in the background aside from extensions and this would be one step in the right direction.- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Android apps: the android VM should be made compatible and included in chromeOS. Android apps could be the 'desktop gadgets' of chromeOS. it will add great value to both the netbooks and the android community
ReplyDelete Encryption and private documents - possibly using seamless integration of truecrypt. Privacy will probably be the concern on the tip of everyones tongue. The next thing is what I expect this to be, like a Linux OS perhaps with the polish normally only seen on Mac OS, and not just another branded distro.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 7:17 AM
With support for 3rd party devices. It should be able to hook up various devices out of the box (or download and install it automatically).
I have to say that I have tried to use Linux on my netbook. Unfortunately my Canon Pixma ip4600 printer does not work at all (incl. the Canon proprietary driver) and my Sony-Ericsson K530i is seen as external storage if I connect it via cable only. Windows is able to use Bluetooth and MyPhoneExplorer is a miracle. I can sync (with Google services!), send SMSes, install J2ME software, transfer pictures and mp3s, etc. - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 7:38 AM
I would expect that a lot of things would be stored on the cloud. But, I also want the ability to store stuff locally and prevent them to be sync online. This is a necessity for files that contain confidential information. No matter how "secure" the cloud is, I won't store those confidential files out there. That said, I second @igo and @DannyStaple comments about security.
I also want to see the capability of organizing my files like what these guys offer: http://www.tabbles.net/ Simply a fast boot and my personal configuration, programs and files available in any pc with Chrome OS, with a GGG Global Google Gears solution to work offline. I mean like a dropbox solution but for the hole system, not only for a folder.
If I buy a new PC I'll only need to sync it and start working with my programs and files.
That's my "ideal" OS...- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 8:29 AM
For me for example to be :
1. Safe
2. Quick boot: 3-5 seconds
3. To work Windows apps
4. To be a combination of windows and mac os :) I was thinking of an online-app store, too! It would be a great way to easily access and pay for (with Google Checkout, hopefully) apps that would be hard to find out about otherwise.
Personally, I don't care much at all about Windows applications, but a port of Wine would be nice, but this isn't online, so I doubt it will be there. Perhaps an online version of VM ware (or something like it) would be better. You can do pretty much everything online though, and what you can't, people will live without or dual boot.- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Chrome OS should become a productivity platform. apps like docs, spreadsheets, mail, calendar etc. should be done on this. because it would sync online and keep multiple machines mirrored. so where ever you go, you always have your all your important things with you. local caching should therefore be heavily encrypted and you should never have to worry about syncing, it should automatically do this and show just a green/red button to notify you if it is in sync.
i also think that a lot of google apps will see an increase in performance. offline mode are great and hopefully will go to more applications. it would be great if google maps would cache more so it will become usefull even without an internet connection.
Youtube will probably be playing Ogg Theora movie files so it will run them smoothly and even play HD on netbooks. Also connecting a camera and uploading to youtube should become easier.
and this argument might sound stupid from an customer perspective, but google should keep a tight control over the apps that will on chrome OS natively, apps that are developed for it should run as a webapp anyway. But one thing that has kept the iphone clear of a lot of problems is keeping a close watch on the app store. i already hear people say it should run windows app, this is a road google should never walk. build your own strength in available apps and stay clear of potential people complaining about windows apps not working well.
Success of Chrome OS should be that it is so simple to use, it speaks for itself and anyone can use it. it makes sure that you never lose any of your files and you can access them anywhere you want. that Chrome OS is ultra fast in start-up times and responsiveness. running on netbooks it's really cheap. it integrates a lot of things like your address book in your phone, your photos etc. light installation step
rich custom preference for appearance
light running resources (Cloud Computing, web services?)
Integrated environment (All Google services and apps are basic)
offline + online sync
My idea:
just a feature: 3D Cloud Environment Desktop (like Desktop, but not table, is a blue sky with white cloud(apps/services))The #1 thing Google must do to prove that Chrome OS is all we need is develop Chrome OS on Chrome OS with no installed applications except a browser. Do that and Google's theory that people don't need applications gets a nice proof point. If the developers don't use Chrome OS then isn't that like Windows developers not using Windows?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see an innovate way for managing local files. Maybe some sort of expanded clipboard that temporarily stores text, photos, etc. and then allows the user to access them for pasting and uploading. Most of the user interaction would be with the cloud, but this is also a necessary feature.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 9:47 AM
you people who want windows apps are idiots. The whole point is that it only runs a web browser.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Hardware support, hardware support, hardware support! Not just for crappy netbooks. I want graphics chip support, etc.
ReplyDelete Instant on
Web server (Apache or whatever)
File server (Samba or whatever)
Media server
Media player
X Windows (or similar) Server so I can use a much larger screen to view and interact with my apps
Integration into cloud so that apps can begin running on my machine, and then if I need to turn the machine off, the apps can migrate into a cloud for more processing, and later migrate back to my machine. Think webservers, think various bots.
Some mode to help me pick up girls.Why would anyone want to run Windows apps on Chrome OS? We already have something for that; it's called Windows. And anyone who's ever used Wine knows that Windows apps on non-Windows platforms are ugly and slow (and making them not ugly makes them unusably slow). Google has zero interest in running apps made for their greatest competitor in their own OS.
I'm guessing -everything- will be in the browser, no taskbar, no dock, nothing. (The taskbar is the tab bar!) Turning off the computer, doing suspend/hibernate, etc. will be done through a system button, next to the page and wrench buttons. Icons/text for Wifi networks and battery levels will replace the minimize, maximize, and close buttons. The user's desktop will be the new tab page, with "buttons" (thumbnails) to the user's favorite sites (aka web apps (email, etc)) and shortcuts to do other system things. Of course, the user will be able to change the background. The web browser will do the file managing, in fancy HTML5 with drag and drop.
If all this comes true, the web browser will essentially become the operating system, and that's what Google wants.
The only thing I don't know about is how Chrome OS will handle music listening. Even if I was connected to "the cloud" 24/7, I couldn't and wouldn't listen to Pandora and Last.fm all the time, especially because Pandora now has a monthly limit for free users. (Also, many IPs cap bandwidth usage, including mine.) Integrated DAAP support (like what Banshee has) would be great, and it would pressure Apple to either open DAAP or use the older, open, and commonly used version in iTunes.- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I would like the integration of applications such as Gmail, Wave!, Calendar, Picasa and ... Facebook! Strong integration, so that all was easy to use. ChromeOS should put emphasis on communication as well as social networks.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Ability to get timely and expert help directly from Google when needed. I love Google but actually getting help from Google on any number of their items like, gmail, checkout, etc. is near impossible and in fact impossible if it's needed timely. Sorry Google, but if we (Google and all of us Google supporters) want to seriously play in this space Google must step up direct support that is timely and expert when needed by users.
ReplyDelete as it would be linux distro, chrome OS should has good packaging system like .deb
no AV, because it is linux, and it is affected by no viruses
I think that Chrome OS ought to be a as much as cloud operating system as it is posible
for example clicking on dock icon of spreadsheet should open google docs' spreadsheet whether computer is online or not, if it is out of internet, you should be able to create new document, work on it, save (it save's locally) but whenever it is connected to net, it should sync with docs
like it runs with google gears
same with hard drive, I heard about google disk, for storage
uploading pictures to picasa web album, integrated almost every google services (reader, wave, voice, talk, tasks, notebook)
wine emulation layer for those who do want to play some games,
and full support for OpenGL
maybe ChromeOS will force game developers to write for OpenGL in order to run in macosx and linux
IF YOU GOOGLE DO THAT, IT WOULD BE A MILE STONE FOR COMPUTING AND ONE STEP TO FREE GAMES FROM WINDOWS ONLY TERMINALS- AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 3:21 PM
>>>>>>Chata said on August 8, 2009 4:57 AM PDT:
"Run Windows applications", sounds totally idiotic, for of course it wont run windows apps... if one has read at the very least the wiki article then one would know its linux based.
Secondly it will be released later next year, not this year!<<<<<<<<<
No, it's not idiotic at all Chata.
It should be able to do all Windows Aps.. - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Make it possible to run Sun Virtual Box on top of Google OS.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 7:23 PM
I want Chrome OS to encrypt my data when it saves to online server. I want it to be secure, and respect my privacy, no data should we shared with anyone unless I explicitly allow it, and they should be opt-in not opt-out.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 8:45 PM
I remember a few years back, there was a program that you ran on exe's that would package them up. You'd upload to your webserver and visitors could actually run the program without an actual install or download from the web. My memory could be pretty foggy about it. Can't remember how well it worked or vulnerabilities but may help out in some way. :| Oh well. Just babbling. :P
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Please don't add Windows emulation. ChromeOS should be free of Windows applications, viruses, rootkits etc. The system should be lightweight, fast, secure. No one runs games on netbook/notebooks!
I want Google Wave works with Facebook. - AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Should be able to support open source standards/protocols natively and not be limited to Google services. So it should be able to use any jabber account(not only Google Talk which uses the protocol), any SIP VoIP service, etc.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 2:06 AM
Remote desktop! But with linux under the hood , that won't be a problem i think.
ReplyDelete * Save the entire user context (profile/settings and documents) on a USB key or SD card. Therefore my identity and documents are independent of the computers I run onto.
* No registry or visible install/uninstall process, it should look like any application is in the cloud and cached (available offline) as soon as I start using it once.
* Automatic sync with the cloud is a must! for docs, mails/waves, contacts, agenda etc.
* Instant on and as fast as Google Chrome.- AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 4:30 AM
@igo "make it flash-drive bootable"
That could be FANTASTIC!
If it is as small as expected, SanDisk could even offer ChromeOS pre-installed on their flash drives sold at Fry's, Best Buy, Walmart, etc.
This would:
1. allow people to try ChromeOS first, before installing it on their machine.
2. allow people to travel with just a flash-drive. These drives could be used on:
- public computers (libraries, internet cafes, etc...even in foreign countries!).
- PCs at customer sites or branch offices (think business travelers).
- a family or friend's computer.
- any device that can boot from a flash drive (smartphone? netbook/notebook/desktop? tablet?).
3. allow any ChromeOS-related files (config, cache, etc.) to be stored on the flash-drive.
4. give old PCs new life. Out-of-date "zombie" PCs (used for spam & DDoS attacks) can suddenly be upgraded to a modern OS & browser, without installing anything on them.
Cool! - AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 4:41 AM
I think it is stupid to log on with your Google account
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 8:01 AM
super easy install apps: No Deb Pack
Fast Boot and Run (Go Fast)
Windows Mode (for windows apps)
UI clean and beautiful
Desktop paradigma new
Local Store
Uniq account (SO and Web)
sagui - AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 9:13 AM
it should also make coffee and tea for me. And maybe do my laundary.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Google needs a fairly lengthy beta period with many participants. Lots of feed back and many updates before it's official release. We all saw what happened with Vista.
Quick key commands and mouse clicks are a big deal. I hate spending a lot of time trying to do something that should be simple.
Plug and play is another necessity. I sometimes lose my driver discs and when I reformat, downloading off the websites can take forever! I like this article it gives me an idea on how to chose, I also found some helpful tips about that in this Gadgets Website , Thanks a lot.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 3:49 PM
"Run Windows applications"
Ouch. That will be the source of many problems. A lot of windows applications are poorly coded; it's not allways microsoft's fault :) COSTUMIZABLE FONT SIZE :
most browser just forget people with special needs , namely shortsighted people.
I am shortsighted.
I need a browser in wich I can freely ajust the size of the fonts.
I can do it with Mozilla Firefox but I cant do it with Chrome.
That aspect is also very important.
Most people have not the latest hardware.
A Browser is a tool to surf the web.., it should not be an aplication that sucks all of your computer resources.
The idea might look sexy..,but.....
But millions of people rely on wireless connections and with wireless the more you download the more you pay.
(Others still use dial connections)
Dont think that everyone has acess to broadband or can make unlimited downloads.I did answer to the reply : " What would I expect from chrome browser ".
Only now I got aware that I did not understood the question properly but what was written about the browser can be aplied to a OS.
1- Customizable when it comes to font size.
This feature is very very important.
There are millions of shortsighted people out there and in the future there will be even more ( Population is aging ).
2- The OS should work with not so powerfull hardware.
3- Beware aplications that run online
4- Make it simple, make it simple, make it simple.
75% of the people know nothing about computers.
They want a simple operative system.-Run all windows applications but dont let them change OS settings or start-up programs. (For security)
-Installing programs should be as easy as Mac's.
-It should encourage programmers to write new programs for Chrome Os. So there will be variety of programs for This os. With some time it will be inevitable to change OS.
-Just dont forget everybody using windows because Program-X is designed for Windows only.
-OPEN-GL and Direct-x support Direct-x is only for Windows but lots of games using Direct-x if you include Direct-x api there will be better games i hope.
NOTE TO PEDRO : I can do it with Mozilla Firefox but I cant do it with Chrome. Hold CTRL and Mouse-wheel should do thatMake Application store. People could download update programs there if they want. Application store will be tested by google, so it is %90 virus free. If you cant test programs at least people could download programs from one source so it will be quicker.(Something like android app store)
ReplyDelete- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 6:49 AM
I want to be able to uninstall Chrome and install Internet Explorer.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 7:01 AM
I wrote about the results of your poll on my ChromeOS-Blog. Maybe you want to check it out at http://chromeos-blog.com @pedro hold down ctrl and scroll mouse wheel for font size
I want more transparency on applications installed. If you want to add something to the Chrome OS at least give me a choice during install (custom install) or through settings. Maybe I want a different media player or message service, or none at all.
I was thinking some sort of VM software for windows based applications. If Chrome maintains a platform independent motto and succeeds then (it may be some time but) we will see applications migrate to platform independence over the OS managing different platform options.- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 12:57 PM
A repo for programs that work on Chrome OS like the way many linux is and therefore ports of linux programs.Support for different voice protocols for voip.A linux terminal.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 1:26 PM
As long as it can support Gaming from MMO's, FPS, and RTS I will be happy with it. I have long looked for another OS that I could hassle free use to replace Windows. Please do not over look the Gaming community for if you treat them right you will have customers for life.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM
>> I want to run Windows programs, as well as games.
>> I want Chrome OS to be able to do everything a normal
>> computer can do! That way I can get ditch Windows and get
>> Chrome OS for (hopefully) free!"
It's like one write "I want to have 1 million bucks. But I don't want to do anything for it." Silly. Windows and Unix-based systems are comparing apples to trees. Unix will NEVER replace Windows machines. Unix users are different users and prefer something different. So the day will (hopefully) never come that Unix systems can replace Windows OS. Should be like you would expect from LXDE: Lightweight and fast and avoid code complexity. Hardware support should be excellent. High quality through extensive code review and analysis. Rock solid. Focus on the internet but possible to install linux applications and even Windows apps with Wine or virtualisation as you know it from MacOSX
ReplyDelete- Richard BattyAugust 11, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Everyone wants Windows support. Don't fall for this.
If you could win by running Windows software better than Microsoft can, then we would all be running OS2 right now. Microsoft wants to produce mainframe software for the desktop. That is why Windows is bloat ware. I say let Microsoft dominate this market. If you try to copy Microsoft, they will crush you. Chrome OS does not need to compete directly against Microsoft.
Chrome OS needs to be small, fast and secure. Web applications can serve the needs for 90% of consumers and 50% of business users. With large acceptance, software companies will port there product to Chrome OS, just as they have with the Mac. Better yet, they will port their software to Java.
If Chrome is free, Linux based and Open Source, you will have 4 billion people in the developing world willing to support it.
I can see the day that 80% of PC will have Chrome OS. Specialized business machines will have Windows with Chrome compatibility (Web/Java). Rich people will have Macs with Chrome compatibility. - AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 8:45 AM
I would drop windows for it if there is:
-a live embed dev-mode
-support for x86 architecture
-2sec boot (& 2sec shut down!!)
-mobile (for example just bootable from stick without any installation)
and secure online sync of data - AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Running Windows applications or games under Chrome does not make sense to me. These games and applications need lots of resources. I think the right way to go is to help software developers to port their applications to the new cloud model, although to play games you still need a powerful CPU and GPU.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 3:59 PM
I want Chrome OS to be open source. Privacy is my major concern, specially looking at what Google did with Chrome and the fact that MY data will be stored on Google servers, I want ABSOLUTE control over what can be used for what. And Google should not deny access to services just because I don't want to allow them to use my information for something else that they do not need to provide me the service, e.g. I should not be denied to use it because I do not want to allow Google to use my information to develop new products or share it with third parities. I should be asked for each of these cases separately, or at least be allowed to opt-out, I don't want something that either you agree that they can do whatever they want or you can not use the service. I will be keep watching to see whether Google keeps to be "Do not do evil" company or turn into "Privacy Devil".
ReplyDelete i would like to see chrome os be fast, it should support all hardware( by using windows drivers just as wifi drivers r used). have a nice multimedia player tht supports the popular formats, without the hassle to download stuff like with ubuntu. and support for windows applications in case one needs to use one of those apps or games. and most importantly a secure environment to defeat the purpose of antivirus software, and reinstallation of windows repeatedly
ReplyDeleteThink about how Gmail changed webmail -- I would like to see Google make that same kind of paradigm shift to the operating system. Chrome OS should include:
-- automation of tasks that should be automated
-- seamless integration with the Google online apps (with local versions that may add functionality)
-- iPod management (through either iTunes or a replacement)
-- absolute simplicity and hardware utilization
-- support for a pretty standard set of devices (especially netbook hardware)
-- allow manufacturers / individuals to create drivers for additional devices.
-- the ability to boot and run from a USB driveI want instant e-mail function built in the OS that uses minimum memory.
I have about 5 different email accounts, using pop3 I wanna be able to recieve all of them straigt to the OS without having to use a stupid email program like microsoft outlook.
I also want a gadget that is similar to something Mac Leopard have, where you can mark an area on any website and that area will keep updating continously on your desktop, i.e if I decide to mark a news feed, that small box of news feed will appear on my desktop and keep updating.The worst thing about Linux is that it can't work out of the box easily. With the rise of netbooks, where hardware is pretty standard market-wide, it'll make this much easier (enter Moblin, Jolicloud, Ubuntu NBR), but anytime we want to use ChromeOS on a desktop, game over since the hardware is so diverse.
so i expect it to be marketed similar to Mac OS X. Limited launch on specific computers (like Dell Mini 10v, ASUS 1005ha, etc) that will work out of the box.
But here are some things that I worry about:
Please don't add to the long list of Linux distros. I already have Moblin, Jolicloud, and Ubuntu NBR on my ASUS 1005HA and they do a fine job at being Linux on a netbook.
Please don't make me compile my own drivers for it to work.
Please don't make me open up the terminal daily.
Please don't be a Googlelized Linux distro with WINE and proprietary software included (a-la Linux Mint)
Please don't limit ChromeOS to just work well with your own products (such as not including MSN Messenger, but only gTalk)
Please don't be slow to update like you are for your Google Gears plugin for Firefox. I want to see ChromeOS be compatible with a computer that hasn't been released yet to the public.
Here are some requests:
Please polish the user experience immensely (a-la Jolicloud)
Please make it social networking friendly (a-la Moblin)
Be a step ahead.
Oh, and please don't piggyback off the free open-source hard work of others. If all you want, Google, is to have a good Windows-free alternative with your products built in, why don't you just support and invest in Ubuntu or something similar? I think I understand why you don't, but just be careful and actually set ChromeOS apart from the rest. Perhaps the Linux community could rally around ChromeOS and unify well enough to earn enough respect from hardware vendors for the desktop arena to develop GOOD drivers for them.- AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 10:51 AM
I would want to still play my games for windows games!
And I would want to be able to use my windows media center remote for another tv tuning thing...
An understandable file system.
The ablilty to not have to get a backup browser for certain sites.
I'm basically planning on putting it on a computer that is able to run smoothly on vista. I'm not going to pay for 7. - AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM
in my case for example, i have 2 companies registered with google apps, and also a gmail.com account. So:
- having two sets of virtual hard drives or My docs folder for the two companies googledocs
- 2 email accounts on a outlook-type gmail
- both calendars in one (ability to choose the event calendar but to see all of them or just one if i want to)
- One unified contact and Tasks list, and sycnronization for both companies.
Maybe some of these are more work to googleapps than googleOS but still. Just a basic thinking about UI. The chrome os UI is based on chorme. Every application run will run as a separate tab. Great no problems. But idealy while working we open a lot applications at the same time. Chrome will not have any limitation on number of tabs but what about the visibility? As the number of tabs increase the visibility of tabs will decrease. Anyway they need to have some solution on this UI factor.


text: Taxi from BCN Airport to Pira This option will not work correctly. Unfortunately, your browser does not support inline frames.This option will not work correctly. Unfortunately, your browser does not support inline frames. From/To Airport Starting 35€ BARCELONA From/To Airport Starting 29€ MADRID From/To Airport Starting 25€ VALENCIA From/to Airport Starting 37€ BILBAO from/to airport starting 31€ ALICANTE From/to airport Starting 25€ MALAGA From/to airport Starting 23€ IBIZA From/to airport Starting 28€ SEVILLA From/to airport Starting 29€ GRANADA From/to airport Starting 29€ SANTIAGO From/to airport Starting 29€ SANTANDER From/to airport Starting 37€ MURCIA From/to airport Starting 35€ MALLORCA From/to airport Starting 55€ ASTURIAS YOUR NEXT TRANSPORT IN Discover more The path to security, simplicity and satisfaction Why book at Taxi2Spain.com? In Taxi 2 Spain your trip starts with a reservation Finding a transport service that suits all your needs isn't easy, especially in the taxi world, but it isn't impossible either. Taxi2Spain offers the best service, through its easy, quick and safe way to book a taxi It's easy! From the comfort of your mobile phone, on a single screen, at any time of the day, 365 days a year, we can transfer you to and from the airport in a punctual and uncomplicated way. Taxi reservations made directly online or by calling the phones shown on our website. Airport pickups include 60 minutes of free wait time and all other pickups include a free 15 minutes. Driver meets you with a nameplate and takes to the place The pick up at the airport is directly in the arrival hall. On request, available child restraint systems. Door-to-door private car service Our drivers' taxis are in perfect condition, and adapt to your number of passengers and volume of luggage so you can enjoy your transfer comfortably. Taxi 2 Spain is quick! We have a large staff of experienced drivers with experience in transfers and who know your destination's location since our taxis have GPS devices, giving no chances for detours or delays with our taxis. Taxi 2 Spain is safe! We will be expecting you. Our taxi service is personalized. There will always be a driver identified with the company logo who will be carrying a nameplate with your name and who will be waiting for you so you can feel protected and safe ALL-INCLUSIVE Avoid surprises with Taxi2Spain.com All prices include taxes VAT and all additional costs. PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS Have peace of mind knowing that All our drivers have their license and transport card Vehicles are under a fully comprehensive insurance. FREE CANCELLATION Change of plans? No worries! Cancellations are free of charge within 24h before the trip. Given that we are an experienced company, you won't have to worry about advanced landings or delays, as we will have all of your airline's information, and will wait for you for up to 60 minutes at the airport with no extra charge. Our customer service is always open, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you will all the information you need to clear up any doubt you may have, while keeping in touch at all times. You choose the payment method that best suits your needs. Taxi2Spain gives you the chance to make online payments before your trip even starts, so you can be calm at the time of transfer and so you can enjoy your taxi trip. Every day, more and more customers are pleased with our service, and we are becoming one of the best online taxi lines in Madrid, Valencia, Seville, Alicante, Barcelona, Murcia, etc… Taxi2spain has an online chat service so you can clear up any questions about our service and our taxis and drivers' identification. We also have corporate services for companies, with payment plans, for special events or business meetings. To be safe is to be calm. Thank you for choosing us.


text:
We fret about turning off the lights to save pennies on energy. Meanwhile, electricity worth billions of dollars gets lost or stolen on the world's power grids every year.
In industry jargon, the problem is known as 'line loss.' A certain amount of electricity generated by a power plant never makes it to the consumer – or at least the paying consumer. Instead it is lost or diverted somewhere over the wires. Some of it dissipates in transit for technical reasons. In other cases, it's pilfered by marijuana growers, households, or in some countries even manufacturers.
Awesense, a Canadian company that has built its business model around solving this problem, pegs the cost of worldwide electricity loss at $202 billion annually.
Losses vary dramatically by country, with percentages running in the double digits in Brazil, China and India. In the US, about seven percent of the power generated goes missing. How much of that is theft? No hard figures exist, but a rule of thumb for sophisticated grids puts US power theft at two to three percent. That may not sound like a lot, but the US is one of the world's biggest power producers. So even a small percentage of electricity lost means a large amount of fossil fuel wasted.
So, in a time when we strive for greater energy efficiency, why don't we hear more about this problem?
It's a matter of accountability and who pays, according to Mischa Steiner-Jovic, CEO of Awesense. Regulators typically do not require utilities to absorb the costs. Instead, electricity ratepayers subsidize the thievery.
"The utility commission has not sufficiently motivated the utility to reduce its losses. Because the utilities are able to pass their losses on to the rest of the customers, they are not financially motivated to solve power theft," said Steiner-Jovic in a recent interview.
That's not to say, nothing is being done. Some progressive utilities in North America are taking initiative, in part for safety reasons. Utility workers can inadvertently come in contact with wires exposed by setups jury-rigged to divert power.
But North America is still far behind Brazil, where the federal government has put in place a policy to reduce electricity losses. "Energy is such an important factor for the growth of their economy. They can't afford to lose 20-30 percent of their energy," said Steiner-Jovic. Brazil's electricity theft problem has helped spur the installation of smart meters, which can go long way in helping utilities identify loss.
Not all utilities can afford smart meters. And anyway, thieves sometimes maneuver around them. Awesense has developed a system to identify electricity loss for utilities with or without smart meters. The company acts as a kind of energy auditor for the grid, using a combination of software and monitoring equipment to identify where loss is occurring and why – whether the problem is malfunctioning equipment or theft. It then helps the utility put in place a strategy to resolve the problem. Like many energy service companies, Awesense operates under a 'no upfront cost' model – it is paid out of the energy savings achieved by the utility.
So far, developing countries have shown the greatest concern about line loss. But Steiner-Jovic predicts that North America, too, will take more notice as the consumer becomes increasingly energy aware.
"It just can't go on that we turn a blind eye to inefficiency on the grid," he said. "Energy is too valuable a commodity."
Elisa Wood is a long-time energy writer whose work has been picked up by CNN, the New York Times, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal. See her articles here: http://www.realenergywriters.com/elisa-wood/