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With its collections of ancient, modern and contemporary art, the Musée de Grenoble offers you a chance to traverse the history of western painting from the 13th to the 20th centuries. Included are major masterpieces of classical Flemish, Dutch, Italian and Spanish painting; one of 20th century Europe's richest collections; and all the great post-1945 contemporary art trends, right up to the most recent artworks of the 2000s.
This major work from the Flemish collection is dazzling evidence of Rubens's first period, prior to his return from Italy in late 1608. Commissioned in 1606 by the Oratorian fathers for the Chiesa Nuova di Sante-Maria-in-Valicella in Rome, St. Grgeory was refused by these latter and finally ended up, until the 18th century, in the artist's funerary chapel in Antwerp. St. Gregory, pope from 590 to 604, is at the centre of the composition, accompanied by the dove of the Holy Ghost. On the right, St. Domitilla appears in luxurious clothes, before St. Achilleus and St. Nereus. On the left, St. Maurus presented as a Roman soldier stands beside St. Papianus leaning on a stick. An image of the Virgin with Child giving its blessing, surrounded by cherubs and supported by a monumental arch, rounds off the scene, which perfectly illustrates the spirit of the triumphant Counter-Reformation.
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Research that has been undertaken over the past few years about the complex genesis of this painting will result in a generously illustrated book, to be accompanied by an audiovisual extra recounting the complete history of this masterpiece.
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Currier Hill Farm
Loudon, NH
Barn/Farm/Ranch, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $5,343 to $7,652 for 50 guests
Wed under beautiful white birch trees and open air space at Currier Hill Farm. With apple blossoms, stone walls, and colorful foliage on it's grand landscapes, your wedding will be the most beautiful country style wedding in all of New Hampshire! Take your photos by the rustic white farm house or on...
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The Margate Resort
Laconia, NH
Ocean/Waterfront View, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Beach, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $7,400 to $10,780 for 50 guests
Host your wedding reception at The Margate on Winnipesaukee. For many couples, New Hampshire's luxury lakeside resort is the their first choice for a wedding venue. Ideally located at the water's edge of Paugus Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, the Lakeside Pavilion is truly a one-of-a-kind outdoor wedding...
Purity Spring Resort
Madison, NH
Beach, Historic/Landmark Building, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Mountain, Outdoor
Starting from $5,209 to $7,719 for 50 guests
With spectacular scenery, warm country hospitality and picturesque natural settings, Purity Spring Resort may be the perfect idyllic location for your wedding! From an elegant affair to a more casual celebration, Purity Spring Resort easily accommodates weddings of all styles and sizes, from 50 to u...
Granite Rose by Wedgewood Weddings
Hampstead, NH
Vintage/Rustic, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $4,209 to $10,175 for 50 guests
Due to the coronavirus crisis, Wedgewood Weddings is now offering phone and virtual tours of all our venues. To comply with CDC and local ordinance recommendations, they have closed their venue offices for in-person meetings. The current group gathering restrictions are tough for everyone planning a...
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Whitefield, NH
Golf Course, Historic/Landmark Building, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Mountain, Outdoor
Starting from $7,630 to $10,455 for 50 guests
Build the wedding of your dreams with stunning panoramic views of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. You can begin your love story with a mountain wedding at Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. For decades, they've been the unforgettable dream wedding destinations for generations of happy couples a...
Derry, NH
Golf Course, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Ballrooms, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $1,450 to $3,281 for 50 guests
As one of the most popular wedding venues in Southern New Hampshire, Brookstone is an exceptional location for your one-of-a-kind celebration. Our talented staff look forward to helping you design an unforgettable wedding with memories that last a lifetime. With beautiful backdrops set against th...
White Birch Weddings
Whitefield, NH
Private Estate, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Ocean/Waterfront View, Beach, Mountain, Outdoor
Starting from $5,927 to $9,455 for 50 guests
White Birch Weddings offers a dreamy and perfectly private location in the White Mountains of New Hampshire for a charming wedding weekend with breathtaking mountain and pond views. Choose the basic one day package or the full weekend for 3 days at the property- perfect for the rehearsal dinner, cer...
Whitney's Inn
Jackson, NH
Outdoor, Bed & Breakfast/Inn
Starting from $6,703 to $11,627 for 80 guests
Whitney's Inn at Jackson has been one of New Hampshire's premier destination resorts since the 1840s, welcoming both couples and families with its charm. The Barn is a beautifully restored space built in 1842. An actual working barn up until the 1970s, the original cow stanchions still hang in the b...
The Woodbound Inn
Rindge, NH
Barn/Farm/Ranch, Ocean/Waterfront View, Beach, Ballrooms, Mountain, Vintage/Rustic
Starting from $1,133 to $7,893 for 50 guests
Located along the quiet shores of Lake Contoocook and overlooking Mt. Monadnock, The Woodbound Inn offers the ideal setting for your wedding event. The extensive grounds offer a spectacular and ever changing backdrop, whether it is the soft colors of spring, the lush fall foliage or the sparkling wi...
Indian Head Resort
Lincoln, NH
Ocean/Waterfront View, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Event Center, Mountain, Outdoor
Starting from $5,275 to $7,847 for 50 guests
Nestled in New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountains, Indian Head Resort offers a serene and stunning venue for a dazzling wedding weekend. Rent a house with your bridal party for one last night of fun before tying the knot, and then exchange vows by sparkling Shadow Lake. Choose the gazebo with its...
XO Bistro
Manchester, NH
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $1,639 to $4,745 for 50 guests
XO Bistro, located downtown in Manchester, NH, is a fine dining restaurant that proudly offers a delicious menu sourced from local farms and craft food makers with an international twist, artfully presented by our Chef and consistently delicious. We cater to vegetarians, vegans and gluten sensitive....
The Inn on Golden Pond
Holderness, NH
Starting from $4,445 to $6,831 for 50 guests
Break away from the traditional ballrooms and take your wedding festivities out for a getaway at The Inn on Golden Pond, a gorgeous bed-and-breakfast wedding venue in Holderness, New Hampshire! Offering both indoor and outdoor reception spaces, complete with waterfront views and fresh country air, T...
Searles School and Chapel
Windham, NH
Historic/Landmark Building
Starting from $4,184 to $6,608 for 50 guests
Perfect for the bride dreaming of a whimsical wedding, Searles School and Chapel offers a rural, wooded area with all the charm of a small New England town. With so much history and charm, this setting injects a certain romantic je ne sais quoi element to any special occasion. Host your grand affair...
Rochester Elks Lodge
Rochester, NH
Event Center, Community Center
Starting from $1,030 to $4,677 for 50 guests
Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs...
The Summit Resort
Laconia, NH
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort
Starting from $709 to $6,563 for 60 guests
Picture your wedding day in the heart of New Hampshire's magnificent Lakes Region. Within walking distance of the pristine waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, The Summit resort offers a convenient location and spacious facilities to host your wedding celebration. The Summit boasts over 40 forested acres, ...
Merrimack Valley Railroad Station
Northfield, NH
Vintage/Rustic, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Outdoor
Starting from $3,248 to $5,638 for 50 guests
This historic freight station, built in the late 1800's to store freight coming in by train, was restored in 1990 and is now used as a unique function hall. It still gives a complete view of what a working railroad would have looked like back in time, with bead board, hardwood floors, the ticket off...
Mount Sunapee Resort
Newbury, NH
Vintage/Rustic, Hotel/Resort, Park/Garden, Mountain
Starting from $4,998 to $6,470 for 50 guests
All visitors to Mount Sunapee forge their own unique bonds, but every year a select few have the opportunity to write the Mountain into the story of their lives in a way they will never forget. Mount Sunapee Resort offers the perfect location for a wedding. With the unique combination of scenic Moun...
Belknap Mill
Laconia, NH
Ocean/Waterfront View, Loft
Starting from $2,926 to $5,581 for 50 guests
Your future with your loved one begins at Belknap Mill where art and history come to life to create a wedding that exemplifies beauty and boasts your romance. At one of the nations oldest and unaltered textile brick mills that was established back in 1923, find a one of a kind space that showcases b...
Abenaqui Country Club
Rye, NH
Outdoor, Event Center, Private Club
Starting from $6,425 to $9,500 for 75 guests
Located on the beautiful New Hampshire Seacoast, the Abenaqui Country Club offers a private facility rich in tradition and unsurpassed elegance. Tucked away on a stunning property surrounded by pristine woodlands and cooled by subtle ocean breezes, this club offers a truly lovely backdrop for your w...
The Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast and Pav...
Hampton, NH
Vintage/Rustic, Park/Garden, Bed & Breakfast/Inn, Outdoor
Starting from $818 to $5,690 for 50 guests
The Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast and Pavilion lives up to its name as a quaint and romantic wedding destination. Known for romantic wedding receptions, the Victoria Inn is approximately 5500 square feet with a large wrap-around porch and 5.6 acres of rolling greens. Located online half a mile from t...
Steele Hill Resorts
Sanbornton, NH
Barn/Farm/Ranch, Hotel/Resort, Golf Course, Mountain, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $4,533 to $12,546 for 60 guests
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Dell-Lea Weddings & Events
Chichester, NH
Private Estate, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Mountain, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $6,862 to $15,078 for 100 guests
Located on 236 stunning private acres, the picturesque Dell-Lea is a premier full-service wedding venue in New Hampshire. The renovated 230-year-old barn provides unrivaled rustic elegance for your special day. Centrally located between Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth, the historic Dell-Lea comfo...
Camp Waukeela
Eaton Center, NH
Vintage/Rustic, Event Center, Outdoor
Starting from $5,937 to $7,671 for 50 guests
Waukeela's beautiful campgrounds consisting of 45 acres, 56 buildings (including lovely sleeping accommodations) and hundreds of majestic pine trees are available for your wedding day. Waukeela's beautiful and rustic environment provides the perfect place for family bonding and a spectacular wedding...
Camp Takodah
Richmond, NH
Ocean/Waterfront View, Mountain, Outdoor
Starting from $13,680 to $16,349 for 50 guests
Fulfill your childhood dreams with a beautiful rustic wedding at Camp Takodah, a hundred-year-old summer camp in the heart of New England. Camp out all weekend long with your friends and family in the 25 wooden cabins and the lovely winterized lodge, and have fun celebrating your marriage at this un...
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Manchester, NH
Vintage/Rustic, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms
Starting from $3,434 to $5,370 for 50 guests
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Pink Aid's 7th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show was certainly our "lucky 7!" Spirits soared throughout Mitchells of Westport as we celebrated our Warriors, medical healers, caregivers, sponsors, donors and volunteers! Co-chairs Michele Corenman, Traci Saxon and the entire Pink Aid family are overwhelmed and touched by the unwavering support and generosity of our community.
Pink love was certainly in the air all day. Some highlights from our Lucky 7th Year!
• Mitchells was brimming with 550 attendees donning pink feathered boas; a heartfelt salute to honor our first Pink Heart Award recipient Dr. Richard Zelkowitz
• Exciting Designer Fall Fashions presented by Veronica Beard our generous fashion sponsor
• Laughter, tears, and wisdom shared by our inspirational speaker, author Geralyn Lucas
• A match grant of $150,000 to our Pink Purse Wall of Compassion by one very special Pink Patron
• Stylish cashmere scarves donated by the Cashmere Sale for our Pink Purse Wall of Compassion donors
• A show-stopping finale of triumphant Warriors who strut the runway with style and grace and brought down the house!
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The entire Pink Aid community will long be basking in the astounding energy of the 6th Annual Pink Aid Luncheon and Fashion Show, held on September 29, 2016 at Mitchells of Westport. The event, which sold out in a record ten minutes, brought together an overwhelming outpouring of support and pink passion on what was a record-setting fundraising afternoon!
The whole day was magical – from the "Bar Carts & Boudoirs" mood set by our interior design partners and the gorgeous collection from fashion partner Vince., to our incredibly inspiring speaker Joan Lunden, the truly moving Pink Purse video and the triumphant Warrior fashion show! The energy of the afternoon will linger in the hearts and minds of all who experienced it well after breast cancer awareness month is over!
Photography by Bruce Plotkin Photography
Pink Aid's 5th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at Mitchells of Westport lived up to the expectations of the more than 500 women and men who came together to celebrate the organization's milestone and to promote its continuing mission: to improve the lives of uninsured and underinsured women here in Connecticut as they undergo testing, treatment and recovery from breast cancer. Each year brings more surprises; more stories of courage, grace and humor in the face of difficulty and love and support amidst struggle.
Reflection — looking back at where the organization began and forward to where it is heading — was an important component of the year's event from the design theme coordinated by Connecticut Cottages & Gardens to the event program and the warrior fashion show. Top area interior designers created mirrored furnishings to echo the theme and reflect the incredible Silent Auction items available throughout the store — from luxe pink bags to travel packages from Valerie Wilson Travel, jewelry and many unique items, services and experiences.
Jennifer Griffin, FOX foreign security correspondent, mother of three and Triple-negative survivor, adopted "Pay it forward" as the guiding mantra she uses to inspire herself and other women undergoing treatment and recovery from breast cancer. Ms. Griffin brought the crowd to tears with her heartfelt account of discovering her breast cancer while nursing her infant son and her fears as she marks the passage of time from diagnosis in the growth of her now 6 year old. She urged the listeners to live in the moment and be present despite any chaos around them.
Manolo Blahnik was all the rage — his signature Pink Aid pumps designed for this 5th year anniversary, were everywhere on and off the runway. Famed designer and cancer activist Donna Karan showed her final Resort Collection full of wonderfully wearable pieces in creamy cottons as well as red-carpet-ready gowns met by spontaneous cheers and audible gasps. The Warrior Fashion Show featuring women in our communities living with and beyond the diagnosis of breast cancer boasted a few surprises this year. Mari Hunt, walking again this year was a showstopper with her 2-year-old granddaughter meandering down the runway in a white chiffon dress and lots of pink bracelets. The culmination was a walk by Pink Aid's Pink Purse benefactor and recent breast cancer survivor, Cindy Citrone with her friend and fellow Pink Purse founder Kim Meier and Heidi Taylor, who was met with a giant Pink Purse cake to mark her birthday that very same day. Lastly, this year's Chairpersons Extraordinaire, Westport's Shelly Kassen and Redding's Suzanne Kramer took a moving and well-deserved victory walk with speaker, Jennifer Griffin.
As always the event was a feast for all of the senses and no place was that more obvious than in the incredible foods, desserts and beverages provided by Marcia Selden Catering.
Photography by Neil Landino Jr., courtesy of Connecticut Cottages and Gardens
It looks like Pink Aid has a fun new annual happening on our hands! Our Spring "funraiser" Sweat4Pink was a great opportunity to discover some amazing new exercise classes and bond with the Pink Aid community, while donating to a great cause!
Thank you to everyone — instructors, attendees and fans — who made this event and this month such a success! Much love to: Saugatuck Rowing Club, Joy Ride Cycling Studio, Oxygen Fitness, Intensity, The Dance Collective, SheBar3/Athleta, Kaia Yoga, Mental Grit, Downunder, Evolution, Westport Weston Family YMCA and yogapata.
Get out your pink socks, pink gloves and pink pom poms! Students at Staples and Weston High Schools have joined the effort to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for Pink Aid!
In a program created four years ago by Pink Aid Co-Chair Tammy Zelkowitz, the Staples Wreckers sold t-shirts, while cheerleaders held a bake sale on "pink game night," and varsity sports teams all played or baked for the cause. The gridiron club donated net door proceeds from their fundraiser at Mitchells to Pink Aid and three freshman football players held their own fundraiser, selling pink socks in honor of their grandmothers who have breast cancer. In its fourth year of "Getting Their Pink On," the Wreckers raised an incredible $14,175 for local breast cancer patients in need!
At Weston High School, in a program spearheaded by Jean Lepore and Jen Platek with the support of athletic director Mark Berkowitz and principal Lisa Wolak, the Weston Trojans played for Pink Aid for a second year, raising several thousand dollars and lots of great spirit. The football, cheer, swimming, volleyball, soccer and field hockey teams sold logo items and/or baked goods for the cause. "Trojans Play for Pink" t-shirts have become a fashion statement all over town!
Pink Aid offers high school students a chance to make a real difference in the lives women and families in your community… local women, some of whom you may know!
We are looking for team captains and players of all sorts (sports, music, theater or even video games!) to get involved in coming up with creative ways to raise money for Pink Aid.
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Pink Aid's Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at Mitchells of Westport has quickly become one of the most anticipated events of the fall. More than 500 women and men come together united by one mission: to improve the lives of uninsured and underinsured women here in Connecticut as they undergo testing, treatment and recovery from breast cancer. Each year brings more surprises; more stories of courage, grace and humor in the face of difficulty and love and support amidst struggle.
For this year's 4th annual event, CBS News Correspondent Lara Logan gave a riveting and candid account of her emotional response to developing breast cancer after returning from Egypt as a foreign correspondent with two very small children. Next, guests were treated to Michael Kors' visual interpretation of Spring 2015 complete with opulent florals and elegant 1950's feminine silhouettes. The heart and soul of the event is always the Celebration of Survivorship Fashion Show — a moving and exhilarating show, featuring women in our communities living with and living beyond the diagnosis of breast cancer. Walking with friends and family members, these women are truly the face and the emotional core of Pink Aid. Co-chairs Jo Levinson and Elida Gollomp gave this part of the event their own special twist renaming it the "Warrior Fashion Show." As former breast cancer patients, both women wanted to stress the active role that women play in their daily battle against breast cancer and all that comes with it, and their refusal to be portrayed like victims.
Another twist this year was the establishment of "Pink Aid's Pink Purse" with the help of a generous supporter who offered to match up to $150,000 to create this fund. Pink Aid's Pink Purse will help individuals directly who have tapped out other resources or have no where else to turn. Pink Aid has provided 1 million dollars so far to grant recipients ranging from grass-roots organizations to major hospitals and non-profits. In spite of this, tremendous need still exists here in Connecticut and applications from agencies and individuals are expected to increase.
"Pink Passion" and inspiration were graciously supplied by top interior designers who created furnishings themed "Transitional Luxe," including pink chairs, ottomans, artwork and dog beds that anchored virtual rooms around the store, which provided a beautiful backdrop to a Silent Auction, filled with travel packages from Valerie Wilson Travel, jewelry and other sought-after goods and services from local designers and retailers.
After a wonderful lunch by Marcia Selden Catering, signature Pink-a-tini's and spectacular gift bags, attendees went home inspired and ready to see what challenges lay ahead for Pink Aid… and how the organization will rise up to meet them during next year's 5th annual luncheon.
An extraordinary fashion show by Brunello Cucinelli, including a visit via Skype by the designer. A moving and hilarious keynote address by charming bestselling author, Jane Green. Stunning pink chairs, pillows and dog beds. Edible art. "Pink-a-tini's." Ladies in pink. Men in pink ties. Waiters with pink headpieces.
Such was the extraordinary scene as over 500 people gathered at Mitchells of Westport to raise money for local breast cancer patients in need at Pink Aid's 3rd annual fundraiser.
As in Pink Aid's past two luncheons, the emotional climax of the program was the "Celebration of Survivorship" fashion show, featuring 14 local breast cancer survivors, modeling Mitchells fall fashions, accompanied by loved ones they wish to honor.
A warm feeling of community was palpable when breast cancer survivor Mari Hunt, took the stage after walking the runway with her daughter by her side, to personally thank the audience for the free mammo program and compassionate services funded by Pink Aid that she credits with saving her life.
Thanks to the extraordinary support of the local corporate and interior design communities, sponsors, donors, local businesses and volunteers, over half a million dollars was raised, with local schools continuing to "play for Pink Aid" throughout October.
In the words of Andrew Mitchell-Namdar, "No woman should go without a wig."
Or a mammo.
Pink hearts to you all!
On April 29, friends of Pink Aid gathered at the home of Amy and Neil Katz for Pink Aid's Inaugural Wellness Event. Pink Aid recently expanded its mission to include empowering wellness and survivorship. We were thrilled to present our first supplemental event on "A Holistic Approach to Overall Health, Nutrition and Cancer Prevention."
The guests were first treated to invaluable insights from Barry Boyd MD Oncologist, Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Medical School and one of the world's top scholars of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Boyd's groundbreaking studies and analysis utilize pure math and science to identify genetic, environmental and nutritional influences on cancer, often dispelling myths. Some of Dr. Boyd's fascinating findings include the fact that taller people are statistically more prone to cancer, a diet that includes soy is typically consistent with prolonged survival and that caffeinated coffee in moderation is beneficial in cancer prevention.
Next to speak was Holistic Nutritionist, Barbara Slain, founder of the LIPHE Balance Center. A cancer survivor and nutritionist Barbara, spoke about balancing mind, body and spirit. She spoke about making healthy choices and not beating oneself up for occasional straying. Barbara shared some of her favorite tricks to "tip the balance in the right direction," which include coconut oil, chia seeds, kale chips, "an avocado a day" and keeping the cell phone away from your body as much as possible.
Our third speaker was Jacques Depardieu, Founder of the Center for Integrative Chinese Medicine in Darien, CT, who specializes in Eastern Medicine, Accupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Jacques spoke about Daoism and the role of stress plays in our health. He spoke about the constant deluge of negative news and information coming at us and the importance of disconnecting from it. He also extolled such ironic wisdom as "It's probably healthier to eat a Big Mac than to completely stress over it."
On behalf of the entire Pink Aid community, many thanks to our three speakers, Amy and Neil Katz for their gracious hospitality and generous underwriting of the event and to all that helped bring this vision to fruition.
Pink Aid's second annual luncheon once again exceeded all expectations! Around 500 women (and a few good men) came together to support local uninsured and under-insured women battling breast cancer. And those giving got every bit as much out of the experience as those receiving.
As women arrived from Fairfield County, New York City and beyond, they mingled and checked out the silent auction featuring spectacular Pink Chairs, donated by over 30 top interior designers, fabulous trips, art, jewelry, designer wares from Mitchells and other local vendors.
"Today was literally the warmest, funniest, most balanced — and ultimately most touching – charity event I have been to in a really long time. The sense of community and power in the room just blew me away."
For the seated portion, guests were treated to a spectacular Ralph Lauren fashion show, featuring the best of Resort and Spring and debuting Black Label Denim, followed by moving addresses by co-chairs Deb Placey and Trish Paliotta.
Next was a passionate address by The Today Show's Hoda Kotb, which was at one time hysterically funny, brilliantly inspiring and terribly moving. Hoda brought the house down with an ecstatic standing ovation!
Then energy and emotion remained high for the next major highlight, the "Celebration of Survivors" Fashion show, after which there wasn't a dry eye in the room.
Over 400 people attended Pink Aid's first fundraiser ever, the Inaugural Pink Chair Luncheon & Fashion Show. We are thrilled to announce that the event exceeded not only expectations, but also fundraising goals!
From the moment guests arrived, a wonderful spirit of community filled the air. Women (and a few daring men) from surrounding towns, New York City and beyond, gathered to raise money to help uninsured and under-insured women in local communities who are battling breast cancer.
The crowd mingled while perusing the silent auction, featuring spectacular Pink Chairs, created and donated by over 30 top interior designers, coordinated by "Conneciticut Cottages & Gardens," fabulous trips from Valerie Wilson Travel and Bags for Breast Cancer, donated by The Mitchells Family of Stores and some of their top designers.
For the seated portion, guests were treated to spectacular fashion show by Escada, a riveting keynote speech by Deborah Roberts and clearly the highlight… a "Celebration of Life" breast cancer survivors fashion show, hosted by Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, after which there was not a dry eye in the room.
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November 29
For the first time since 1949, the Phillies will take to the field for a home game and will not be wearing red pinstripes.
As many of you are aware, the Phillies this afternoon introduced a new alternate uniform that will be worn at Citizens Bank Park for day games starting on April 3. You can check the Photo Gallery on the main page of this site for still photos and click on "Phillies Unveil New Uniform" for video. The Press Release is also posted on the home page.
The event was a production by a great team of front office personnel. Another great Phillies production.
Media coverage was terrific. Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Robin Roberts posed for numerous photographers and did one-on-one interviews. In addition, Pat Gillick, Ruben Amaro and Mike Arbuckle did a flood of interviews with baseball's annual winter meetings coming up next week. I'll have more about that subject in a day or two.
Part of the noon-time show as a preview of the Phillies 2007 video home companion (fancy name for a highlight film). The title of the video is "Goosebumps." Video Dan Stephenson did an outstanding job again as (1) writer, (2) producer, (3) director and (4) trusty camerman. There's a lot of talk in baseball that a player is "a five-tool player". Well, video Dan is a five-tool video expert. I just can't figure out his fifth tool.
Seeing a 13-minute excerpt of the video produced not only goosebumps but tears. That final week of the season had to be on the greatest weeks in Phillies history.
The video certainly made me hungry for baseball again. Frank Coppenbarger, the Director of Team Travel, sent out an e-mail this afternoon, the most welcome e-mail we receive from his fingers: "The equipment truck to Clearwater will leave on February 7." Can't wait.
Oh, one last thing: the new jerseys and caps are on sale now and Goosebumps will be available starting December 8. Had to get in that commercial.
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The new uniforms look great! I especially enjoyed the Phanatic being as graceful as ever! He is the best mascot in sports!
I always enjoy the productions that Dan Stephenson does. I did get chills just watching the exerpts. On the other hand, I think the new uni's are ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!! They look more like pajamas than a sports uniform. If the Phightins ever play a ballgame at a slumber party, they'll be covered. I hate to say it, but it may be enough to keep me away from daygames this year.
Larry – I am a fan of the new unis – but I enjoy the history of the game more than anything.
Question, and hopefully you will touch on this when you talk about the Winter Meetings in your next blog, how much organizational hiring goes on at the meetings? Would it be wise for someone looking to work in MLB to attend those?


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Dynamically Allocate an Array of Objects on the Host and Initialize in Parallel
In Listing Nine (test 5), the entire device-side copy of the
foo array is allocated with a single call to
cudaMalloc(). Per the earlier discussion, the
set_d_ptr() method is called with the appropriate location of each element in the device array. For demonstration purposes, a parallel
for loop is used via the OpenMP "omp parallel for" pragma. This also requires that
nvcc is passed the
–fopenmp flag.
Listing Nine: The test 5 code snippet.
{ // test 5: dynamically allocate an array of objects. Makes use // of set_d_ptr and the contiguous layout of an array of // shadowed objects. int n=1000000; int index=10; ParallelCounter<SPREAD> *foo = new ParallelCounter<SPREAD>[n]; ParallelCounter<SPREAD> *d_foo; cudaMalloc(&d_foo, n*sizeof(ParallelCounter<SPREAD>)); // Note: the ParallelCounters array must be contiguous to work! #pragma omp parallel for for(int i=0; i < n; i++) { foo[i].set(0); foo[i].set_d_ptr(d_foo + i); } //try index and adjacent indices to see if corruption occurs doTest5<<<nBlocks, nThreadsPerBlock>>>(foo[index].d_ptr(),nSamples); uint32_t check = foo[index].getCount(); // read result on host assert(check == nSamples); assert( (index-1) >=0); doTest5<<<nBlocks, nThreadsPerBlock>>>(foo[index-1].d_ptr(),nSamples); check = foo[index-1].getCount(); // read result on host assert(check == nSamples); assert( (index+1) < n); doTest5<<<nBlocks, nThreadsPerBlock>>>(foo[index+1].d_ptr(),nSamples); check = foo[index+1].getCount(); // read result on host assert(check == nSamples); delete [] foo; cudaFree(d_foo); cerr << "Passed test 5" << endl; }
As part of the sanity checking, this code tests for correctness by using the counters at
index+1. This test performs a basic (albeit not comprehensive) test to verify that the
ParallelCounter objects do not overlap.
Dynamically Allocate and Use Objects Solely on the Device
The final test (Listing Ten) demonstrates that
ParallelCounter objects that include
SHADOW_MACRO() can be created and utilized solely on the device:
- The
allocDeviceTest()kernel creates an array of
nobjects on the GPU.
- The
initDeviceTest()kernel initializes the object in parallel to zero.
- The
fcnDeviceTest()kernel increments the counter in parallel
- The
finiDeviceTest()kernel calls
getCount()on the device to return the counter value in
resultand frees the array of objects on the GPU.
assert()is used on the host to verify the counter is correct.
Listing Ten: The test 6 code snippet.
{ // test 6: allocate and use on GPU int n=10000; //subject to internal GPU allocation limits int index=10; uint32_t *result; cudaMalloc(&result, sizeof(uint32_t)); if(cudaPeekAtLastError() != cudaSuccess) throw "cudaMalloc failed"; allocDeviceTest<<<1,1>>>(n); initDeviceTest<<<n/256+1,256>>>(n); fcnDeviceTest<<<nBlocks,nThreadsPerBlock>>>(index, nSamples); finiDeviceTest<<<1,1>>>(index, result); uint32_t check = 10; cudaMemcpy(&check, result, sizeof(uint32_t), cudaMemcpyDefault); if(cudaPeekAtLastError() != cudaSuccess) throw "memcpy failed"; assert(check == nSamples); cudaFree(result); cerr << "Passed test 6" << endl; }
Performance Analysis
The NVIDIA
nvprof text-based profiler is used to provide performance data. This eliminates the need to manually instrument the example code, thus making the code both cleaner and simpler.
To build the test code, save the source code in Listing Three to
ParallelCounter.hpp and Listing Four to
secondCounter.cu. The test application can be compiled under Linux for sm 2.0 and later devices with the
nvcc command shown below:
nvcc -O3 -DSPREAD=32 -arch=sm_20 -Xcompiler -fopenmp secondCounter.cu -o second
Profiling the application with
nvprof while incrementing the counter 4-billion times produces the report shown in Listing Eleven when running on a Kepler K20c installed as device 0:
Listing Eleven: Performance results on a Kepler K20c.
$ nvprof ./second 4000000000 0 ======== NVPROF is profiling second... ======== Command: second 4000000000 0 device 0 nSamples 4000000000 spread 32 nBlocks 65535 threadsPerBlock 256 ParallelCounter<SPREAD> is_standard_layout: 1 ParallelCounter is in standard layout Passed test 1 Passed test 2 Passed test 3 Passed test 4 Passed test 5 Passed test 6 ***** Passed all sanity checks! ***** ======== Profiling result: Time(%) Time Calls Avg Min Max Name 34.51 1.78s 3 594.33ms 536.01ms 710.85ms doTest5(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 13.76 710.90ms 1 710.90ms 710.90ms 710.90ms doTest3(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 13.76 710.90ms 1 710.90ms 710.90ms 710.90ms doTest2(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 13.76 710.90ms 1 710.90ms 710.90ms 710.90ms doTest4(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 13.76 710.90ms 1 710.90ms 710.90ms 710.90ms doTest1(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 10.40 537.23ms 1 537.23ms 537.23ms 537.23ms fcnDeviceTest(int, unsigned int) 0.04 1.96ms 1 1.96ms 1.96ms 1.96ms allocDeviceTest(unsigned int) 0.00 84.25us 1 84.25us 84.25us 84.25us initDeviceTest(unsigned int) 0.00 27.90us 8 3.49us 3.04us 3.81us [CUDA memcpy DtoH] 0.00 20.10us 1 20.10us 20.10us 20.10us finiDeviceTest(int, unsigned int*) 0.00 15.01us 7 2.14us 2.05us 2.37us [CUDA memcpy HtoD]
These profiling results clearly indicate that the
ParallelCounter class delivers the same performance on the GPU and the first
ParallelCounter class from the previous article. It is reasonable to conclude that
SHADOW_MACRO() provides much of the convenience of mapped memory, but does not have negative performance consequences. It does not seem to matter how the shadowed version of
ParallelCounter is used, as all the tests take approximately the same time.
Profiling an NVIDIA C2070 on device 1 produces the output shown in Listing Twelve:
Listing Twelve: Performance results on a Fermi C2050.
$ nvprof ./second 4000000000 1
$ nvprof ./second 4000000000 1 ======== NVPROF is profiling second... ======== Command: second 4000000000 1 device 1 nSamples 4000000000 spread 32 nBlocks 65535 threadsPerBlock 256 ParallelCounter<SPREAD> is_standard_layout: 1 ParallelCounter is in standard layout Passed test 1 Passed test 2 Passed test 3 Passed test 4 Passed test 5 Passed test 6 ***** Passed all sanity checks! ***** ======== Profiling result: Time(%) Time Calls Avg Min Max Name 43.97 7.27s 3 2.42s 1.85s 2.76s doTest5(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 11.20 1.85s 1 1.85s 1.85s 1.85s fcnDeviceTest(int, unsigned int) 11.20 1.85s 1 1.85s 1.85s 1.85s doTest1(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 11.20 1.85s 1 1.85s 1.85s 1.85s doTest2(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 11.20 1.85s 1 1.85s 1.85s 1.85s doTest4(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 11.20 1.85s 1 1.85s 1.85s 1.85s doTest3(ParallelCounter<unsigned int=32>*, unsigned int) 0.01 1.80ms 1 1.80ms 1.80ms 1.80ms allocDeviceTest(unsigned int) 0.00 148.90us 1 148.90us 148.90us 148.90us initDeviceTest(unsigned int) 0.00 19.41us 1 19.41us 19.41us 19.41us finiDeviceTest(int, unsigned int*) 0.00 16.29us 8 2.04us 1.57us 2.18us [CUDA memcpy DtoH] 0.00 10.18us 7 1.45us 1.09us 2.02us [CUDA memcpy HtoD]
The K20c Kepler GPU clearly exhibits a roughly 2.6x speedup over a Fermi C2070, due (in part) to the much faster atomic operations. Still, the Fermi GPU performs well even though this is a pathological test (where all the threads attempt to increment the parallel counter at the same time).
The integration of the general-purpose
SHADOW_MACRO() into the
ParallelCounter class adds much of the transparency and simplicity of mapped memory without sacrificing speed. Host-side STL classes can work with
SHADOW_MACRO()-enabled classes to leverage the power and convenience of the STL and potentially deliver significant performance gains compared to the host. For performance and convenience reasons, programmers should consider incorporating
SHADOW_MACRO() into their classes.
In the future, it is likely that the need for transparent data movement between host and device will almost entirely be removed if NVIDIA enables a cached form of mapped memory. Perhaps some form of the Linux
madvise() API will be used. When writing the examples for this article, I observed that mapped memory ran as fast as global memory when all the data fit inside a single cache line. This indicates that cached mapped memory has the potential to become the de facto method of sharing memory between the host and GPU devices in the near future.
Rob Farber is a frequent contributor to Dr. Dobb's on CPU and GPGPU programming topics.


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The big fiery sound bite came at the end, with Gov. Jerry Brown's voice rising to quote from the state song: "California, Here I Come. Right back, where I started from." But the short -- 14 minutes by my count -- speech that came before it deserves scrutiny because it had a smart message and a long view.
That message was delivered with Brown's characteristic good humor, but it was, boiled down, a very tough message not to politicians but to the people of California. That message: get your act together, people.
This was wonderfully direct, particularly for a politician who has been so vague (a history I described today in this essay at Zocalo Public Square).
Brown pointed out, correctly, that the state has faced bigger challenges in its history than today. Everyone living here has, in their family history, a tale of ancestors who overcame far greater difficulties than even the considerable economic and other difficulties that Californias are confronting in 2011. Brown made the point by reading from the diary of his great-grandfather, a 19th century settler who made a difficult trek by wagon across the country to California.
"Every Californian is heir to some history of overcoming challenges far greater than those we face today," Brown said, adding that Californians needed to look beyond their narrow situation if we are to improve the state. We need a mutual "devotion to CAlifornia above and beyond our narrow perspectives."
This is a vital message because California's current predicament wasn't created by governors. It was created by the people themselves, because the state gives so much power to voters. So any fix must be led by voters. Brown seemed to be saying that the voters need to buck up, and make hard choices. For his part, he promised to do the same: "At this stage in my life, I have not come here to embrace delay and denial."
One theme, not explicitly stated but quite present, was that Brown himself has grown, matured and cleaned up his act -- just as Californians must do. In his first inaugural in 1975, Brown made an opening joke about his father, Gov. Pat Brown who is widely seen as the great builder of late 20th century California, not believing he would be there. In this speech, he gave straightforward, heartfelt nods to his father and his father's records.
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There were some wonderful grace notes. After introducing his 99 year old aunt in the audience, Brown, who will turn 73 in April, quipped to an audience full of California politicians: "By the way, those who are hankering after my job, it may well be a while. I'm willing. The genes are good."
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At the beginning of the Second World War, the Japanese Navy (or, in the Japanese language, Nihon Kaigun, or even Teikoku Kaigun, the Imperial Navy) was arguably the most powerful navy in the world. Its naval aviation corps, consisting of 10 aircraft carriers and 1500 topnotch aviators, was the most highly trained and proficient force of its kind. Its 11 (soon to be 12) battleships were among the most powerful in the world. And its surface forces, armed with the superb 24" Type 93 (Long Lance) torpedo, were incomparable night fighters. How and why this impressive force was eventually crushed by the U.S. Navy is a subject that has fascinated me practically forever. Maybe I'm just intrigued by the underdog. In any case, this page is devoted to the proud navy that lost the Pacific War.
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Aiming for 10,000+ businesses with six-plus sales figures a year
Founded in 2014 as a division of the New Zealand-headquartered ExportX e-commerce business, A2X provides software that simplifies accounting for Amazon sellers. ExportX created the division when its business – that sells products from Australian and New Zealand companies into markets such as Europe, the United States and Canada – decided to build software to account for its own use of the Amazon marketplace.
"Once we created the software, we found that lots of other businesses had the same challenges with Amazon accounting that we'd encountered," explains Ashley Schroder, Head Software Engineer, A2X. "These issues included managing spreadsheets with thousands of rows of transaction data for businesses that sell in large volumes, and managing the data in accordance with standard accounting practices such as month-end reconciliations and booking net sales. Processing and formatting this data for entry into accounting systems manually can take hours to complete."
A2X sells its software as a service on a monthly subscription basis. The software connects to Amazon and automatically fetches settlement files each time the marketplace generates them. A2X then 'crunches' the data and summarises revenue, expenses and other transactions. Businesses are able to summarise sales by SKU, product type, group or country. The software then generates invoices or journals from each settlement and posts them to cloud accounting systems. The business can choose the ledger and tax rate that applies to each transaction and reconcile settlement totals with bank deposits from Amazon. A2X has partnered with QuickBooks Online and Xero to provide seamless integration with whatever accounting system the Amazon merchant prefers.
As A2X developed its software in late 2014 and 2015 for public release, Schroder and his team reviewed cloud services that could support its requirements. "We decided to build and deploy A2X on Google App Engine in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)," Schroder says. "The biggest differentiator for us was our existing experience and comfort with Google App Engine – we had a previous software application running on the platform, so we had the technical expertise to deploy and run A2X in a similar environment.
"In a lot of ways, G Suite is what enables companies like ours to operate effectively. The A2X team members base themselves far and wide, and we like it that way. The Google collaboration tools are really powerful for us."—Paul Grey, Software Director, A2X
"We also knew the platform would meet our needs in critical areas such as scalability," he adds. "We needed it to support the data processing requirements of several million orders per month from Amazon – including events such as hundreds of new users signing up or one or two large users who may do north of 100,000 orders per month and immediately want their last 12 months sales history."
Schroder led the development of A2X in Google App Engine and GCP. The business uses three tiers of storage – Google Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Datastore, and the Google App Engine memcache service – to manage data below the A2X web tier. Google App Engine operates as a task queue system to break down and process large data volumes before feeding them back into the app. "The beauty of Google App Engine is that if it registers that the queue is busy and lots of tasks are coming up, it automatically starts up more instances to process them," Schroder says.
A2X's user profile generally reflects Amazon's footprint in mature markets. A2X has 70% of its users based in the United States and 30% in the United Kingdom and Europe. The business expects to gain traction in Australia and New Zealand with Amazon's arrival into the Australian market.
The business is operating its GCP environment in the United States to remain close to its user base and is achieving latency of less than 15 milliseconds.
The simplicity and ease of use of GCP means A2X has only needed to contact Google infrequently for support. "We do refer to support documentation on a weekly basis because there are always things we need to learn," Schroder says. Furthermore, GCP did not require his team members to spend hours managing services and environments. "For me, it was really important to focus on building software that is important to the business and not worry so much about how it is running," Schroder adds.
Handling $NZD1 billion in gross merchandise value
With GCP, A2X scales seamlessly to support massive data processing requirements. Schroder estimates that A2X currently handles $NZD1 billion in gross merchandise value per year – meaning the software has to pull the data from several million orders per month from Amazon, transfer it into appropriate formats and send it on to cloud accounting services.
"Amazon has more than 2 million sellers on its platform – for businesses that do six figures in sales and recognise the need for reliable, accurate accounting, A2X is ideal. That gives us a potential market north of 10,000 Amazon sellers. I like the way Google Cloud Platform scales and I'm confident the platform can get us there."—Ashley Schroder, Head Software Engineer, A2X
No full time infrastructure administrator needed
Using GCP has also ensured that A2X does not have to employ a full-time specialist to manage its database, environment and servers." Google App Engine manages itself, so it saves you at least a person," Schroder says. "This helps us maintain a pretty lean operation and enables us to direct more expenditure to the platform and A2X itself." GCP has also enabled A2X to align its processing costs with the charges levied on customers – the more orders processed, the higher the charge.
A2X complements the use of GCP and Google App Engine with G Suite intelligent applications to boost productivity and operate a distributed business model. "We recently signed up for A2X as a separate domain and we are heavy users of products like Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets," Schroder says.
"In a lot of ways, G Suite is what enables companies like ours to exist," says Paul Grey, Software Director, A2X, adds. "The A2X team members base themselves far and wide, and we like it that way. The Google collaboration tools are really, powerful for us."
With the business soundly established on G Suite, GCP and Google App Engine in particular, A2X is now positioned for growth. "Amazon has more than 2 million sellers on its platform – for businesses that do six figures in sales and recognise the need for reliable, accurate accounting, A2X is ideal," Schroder says. "That gives us a potential market north of 10,000 Amazon sellers. I like the way Google Cloud scales and I'm confident the platform can get us there."
About A2X
A2X provides software that simplifies accounting for Amazon sellers, saving them and their accountants a great deal of time every month. It achieves this by importing Amazon marketplace transactions and posting summarized journals to their accounting system, giving Amazon sellers reconciled accrual accounting for Amazon marketplace sales, matched to financial periods.


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NAMELESS.ONE, 29 Apr 2010 @ 3:00am
1.2 million not 1.2billion?Website: palm.com
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Acquired: April 28, 2010 by Hewlett-Packard for $1.2M
Read more: http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/28/hp-palm-deal-webos/#ixzz0mTwvrls3
JohnForDummies (profile), 29 Apr 2010 @ 5:20am
Palm...Just think, if they had released the Palm Foleo when they planned to (instead of balking to industry pressure that led them to believe no one would ever want one, and canceling it altogether), they would have started the netbook craze instead of ASUS, then maybe they wouldn't have been in such dire straights...
Derek Kerton (profile), 29 Apr 2010 @ 1:34pm
Re: Palm...That thing wasn't a netbook. It was a screen and keyboard for a phone. Different idea would imply different market interest.
ITrush, 29 Apr 2010 @ 5:53am
Interesting QuestionThat's one big question.. let's see how HP works on this one.
Big_Mike (profile), 29 Apr 2010 @ 6:18amWell I have not lost any interest in buying a palm. HP support is riddled with buy this and buy that with less interest in fixing your problem. Not to mention the fact that the problems I have had with their product were always bad hardware. I really wanted the Palm Pre back when it was new but my carrier didn't offer it. I'm glad they didn't and I'm glad I went to Blackberry instead.
Not an HP fan... Now not a Palm fan...
Christopher Gizzi (profile), 29 Apr 2010 @ 6:32am
That's what I thoughtPatents aside, I can't see why HP would pay 1.2b for Palm. As of yesterday's close, its market cap was in the mid 700m range. That's a huge premium for a dying brand, an unpopular mobile OS, and no direction. The fact that existing management is staying to run the company seems, well, crazy.
I understand the synergies are there but HP better give Palm a lot more than cash to fund new projects. It needs to focus on something - anything, really - if they want to compete with an aggressively saturated market with two dominating providers.
hegemon13, 29 Apr 2010 @ 8:58am
Re: That's what I thought"...an unpopular OS..."
It depends on what you mean by "unpopular." If what you mean is "not a lot of users," you are correct, but a juggernaut like HP could do a lot to change that with proper marketing and HP brand recognition. The lack of users is due to WebOS being available only on two mediocre pieces of hardware, not due to a failure in the software itself.
On the other hand, within it's user base, WebOS is EXTREMELY popular, to the point of obsessive fanaticism. Just take a trip to precentral to see what I mean. WebOS users (myself included) tend to be very pleased with the OS. There just aren't that many of us yet.
John Strickland, 29 Apr 2010 @ 7:05am
Maybe they don't want palm.Maybe they want to focus on improving their ipaq line and want to make sure Palm doesn't just sue the pants off of them for innovating.
Dean Landolt, 29 Apr 2010 @ 7:21am
off the mark...Mike:
You keep talking up some "lack of developers" for WebOS (like they've missed the lock-in boat somehow) but I think you're way off the mark. The beauty of WebOS is that every web developer is a WebOS dev -- it really *is* just html, css and js.
Yes, I think it's a shame it's not on more devices but that's not for lack of developer support -- I can assure you there are a lot of folks in the web dev community thrilled to hear that HP is "doubling down" on it.
Personally, as a developer I could care less about the mobile space but between Apple's ridiculous terms of service and Google's love for all things java it would be a huge mistake for HP to cut bait on WebOS -- it *will* be a successful platform if they put decent hardware underneath it.
hegemon13, 29 Apr 2010 @ 8:50am
A solution if handled correctlyAs a very happy Pre user, I would have a hard time migrating to another mobile OS. There's a lot about WebOS to love: easy to develop for; thumb-friendly, gesture-based navigation; snappy performance (for the hardware it's on); and true multitasking. That last one is the most important, and while some say multitasking does not matter on a phone, I would guess they say that because they have not used it. Once you get used to it, Android is a maddeningly clunky experience.
May critics and reviewers also agree that WebOS is an extremely good operating system and a valuable asset. HP themselves seem to agree in their statements, as they claim that WebOS is one of the major reasons they purchased Palm. I think the expansion of WebOS in the marketplace will be determined by how HP handles it from here on:
-Can they create decent marketing materials that show customers why they might want WebOS? (No more creepy lady in a field talking about reincarnation, please!)
-Can they create hardware that uses WebOS in a compelling way? Certainly multi-tasking on a tablet is even more important than on a mobile phone, so WebOS could become even more compelling in that context.
-Can HP leverage their market influence and business relationships to attract a large influx of developers who were skittish when Palm was on the verge of bankruptcy?
-Can HP move quickly to launch new hardware, or support and accelerate hardware Palm may have in the pipeline? Timing is going to be everything, and HP will need to move FAST.
Time will tell. One thing is certain: Palm just got a BIG third chance, and they are far better off than they were. Here's hoping that WebOS becomes a major mobile OS contender. Or at least big enough that I can buy a more-powerful, next-gen WebOS device.
koz1 (profile), 7 May 2010 @ 2:32pm
Re: A solution if handled correctlyI agree. Web OS is very good. It needs to have compelling hardware and great apps to make any headway in the market place. It needs to be on a slate type platform to highlight it's abilities. If this product were marketed properly and HP could get it in before the public, it might catch on. Developers need to be convinced that Web OS is a viable platform and the hardware is capable of delivering on the OS's power.
mike, 29 Apr 2010 @ 9:38am
it's the distributionHP gets Palms wireless distribution channel.
Derek Kerton (profile), 29 Apr 2010 @ 1:45pm
Re: it's the distributionI've heard this a few times, and disagree vehemently. Although I have been wrong on Palm lately (predicting success and seeing none), my wrongness was the result of TERRIBLE distribution success at Palm.
They currently have way too much stock in the distribution channel, and have historically had terrible logistics, so you probably don't mean they are good at this.
But if you mean Palm is good at carrier deals, can you back that up with an argument? Tell me how that has been anything less than a disaster for the WebOS phones?
Derek Kerton (profile), 29 Apr 2010 @ 1:42pmUgh. I called this one wrong last year.
I thought the Pre was great (still do), and thought Palm could make something of it. I have been very disappointed with their terrible lack of carrier deals since announcing the phone in Feb 2009. Seriously...a year goes by and they still only had one carrier?!
I hope HP is buying Palm for their OS development team, not their biz dev team. Because for a handset brand with almost 10 years of history selling phones to carriers, they pulled off 1 deal in 2009, and a couple so far in 2010.
As for HP, there is still room in the market. HP can wedge themselves in through vertical markets and their strong existing enterprise sales relationships.
koz1 (profile), 7 May 2010 @ 2:39pm
Can a Web OS tablet provide great battery life?I want to see a slate like device with all the bells and whistles operating on Web OS. I have a feeling that this will work well; my only question is, will a device with real capability (at least more than the IPad) have the benchmark 10 hour battery life?
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My NY Mets sketchbook. I create an entry after each Mets game or commentary on the crazy stuff going on around the team.
Back to black & white for awhile. GAH! This is the life of a Met fan.
I will post the rest of the Marlins series tomorrow. I'm just so disgusted, I running out of ways to draw failure! Oh, The life of a Met fan...Exactly Brother!


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Proposed name for Gen III car... The Tesla Grin
Proposed name for Gen III car... The Tesla Grin
Only TM can make it official, and Elon is an engineer, not into such cutesy stuff. Not happening.
Might make it a little weird in a conversation.
"what kind of car do you drive?"
"I have a grin" =)
I could see it in an ad though, "come find out what owners are calling 'the Tesla Grin' "
Even in English, people would be like "you drive a what?". In marketing class, my prof said that a brand name has to be easy to pronounce, understand, and remember in virtually all languages. That name scores about 0. Sorry.
I like the Model such and such trend, because everyone knows what is a model, and its simple and catchy, yet not pretentious or ridiculous like some other vehicle names out there.
Model F (for family car) maybe?
Possibly. I look forward to finding out. The Bluestar is supposed to be even better than the Whitestar (model S), from what I read or heard somewhere, so it will be exciting to find out. Tesla will keep raising the bar and that is what they need to do, constantly.
I can almost guarantee that he personally set the TM naming convention. Simple and functional. Marketers inspire themselves with BS and imagine others love it too.
Well who ever is the mastermind(s) of marketing behind Tesla Motors, they are doing an amazing job. I suspect Elon does have some input in the process, or at least exercises his veto if bad ideas come along, because he seems to be the official PR person for Tesla and SpaceX since he's always giving interviews. He's building what could be the biggest empire ever and manages to still make it feel personal from our point of view. Even Genghis Khan probably couldn't achieve that.
Sorry to be mean... but really cheesy...
I much prefer "Roadster" to "Model S".
For that matter, for GenIII, I much prefer the codename "BlueStar" to any other "Model blah" that will be coming out of Tesla.
"Model X" - seems to indicate that subseequent models will follow the "Model Letter" theme.
Highly unimaginative.
But I guess if it was good enough for Ford's "Model T". . .
(before posting that comment, I was going to search for threads about naming the upcoming car)
My thoughts to add were to expand on the Tesla name:
Tesla worked on electricity and magnetism, and even a unit of magnetism is named after him.
So: Here goes some (mostly hairbrained but fun) names related to electricity and magnetism (or to Tesla himself):
Tesla Mag (netism)
Tesla Spark (did someone use that one already?)
Tesla Tron (not the movie, *elec*)
Tesla Edison (although others may object to the use)
Tesla Light
Tesla Dark
Tesla Plasma
Tesla Sun
Tesla Coil (although if you say you have one. . .)
Tesla Loop
Tesla Copper
Tesla Ray (but not the Death Ray)
Tesla Colorado (or is that a Chevy?)
Tesla Helix
Tesla Ion (apologies to Saturn)
Tesla Energy
Tesla Current
Tesla Patent
Tesla Physics (yep yep, I'm a geek)
Tesla Theory
Tesla B612 (okay, unrelated to Tesla)
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The Tesla BlueStar is the proposed third generation electric car to be manufactured by Tesla Motors, with a production goal of 2015.[1] Tesla intends the car to have a price of around US$30,000.[2][3] Technology from Tesla's Model S line may also make its way into the BlueStar line. [4] "It would be quite similar to the Model S but scaled down."[5] Although the Model S is generally a standard looking car, the third generation vehicle will have more distinctive style. [6]
The company had plans for the BlueStar as part of its trickle-down strategy, where the battery and electric drivetrain technology would be developed and paid for through sales of the Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S vehicles.[7][8] The BlueStar line is being co-developed with the Model X, an SUV variant of the Model S.
^ Musk, Elon (2012-02-10). "New Tesla Roadster Delayed 'Til 2015; Gen 3 EV Next". insideline.com. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
Bluestar, GenIII, etc., are just "placeholder" names.
Model A - It's Affordable!
@Mark Z - That would work too. :-D
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The magazine once more features the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker, on the cover, the first time since issue 258 that Baker has featured on the cover two months running. Inside can be found the second part of DWM's interview with the longest running Doctor, in advance of his return to the role, with the release of Hornets' Nest next month. The magazine was present at the recording and gives a full report on proceedings, including interviews with the cast and crew.
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I can't get enough of this flavor combination!
I always like to make something for my friends birthday. One of my close friends had a birthday right before Thanksgiving. I did not have time to plan something for her, but wanted to come up with something delicious. I came up with this recipe at 8PM on the Thursday night before I wanted to deliver them. They came out even better than I expected and my friend loved them. The cookies have a definitely mocha flavor with little bits of toffee. They capture the chewiness of a brownie are very addictive. I think they would be perfect with a little milk for Santa since he will need the caffeine to fly around the world :)
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recipe from Baked Perfection
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 1.4 oz package of instant chocolate pudding Mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons instant espresso
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup toffee bits, frozen
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine flour, cocoa, pudding mix, baking soda, salt, and instant espresso in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in toffee and morsels. Drop by well-rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
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I've made significant changes to my Lists table, so if you want me to upload a more current version of my db, just let me know.MoDementia wrote:The fact that I was using one of your databases to test the script makes me think that the ---more--- is not required.
I noticed that but I thought I must have been doing something wrong again. But this is not a major problem for me because I use Bex's Remove Unused Genre/Classifications script as a part of my weekly db cleanup. However, it is a pain in the arse to go through alot of trouble to remove these from the Lists table to find they are still showing up in the Lists of the dropdown boxes. I have noticed that most, if not all, of the values are showing up both before and after the --More--, so I really would like it if they were only showing up once. Especially in the Moods Classification, the list is already long enough without adding more to it.MoDementia wrote:I did a couple of additions and they were added to the lists table, but deletions are not removed from it
Personally, I only want the active classifications to show and I would prefer whatever method would ensure the alpha sorting is permanent regardless of what I do to the db. I assume it is not possible to make this a user-definable option?MoDementia wrote:So I need some feedback from users on what to include.
Just active values or include previously used (and MM defaults) which is sort of what it does now.
Obvously the SortOrder can be corrupted? so that is no longer in alpha order so the change listed above may need to be permanent.
PS This applies to all classification fields just depends how you have been using them as to whether the script works with them or not