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- LED-lampa /
- Ljusstyrning /
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DMX ljusstyrning
The Scene Setter 24 is ideal for theatre use and features a fader-per-channel setup. It also allows you to control a fog machine.
The Operator 1 is a compact yet powerful addition to American DJ's line of products. It can send up to 192 DMX channels and has a chase-record function.
The ADJ DMX Operator 384 is a two-in-one DMX and MIDI controller. It features an assignable joystick, as well as smoke machine connectors and triggers. It is a very complete controller for mobile DJs and modest stages.
Versatile scene setter-like lighting controller with MIDI functionality and sixteen channels - ideal for simple applications or as a software controller!
24 DMX channels with 48 programmable scenes/chases in one 19-inch desktop lighting control? Showtec has all of that for you and makes it easy to control thanks to the clear LCD screen.
This very practical dimmer/chaser by Showtec is well suited for your conventional lighting. It has nine built-in programs and a capacity of up to 5 A per channel. It has a music-controlled mode via the line signal of your mixer, plus a DMX output.
The Showtec Easy Fade 36 is a simple DMX lighting controller, specifically designed for locations where a lot of people need to be able to control the lighting.
Don't mistake the options that this controller provides. It can control 768 DMX channels and is easy to program thanks to the built-in Shape Generator. All in all, this unit is compact but highly complete!
The Lite-4 is one of the best controllers for controlling conventional lighting. Its user-friendliness is a great boon for novices as well as more advanced lighting jockeys and it allows you to use it nearly anywhere.
With the Creator 1024 PRO you can handle any professional light show. The controller is equipped with a Shape Generator that makes the programming of your light shows very easy. This controller is highly accessible.
With this table, anyone can program professional shows. With the help of online libraries you can simply and quickly program a professional show!
Do you want to control your lighting in an inexpensive, yet professional way? You can do so with the Scanmaster 2, this controller can control 12 scanners!
This Fademaster light table might look like just a wide container full of faders, but there is more than meets the eye! It is the ideal controller for simple applications, for instance in the catering industry.
The Philips Strand 200 Plus is a compact DMX controller that is capable of creating complex light shows. This comprehensive device has a well-organised layout and offers a wide range of features, including a DMX512 recorder.


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Know More about Forex Scams
Forex trading is a well-known trading market that promises good investment opportunities with amazing returns. But it is a complicated market where the trades are not easy to understand. Even experienced Forex traders might find it difficult to deal in this market and this is where the Forex brokers might find opportunities to scam the investors. Trading is a risky market with a lot of terms and conditions, and without proper knowledge, it can be difficult to understand where we are losing our money. The Forex market has seen many different scams; some of them are as mentioned below.
Scam 1: Fake Brokers: You might have come across advertisements in newspapers, radios and various other places, where the brokers promise very high returns. They also create their websites with fake contact information, customer data, customer reviews about how they earned a lot of money investing into the Forex trading. They even put in information about how the market is going up and big returns at expected at lower risks. But in reality, this all is a scam to lure customers in a trap.
Scam 2: Fake Funds: Similar to fake brokers we can also see fake investment schemes often known as High Yield Investment plans, which guarantee high-level returns, for using your money in their funds. The idea behind these funds is to use money from tomorrow's investors to pay the yesterdays investors. And once these funds stop getting new prospects, they disappear from the market.
Scam 3: The automated robots: This is one of the most common scams in not only the Forex market but the overall investment market, where you can find a lot of new automated software that claims to provide you fast and reliable ways to get good returns. One such scam is the Gatesway software that promises very high returns but does not work as expected. It also claims to be founded by a very well known personality, but in reality, the person is not related to the automated software by any means. It is difficult for people to understand if the software is really working as mentioned on the websites and hence many investors get trapped in such scams losing a lot of money.
Bottom Line: It is difficult to predict the future in any type of trading market. So if some scheme or broker is promising you certain returns, understand that it could be a scam. Stay alert, read about the scams on various websites and do not trust anyone blindly just because they are promising returns.

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Chicken House has been operate for business many years in Ampang. Recently they open a branch in Solaris Mont' Kiara which is a good news for us - we now have another choice for Korean fried chicken delivery whenever we feel like want to have chi-mek at home.
Just call the number above for delivery - delivery within Mont' Kiara area is free with minimum order RM50 & above. For other area, there are extra charges apply - just call up Chicken House and check with them.
We make an impromptu visit to Chicken House last Sunday night. We order ban-pan (half-half) fried chicken as our dinner - (Left) Spicy Fried Chicken and (Right) Soya Sauce + Garlic Fried Chicken.
Soya Sauce & Garlic Fried Chicken
This has become our new favorite after first bite! The fried chicken is so crispy, juicy and tender with the caramelized soya sauce coated on the outer layer of the fried chicken and little bit of minced garlic sprinkle on it, the taste is really unforgettable! It has become our must order fried chicken since then.
Spicy Fried Chicken
Spicy Fried Chicken is more like fried chicken with spicy sauce. We normally can handle spicy very well, but this turns out spicy than usual. Anyhow we still finish everything in a blink as the fried chicken is fresh, crispy and crunchy since it was cook upon order.
One month later we begin to order the fried chicken delivery to home instead of going to Solaris MK. The first time we ask for delivery, they actually use the pink color floral design birthday cake box to pack the fried chicken which looks a bit funny. Second time when we order again, the delivery box has replace own custom made box with Chicken House shop name, logo and contacts.
We like their delivery box set, very convenient and everything is in the box. After finish the meal, we just need to discard the aluminium foil and the box, the plastic container and the can tin can be send for recycle. The drink originally comes with coke, I don't drink carbonate drink so I asked to replace with Sikye (Sweet rice punch) with a little extra cost. Chicken house is not Pork-free since they have pork in their menu.
Chicken House (Solaris Mont' Kiara) | 치킨 하우스
Address: 15 Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6211 5928 / 011-1633 5812


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If I had to name one thing that I loved more than anything during the summer, I wouldn't even hesitate to say trips to good old Table Rock Lake with my family. There's something about stepping onto the dock on a hot summer day, smelling the water and feeling the gentle swaying of the water to immediately put your mind at ease. Needless to say, one of the first things I wanted to do on my trip home last week was immediately set foot on a boat and get my lake on. We had the best time bobbing around in the water, playing dice games with our dock neighbors and having a seafood boil feast with all of our lake friends and family. Here's a few of my favorite lake photos and even a little recipe for those of you looking to have your own seafood smorgasbord. Enjoy!
Okay y'all now here's for the really good stuff. (Other than my fam of course...ain't they cute?) Now this whole seafood boil thing is a little tricky. You get all sorts of good ingredients.... crab, lobster, clams, mussels, sausage, potatoes, onions, corn, crawdads (I believe that you Northerner call these crayfish....Yankees) crab boil seasoning..... and you boil it. Thats it. Deliciousness in your belly.
For all of you who need a little more step-by-step instruction...
1) Get some big ol' stainless steel boiling pots with baskets and fill with water. Set to boil.
2) Once the water is boiling, get together all of the peeled onions, potatoes and corn (basically the stuff that needs to cook the longest and toss in with about half a pack of your seafood boil mix. (We did this all in separate pots because we had food for about 25 people, but you can definitely do everything in one!) You'll want to cook this all for a bit, or until the potatoes are tender.
3) While this is boiling, have a nice cold beer or our favorite...a jello shot. If you're a dog...take a quick nap. You earned it.
4) Get together the rest of your seafood and toss it all in with the remainder of the seafood boil seasoning.
5) Spread newspaper out on a table (do this outside, it's messy!) and after the seafood is cooked (it normally only takes about 10 min or so at a good boil,) drain those baskets and pour contents out on the table. DIG IN!


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Residency Timeline Handout
Recently I created a timeline to help students thinking about persuing a residency. Often I get asked questions such as what to do and when to do it, so I hope this may be of some help.
It's that time of year again for last year pharmacy students, with Midyear approaching and potential interviews on the horizon! Herein, I have placed several resources and advice on approaching the process (both residency and fellowship) to help those looking for information. Most of this is based on information available from ASHP and other organizations, experience, and anecdotal knowledge. I wish you all good luck, and see you in Anaheim.
The Midyear - Travel arrangements, What to bring, What to do
For Prospective Residents - Pre-meeting, At the meeting, Post-meeting
For Prospective Fellows - Pre-meeting, At the meeting, Post-meeting
Posters - How-To, Printing, Transport
General Advice
The Midyear
For those attending the Midyear for the first time, it can be a bit intimidating. However, knowing what you are getting into will help. Recognize that you are most likely not the only one looking at that residency spot or fellowship position. However, the big problem will be navigating the multiple rooms and showcases out there.
Pre-Travel Arrangements
Prior to leaving for Midyear, you should endeavor to both register for the meeting and make reservations for accommodations in Anaheim.
Registration for the Midyear (Link) - I would recommend students register as ASHP Members, which is $285 versus non-member registration which is $395. If not a member, become a member prior to registration, which is $45 (Link). So, if not a member, become one and then register, it will save you $65. I would highly recommend getting the membership if you going to do PPS as well, as I detail below.
Travel arrangements - Book your flights earlier, to save costs. The biggest issue will be finding a hotel. I would highly recommend finding others going to the Midyear, and room together to save on cost. The other thing is that several hotels in the Anaheim area have arrangements with ASHP to reduce cost if you are attending the meeting. I would recommend visiting the ASHP hotel accommodations website (Link), but for more specific information, look at this PDF. The benefit of staying at these hotels is that there is a direct shuttle access running, which will reduce the amount of time you will spend walking (And you will be walking alot at the convention).
School Funding - Depending on you school, there may be incentives offered to attend the Midyear. This could come from your schools ASHP Clinical Skills Challenge, which will most likely be competitive. The other options include funding for students presenting research at the Midyear, such as posters, may get some extra funding. It is advisable for you to talk to faculty and the ASHP Student Club to see what is available, it will help reduce costs.
What to Bring to the Midyear
Clothing/Attire - I would recommend that students coming to the Midyear bring several sets of clothing. This includes business/professional attire. The other big item is comfortable shoes, you will walk alot. Dress for the weather, so check the forecast prior to leaving, especially for students coming from the North or Northeast of the US.
Business Cards/CVs - This is a little selective based on what you seek to accomplish at the Midyear. For those looking into residencies, some may not take your CV if you offer, others may. For those that are looking at fellowships, bring your most updated CV. Business cards are always nice, make sure they look professional, and include pertinent contact information.
Carry-Bag - Bring something to carry all of your material with and keep it organized. You don't want to look silly lugging stuff around in the conference. There is alot of free stuff in the pharmacy showroom, so it may be tempting to carry alot, but it can get grueling. Focus on the activities you want to accomplish first. It's why you came to Midyear.
Planner/Notebook - Get organized about how you want to spend your time at Midyear. It's several days long, but the residency and fellowship programs are only available for set times. The residency showcase only is open several hours, and if you want to see several residency programs in a few hours, you need to keep on task. Keep a planner/notebook to identify who you want to meet and where they are. Also, keep good notes. Get names of those that interview, keep tabs on pertinent information, and get business cards if you can.
Maps - Get the map from the handbook for ASHP when you arrive and register so that you can figure out where you want to go. But, if you want to get a little ahead, print the map and directory prior to Midyear and bring that with you as well. The residency showcase map is available here, and the fellowship is still in preparation from what I can tell and I will post when ready.
What to do at the Midyear
Residency Showcase - For those looking into residency programs, the showcase will run Monday and Tuesday. The first showcase is on Monday afternoon, and then Tuesday morning and the afternoon. There will be alot of students lined up at the doors prior to the start of the showcase. Know the layout of the showcase from the map, and know where you are going, so that you do not get lost. The easiest way to accomplish this is find the residency booth number from the directory.
Personal Placement Service (PPS) - For students looking at fellowship positions, this will be their main hangout. Register prior to the meeting and schedule all of you interviews, as I detail below. Again, know the layout of where the sites interview space is located. PPS will run from Sunday to Wednesday, 7:30-5:00 PM.
General Showcase & Exhibit - For first timers, this is a great opportunity to see the breadth of the pharmacy industry. There will be representatives from industry and pharmaceutical companies showcasing their products. Drug information companies will be present showing their products and electronic services. Then, there are a variety of other companies present. Some come every year, others are new, but they all have something to offer. For many students, it's a large space, but I recommend to come here for a break and see what's going on, and also to get some free stuff. Many vendors will be giving food and drinks. Others will be giving some other free swag, that you may find interesting to take away as a souvenir.
General Sessions and Talks - Throughout the whole meeting, you will probably see other faculty and pharmacists attending meetings and continuing education programs. I myself will be giving one on mobile health (feel free to come visit). While you cannot collect CEs at this time, some of these will be of interests to you and may give you further insight into the clinical world of ASHP and what your future may entail. It is also a good way to meet your seniors and other practitioners.
Network - Do your best to meet and get to know as many people as possible. They may be valuable networkers in the future. You will hear it all the time, but pharmacy is a small world. Everyone knows someone, and that could come into play in your future careers.
School Reception - Several schools will hold a reception they reserve prior to the Midyear. It's a chance for old colleagues and alumni to catch up. Students should attend for the free food (will cut costs) and to network.
Eating at the Meeting - There will be food vendors at the meeting, though they can be rather expensive. Some fast food restaurants and services are near the venue, and may be cheaper if money is tight.
Have fun - May seem odd, but for those visiting Anaheim, go out in the evening and have fun. Visit Disney with friends and enjoy the rides. ASHP also has activities and several nightly activities planned usually, and I would recommend attending them as well. Biggest advice I can give is do not do anything unprofessional or go into a drunken stupor. There may be other residents or fellows or program members there that may see you. Wouldn't want to get off on a rough start.
For Prospective Residents
The following is general information for those looking to get a residency position. One thing I wish to highlight, is that the Midyear will be really beneficial for those looking into residency programs across the country. For those that seek to stay local, check out local residency showcases if you do not feel that the Midyear will be beneficial.
Pre-Meeting Preparation
What Residency Position are you Pursuing? - There are several residency types available, with the most general and prevalent being hospital based residency programs. Others include community practice, and managed care programs.
Residency Program Listing - ASHP has prepared a great tool for identifying residency programs available (Link). In addition, ACCP also has a directory to cross-ref for those not listed by ASHP (Link). I would recommend you look into what programs you are interested in, and where they are available. Do you want to stay local? Do you want to travel? How big of a program do you want to part of?
Getting the Information - Prior to coming to the Midyear, do some background research on the programs you want to look into. Most of the information is listed on the ASHP directory. This can include who is the program director, contact information, background info on the institution, required rotations and elective rotations, pay, benefits, etc. Getting this information can spare you time from asking general questions when you go to the showcase, and show that you know some information about them. This way you can ask questions that show you are interested, as I detail further on.
Residency Program Booth - Figure out what day the residency program is showcasing, and what booth they are at.
Get your CV in Order - Prepare your CV/Resume. I would recommend meeting with your faculty or advisor about how you can improve it and what to put down and highlight.
Letters of Recommendation - This isn't important for the Midyear, but comes of importance right after, especially if you identify programs who require applications in a few weeks after you get home. Identify those that know you and can speak well for you. I would recommend those that can identify your clinical skills, leadership personality, task management skills, and personality.
At the Meeting
Residency Showcase - Probably why you came to the meeting, and most important part. Dress professional, cannot emphasize this enough. Have all of your material ready.
Talking to Residency Programs - Most programs that showcase will bring their residents and some other staff with them. Talk to them. You do not always have to speak to the head of the program, as the other staff and fellows will relate back information and may introduce you to the program director themselves. I would recommend asking questions pertinent to the program based off your earlier research. What electives did the resident take? What have they enjoyed? What is the daily workload like? Avoid questions such as how much they make, most of that is already available.
Getting Contact Information - Get the business cards of residents for any follow-up questions. Also, make sure you scan yourselves in if the program is set-up to collect your identification through your name badge. If not, sign-in if they have a sheet. It helps to show that you stopped by at the meeting.
Take Notes - Take time after the meeting to decide if you are interested in the program and want to apply. Do you feel that they are a possible match?
Invitations - Rarely, but possible, some programs may invite you to a get together, this is more common for PGY-2, but I have seen this occur infrequently. Dress appropriately, be mannered, and be polite and make good conversation.
After the Meeting
PhORCAS - The residency application process has become more streamlined with the introduction of the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (Link). This can be an expensive process, with your first 4 applications costing $75, and subsequent applications $25.
I will add further information at a later point about the application and interview process as the time gets nearer.
For Prospective Fellows
The following information is for those seeking to attain a fellowship position. I would have to state, that those looking for a fellowship position will contrast significantly with those looking into residency. The process moves faster, and Midyear is an interview time as well for most applicants.
Pre-Meeting Preparation
What Fellowship Position are you Pursuing? - There are several fellowship types available, and unlike pharmacy residency, they are very multifaceted. You have everything from medical affairs to drug development. That being the case, it is worth your time reading up and understanding the differences.
Fellowship Program Listing - Unfortunately, there really does not appear to be one central data bank of fellowship programs. ACCP has a directory, though its not all inclusive. My best advice is either Google for certain types of residencies, or register for PPS (now open) and see what is available.
Getting the Information - Prior to coming to the Midyear, do some background research on the programs you want to look into. This can include who is the program director, contact information, background info on the institution, required rotations and elective rotations, pay, benefits, etc. Getting this information can spare you time from asking general questions when you go to the interview, and show that you know some information about them. This way you can ask questions that show you are interested, as I detail further on.
PPS - From Sunday to Wednesday, your focus will be on securing as many interviews at different fellowship programs. To do this, your gonna need to sign up for PPS (Link) and start creating a profile. PPS cost $75 prior to registration on October 22, register after and it increases to $135. Start identifying potential places to interview. One of my biggest advice is that most programs you request will give you several days and times to interview. Be sure to get this in order, you do not want to haggle over dates and times to interview as you try to figure out what to do with other programs you are approaching as well. Keep a good timetable. Also, recognize there may be follow-up interviews, so keep some time open. Some programs may have you talk to several individuals over different interviews through the day.
Get your CV in Order - Prepare your CV/Resume. I would recommend meeting with your faculty or advisor about how you can improve it and what to put down and highlight. Ideally, have a good version prior to soliciting interviews through PPS.
Letters of Recommendation - This isn't important for the Midyear, but comes of importance right after, especially if you identify programs who require applications in a few weeks after you get home. Identify those that know you and can speak well for you. I would recommend those that can identify your leadership personality, task management skills, and personality.
FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN RUTGERS - I highly recommend those that plan on interviewing for the Rutgers Fellowship programs to attend their Fellowship Information and Network Day (FIND). Doing so will help you avoid listening their mandatory information showcase at Midyear, and allow you to interview earlier. This happens on November 14, 2014 from 3:30-8:00 PM. Dress professional and be prepared to meet and greet. Bring business cards, but no CV/Resume, they won't take them. By attending this event, you can interview quicker at the Midyear, and then submit their information to interview at Midyear though the Rutgers site (Link).
At the Meeting
PPS - Know the layout. You need to be registered to go into the area, make sure your badge has the correct identification (usually has PPS on it). There is a sitting area out front, with tables and chairs. Take time to sit out here an review your notes and questions you want to ask, and get organized. Breathe and relax as well. There are computers and printers available, here you can use the messaging service in PPS for any last minute changes in interviews, or to reach out to more programs. Dress professional and make sure you have all of your material.
Scheduling - Make sure you have ensure you blocked out what times you are interviewing. Don't block them to closely, you wouldn't want to look like you have to run away so quick. Recognize how long the interviews are (usually 30mins). Be prepared for potential follow-up interviews. Give yourself time to get to your next interview.
Invitations - Some programs will give you the opportunity for evening meet and greets or invite you to dinners or breakfast. Keep this in mind, be professional, be nice, be good conversation. Keep in mind you will be with other candidates most likely also competing for the same position, so don't be cutthroat but recognize this fact.
Thank-You Cards - This may or may not be necessary. Some programs will accept cards as appreciation for the interview. Make sure you get the correct names down. If you decide to do this, make sure to bring some cards with, and maybe drop your business card inside.
Getting Contact Information - Get the business cards of fellows and anyone you talk to for any follow-up questions.
Take Notes - Take time after the meeting to decide if you are interested in the program and want to apply. Do you feel that they are a possible match?
Understand what Application Materials are Needed - Get the pamphlet or handout for the program. What is the application process? Due dates? What materials are needed.
After the Meeting
Applications - This process moves fast for fellows, start sending your applications when you get back home. Make sure you are submitting all the proper documents.
I will detail further information as the time gets closer.
For Poster Presenters
So, you're thinking of presenting a poster. Thats good, it's a good experience, and gives students an idea of what research is like and public/meeting presentations are about.
Pre-Meeting Preparation
Poster Submission - If you are submitting a poster, you need to turn in an abstract for review for ASHP. The student poster submission is open currently until October 1 at midnight. Further information can be found here. There are four categories (case reports, descriptive reports, evaluative reports, and research-in-progress), but perhaps the one most students will submit to is research-in-progress. Talk to your research team or advisor about what is the best fit. There is a word doc supplied by ASHP to serve as a template for submission (Link), and I would recommend using it to be within the word limits. The formal submission rules and format guidelines are also supplied by ASHP (Link), and I would also recommend following those closely.
When is the Poster Accepted? - Usually the poster acceptance report is released a 4-6 weeks later by Early-Mid November. The listing will be supplied at ASHP (Link) under Student Posters. The list will tell you what day you are presenting (Monday or Tuesday) and what time.
Poster Preparation - Ask your faculty if there is a way to print the poster through the university, or if there is grant/funds available, to avoid paying out of pocket. I would also recommend taking time to design the poster to the specifics of ASHP standards per above. Lastly, for further advice on poster design and presentation, I have a page dedicated to that (Link).
Poster Tube - Get a poster tube. Helps prevent you from crumpling it up as you head to the Midyear. Borrow from a faculty member. I would also recommend selecting someone with not alot of carry-on to bring it, incase there are several friends also bringing posters with. Just make sure they don't lose it. You can also mail the poster to the meeting, though sometimes accidents happen and they can get lost. I personally don't do it after seeing that happen to colleagues.
Presenting at the Meeting
Be Professional - Engage with passerby's, answer questions, relax. Be prepared to share your research.
Times - Students will present on either Monday or Tuesday. Know what times you are presenting as detailed above. Keep in mind that you should probably not schedule any interviews during your time to present, especially if engaged in PPS.
General Advice
Mo' Money More Problems - I won't lie to you, looking for a residency program or fellowship can get expensive. Look at it this way, registration will cost you $285-$395, PPS is $75-$135. Then you have flight, hotel, and food. So you are looking at several hundred there. Share hotel rooms, will cut costs. See if your school gives any funds, may help supplement. After the meeting, PhORCAS can run you several hundred since the first 4 applications are $75 and subsequent are $25. Most programs also do not pay to fly you out to interview. You will most likely pay (And don't bug programs about that, you could ask, but assume they won't pay for you) and that will cost you airfare, hotel, and food again. So what I am trying to say, is that if you have your heart and mind set on this, get your wallet ready.
Professionalism - I cannot emphasize this enough. Be professional in all that you do.
Be Personable - This is another thing. Keep in mind most programs are looking for someone they can put up with for a year or two. They want to know that you will do the work, be responsible, won't need alot of hand-holding, and will not be a pain-in-the-ass. I would reflect on this. If you come across a program that looks awesome, but you feel like you may have conflicts with the personnel, you need to ask yourself if you can put up with that for the designated time. Thats why they call it the Match in residency, do you match well together.
I will add more as I think of them.


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Update: 11/30/2017. This article was originally titled "The Foxhole or the Dining Hall? Selecting a strategy for embedding analytics into your product." The title has been changed because, well, the old one was really bad.
It's a great time to be alive if you're a product owner looking to add analytics to your application. Just five years ago you had very limited options. Although there were many analytics or business intelligence platforms, few were truly suitable for creating analytical functionality that you could use to monetize your data. This certainly isn't the case today.
These days you've got options—many, many options for implementing what's generally termed "embedded analytics." It's a hot field right now and that brings its own set of problems. Specifically, as the embedded analytics space has exploded, the definition of "embedded" has morphed, twisted, and become so diluted that it's sometimes hard to know what vendors mean when they claim "embedded analytics".
As a result of this ambiguity, product owners are sometimes left wondering how they can use various business intelligence platforms to monetize their data. Can I use this for embedding? Can I use this other one as a standalone product? Where do I begin my search?
Before you start evaluating features or selecting vendors, you need to get a handle on what YOU mean when you ask for analytics in your product. Although it seems simple, it really isn't so straightforward. There are many ways to "embed" analytics in a product and the method you choose can create limitations for your product roadmap and determine the overall user experience for your customers.
To start, when a product owner says "embedded analytics" what they often mean is "I'm adding analytics to my product so that my customers will be able to see trends and patterns." The essential parts of this definition are:
- It's primarily for end-user customers
- It co-exists alongside an application used by customer
In order to be "embedded analytics" as used here, you must be offering those analytics as part of your product and it must be used by your customers rather than your internal team. It sounds pretty simple, but wait—there's more...
It used to be that the word "embedded" brought to mind an intrepid war reporter, bravely risking life and limb as they reported the news embedded alongside troops on the front lines of battle. Of course, even then the term could have different meanings. It could refer to a brave reporter hunkered down in a foxhole reporting alongside the troops under the most adverse of conditions... But it could also mean a reporter "embedded" with the dining hall staff, miles from the action with a very different perspective on the situation. The term "embedded" used in this case might have a wide range of meanings.
The same is true of embedded analytics. Like with the case of the reporter, you can be embedded is many different ways:
- Do you log into a different application to get to the analytics?
- Are the charts and graphs right inside your product, but in a different tab
- Are your analytics inside your product and integrated into the workflow?
All of these are valid examples of embedding data in your product. A simple definition of embedded analytics isn't enough for your product team. You need to understand exactly how you will embed your analytics.
Here are three ways to go about embedding analytical capabilities within your product. Think of it like a "Maslow's Hierarchy" for your data: as you move up the hierarchy you gain in tightness of integration into your core product and in improved user experience but at the expense of a (potentially) more complicated project.
Level 1: A Separate Portal for Analytics
The simplest way to embed analytics into your product is as a "portal." This is simply an instance of an analytics platform that works with, but isn't part of, your product. For example, here's how it might work in a case where the core product is help desk software...
The user of the help desk application is working on closing out issue tickets and would like to see analytics describing their performance. They click a link within the help desk application and are taken out of the system to a dedicated analytics platform (the portal). Once they've completed their mission in the analytics tool, they then click back over to the help desk application to continue their workflow.
Analytics portals can run the gamut from very simple with no single sign-on and limited branding (they sometime aren't even branded with the logo of the core product they assist) to more tightly systems with single sign-on, cohesive branding between the core product and the portal, and links back to the core product.
Here are a few thing to consider when evaluating a portal approach:
Why might you choose this approach?
- If you are planning on simply replicating existing reports for your users (e.g. taking your MS Excel reports and making them available on the web) without tailoring the experience to specific personas or missions, a portal works well.
- It's a great choice if only a few customer need analytics capabilities and you don't want to have to support dashboards for every user.
- It works well if the customer of the data isn't the same as the customer of your core product (e.g. you've got an application that provides help desk management workflow but the analytics would be for the hardware manufacturers who will never log into the actual help desk app).
- You aren't concerned about usage or user engagement with the analytics. If people never click the link to visit the external analytics portal, it's not a concern.
Why wouldn't you choose a portal?
- It's not the best choice if you want to show analytical information about a user's workflow. The user will have to switch between the application and the analytics portal.
- It's not the optimal choice if you want a consistent user experience. Users will have to log in to the portal and navigate a completely different application. And although you can brand many analytics applications, it's often difficult to make the experience feel seamless for the user.
- It's a poor choice if you want to compete on your analytical functionality. If your plan is to use analytics to reinforce your position as a "trusted advisor" to your users—the branded portal isn't ideal. Any "wow" factor resulting from gained insights is at risk of being conferred onto the analytics platform instead of your product as a whole.
The analytics portal, while it can be considered as "embedded analytics", is closer to the example of the reporter embedded over by the dessert section of the dining hall than that of the reporter up close to the action.
Level 2: Analytics application embedded as a separate section within your product
An alternate method for embedding analytics in your application is the "embedded but separate" approach. Here, the analytics are accessible as a part of the core product—you don't need to exit the main application and log into a separate analytical tool to view your data. Although the analytics are often provided by a separate application behind the scenes, to the user it feels like all the same application. Returning to our help desk product example, here's what a user of an "embedded but separate" analytical product might experience:
The user of the help desk application is again working on closing out issue tickets and would like to see analytics describing their performance. This time however, the simply click on the "analytics" tab of their application and can immediately start viewing their performance. Behind the scenes, the user's credentials were passed from the help desk application to the analytics platform which was then displayed in a frame inside the help desk app. The user likely wasn't aware of the distinction between systems and in most cases the branding (color schemes, naming conventions, logos, etc.) were consistent to further tighten the experience.
Sounds awesome—this is the method chosen by many companies for their data products—but there are a few considerations when going the "embedded but separate" route:
Why might you choose this approach?
- You want to use analytics to strengthen your product by showing insights as part of the main application—not a separate application.
- You want control over the user experience and don't want users having to log into a separate system.
- You want to make sure that users know the analytics are there and increase the probability of their regular use.
- You've got an immature product and by showing the logo of the analytics provider within your application will lend a small degree of credibility in your capabilities.
But, you might not want to use this approach if:
- The people who use the core product aren't the same as the people interested in the analytics (e.g. help desk employees want to use the workflow aspects of the product but not analytics while vendors wouldn't use the workflow, but need analytical insights).
- You can't provide a consistent experience between the core application and the analytics tab or page. For example, your product has logic to convert prices to local currency but the analytics would be based only on U.S. dollars using confusion for users.
- The analytics are most valuable if shown alongside the work being performed, not in a separate area.
With the "embedded but separate" approach we've move from the dining hall and a bit closer to the action. We're not exactly on the front-lines, but we can see them from here.
Level 3: Analytics embedded in context
The top of the embedded analytics hierarchy is reserved for analytics embedded in context. In this model, the analytics are displayed alongside workflow elements performed by the core product. For example, our help desk user no longer has to log into an external portal or navigate to a separate tab to see performance. Instead, she sees analytics describing her open tickets, closure rate, and customer satisfaction score on the same page as her work queue.
In this model the analytics may still provided by an analytics vendor, but instead of being accessed as a bundle inside a dedicated application or tab within your product, individual charts and tables are pulled from the platform and embedded into the core product. This approach has a number of benefits and a few drawbacks to consider:
Here's why you might choose this method:
- You want to allow users to see performance as they work, potentially increasing engagement.
- You need to reinforce the product's role as trusted advisor to the user ("see, we don't just show you what you need to do, we also help you understand your performance!).
- You want to increase the overall utility of the analytics by combining them with other interactions such as commenting or root cause analytics. Users will be able to see the data and then take action based on what is displayed.
- You plan to offer actions or remedies that the user can take based on the insights from the analytics (i.e. conversion rate is going down—we recommend that increase ad buys).
But, you need to consider some drawbacks:
- This method often takes longer to implement. You may need to re-architect sections of your product to accommodate the analytics alongside the workflow components.
- If the analytics don't perform well, they can bring your whole product to a crawl. Imagine seeing your help desk list of open tickets framed by a bunch of spinners where the analytics are still loading...
- You're now much more tightly coupled to the future of your analytics vendor. It's much more difficult to replace analytics embedded in this manner than those on a portal or separate tab if necessary.
Three different methods—all of which can be considered "embedded analytics" but which follow very different paths. In order to choose between these techniques, your product needs to ask itself: "what are we trying to accomplish with our analytics?"
If the answer is "give data to users outside of our normal product use case", "provide analytics to a subset of users", or "make our existing report available online" then the portal approach might be for you.
- If you want to reinforce your product as provider of analytical insights, then you should consider tighter embedding like the "embedded but separate" method.
- If you want a completely seamless experience where users see analytics alongside workflow and can take action based on what they see, the "embedded in context" direction is the one you need.
The important thing to keep in mind is that while each method outlined here is valid and can value for the user, what they will experience differs greatly across techniques. Do you want to be in the foxhole with your customers or is it fine to be a bit farther down the road? Understand your goals and which benefits your users need from the analytics and then pick the best approach for your situation.


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Our company is a dynamically evolving member of the Steinhoff Group of companies operating in many parts of the World. We manufacture our furniture in Nagykanizsa, Western Hungary, a city of decades of furniture manufacturing tradition.
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In the course of our activities, the knowledge of Hungarian manpower is amalgamated with the precision and organisation of German machinery and the ideas of world famous designers to provide the presence of the furniture family using leather processed in Italy inland as well as on the foreign market.
The furniture factory employing over 500 people is managed by a staff of a mere dozen of dynamic, young or youngish managers. The same working hand operates all the steps of the final assembly of the furniture set, every worker giving all their knowledge, skills and personality. The final product bears their name and all their faults can be traced back afterwards. That is why we have so few protests. We produce over 40,000 complete sets of furniture annually, complying with the strictest quality standards.
Taking any sets into consideration, each of them complies with the threefold standard of Aesthetics, Comfort and Function. Our world famous designers take the principles of Feng Shui into consideration, thus furniture, made of wide, large surface leathers showing the minimum possible amount of stitching; with low dimensions give you the feeling of calm and security at home.
Company history
Kanizsa Furniture Factory, operating from 1949 for an exact forty years, had evolved into a considerable industrial centre even in European dimensions. Often you could find their products in Hungarian homes, let it be beautiful upholstered sets, cupboards or kitchen furniture.
From the 1970's on, large scale developments had been made: work halls and warehouses were built, partners for co-operation have registered and a number of production machinery had been installed, allowing the factory to operate on a European level of quality. This had been justified by the ever growing significance of production for export.
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For a while I've wanted to capture liquid and milk in water seemed like a good start. For a quick test I grabbed something dark (cookie tray) so I'd have good contrast between the milk and the background. All shots hand held and under the kitchen down lights. I'll have to do some research on how to set this up for a future attempt.
The same night I got a few shots of a spinning top that lights up and plays music whist spinning. Exposures are between 2-4 seconds and a tripod was used.
The top got stuck in the grout between tiles.
Spinners launch handle got in the way causing a silhouette.
Finally a wattle tree just outside my place that looks good in the sun.


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Booking website for gastro pub group.
We jumped at the chance to work with Elite Pubs in maximising the potential of their online activities.
Already insanely popular, our brief was to showcase the beautiful range of pubs as well as help them increase revenue through the lesser-known services they offer.
The challenge was to present the key information to the quick enquirers (opening times, phone number, address) whilst also subtly revealing the other options available such as online bookings, meeting rooms and private dining rooms.
We also installed a robust CMS to allow their team to keep on top of news stories, menu changes and special offers.
As with all our projects, we will be refining as we start to get meaningful feedback, both quantitative and qualitative.
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Last week NXNE took over the clubs and bars of Toronto. I was lucky enough to share the stage with Megan Bonnell at the Rivioli, as part of the Nevado Records showcase. Also on the bill were Loom, the Meligrove Band, Paint Movement & Yukon Blonde (all signed to the same label).
Megan and I also took to the part for the Live in Bellwoods series, organized by good friends Humble Empire and Young Lions.
We played some originals on guitar and one cover originally performed by John Lee Moore & 12 Mississippi Convicts, recorded by Alan Lomax.


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McIlroy backs McGinley and Clarke for back-to-back captaincies
Is it too soon to start handing the 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy to Darren Clarke? Maybe.
Despite the huge wave of support for the Clarke campaign, cleverly orchestrated before and after the Meltdown at Medinah, there may well be another four months of fun and games ahead.
Rory McIlroy - beaten by six shots by Tiger Woods on Turkey yesterday as he finished last in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Finals exhibition - appeared to be calling for a dual captaincy announcement when firmly coming out in favour of Paul McGinley for the matches at Gleneagles.
"If it was up to me I would like to see (Paul) McGinley as Ryder Cup captain in 2014 and then Clarkey in 2016 - I think that would work very well," McIlroy said.
The last time there was a dual captaincy announcement was in March 2005 when Ian Woosnam and Nick Faldo were named as captains for The K Club and Valhalla respectively.
There were rumours of a dual captaincy announcement in 2009 but in the end only the 2010 captain was named with Colin Montgomerie handed the armband for the matches at Celtic Manor.
Clarke and the European Tour have already shot down stories that he has already been offered the Gleneagles job though there are several precedents for giving a player the nod without going through the formality of a Tournament Players Committee meeting.
Tony Jacklin was reappointed on Concord while just last year, Jose Maria Olazabal was the unopposed candidate for the matches in Chicago.
"There was a general feeling from the whole membership that José needed to be the next captain," Tournament Committee Chairman Thomas Bjorn said at the time.
"And with the approval of Richard (Hills) and George (O'Grady), I took time out after the Dubai World Championship to speak to all of the members of the committee and unanimously, they all pointed towards one man; and therefore, we felt it was right that we did it as soon as possible. We didn't feel that we needed to sit in a committee meeting and discuss this, because it was the one man that everybody on this tour wanted to be captain."
The vast majority of the UK national press appears to be pushing for Clarke, no doubt considering him a better story than McGinley.
Whatever about the Dubliner's chances of getting the job, the push for Clarke may not go down well with the Continental powerbase, who have complained in the past of a "British European Tour" bias.
No that the Clarke camp are too worried about all that.
His manager, Chubby Chandler, gave BBC Northern Ireland's Steve Watson the lowdown on thinking behind the 2014 candidacy push and the reason why he changed his mind about chasing the job in the US in 2016.
"I don't think it's quite as done a deal as one or two of the articles made it look," Chandler said in Turkey. "But he has been approached by the European Tour to consider putting himself forward."
So why the change of heart on 2016 and the move for 2014?
Chandler hinted that Clarke made the decision to go for Gleneagles when he saw how tough it was for Olazabal in Chicago on Friday and Saturday.
"We've had lots of chats about it. Darren as you know is a perfectionist so he would want it all dead right. But he was talking 2016 for a long time. But I think the first couple of days of being an away captain in the States burnt that….. I don't think Ollie had that much fun the first two days."
Or perhaps Clarke realised that his game has now slipped so far so quickly that he might not be guaranteed the captaincy in 2016? Either that or he has schemed a masterplan with McGinley to set up back to back captaincies for Irish golf.
Chandler appeared to go for the former option.
"I think if you get the chance to be Ryder Cup captain, it is such an honour that you have to have a go when you can," he said. "You can't just sort of think, I'll wait for three years and then they'll have me because three years is a long time.
"So I'm glad he's put his hand up. I think he is going to get endorsed by a lot of the top players, which matters a lot. Knowing Darren he will do it all with lots of emotion, a different emotion than Chema did. Jose Maria is quite intense emotion, Darren is just pure emotion if you know what I mean."
Getting to the nub of the matter, future earnings, Chandler added: "It's something that will be a nice thing for him for his CV and his career and a real big adventure for him for 18 months. And then he will have a career at the end of it. He's exempt for everything until 2016 so he'll be Ryder Cup captain, hopefully, in 2014 and then has two years of a career on the PGA Tour, European Tour, Majors, everything, that he can go back to."
Chandler added, "Paul McGinley has a decent chance, and possibly Paul Lawrie. I don't think it's a done deal but obviously he (Darren) has great credentials."
Lee Westwood who beat Charl Schwartzel to take his place in the Turkis Airlines final against Justin Rose, was also asked to comment on speculation that Clarke has already been given the job.
"It's a bit early for that as they don't make the decision until January and Darren doesn't like it that people are already giving it to him," Westwood said. "But I'm sure he'd take it if he was offered it and I think he'd make a good captain.
"He's got all the credentials; recently won a major championship, he's been great in the Ryder Cup, played five of them, won countless tournaments, good public speaker, good motivator - so I've no reason to think he wouldn't be a great captain if he got it."
Tiger Woods, who lost to Rose in the other semi-final but hasn't recently won a major championship, also backed Clarke's credentials when asked by SkySports for his opinion.
"I think he would make a great captain," Woods said. "Darren's one of my best friends out here, he's just a great guy.
"I think he'd make a great leader. I don't know what the process is for you guys, how you select your captain - but if he is, he'd be a great one."
As for the Turkish event, McIlroy admitted he lacked "motivation" after the Ryder Cup while banking €370,000 his week's work.
The world No 1 lost all three of his matches and finished last in the eight-man exhibition event when he was thrashed by six shots by Tiger Woods - 64-70 - in the last group game.
According to reports:
The US PGA champion earned £187,000 in prize money in addition to his £125,000 appearance fee.
But after his third defeat of the week, McIlroy admitted he had struggled to raise his game after the Miracle of Medinan and a hectic summer.
And he looked more concern about his problems getting a Russian visa to accompany girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki to Moscow for the Kremlin Cup next week.
"I'm not that disappointed because I've got the afternoon off around the pool - I don't mind," he said. "I just came here because I have never played in Turkey and there's a lot of good players here, and I thought it would be a fun week and it has been.
"I've treated this week as: 'Its great to come here, nice weather, play a bit of golf, I get to spend some time with Caroline'. I viewed it as a week like that. I didn't touch a club until the first day.
"I probably lacked a little bit of motivation. It is Ryder Cup blues. I have basically drawn a line after the Ryder Cup. It has been a great season and I am ready to be done. I have another week off next week and get myself up for the last push for the Race to Dubai."
The long-awaited matchplay meeting between the top two players in the world was a one-sided anti-climax with McIlroy needing another miracle to qualify for the last four. The Northern Irishman found water from the first tee while Woods, who looked far from intimidated, shot a 64.
"I had resigned myself before we started to have this afternoon on the beach," said the Northern Irishman.
"I would love to have some meaningful battles with him (Woods) coming down the stretch in tournaments."


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My wet plate photography - A look behind the scenes...
While historically old, wet plate collodion is still a fairly new process for me. I started working with it in fall of 2017. It has quickly become one of my favorite photography mediums! Unlike digital, wet plate takes approximately 10-20 minutes per photo, and you don't know what you'll get until you get into the darkroom to develop, so it's always a satisfying feeling to watch that image first appear and come alive on the plate. No matter how many times I've done this, each time I see that photo emerge, it's like the first time - exciting! The uniqueness of each image, small artifacts and imperfections left behind from the process, the contrast and tones. For a process that's over 150 years old, I feel this is one of the most beautiful and robust.
The hardest part, so far, has been trying to find the space to work! For well over a decade, I've been shooting digital, where all that was needed for prep, post processing, darkroom, and prints was the computer in my office. Now, I ACTUALLY need space for prep, post processing/darkroom, and print. So, I did like most in my situation - I used the master bath. LOL! It's the only room with enough space, lack of windows, and water sources, all within reach. It'll have to do until I can get around to building myself a proper darkroom. ;)
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SOLD - Custom Order Listing for Teresa - Live Edge, Bookmatched Maple Dining Table - P10123
Listing for deposit. Total price $5,850.00. Maple slabs with exceptional character and figuring, bookmatched. Estimated 5" total trim on ends with steel brace on bottom to stabilize partial crack on left (a) slab. Additional maple cross braces/cleats on underside. 3-inch, custom flat steel legs (clearcoat raw or black to be decided) to be bolted to cross braces (not directly to slabs). Delivery included to Newport Beach. Final assembly to be done on customer premises (non-liability form to be completed before delivery). Balance due before delivery.
Style: Dining table
Dimensions: 95"L to be trimmed at (est.) 90" x 40" widest/34" narrow x 29"H
Wood: Maple
Legs: 3" width flat steel (pair), finish tbd
Made in Pasadena / Los Angeles
Finishing: Every single one of our live edge and other wood furnishings goes through a labor-intensive, one to two weeks finishing and curing process. We only use all-natural, 100% Tung oil on all our products and apply five to seven coats with sanding and a one to two days curing in-between each coat. Afterwards, we do a high-grit finish sanding then apply a minimum of four coats of polyurethane to protect the wood and the finish. Some people will say our finishing process is too much work. I say it's the only way to do it right.
Every item we make is unique in their own way, from size to patterns to figuring and character. No two products we make are ever the same.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ OUR POLICIES before making any purchase. The imperfections of live edge wood are part of what makes them unique and beautiful. These can include checks, small cracks and splits, off-coloration from one part of the wood to another, voids (and other natural holes), slight surface unevenness, and planer and/or sanding marks among others. Please remember that these imperfections are either inherent in all live-edge furnishings or a result of the milling, cutting or finishing process and we urge you to look closely at all photos before purchasing.
handcrafted | sustainable | beautiful
Looking for a more customized live edge wood piece? Feel free to contact me through Etsy or call me at 310.896.8124, and let's see what we can do for you. We specialize in live edge Black Walnut, Maple, Redwood, Claro Walnut, Ash, Mesquite as well as some exotics such as Bocote, Acacia & Monkeypod, Bubinga and Cocobolo and others from all over the country and the world.


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Friday, October 29, 2010
So what is Steampunk?
This Saturday at 2:00 (that's TOMORROW!), The Mark Twain House & Museum is thrilled to announce the first of several Steampunk events here at the museum. Our museum center will be filled with gears, goggles, and everything in between. Our host will be Miss Kitty, an elegant local Steampunk expert.
So what is Steampunk, you ask?
Steampunk is a subculture based on the ideas of Victorian science fiction and alternative history. That's a really clunky way to express a beautiful thing, so I will pass the explanations to Miss Kitty herself:
And just what is "Steampunk"? Steampunk is the future as imagined through the eyes of the past. It is mechanical gears and boilers, dirtiness mixed with shininess of brass and copper with the deep red of cherrywood. It is a time for tea and gadgets, airships and ether. Steampunk is a trip to the moon through the barrel of a cannon. It is progeny of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells finding their voice in fiction, fashion and music. Steampunk is all of these things, none of them and more. Steampunk is "punk". One doesn't need to go to the store to buy Steampunk. The do-it-yourself mentality reigns freely. Steampunk is what you make it, but you might want to bring some brass goggles along for the ride.
The Event will include a Victorian style afternoon tea with tea sandwiches, petite pastries, fruit, scones, tarts and other delectables and music, . Attendees are encouraged to come in costume, but it is not required.
Point being: Steampunk is a heck of a lot of fun. Come by and check it out!
Saturday, October 30 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Mark Twain Museum Center
351 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT
Tickets for the Steampunk Tea will be $10 ($5 for Twain House members), and tickets for the Zombie panel at 4:00 are $5 (free for members!). Call (860) 280-3130 to buy tickets and/or become a member today!
- Julia Pistell
Communications Associate
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Initially, A Macabre MACBETH may seem like an odd choice for a
- Despite being the first quintessentially American author, Twain loved the British. One only need look at A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and The Prince and the Pauper to see that Twain had a great deal of fun delving into English history and literary styles. His naughty burlesque 1601 is extremely low humor dressed up in stuffy Old English that would have made Chaucer proud (or blush). His trip to
in 1907 to receive an honorary degree was one of the proudest moments of his life. (Photo: Twain in his Oxford University robes) Oxford University
- It really isn't a stretch to imagine that
America's greatest author would have tremendous respect for 's most beloved dramatist. Shakespeare pops up via mangled interpretations of Romeo and Juliet, Richard III and Hamlet in the the King and the Duke's "Royal Nonesuch" in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twain goes to great pains to question Shakespeare as the reputed author of his plays and sonnets in his essay, Is Shakespeare Dead? Despite being a humorous expose that threatens the very foundations of world literature, the essay betrays Twain's knowledge and appreciation of the Shakespearean canon. Britain
- The Mark Twain House has been the site of a number of family theatricals. Olivia Clemens adapted The Prince and the Pauper as a home entertainment often starring her daughters Susy and Clara in the title roles and her husband as Miles Hendon. Susy created an original play entitled The Love Chase, performed by the Clemens girls and friends in the
home's Drawing Room using the curtained-off entrance to the Dining Room as their backdrop. As part of their home education, the girls would put on short theatricals in the second floor schoolroom (the fans currently on display schoolroom were utilized as props in the shows). The Mark Twain House & Museum's collection contains Susy's copies of Shakespeare's plays. (Photo: c.1884 Susy as the Prince and friend Margaret "Daisy" Warner as the Pauper) Hartford
- Much of Macbeth's action takes place in and around ancestral castles in
. On an1873 trip to Scotland Scotland, Sam and Olivia Clemens happened upon a fireplace mantle that was created for in Berwickshire. The ornate, wood-carved mantle was never officially installed in the castle as the man for whom it was designed died before the piece's completion. The Clemenses purchased it and had it shipped to their Ayton Castle home where it was installed as a centerpiece in the library. Fittingly, Shakespeare's notorious "Scottish Play" will be performed directly underneath the fireplace mantle. Among the piece's wood carvings are tributes to the arts - an artist's palette, a musical lyre, a writer's scroll and two faces that look suspiciously like the enduring and ancient symbols of the theatre - comedy and tragedy masks. Hartford
Capital Classic's "A Macabre MACBETH" runs Thursday, October 28 at 8 p.m., Friday, October 29 at 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 30 at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered by calling (860) 280-3130.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
In 2009, Quirk Classics exhumed a dark and comic twist on Jane Austen with Seth Grahame-Smith's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance – Now with Ultra-Violent Zombie Mayhem. In the book, Grahame-Smith takes the treasured romantic tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy and spikes it with unwanted undead running amok across the English countryside, ruining garden parties and society balls. The Bennet daughters are not only girls to be married off into good families, they are highly valued for their mastery of the ninja arts and their facility with dispatching the walking dead that have become so pesky to the landed gentry.
The instant success of the zombified Pride and Prejudice begat a spate of sequels and spirited massacres of other Austen classics including Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Unmentionables; Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters; Mansfield Park and Mummies; Emma and the Vampires; and Jane Bites Back. Not content to assault Austen, the monster mash-ups started infecting other classics in the canon: Jane Slayre, Android Karenina, Little Women and Werewolves and Wuthering Bites, to name a few.
At The Mark Twain House & Museum, we assumed that it was only going to be a matter of time before Mark Twain's works were going to be similarly splattered with zombie action. Our patience was rewarded with three traumatic tales that use Twain's iconic Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. First out of the grave was W. Bill Czolgosz's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn & Zombie Jim: Mark Twain's Classic with Crazy Zombie Goodness (a limited release in 2009 via Coscom Entertainment, Huck Finn & Zombie Jim will be published nationally by Simon & Schuster in February 2010). In Czolgosz's twisted tale, a mutant strain of
tuberculosis has swept the South, causing the recently deceased to bebagged to avoid the spread of contagion. If the dead reanimate and are docile, they are used as slaves for the good of society. If they are vicious, they are dispatched. When Pap Finn, the worst of these "baggers" reanimates, Huck sets out for freedom with his friend Bagger Jim.
In August 2010 via Tor Publishing, Don Borchert decided to exhume The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by adding "…and the Undead." Using the skeleton of Twain's tale of boyhood adventure, Aunt Polly not only tries to keep Tom on the straight and narrow, she must also protect him from the marauding "Zum" that have shambled out of the grave. Instead of painting Aunt Polly's fence, Tom must trick his friends into sharpening the fence posts that will gore any zombies that attempt to ransack his home. Of course, Tom's nemesis, a mutant Injun Joe, provides hair-raising and vomit-inducing action that propels the story forward. Much of Borchert's book utilizes Twain's original text and piles on the marauding corpses.
IDW Publishing decided to take a different tack in attacking the classics. In their new omnibus Classics Mutilated, they have unleashed genre writers on classic characters and freshly inter them in new stories. Thus, Huck, Tom and Jim have an all-new adventure in the H.P. Lovecraft/Song of the South send-up Dread Island, written by prolific horror and crime novelist Joe R. Lansdale.
On Saturday, October 30th at 4 p.m., The Mark Twain Museum Center will host Mark Twain & The Army of Darkness, a conversation between Borchert, Lansdale and Czolgosz (appearing via Skype from his home in
So what would Twain think of this literary massacre? Evidence suggests that he would have been all for assaulting Austen's work. In a letter to William Dean Howells, Twain writes, "It seems a great pity that they let her die a natural death." Writing to Rev. Joseph Twichell, he states, "Everytime I read Pride and Prejudice, I want to dig her up and beat her over the skull with her own shin-bone." Twain himself speaks from beyond the grave with the 2010 release of his sprawling autobiography which roams the Earth after being buried for 100 years. As for Twain's other novels being mutilated, one has to wonder if we can look forward to The Prince and The Putrid, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Crypt and Good'ndead Wilson.
- Jacques Lamarre, Director of Communications
Thursday, October 14, 2010
All of us contain Music & Truth
When Mark Twain was living in Vienna in 1898, he heard an impressive piano recital by Stefan Czapka, a fellow student of his daughter Clara. Afterward, he autographed a photo for Czapka, and inscribed above it: "All of us contain Music & Truth, but most of us can't get it out."
Tonight a number of talented and lively musicians, actors and readers will get the truth out, with a vengeance. Acclaimed pianist Paul Bisaccia, Hartford Children's Theatre, the professional choral ensemble Voce, and The Mark Twain House & Museum are all contributing to celebrate the music Samuel Clemens both loved and loathed, along with readings from his beloved works. Highlights will include selections from the musical The Apple Tree (based on Twain's "The Diaries of Adam & Eve"), spirituals and popular tunes from the Victorian Era, a world premiere of a piano piece by Hartford composer (and Twain contemporary) Dudley Buck, a little sampling of Richard Wagner, a composer who failed to measure up to Twain's standards (Twain said in A Tramp Abroad that "Some of Wagner's operas bang on for six whole hours on a stretch!").
It's deeply appropriate that this concert is being held at Immanuel Congregational Church, which is instutionally descended from the Rev. Horace Bushnell's church – Bushnell the rebel theologian and park-builder, who in old age used to drive his carriage at high speed down Farmington Avenue, kicking up the dust in front of Sam Clemens' house. Clemens knew and admired Bushnell, and used the reverend's famous book on child-rearing to help raise his three high-maintenance daughters.
According to tradition, when Immanuel was built across the street from his Hartford house one year after that Vienna piano recital, Sam Clemens, back in town on a visit, dubbed it "the Church of the Holy Oil Cloth." The unusual green-and-cream patterns on its façade reminded him of the standard colors and patterns of oil cloth, the material used on kitchen floors before linoleum was invented.
The Mark Twain House & Museum is proud to participate in this major event in the Woodland Concert series, paying tribute to Twain on the Centennial of his death – and the 175th anniversary of his birth. As neighbors of the church, we have been happy to partner with it in this effort as we have partnered with many other community groups – continuing our role as an important site in Hartford, the place that Mark Twain called chief among all the cities he had seen.
- Julia Pistell & Steve Courtney
"Music & Truth: A Tribute to Twain" is sponsored by Reid and Riege, P.C., The Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation, Hartford Dental Group and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Greater Hartford Arts Council, the J. Walton Bissell Foundation, Inc., and Barbara David.. The event is one in the museum's continuing series of Mark Twain 2010 Centennial Celebration events . The Hartford Financial Group, Inc., is the Mark Twain House & Museum's Centennial Sponsor.


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They're first class!
It goes without saying that if you want a fabulous shot of your baby or toddler swimming underwater, you'll need a fabulous underwater photographer. That's why we hire only the very best and most experienced photographers - they're some of the best in the world at what they do - and then we train them for another year on top of that!
Ultra-professional photographers
Most of our photographers started out as scuba-divers and then took up underwater photography professionally. Many have won awards for their photos; others have published books with underwater photography; some have even worked with the likes of Angelina Jolie and Bear Grylls. So rest assured that they really do know their stuff!
They have to be first class!
Trust us - taking photos of babies and toddlers, underwater, isn't as easy as everyone thinks!
Our Water Babies wriggle around underwater—and then pop to the surface like a cork! So there isn't much time, and they don't exactly pose for the shot.
It sounds obvious, but water is wet and can get into the equipment. And lighting conditions underwater are pretty tricky too. Believe it or not, it's actually easier to take a photo in space - if you've got a rocket to get you there - than it is underwater!
Our photographers don't just point and click - they need to be able to hold their breath, lower their heart rate, handle heavy equipment and keep their hands steady. All while trying to capture that unforgettable shot in a split-second, and in focus!
And as well as being able to put small children at their ease, they work closely with our highly trained dipographers (dip-who?), watching to see how your baby moves underwater and adjusting their techniques accordingly.
So you see, when it comes to getting that stunning photo of your baby or child swimming underwater, you really couldn't be in better hands. Ker-splash, ker-lick!


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Blog of All Trades
"Jack of all trades, master of none. With general intellect - not like a specialist's son.
Little did we know, that this Jack of all trades - played with all of his cards, from diamonds to spades."
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Thousands of U.S. service members and Defense Department civilians are serving around the world during the holidays to protect America, its interests and its allies.
Around 9,800 Americans are deployed to Afghanistan. And roughly 3,500 Americans are deployed to Iraq and Syria to assist in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The Army's 82nd Airborne Division forms the nucleus of the deployment there.
All told, there will be roughly 220,000 American service members serving overseas this holiday season. They operate in more than 100 countries, on every continent.
"I want you to know that you are what I wake up to every morning," Defense Secretary Ash Carter told troops Dec. 19 aboard the USS Kearsarge. "You're what I think about all day. I'm so proud of you and 100 percent, 1,000 percent behind you."
Snapshot of Troops Around the World
The U.S. Navy has 36 ships deployed around the world. The largest is the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, which has transited the Suez Canal and is headed for operations in the Arabian Gulf. There are more than 5,000 personnel aboard the ship. The Truman will be accompanied by destroyers, each with about 300 crew members. Submarines and resupply ships are also usually part of the equation.
The amphibious ready group centered around the USS Kearsarge is operating in the Arabian Gulf. There are 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard.
Navy ballistic missile submarines operate 24/7 around the world. The submarines are part of America's nuclear triad, and there are around 150 crew members.
In the Pacific, there are roughly 50,000 American service members based in Japan. Another 28,500 troops are based on the Korean Peninsula.
About 500 service members will be celebrating the holiday season in Australia and more celebrating in Singapore.
Africa has one large base -- Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti -- and there are around 4,000 service members assigned there. Roughly another 1,000 service members are deployed elsewhere on the continent.
More than 64,000 U.S. service members are stationed across Europe -- from Rota, Spain, to the Baltic Republics. The highest number is in Germany, followed by Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain. There are another 3,000 based in Turkey, which is a NATO ally with most of its territory in Asia.
In Central and South America, there are roughly 5,500 service members deployed. U.S. airmen may also be operating to resupply scientists in Antarctica during the holidays.
'The Noblest Thing'
But it is not just overseas that U.S. service members are serving. Some Air Force missileers man the ICBM silos across the American heartland, while other airmen vigilantly defend the space, airspace and cyberspace. Coast Guardsmen must stay ready for incidents at sea.
And while many bases try to limit operations during the holidays, units still have to have on-call duty members prepared to be called to work at a moment's notice. Military police still have to guard the gates, and thousands of military and civilian specialists still have to care for those in hospitals.
America's military members are away from their families "doing the noblest thing you can possibly do with your life, which is protect our people and make a better world for our children," Carter said.


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Huntingtower Performing Arts Centre Officially Opens
The official opening of Huntingtower Performing Arts Centre was held last Friday at their Mount Waverly Campus, with the Honourable Julie Bishop MP and Julia Banks MP there to unveil the plaque alongside principal Mr Sholto Bowen OAM.
The PAC is a 750 seat state-of-the-art theater equipped with wings, green room, change facilities, back of house loading access and a foyer that links to the existing drama and VCE centre.
This new facility will bolster Huntingtower's already distinguished music and performing arts curriculum, and will be a great asset to the school and wider community.


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Thursday, September 28th, 2017
Ability based learning is a concept that attracts attention due to the polarising nature of it. Some politicians may favour dividing children according to ability because it helps them gain a deeper learning experience. But this question can split schools down the middle in more… Read More


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Performance Stretching
Stretching is an important part of any workout, but so many times it is either hurried or neglected altogether. At Advanced Movement Studio, we offer 30- and 60-minute performance stretching sessions. We believe proper stretching creates a better range of motion, which enables an athlete to perform at a higher level. Stretching also has the benefit of increasing the body's recovery time post-workout and helps to prevent nagging or acute injuries. Contact the Studio to schedule a performance stretching session today!


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Tastemakers: Del Posto's Brooks Headley
Sarah Zorn
There's a lot more to Del Posto's renowned executive pastry chef, Brooks Headley, than an ethereal Butterscotch Semifreddo and impossibly moist Torta Carotina (carrot cake). For instance, did you know that he's actually an accomplished hardcore and indie rock drummer, pounding the skins for Universal Order of Armageddon, Skull Kontrol and Wrangler Brutes, and co-founding Young Pioneers with Tonie Joy, and Oldest, with guitarist Mick Barr of Orthrelm? (We didn't know either!)
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When we go out to eat, we usually anticipate being comfortably seated in a warmly designed space filled with booths, chairs, and tables, while being served a meal we wouldn't otherwise have the time or patience to cook for ourselves at home. It is not very often that going out to eat is a deeply memorable experience, but we can guarantee you that if you had your Filet Mignon at one of these restaurants, you would never forget it!
Design Craze: Top 7 Unusual Restaurants
1. W'Duck Toilet Restuarant, Portugal. Who needs conventional chairs and napkins, when you can dine on a toilet and wipe your face with toilet paper? This little restaurant located in a small port town in Portugal, is a tourist attraction, to say the least. With a Mediterranean inspired menu, the food has received surprisingly good reviews!
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2. O'Noir Restaurant. Montreal, Canada. Hence it's name, what you see in this establishment is, well, black. Their theme is about dining in complete darkness so to enjoy the flavors of the food. This is the perfect place to have a blind date!
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3. Mountain Bahenec Wellness Hotel, Czech Republic. It is definitely best to consider who you are going to attend this outing with. Hanging out in close proximity to your fellow diners in tubs full of beer-infused bath water, while enjoying a top-of-the-line beer should be a relaxing time, indeed! Did we mention you have your own tap?
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4. Disaster Cafe. Lloret de Mar, Spain. Though one of our greatest fears is an earthquake, the diners at this restaurant actually pay to experience one while they enjoy their meal. And not just a small one, either. Every diner experiences a (simulated) 7.8 level quake at some point while dining on a variety of different culinary cuisine. A word of advice: don't wear your nicest attire; it is said that many drinks are spilled here.
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5. Kayabukiya Tavern. Utsunomiya, Japan. The owners of this restaurant were sick of the turnover that comes with service staff in the restaurant industry. So, they trained monkeys instead. In between delivering your food, their monkeys jump around, sit on your head, and twirl in circles playfully. Live entertainment at its best! Watch the video:
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6. Hajime Restaurant. Bangkok, Thailand. The menu of this restaurant specializing in Japanese delicacies, has a twist. Your meal will be brought to you by robots. That's right, robots! The owner, Lapassarad Thanaphant invested over a million dollars making her dream a reality. As if being served by robots wasn't enough, they dance for your entertainment as well!
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7. 'S Baggers. Nurnberg, Germany. This restaurant is definitely innovative, to say the least. Diners are instructed to order their meals on touch screen computers provided at their table. Once prepared, they are send down a roller-coaster type device from the kitchen above to your table top!


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Clock Parts Inserts
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Clock Fit Ups Swiftly Transform Showpieces right into Wrist Watches
Clock fit ups allow a clockmaker to develop appealing, high quality watches without the time as well as trouble of going back to square one with private parts. Clock fit ups (clock inserts) are preassembled systems that a person locations in an opening pierced via the case. This technique is particularly appealing when the emphasis of the venture is on designing as well as constructing the structure as opposed to on putting together components.
Clock fit ups do have some drawbacks that could limit their allure. All components (hands, dials, lenses, bezels) are preselected, constraining design alternatives. If you don't such as any of the readily available combinations, you run out luck.
But for some clockmakers enough is gained to compensate for having to compromise freedom of choice. Conserving time, as already stated, can be a big gain. Another is when a musician wants to convert an intricate showpiece right into a wrist watch.
Presuming you have a structure currently, the very first decision is figuring out one of the most ideal dimension of fit up. The granularity of options is pretty crude; so you need to go with whatever is the closest matching size offered by the distributor. This selection also establishes the size of the hole to be pierced right into the structure to suit the insert.
As discussed before, you could not find precisely what you desire in regards to colors or designs, but that's the tradeoff you approve when using healthy ups. Your order will certainly come preassembled and prepared to connect in. Guidelines ought to be enclosed to assist in drilling the hole so that you get a specific fit.
We have actually reviewed developing a new wrist watch utilizing this method, however the method is just as attractive for replacing existing clocks completely. Possibly a clock mechanism has actually damaged but the fixings appear intimidating. Utilizing a fit up is a fantastic method to recover a wrist watch to a convenient condition rapidly while maintaining a frame that is worth recovering.
If you desire an authentic replacement, possibilities are you will certainly need to get private clock components that closely match the original ones as well as assemble them. However, you may obtain lucky and also find a close sufficient match by examining in shape ups. As well as if the structure is the prime focus, your concession conserves the moment spent reconstructing everything from the ground up.
The sizes of healthy ups typically vary in between 2 and also 8 inches. Placing holes are smaller than the insert body by about 1/8 inch to ensure that the fit is tight. The front of the clock tasks out bigger than the hole to wait in place.
Real estate the gearing and also crystal is the insert case, which is made of various products. Commonly seen are black plastic, strong brass, and also stainless-steel. Nonetheless, the material is typically pointless because the situation is rarely seen.
If it is really felt that a projecting bezel ahead diminishes the clock framework, it is feasible to acquire a rear-mount fit up (subject to instead restricted choice). It will certainly come without a bezel in any way, predicated on the assumption that the frame will act as a quit to avoid the clock from falling out. This indicates that the opening in the frame front must be smaller than the installing opening.
Though you can not select individual parts and also have to approve healthy ups as a device, there are nevertheless a good combination of styles as well as tinting. Background shades been available in black, white, cream color, silver, and gold. Numbers and also letters also can be found in numerous shades, and you could see them in simple or fancy, Arabic or Roman, styles.
Even the bezels and also lenses differ somewhat in terms of material (mineral glass, plastic, acrylic) and also form (flat or convex). The bottom line is that the clockmaker is paid for a reasonable amount of option over style, dimension, and color regardless of the constraints. And also he or she will locate that it is feasible to transform masterpieces right into timepieces quickly using clock fit ups.


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Clockwise From Top: T-Pain, Ludacris, Yeasayer, Travis McCoy, Wale
Each day Complex scours the music blogs for 5 fresh songs that you should listen to in our 5 O'Clock Shuffle post. Instead of going crazy trying to keep up with your RSS feeds everyday, just head over to Complex.com to stay up-to-date on important leaks and releases.
The leaks were a little slow earlier today, but we wound up finding some bangers later on. Those include: the first joint off T-Pain's next mixtape, Luda's official "How Low" remix, and a free download from indie favs Yeasayer's upcoming album. You can find all those songs and a couple more worth checking out after the jump...
SONG: "So Much Pain"
ARTIST: T-Pain
• Here's the first offering from his mixtape of the same name. He's spits kinda nice on this too. Look out for for an official single for Revolver featuring Lady Gaga in the near future.
SONG: "How Low (Remix)"
ARTIST: Ludacris f/ Rick Ross & Twista
• This looks like an official remix for once. Battle Of The Sexes just got an official release date too: March 16.
ARTIST: Yeasayer
• One of the first songs of the year guaranteed to send the indie rock critics into a frenzy. Their sophomore disc, Odd Blood, drops on February 8.
SONG: "The Manual"
ARTIST: Travis McCoy f/ T-Pain & Young Ca$h
• If anyone recalls, Katy Perry's ex signed to Nappy Boyz as a solo artist a while back. He's a decent rapper when he wants to be, but we're gonna need something better than this before we're totally convinced.
SONG: "O Let's Do It"
ARTIST: Wale f/ Fat Trel
• Wale is always rapping over someone else's beat, but this is one of his better Internet freestyles in a while.
Visit Complex.com every day at 5 PM for your daily "5 O'Clock Shuffle" playlist.