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ASIS&T 2007 Annual Meeting Coverage
As this issue of the Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology was being readied for online access, members of ASIS&T gathered in Milwaukee for the 2007 Annual Meeting. Complete coverage of the meeting will be included in the February/March 2008 issue of the Bulletin. But to the whet the appetite for meeting coverage for those who didnt attend, here are the winners of the 2007 ASIS&T Awards:
Award of Merit Donald H. Kraft
Watson Davis Award Paula Galbraith
Research in Information Science Award Ophir Frieder
Thomson ISI/ASIS&T Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award Peter Ingwersen
John Wiley & Sons Best JASIST Paper Award Catherine Blake and Wanda Pratt for Collaborative Information Synthesis, Part 1 and Collaborative Synthesis, Part 2: Recommendations for Information Systems to Support Synthesis
Thomson ISI/ASIS&T Citation Analysis Research Grant Philip M. Davis for Does Free Access to Scholarly Articles Increase Readership and Citation Impact?: A Randomized Controlled, Multi-publisher, Multi-journal Study
Thomson ISI/ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship Phillip M. Edwards for Mapping Scholars Decision Processes and Factors that Influence How They Publish and Distribute Their Work
ProQuest/ASIS&T Doctoral Dissertation Award W. John MacMullen for Contextual Analysis of Variation and Quality in Human-curated Gene Ontology Annotations
Chapter-of-the-Year Los Angeles Chapter and New England Chapter
Student Chapter-of-the-Year Simmons College and University of California at Los Angeles
Chapter Event-of-the-Year Los Angeles Chapter for Working with Wikis
Chapter Publication-of-the-Year Los Angeles Chapter for Observations of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (OASIS)
Chapter Innovation-of-the-Year Indiana Chapter and Los Angeles Chapter
Chapter Member-of-the-Year Caryn Anderson, New England Chapter, and Dawn Pointer McCleskey, Potomac Valley Chapter
SIG-of-the-Year International Information Issues (SIG/III) and Digital Libraries (SIG/DL)
New Officers and Directors Join ASIS&T Board
A new ASIS&T administrative year got underway during the 2007 Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, bringing two new faces to the Board of Directors and two familiar faces to new positions.
Each of the positions filled through recent balloting is for a three-year term. Those elected to the Board are Donald O. Case, president-elect; Vickie L. Gregory, treasurer, and Efthimis N. Efthimiadis and Barbara M. Wildeumth, directors-at-large.
As the new members took their seats, Nancy Roderer, elected last year as president-elect, assumed the presidency from Edie Rasmussen, who now serves as past president for one year. Former president Michael Leach, treasurer June Lester and directors-at-large Marianne Afifi and Donald O. Case completed their terms of service.
Nancy Roderer is associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, where she serves as director of both the Welch Medical Library and the Division of Health Sciences Informatics. Previously she worked in medical librarianship and informatics at Columbia University, Yale University and the National Library of Medicine, as well as serving as an information sciences consultant. Among the many highlights of her ASIS&T participation are service as a board member; as an officer of both SIGs and chapters; and on several committees. In addition, Nancy is the recipient of the 2003 Watson Davis Award.
Donald Case assumed his position as president-elect just as his three-year term as director-at-large came to an end. He is a professor in the College of Communication and Information Studies at the University of Kentucky, where he previously served as director of the School of Library and Information Science. He holds a Ph.D. in communication research from Stanford University and an MLS from Syracuse. Among his professional honors is the ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award in 2003 for Looking for Information: A Survey of Research on Information Seeking, Needs and Behavior.
Vicki Gregory, completing her term as SIG Cabinet Director, is the new ASIS&T treasurer. She is a professor in the School of Library and Information Science, University of South Florida, and has served on the ASIS&T Budget and Finance Committee for the past four years. She has also served in many local and national positions with chapters and Special Interest Groups.
Efthimis Efthimiadis, associate professor in the Information School at the University of Washington, teaches in the areas of information retrieval, database design and web search, and he conducts research on user-centered design and evaluation of information retrieval systems. A longtime member of ASIS&T, he has served the Society in numerous ways on national committees, awards juries, conference committees and in chapters and SIGs. He holds a Ph.D. in information science from City University, London.
Barbara Wildemuth is a professor in the School of Information and
Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she
previously served as associate dean for undergraduate programs. Her research
projects include a collaborative digital library curriculum development
effort; a test of the feasibility of recruiting and training medical
informationists; the Open Video project, examining peoples interactions
with a digital video collection; and an assessment of peoples needs for
personal health records. She holds a Ph.D. from Drexel University.
Call for Papers for ASIS&T 2008
People Transforming Information Information Transforming People
October 24-29, 2008
Columbus, Ohio
Much attention has been paid to the rapid growth of the Internet and the proliferation of information and to the development of technologies in response to these trends. If we view this changing landscape through a lens of the human and social condition, we would have a better understanding of how the needs of humans drive, are served by and change information and technology. We anticipate an exploration of the human condition from the individual to society as a whole.
ASIS&T 2008 will focus on how people transform information as well as how information transforms people. Submissions by researchers and practitioners are solicited on a wide range of human-centered approaches to topics including but not limited to the following:
- Individual identities and how they are transformed by the impact of information technologies
- The societal archive is it disappearing and/or being marginalized?
- Societal attentions and how emphasis on information technology either allows or hinders these
- Openness, access and privacy issues
- Generational, economic and socio-cultural dimensions of the impact of information on peoples lives
- Cognitive and emotional aspects of interactions with information
- Reshaping the boundary between personal and public information space
- The effect of collective information creation on authority and trust
- Information by the people for the people
- The role of information in connecting people and community building
- How well is current technology meeting human needs, and what should future technology research and development involve to better meet our needs?
Types of Submissions
The program committee will accept the following types of submissions:
Contributed papers present original, recent research and design projects, theoretical developments or innovative practical applications providing more general insight into an area of practice. These are generally reports of completed or well-developed projects on topics suitable for publication in scholarly and professional journals.
Contributed posters/short papers present new and promising work or preliminary results of research projects or results of design projects, practical implementations of an organizations practices or industry innovations.
Technical sessions and panels present topics for discussion such as cutting-edge research and design, analyses of hot or emerging trends, opinions on controversial issues, reports by practitioners on current information science and technology projects, and contrasting viewpoints from experts in complementary professional areas.
Pre-conference sessions present topics such as theoretical research, management strategies and new and innovative systems or products, typically for purposes of concept development or continuing education.
For more information, including submission guidelines and deadlines, please
see the complete Call for Participation at http://asis.org/Conferences
In Memoriam
Sue O'Neil Johnson (1939-2007)
Sue O'Neil Johnson, a librarian and information specialist, who was a friend and mentor to many international information professionals, died September 27, 2007. Sue's leadership, dedication and love for ASIST&Ts international role inspired many professionals from developing countries to join and participate in the Society's meetings and activities. She was twice the chair of SIG/III, and she won the ASIS&T SIG Member-of-the-Year in 2003.
Born in 1939 in Chicago, she later moved to Connecticut where she completed her bachelor of arts studies at Connecticut College and Boston University. She received an MLS degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a masters degree in public administration from the American University in Washington, DC. Sue's professional career included work at the Library of Congress, among other institutions, and she spent 12 years at the World Bank as manager of the Information Technology Resource Center. After retiring in 2001 as a senior information projects officer, she was an international consultant in informatics. Her work included a study of the status of clinical trials throughout the world for the National Library of Medicine.
Sue's contribution to information specialists from developing countries is profound and is an example to other professionals. She devoted part of her career to training and mentoring information specialists globally during her tenure at the World Bank. Her focus was on using the bank's information management tools and databases to spread knowledge of best practices in economic and social development. She did this mission with keen interest and enthusiasm, and she inspired many information professionals to develop systems in different parts of the world. She co-founded the ASIS&T International Paper Contest and was instrumental in developing the ASIS&T International Travel Grants program to bring winners of the contest to the ASIS&T annual meetings. Among her other achievements was her leadership in raising the money to bring 25 librarians from developing countries to the global 2000 Special Libraries Association meeting in England, for which she received the National SLA Presidents award.
Sue was musically talented, a gifted pianist and a composer. She founded a musical group in Lexington in the 80s, led a jazz trio in Washington, DC, and composed, among other works, a cantata for soprano and piano. In 2005, she produced a CD of nine of her original compositions.
Bahaa Elhadidy on behalf of the ASIS&T Special Interest Group International Information Issues (SIG/III)
Bahaa Elhadidy can be reached at 16104 Stowe Court, Tampa, FL 33647-1147; email: Elhadidy<at>cas.usf.edu
Articles in this Issue
Introduction: Virtual Reference Services
An Informal History (and Possible Future) of Digital Reference
Virtual Reference to Participatory Librarianship: Expanding the Conversation
Evaluation of Online Reference Services
Implementation of Professional and Ethical Standards
On the Trail of the Elusive Non-User: What Research in Virtual Reference Environments Reveals
On Scalable (Computer-based) Information Systems
Selected Abstracts of Standards Under Review, 2006-2007; Notes from the ASIS&T Standards Committee (ASIS&T-SC)
Inside ASIS&T
IA Column: Navigating the Long Tail
International Column: The Open Source Road to Web 2.0 for Nigeria: A View of Two Worlds from the Outside


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My fiance and I will be going to Hawaii next year for our honeymoon and in some cases, it may be cheaper to take a train to LAX and fly directly to the islands. I would only do this going to LA and not on the way back to San Antonio. The rates are pretty cheap. I know it'd be a long ride, but neither of us have ever been on a train so I thought it'd be a cool experience. Any thoughts?
I've done the train between new york and boston. Its ok. Never really done it outside of that corridor, which is one of the busier ones. And certainly not as long as for what that trip would be.
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I think the train is a great way to go if you have time. Great way to see the country. If you are planning to take the train to go to LAX you might want to give yourself a day in LA then take the flight the next day. I don't know where the train station is in relation to the airport. You would also want to check the airfare roundtrip San Antonio to Honolulu and back rather than LAX to Honolulu and then back to San Antonio. It might be better to do the roundtrip than the open jaw. Yes, I do work for an airline. As a matter of fact, you might want to call American and see about the air and hotel package.
What we do very well is, we don't mess it up except in even numbered years.
I travel a lot, and when I plan on travelling I always consider this:
How much is the time that I will spend travelling worth to me?
I put priority on the destination, not the journey. Only when I'm doing a car road trip where I specifically want to see many destinations do I actually value the journey. Otherwise, I want to minimize travel time, and maximize time at destination.
It usually works out that the "dollars-per-hour" travelled makes flying more worthwhile to me. Its usually worth an extra several hundred dollars to me to have that extra day at my destination. My rule of thumb is that I will pay $40 dollars for every extra hour I save off of travel time.
I would suggest that a good rule of thumb for most people is take 125% of your hourly wage or salary, and let that be the value of your time saved on travelling.
If you are the type of person who truly enjoys the journey, then by all means, take your time and enjoy a rail trip. I'm not that person, and I'm willing to pay more money to travel faster. And the most efficient travel in terms of price for speed is almost always by airline.
The longer the distance, the more efficient air travel becomes. A 45 minute flight plus 60 minutes of airport time for a trip from San Antonio to Houston is probably less efficient than a 4 hour drive. But a $300 3.5 hour flight plus 2 hours of airport time for a trip from San Antonio to LA is far more efficient than a $100 20 hour drive, or a $200 28 hour Amtrak trip.
My advice: It's your honeymoon, with the person you love. Don't spend time travelling, spend time on your honeymoon. Airfare purchased far enough in advance isn't that much more costly than railway, and the extra time you will have in Hawaii is MORE than worth it. Time is more valuable than money.
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If you've got the time then take the train. There's something about this big ol' country of ours, I love it and I love seeing it, and you just don't get that in an airplane. Whether by car or train, I love the experience of seeing new things, and there's so much value in just making the trip. Easy riding my friend, enjoy it.
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Eagles quarterback Michael Vick does not have any broken ribs, but was diagnosed with a rib cartilage injury. Coach Andy Reid said the injury is "up high in the second and third ribs," connecting to the sternum.
"We'll see how he feels," Reid said. "This is going to be one of those day-to-day, week-to-week things … Rick [Burkholder] and our docs will keep a close eye on it."
Reid said Vick is "sore" today.
"We'll see how Michael does here," Reid said. "If he is as sore as he is today, then Kevin will take the snaps [Wednesday]."
Vick at least was not grimacing as he walked from the NovaCare cafeteria to a meeting. Walking seemed painful for him yesterday. "Better," Vick said when asked how he felt.
Meanwhile, running back LeSean McCoy has a broken rib suffered in the second quarter. "He played through it," Reid said. "He's a pretty tough kid. We have to see. It's a comfort thing. They are doing a couple of other things."
Riley Cooper and Asante Samuel have concussions. Reid said "their concussions seem to be mild."
As for Kevin Kolb, Reid said, "He did some good things and he has some things he needs to work on. He put us in a position where we can win the football game." He also said everyone has confidence in Kolb should he need to be the starter.
Reid, as usual, didn't commit to making or not making roster moves in the wake of the Vick and Cooper injuries. The Eagles have only rookie Mike Kafka behind Kolb, and Cooper is one of only four wideouts on the 53-man roster. Reid said he would meet with general manager Howie Roseman.
Jeff Garcia, twice called upon by the Eagles in the past, is quartebacking for Omaha of the United Football League, but apparently can get out of his deal if someone pays Omaha $150,000. Agent Doug Hendrickson has not responded to a message from the Daily News.
Reid was also asked about time management and the play at the end of the first half. "I'd like to tell you everything on that, but that would be an expensive answer." He again took the blame. "That was my fault."
Reid was asked if he has ever considered designating someone on the coaching staff to be primarily concerned with the clock during games.
"Yes," he said. "We do make sure we look at the clock."
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Contrasting Kitchens in Black and White
While we focus on color this month, two colors not to be forgotten are black and white. Pure white focuses in on the clean and modern lines in kitchens, while black can add some major drama to the rooms.
These kitchens prove that black and white can be as bold as the other colors in the spectrum. Plus, I've always been a sucker for a retro checkerboard tile floor!
1. Classic Contrast: Kitchens and Bathrooms in Black & White
2. Black Bottoms and White Tops: Kitchens With Contrast
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4. Classic Black & White Checkerboard Flooring
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Glad to know that you enjoy your trip here! I think things are cheaper than the other countries here,isn't it? I've been to the HK Disneyland,but I think it'll disappoint you as it's quite small,and the games are most for children. But it's quite beautiful.^^englishhelps wrote:Hello Emily! I've been in Hong Kong and it's a wonderful place! I love the shopping and the food! I'm hoping to visit Hong Kong again to go to Disneyland! Welcome to EC!Evangeline wrote:for me,i'd preder Prague. it's a city which is fulled of musical atmosphere,don't you think so =] ?? I've never been to there and someday i'd like to go. I've only had looks of photos and in films,but I think this city is peaceful and makes me feel comfortable,without any worries. The instructures there are beautiful alike ^^
and hello everyone, I'm Emily from Hong Kong. it's the first time I talk here.
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Former undisputed Heavyweight champion and hall of famer, Lennox Lewis has shockingly stated that he is considering coming out of retirement to face recognised world number 1, Wladimir Klitschko.
However, he would only do so if he were paid a world record breaking $100m. Whilst that fee sounds unrealistic, Lewis confirmed that he has already received an offer from the Klitschko's for $50m to make the fight.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the former Olympic Gold medallist said;
"That is my price tag and it is under discussion," he continued "I have told them I can be ready in six months and I am in provisional training.
"I said at the time that it will take $50m to get me out of my pyjamas but now I have to consider the value of my legacy of having retired as undisputed champion. That will cost them $100m."
Lewis was last seen in a ring defeating Wladimir's older brother, Vitali, in June 2003. It was a fight arranged at short notice when Lewis's proposed opponent Kirk Johnson pulled out of the contest just two weeks before citing a torn pectoral muscle. Klitschko Sr, who was scheduled to fight as part of a double bill against Cedric Boswell put himself forward as a replacement and the fight was made. Interesting it was on regular HBO, not pay per view.
Although the champion had been preparing to face a southpaw he managed to get the victory over Vitali in an exciting battle that saw both men land heavy shots, with the Ukrainian seemingly staggering Lewis on more than one occasion. However a large cut caused by a punch opened over the challengers eye and the fight was stopped after the 6th round.
Lewis then retired from the sport and has always maintained that he would stay retired until these recent revelations.
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TPG - Hearing the announcement of Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time brought back many fond memories of the Playstation 2. While we are coming to a close for this generation of consoles (PS3, Xbox 360), that doesn't mean that Sony will be done with the Sly Cooper franchise, seeing that it may continue it's story through the next generation of Playstation.
*Spoiler Alert, Ending Leaked*
Sony didn't want to release this one anyway. Only if this were to actually happen :}
Not gonna complain. Platformers are rare these days. Keep em coming.
I want Sony to aquire Sanzaru they have shown to be excellent developers, who can stay true to the formula of a franchise i would love to see them make Jak 4 or a R&C game.
Also Sly Cooper cartoon series it needs to happen.
im not going to watch this because i want to be surprised with the ending but if so, then HECK YES DO IT, just dont milk it to death like ratchet.


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Introducing Tyler Florence Wines
I'm spending this Christmas with Tyler Florence.
OK, just his wines. But still….
Yes, the Food Network darling and celeb chef of Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has introduced his own line of wines in partnership with members of the Mondavi family.
Florence and the Michael Mondavi Family Estate in Carneros have launched three limited-edition wines: TF Pinot Noir ($40), TF Zinfandel ($40) and TF Cabernet Sauvignon ($65). They've also crafted a more modestly priced duo of wines: Tyler Florence Sauvignon Blanc ($20) and Tyler Florence Cabernet Sauvignon ($25).
The Tyler Florence Wines are available on the Web, and at select retailers.
The 2010 Tyler Florence Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes sourced from both the warmer Pope Valley and the cooler part of southern Napa Valley. The screw-cap varietal is crisp with just a touch of creaminess from the cold tank fermentation and subsequent barrel fermentation. It's an easy drinking wine with grapefruit and orange blossom characteristics. If you're serving seafood for any holiday repast, this would be an ideal accompaniment.
The 2010 TF Pinot was crafted with fruit from the Gallery Vineyard at the base of Prayer Mountain on the property surrounding the Michael Mondavi Family Estate in the Carneros district at the southern tip of the Napa Valley, an ideal area for Pinot Noir vineyards. This wine explodes with cherries and raspberries. There's almost a brambly, meaty quality to the wine, which made me instantly want to enjoy it with salumi.
The grapes for the 2008 TF Zin hail from old vines in the dry-farmed Hoodoo Creek vineyard on the north side of Mount St. Helena in Lake County. It's a powerful wine with dried plum, chocolate and violet characteristics ideal for the leg of lamb we'll be cooking tonight.
At 16 percent alcohol, it's one of those big California Zins that pack a punch. But since I'm not driving tonight, I have no qualms about indulging in that second glass. After all, it's not every night you get to have Tyler Florence in your home.
Wishing Tyler, and every one else out there, a warm, wonderful, delicious holiday!


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Hunger, pure and simple, drives innovation like no other. A company that's hungry and battling just to stay alive is a lot more motivated to push the envelope and come up with cutting-edge products than a company in a safe, comfortable position.
That was never more evident than this week. Apple's iPhone 5 launch and Intel's annual Developer's Forum were a study in contrasts, the tale of two billionaire kings in two very different positions. Apple sits pretty atop the mobile heap, raking in obscene amounts of cash and brand awareness; Intel commands the desktop computer world with an iron fist, but the rapid rise of mobile technology — more specifically, ARM's energy-efficient processors — and the global cooling of the PC market threatens the company's very future.
Two companies, two very different positions, two very different events. The results?
The iPhone 5 and everything else Apple announced Wednesday may be beautiful, but they're stagnant; several updated products, a handful of incremental upgrades, and not a fresh idea to be found. Meanwhile, Intel and its partners were busy rethinking the entire concept of mobile computing and innovating their asses off — but since the world was busy being distracted by Apple's ho-hum hype circus, nobody noticed.
Intel: A $54 billion company with a lot to lose
The overall consensus on the iPhone 5 is in and it's pretty much unanimous: this is an astonishingly good product that was so totally expected that no one was surprised or even that impressed. Maybe we expect too much from the company that brought us Siri, Retina displays, and the ultraportable form factor. Or maybe Apple's stunning success has made it fat, happy, and no longer hungry. When you're selling umpteen bajillion units, there's little incentive to rock the boat.
In contrast, the 2012 edition of IDF San Francisco shows just how aware Intel is that it needs to make inroads into the mobile marketplace, and it needs to do it fast.
Intel's command of the PC x86-based processor market is overwhelming to the point of possible illegality, but traditional PC sales are slowing down just as mobile device sales are starting to skyrocket — and ARM processors already have an Intel-like stranglehold on the mobile market thanks to their low cost and energy-efficiency. A full 95 percent of smartphones are estimated to ship with ARM processors inside.
ARM's dominance threatens Intel in more than just the smartphone arena, however. The mobile market is so crucial and ARM's presence there is so overwhelming that Microsoft developed Windows RT specifically for tablets with ARM chips. ARM is also working on a 64-bit ARMv8 architecture for future processors, which could help the company seize a chunk of the server market, yet another Intel bedrock.
Intel isn't sitting idle though. IDF San Francisco is typically a desktop- and server-centric affair, but this year's conference has focused on laptops and tablets almost to the point of exclusivity.
Innovation shines brightly at IDF 2012
Here are just a few of the innovations on display or being discussed at IDF this week:
A charging system for next-gen Ultrabooks that will provide juice wirelessly and let auxiliary devices like phones power up simply by being placed next to a notebook; an all-in-one desktop with a detachable touchscreen that doubles as a tablet; the NFC-enabled Toshiba Satellite U925T, an Ultrabook that lets you pay for items by placing a MasterCard PayPass card next to the touchpad; voice and gesture controls that will soon come stock in many Ultrabooks; complex software that takes information from a myriad of sensors and information databases to offer personalized recommendations for various things; Intel's vision of using HTML5 apps and the Cloud to provide a seamless cross-platform mobile experience; several notebooks in new, touch-friendly hybrid-type form factors; Jelly Bean 4.1 running on Intel's x86 Medfield smartphone processor despite Android's preference for ARM; and a whole lot more.
Then there were Intel's next-gen "Haswell" CPUs, which are scheduled to start shipping in mid-2013 and sip just 10W of electricity. That's still a decent amount compared to ARM chips, but it's downright stingy for a PC processor; Intel claims Haswell processors are a whopping 20 times more energy efficient than last year's Sandy Bridge Core processors, and its 2014 line should be even more battery-friendly, as they'll be the first chips built from the ground up with Ultrabooks in mind. Plus, vast improvements to the integrated graphics in Intel's Haswell CPUs reduce the need for discrete GPUs — which will make Ultrabooks even more powerful, long-lasting and light.
But what if integrated graphics don't cut it for you? Lucid showed Laptop Magazine three prototype notebook technologies that could woo desktop-loving curmudgeons over to the mobile side: Power Stretch improves energy use while gaming by over a third, Dynam X slightly reduces image quality to greatly enhance frame rates, and a third technology lets you connect a full-blown desktop graphics card to a notebook using a Thunderbolt port — giving you the ability to get top-end visuals on your laptop, but only when you need it.
High-level graphics are one of the last bastions tying curmudgeons (like me!) to desktop PCs, and even those weren't safe at IDF.
Meanwhile, the new iPod nano has a pedometer, the updated iTunes includes iCloud integration and Siri can now post your tweets. Yawn. (That iPod touch redesign is purdy, though.)
A word of warning
It's hard to fault Apple for resting on its laurels for a couple of years. (Remember, aside from Siri, the iPhone 4S was another placeholder — hence the placeholder name.) Tim Cook and co. are on top of the world and when you're selling millions of units, major alterations can upset a big chunk of your customers. People don't like change.
But Apple needs to be careful in its quest for homogenous excellence; the iPhone 5 may be one of the best smartphones ever made, but it doesn't bring anything new to the table. What does a path of stagnation bring? Just look at Intel: years of incremental tick-tock CPU improvements have made it the unquestioned king of the desktop, but that complacence now has the chipmaker fighting to secure its ongoing survival in the rapidly changing world of technology.
Pay heed, Apple. Stay hungry.
Note: this article was edited on 9/15/12 to remove an error concerning Windows compatibility and non-x86-based chips.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the beliefs of Digital Trends.


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The Greenfield Tool Company was founded in 1851 on the ashes of the Conway Tool Company which had been destroyed by fire. The company did not last and was forced into liquidation. It was taken over by the Nichols Brothers, including John R. Nichols. When John's son, J. Henry took over the company, he renamed it American Tap and Die Company. American Tap and Die merged with the Williamsburg Manufacturing Company in 1925 to form the Threadwell Tool Company, which remained in Greenfield for another sixty years. As a part of its 130th anniversary celebration, Threadwell issued this reprint of the original 1854 catalog of the firm.
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1889 "Pennant Winners" New York Giants Commemorative Plate
Starting Bid - $500, Sold For - $1,058
Stunning example of one of the overlooked classics of nineteenth-century baseball display pieces: a rare souvenir plate issued in commemoration of the New York Giants pennant-winning season of 1889. This is one of the most distinctive baseball display pieces of the 1880s, and one of the most unusual and substantial items ever produced honoring one of the era's greatest and most celebrated teams. The decorative design, which is highlighted by portrait illustrations of twenty team members on the front, is lettered "The Pennant Winners 1889" on the top rim of the plate and "New York Base Ball Club" along the bottom rim. The twenty players pictured here are Ewing, Connor, Welsh, O'Rourke, Keefe, Ward, Mutrie (Mgr.), Murphy, Crane, George, Weidman, Cleveland, Slattery, Richardson, Tiernan, Gore, Hatfield, Brown, Titcomb, and Foster. Illustrations of bats and baseballs, respectively, on either side of the rim complete the attractive motif. The Giants, with a lineup boasting six future Hall of Famers, captured their second consecutive World Championship in 1889 by defeating the American Association champion Brooklyn Bridegrooms in the World Series. Commemorative pieces from this era, outside of programs and photos, are exceedingly rare and this plate is no exception. Few examples are known. We have seen several examples over the years that have been broken and repaired; the offered example is in unusually fine condition, displaying only two hairline cracks, minor crazing, and normal light surface wear. All of the flaws are very minor and unobtrusive. Excellent appearance. The plate measures 8 inches in diameter and is beautifully mounted in a handsome shadowbox display (12.75 x 12.75 x 2.5 inches) for optimal presentation. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000+.
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Refocus The Fed On Price Stability Instead Of Bailing Out Fiscal Policy
By John B. Taylor and Paul D. Ryan
The Federal Reserve's recent announcement that it will purchase $600 billion in Treasury securities has ignited a firestorm of criticism, opening a much-needed debate over the central bank's proper role in economic policy decisions. We share the concerns that many economists and policymakers have expressed about the Fed's decision to act.
The Fed's recent departures from rules-based monetary policy have increased economic instability and endangered the central bank's independence. It is time for common-sense reforms that refocus the Fed on sound monetary policy and remove it from contentious political debates over what policies are best to achieve other national goals.
Policymakers in Washington must recommit to laying the foundations for economic prosperity. Low and equitable taxes, reasonable and predictable regulations, restrained and responsible spending, and sound and honest money are the indispensable cornerstones of sustained economic growth and job creation.
By rejecting Washington's tax, spend and borrow agenda, American voters took a critical step this November toward returning these foundational principles to the center of our fiscal policy debates. But we must also realign our monetary policy if we are to achieve lasting prosperity.
Nearly a century ago, Congress established the Federal Reserve as an independent central bank with the power to control the supply of money and thereby achieve price stability. The administration of monetary policy was rightly quarantined away from legislative deliberations on tax and spending policies.
Yet in the 1970s, Congress endangered the Fed's independence by tasking it with a dual mission: that of promoting "maximum employment," in addition to maintaining "stable prices." This dual mandate placed the central bank in the middle of heated political debates over economic and fiscal issues.
The Fed's latest unconventional program — commonly called quantitative easing 2, or "QE2" — follows last year's unusual interventions (now known as "QE1"), in which the Fed bought not only large amounts of Treasury securities but also securities backed by private mortgages.
Quantitative easing is part of a recent Fed trend toward discretionary and away from rules-based monetary actions. The consequences of this trend are clear: The Fed's decision to hold interest rates too low for too long from 2002 to 2004 exacerbated the formation of the housing bubble. And while the Fed did help to arrest the ensuing panic in the fall of 2008, its subsequent interventions have done more long-run harm than good.
QE1 failed to strengthen the economy, which has remained in a high-unemployment, low-growth slump, and there is no convincing evidence that QE2 will help either. On the contrary, QE2 will create more economic uncertainty, stemming mainly from reasonable doubts over whether the Fed will know exactly when and how to contract its balance sheet after such an unprecedented expansion.
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The squad, which features 28 players who have been part of Championship winning squads, will meet up at the WRU National Centre of Excellence in the Vale of Glamorgan on Monday 20th January to prepare for their tournament opening clash againt Italy at the Millennium Stadium.
The front-row features three British and Irish Lions in Richard Hibbard, Adam Jones (both Ospreys) and Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues) alongside Scarlets quartet Ken Owen, Emyr Phillips, Rhodri Jones and Samson Lee. They are joined by Bath prop Paul James and Ospreys' Ryan Bevington.
The second-row includes Andrew Coombs (Newport Gwent Dragons), who made his debut in last season's competition along with fellow Championship winners Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Perpignan) and Ian Evans (Ospreys).
The back-row resources see Ospreys pair Justin Tipuric and Ryan Jones, Toby Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons), Dan Lydiate (Racing Metro) and Scarlets' Aaron Shingler named alongside skipper Warburton.
At half-back Rhodri Williams (Scarlets), who made his debut in the Dove Men Series is named along with Ospreys' Rhys Webb who returns to the International scene after injury and Racing Metro's Mike Phillips.
The Heineken Cup's top points scorer Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Scarlets fly-half Rhys Priestland and Perpignan's James Hook are named amongst 13 backs.
Five further British and Irish Lions are named with Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), George North (Northampton Saints) and Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues) joining Scarlets pair Scott Williams and Liam Williams.
After watching Rob Howley lead Wales to the title in 2013, Gatland is excited to return to Six Nations action and is looking forward to the challenge of defending the title.
"Last year was a fantastic year and I'm really excited to be back involved and this year is going to be a big challenge for us," said Gatland.
"We have got an opportunity to create history and that is something we will focus on and something that will give us extra motivation.
"We have got the three games at home and two tough away games but when we won the Grand Slam in 2008 and 2012 we had these fixtures so we know it can be done.
"The Six Nations is always a tough competition, you need a little bit of luck and momentum and that's why we need to start well against Italy first up.
"Talking to the coaches we were a little bit slow starting last year and we know we need to start well on February 1st.
"We've picked a pretty experienced squad and kept it fairly tight at this stage.
"There is a possibility we may add one or two players in, there are a few younger guys that need a bit of rugby so we were keen for them to stay with the regions.
"Perhaps after the first couple of rounds when they have some more rugby under their belts we may add them into the squad.
"As we did last year which was hugely successful we are going to have the Wales U20 squad come in on Tuesday to train with us and we both got a huge amount from that. It gives us plenty of bodies and a good chance for those boys to come and train with the senior squad.
"One of the things we have tried to create is an environment where the players look forward to coming into the national team, we are blessed with some of the best facilities and the best stadium in the world so there is no lack of motivation for the players when they come in to the squad.
"We know there are some politics going on at the moment but we will put that to one side, come together as a group and focus on the rugby and what we can control. We can't wait to kick off the tournament at home against Italy.
"We have got three matches at home, the Scotland match has already sold-out, there are just some single tickets left for France and Italy is not too far from being sold out as well so the atmosphere will be great.
"There is nothing better than playing in the best stadium in world with the Welsh fans behind us singing."
Paul James (Bath), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Ryan Bevington (Ospreys), Richard Hibbard (Ospreys), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Emyr Phillips (Scarlets), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Rhodri Jones (Scarlets), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Perpignan), Ian Evans (Ospreys), Andrew Coombs (Dragons), Ryan Jones (Ospreys), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Sam Warburton Capt (Cardiff Blues), Toby Faletau (Dragons), Dan Lydiate (Racing Metro), Aaron Shingler (Scarlets)
Rhodri Williams (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Racing Metro), Rhys Webb (Ospreys), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Rhys Priestland (Scarlets), James Hook (Perpignan), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro), Scott Williams (Scarlets), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), George North (Northampton Saints), Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues), Liam Williams (Scarlets).
Tickets for the Italy game are available from any one of the WRU's 320 member clubs around Wales, with just a few thousand tickets in the price categories of £55 and £65 still available and single-tickets-only (when visiting the WRU site) available for the France match. Visit your local rugby club, which may have more choice of tickets for either game, now or shop online at http://www.wru.co.uk/tickets


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Line-6 TonePort & Pod Farm Platinum Free Download
Line-6 Toneport UX8
TonePort UX8 is the latest addition to th eaward winning TonePort family of USB recording and modeling interfaces. With its rock solid construction, pro-grade components and world class tone, TonePort UZ8 is the ideal multi I/O recording interface for project and pro studios.
TonePort UX8 is the only USB audio interface that delivers the powerful tone shaping mojo Line-6's acclaimed software - the same tone engine used by POD-with recording inputs and outputs for eight simultaneous channels of studio-quality 24bit/96 kHz aud.
It provides the discerning producer with eight XLR inputs with high quality dedicated mic pres, eight 1/4-inch line inputs, two 1/4-inch front panel instrument jacks, 8 1/4-inch balanced line output jacks and two stereo headphone jacks, as well as stereo RCA S/PDIF input and output.
Of course Line-6 is all about tone, and TonePort UX8 delivers a massive collection of models, including 18 guitar amps and 24 cabinets, 5 bass amps and 5 bass cabs, 6 mic preamps and 30 stombox studio effects for guitar, bass and vocals. For the ultimate in recording, mixing and mastering flexibility, TonePort UX8 includes GearBox modeling software as well as the GearBox Plug-in in VST, AU and RTAS (Pro Tools) format.
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Free download with every Line-6 Toneport UX8 or buy the Pod Farm Platinum for £208.43
The Line 6 Pod Farm Platinum is a powerful software plug-ins that deliver industry-standard POD tone to your DAW.
The Line 6 Pod Farm Platinum, with over 250 meaty models, provides a comprehensive collection of every immortal amp, cab, studio-standard effect, classic stompbox and colorful preamp you've ever dreamed of having in your arsenal.
The carousel-style gear browser displays every guitarist's fantasy. From dark and smoky American combos to gain-crazed English stacks and beyond, every model is ready and waiting, Simply drag and drop models into the signal flow to easily find your sound.
Discover the awesome power of Dual Tone. It's like having two full versions of POD Farm in one. Split your guitar signal and play through two full rigs of amps, cabs, effects and more to produce classic dual tone combinations or gorgeous new hybrids. Dual Tone presets provide tried-and-true tone combinations in an instant.


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Dresses, and flowers, and catering, oh my. When it comes to planning a wedding, sometimes the details can overwhelm the larger decisions – and sometimes they work together in perfect harmony.
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Cole Dewey Designs is a trendsetting floral design studio creating stunning flowers for weddings and special events, an exclusive destination for brides looking for something truly different.
Full service florist with over 11 years experience in all disciplines of design. Tuxedo and wedding rentals available. Deliver to 20 mile radius. Available after hours
Tony Foss Flowers - your Oklahoma City, OK wedding florist - offers a wide selection of bridal bouquets, wedding ceremony flowers, floral cake decorations, & centerpieces to fit any budget.
To bring elegance and style to your wedding day, brides need to make only one phone call to The French Tulip.
Wedding flowers are our passion. This is what we do. We love our couples to come in "Dream" and we help create their dreams .We have been a part of helping couples for over 24 years.
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Tower defence games have been extremely popular since the yearning for casual gaming began, and the Internet is so awash with them now that it's hard for individual titles to stand out. Generally, this is because it's a game genre that can lack originality if not done correctly. Today's App of the Day, however, does not lack in this area.
Forget birds versus pigs, it's the eternal struggle between monkeys and, er, balloons that's got Pocket-lint hooked...
Bloons TD 4 HD
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- iPad / iPad 2 (also available on iPhone / iPod touch)
- Price
- £2.99 (on offer)
- Where
- iTunes
Scottish games development company Digital Goldfish has been documenting the battle between monkey and balloon for several years now, albeit through browser-based Flash games.
First came Bloons, a puzzle game that had you play as an ape who had to throw darts at a range of differently-coloured balloons, some with super-powered properties, and the art was in clearing the screen of a set amount before progressing to the next level.
Then came Bloons TD (or Bloons Tower Defense, as it was called before realisation that the latter two words are trademarked - no, really), and an enormous cult following amongst casual gamers emerged.
Using the same balloon properties, the game switched the action to an overhead view, and allowed the placing of monkeys with different powers along the edge of the "bloons" pathways. Armed with darts, spikes, flames and the like, a level was only complete when a wave of the air-filled agitators was destroyed. Then a harder wave would appear, and so on. Basically, much like any other tower defence game, sorry, TD game.
However, the fun in Bloons TD was always in the wackiness of its characters and features, and the latest instalment Bloons TD 4 HD is the pinnacle of the franchise.
It's also the first to arrive on the iPad (and iPad 2). All the Bloons games, TD and otherwise, have appeared online (and are still available to play for free on Ninja Kiwi), while only the iPhone has been privvy to Bloons and Bloons TD in the past. We have had Bloons Super Monkey, a shoot-em-up featuring one of the characters, on the tablet device before, but never the crème de la crème of Digital Goldfish's line-up.
Boy was it worth waiting for though.
Bloons TD 4 HD was born to be played on the iPad. Its controls are dream-like, with the different monkey types lined up on the right-hand side, and simple drag and drop bringing them into play (the iPhone version requires a separate tower selection menu to be accessed in order to avoid obscuring the action - it can get fiddly though). And the colourful, simple graphics pop out of the screen (using balloon-related terminology).
There's plenty of stages to complete, and a stack of rewards. For starters, you only get a certain number of available monkey types accessible at the beginning, and they unlock as you pop more and more balloons. Of course, they'll still cost progressively more money to buy, and you'll have to balance your in-game funds to afford them, but once you've earned them once, they are available from the off of subsequent plays.
Further upgrades can also be earned by completing stages on the hardest level. It's a move than rewards the persistent gamer.
And persistent you will be, as there are few games more addictive than Bloons TD 4 HD on the iPad.
Our one gripe is that, on the original iPad, when you've got a lot happening on screen (towards the latter end of the more complex levels), the graphics stutter and the frame rate drops considerably. We would imagine that this would be better on the iPad 2, but didn't have one to hand to test it on (yet). If we do soon, we'll update you.
Either way, it doesn't really detract from what is, along with Angry Birds and Cut the Rope, an essential game for any iPad owner, first or second generation.
Are you a big Bloons TD fan? Have you played the iPad or iPhone versions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below...


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Cavon Walker transferred from Dunbar in D.C. to Friendship Collegiate Academy before his 11th-grade year, promptly fractured his foot and missed his entire junior season. The move to FCA was due in part to Walker's desire to compete for a championship. Needless to say, the injury was devastating to the Maryland-bound linebacker.
"It was the worst thing ever to watch a team play when you can't do anything about it if they're losing, and if they're winning, you want to be a part of it," Walker said. "The injury was horrible. I don't even want to talk about it."
With the disappointment of his junior season in mind, Walker worked hard last summer to get back to full strength.
"That was very important. I wasn't missing my senior year," Walker said. "I love this game and I want to play. I had to prove to people that I wasn't still injured. And I came out better than ever."
Thanks in large part to the play of Walker and fellow Terps commitments Derwin Gray and Jermaine Carter, Friendship Collegiate won the first-ever D.C. Statewide Athletic Association football championship.
"You could say that we stuck together," Walker said of his current and future teammates.
Even though Walker, Gray and Carter are close, Walker said he would've committed to Maryland no matter what his teammates decided to do.
"When I first went to [a Maryland game], the crowd was so amazing," he said. "I was in awe of everything there – the facilities, I had a couple friends on the team already, and the coaching staff. Randy Edsall is a wonderful man, and [offensive coordinator Mike] Locksley."
Walker said he already knows Maryland linebacker Alex Twine, wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Deon Long, quarterback Ricardo Young and running back Albert Reid, an FCA alum.
"Maryland is doing a good job in the area," Walker said. "Instead of going far, you can stay here [and recruit]. Why not?"
Here's an introduction to Walker:
Name: Cavon Walker
Birthdate: July 4, 1994
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Height: 6-2 ½
Weight: 215
Position: Linebacker
High School: Friendship Collegiate Academy (D.C.)
Rankings: Rivals.com -- Three-star prospect. Scout.com -- Three-star prospect, No. 108 outside linebacker. ESPN.com -- Three-star prospect, No. 8 player in D.C., No. 55 inside linebacker, 73 rating. 247Sports.com -- Three-star prospect, No. 6 player in D.C., No. 44 weakside defensive end, 84 rating.
Bench max: 405
40-yard dash: N/A
Runner-up school: "I always wanted to go to Maryland."
Other schools considered: North Carolina State
Favorite NFL player: Patrick Willis
Favorite NFL team: Washington Redskins
Favorite all-time Terp: Vernon Davis
Favorite music: Eminem, 2 Chainz, Jay-Z
Favorite movie: "The Wood"
Favorite book: "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
Favorite TV show: "Family Guy"
Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese
Favorite high school class: English
Other high school sports: "I played basketball, but not this year."
Hobbies: "Drawing, listening to music and working out and football"
Intended major: Undecided
Something that not many people know about you: "That I can draw."
Best football moment: "Winning my first championship my senior year."
Role model: "My mom because she works so hard to support all of us as a single mother."
Why Maryland? "I wanted to stay close to home and my mom. And the defense they run is close to what my school runs now. I feel like I can thrive there."


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Denise Richards: She's Been Better
Not everything is like a fine wine. Denise Richards is proof that everything doesn't necissarily get better with age. In the late 90s, Denise was the hottest thing going, but now after a failed marriage to Charlie Sheen (like we didn't see that coming) and too many plastic surgeries, the forty year old actress is a shadow of her former self. Don't get us wrong, she's still hot. She could be eighty, confined to a wheel chair, and have cream of wheat running down her chin. All we'd have to do is remember that scene from Wild Things with her and Neve Campbell, and we couldn't turn her down. It's just too bad that too many trips under the knife is starting to leave her with that permanent surprised look. You can follow Denise Richards on Twitter and check her out, past and present, in her gallery below.


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Mission Dolores
SF District 5
16th & Valencia Streets
If you are looking for a place to settle in the Bay Area, you might want to head down to the corner of 16th & Valencia – where you will find an up-and-coming neighborhood filled with hip shops, sidewalk cafes and fellow professionals.
The 16th and Valencia region of San Francisco is located at the heart of the Mission District, one of the most popular residential areas in the region. The Mission District has long been a magnet for newcomers, in no small part because of its favorable and convenient location. The unique location and geographical positioning of this part of town has conspired to give it favorable weather, exceptional sunshine and many other advantages. If you are new to the Bay Area and looking for a great place to settle down and start a life, the Mission District is an excellent spot to start the search.
This part of the city is bordered on the east by Route 101 - one of the most convenient and well-traveled thoroughfares in the Bay area. That makes the spot a perfect one for residents working in the area - whether you are commuting by car, light rail, bus or bike, the Mission District is a convenient place to be. The Mission District is home to some of the best neighborhoods in the city of San Francisco, which is probably why this area has continued to grow and thrive year after year.
The Castro District is nearby as well - the perfect place to enjoy the night life for which the city of San Francisco is so well known. Sanchez Street divides the Mission District from the Castro, making it easy for residents to move around and enjoy a night on the town. From its earliest days, the Castro District has been one of the premier destinations for visitors to San Francisco, and that long-term tradition continues to this day.
The Noe Valley is nearby as well, home to some wonderful residential neighborhoods and no small number of restaurants, shops and cultural diversions. Residents of the 16th & Valencia part of the city also love to visit the popular South of Market area, known for its galleries, museums and excellent night life. The Noe Valley is also a hot spot for new businesses, with many newcomers setting up shop and providing needed services to long-term residents. Whether you plan to join those new entrepreneurs or just benefit from their presence, the Noe Valley is a great place to be.
The Mission District is a great place to be, and the 16th Valencia area is particularly well located. The unique geographical features of the neighborhood mean it is less troubled by thick fog than many other parts of San Francisco, much to the delight of local commuters and visitors alike.
24th Street
The 24th Street corridor is an integral part of the up-and-coming Mission district of San Francisco, and this neighborhood is a popular place for Bay Area residents to resettle and newcomers to get their start. The Mission district is located in the east-central part of the city - the busy Route 101 freeway borders the district on the east.
That highway also serves as the boundary between the easternmost section of the district, known to locals as the Inner Mission, and the Potrero Hill section of the city. The Sanchez Street thoroughfare serves as the border between the Casto, formally known as the Eureka Valley, and the Noe Valley to the west.
The well-known Mission Doloros area is bordered by Valencia and Sanchez Streets and by 20th to 22nd Streets, while the Liberty Hill region run from Valencia to Dolores. Liberty Hill is another popular spot for recent transplants to settle, but it is also popular with long-term residents.
Cesar Chavez Street, which was formally known as Army Street, creates the southernmost border of the neighborhood, and just across the way sits the popular Bernal Heights neighborhood. The hip South of Market region of San Francisco sits just to the north of the corridor, while Duboce Avenue and the Central Freeway its rough borders.
You will not be surprised to learn that the main thoroughfare through the Mission district is Mission Street, but that well-traveled road also runs through the Crocker-Amazon and Excelsior neighborhoods. These growing parts of SF are south of the actual Mission district, and they are sometimes referred to as the Outer Mission by locals.
The Mission district has its own unique geography, and those geographical features give the area some interesting qualities. For one thing, the Mission district tends to be brighter, warmer and sunnier than many other parts of the city. That may be why sidewalk cafes and outdoor eateries are so popular here.
Even more important to commuters is the fact that the Mission District is less troubled by fog than many other parts of the Bay Area. The unique geography of the region makes fog less likely to form, and when it does form it is often less dense. This strange tendency is often noticed by tourists, and it is just one of the things that makes the 24th Street area so popular.


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Fall has fallen, as they say. As a result this month's mix of ten tracks delivered right on time for September's grand finale has all the classic ingredients of a prosperous autumn: rap, punk, post-punk, R&B, and a Paul Westerberg song. They appear here generally in that order, diligently sequenced to include Weekend Money + Himanshu, Death Grips, FIDLAR, Metz, the Soft Moon, Crystal Castles, inc, How To Dress Well, Halls, and a piano ballad from a legend. Download it, press play, no skipping:
Stereogum Monthly Mix: September 2012 (.zip, 164.3MB)
01 Weekend Money – "Yellow" (Feat. Heems)
02 Death Grips – "@deathgripz"
03 FIDLAR – "Cheap Beer"
04 Metz – "Wet Blanket"
05 The Soft Moon – "Insides"
06 Crystal Castles – "Wrath Of God"
07 inc – "The Place"
08 How To Dress Well – "& It Was U"
09 Halls – "Roses For The Dead"
10 Paul Westerberg – "My Road Now"


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New Orleans Voices
Our City Talks Back
The Youth Empowerment Project is Making a Difference
Melissa Sawyer is the executive director of the Youth Empowerment Project. YEP, which began in 2004, runs seven local programs. One of the programs is New Orleans Providing Literacy to All Youth. This program offers adult education and GED preparation in the New Orleans area; it focuses on out-of-school youth ages 16 to 24 years.
YEP's flagship program is its reintegration program that addresses the needs of young people who are trying to re-enter society after being incarcerated. Sawyer notes, "It's really hard for anyone coming back to a community after being incarcerated… We [YEP] have grown really adept in terms of recognizing the individualized and holistic needs of the young people." YEP is the only local organization that is working with the State Office of Juvenile Justice to provide juvenile re-entry services. Sawyer gives an overview of all seven programs, including YEP's free six-week summer camp program. This podcast is the first of two: next week, Darrin McCall will describe YEP's Trafigura Work and Learn Center.


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You might not want to spend a lot of time in Norway in January, but listening to a couple of hours of Norwegian music in a Howard County church sounds inviting. The Orchestra of St. John's vicariously takes you to Norway with "A Winter's Concert – Norwegian Moods," being performed on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in Ellicott City.
"Everybody thinks of Norway as a cold place with fjords and icy scenery, but not as one of the most important centers of music," observes Ronald Mutchnik, artistic director of the Orchestra of St. John's.
Although there is one Norwegian composer known to any classical music fan, Edvard Grieg (1843- 1907), even he is widely known for only two compositions: "Peer Gynt" and his Piano Concerto.
Classical music presenters in Howard County have been doing their part to broaden our sense of Grieg's career. The Columbia Pro Cantare featured lesser known pieces by Grieg in a 2007 concert, and this Sunday's concert by the Orchestra of St. John's features Grieg's "Holberg" Suite and "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen."
If Grieg is a household name in at least some Howard County houses, the second Norwegian composer on the program will have little name recognition. A contemporary of Grieg, Johan Severin Svendsen (1840- 1911), will be represented by his Octet for Strings.
There are cultural strings attached to this music. A traditional folk instrument known as the Hardanger fiddle was familiar to such 19th-century Norwegian composers as Grieg, Svendsen, Ole Bull and Johan Halvorsen, who surely heard it playing in their heads as they wrote music for the standard violin.
Grieg and Svendsen are as Norwegian as snow, but the rest of the upcoming program can be thought of as a British invasion of Norway. There is nothing specifically Norwegian about the Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" other than its title; moreover, it was composed for guitar and sitar.
And yet, as various symphonic pops programs have proved over the years, "Norwegian Wood" is lushly beautiful when done in a string arrangement. That'll surely be the case when 20 string players do it in the upcoming concert.
Accompanying some of this concert's selections will be members of the Howard County Ballet performing choreography by Kathi Ferguson. This ballet company also accompanied the Orchestra of St. John's around a year ago in its seasonally minded "Viennese New Year's Celebration."
For Ronald Mutchnik, the idea behind such annual January programs is to provide winter-suitable music that does not leave the audience cold.
"It is winter, but much of the music we're playing has a sunny quality to it," he says.
The Orchestra of St. John's performs "A Winter's Concert – Norwegian Moods" Sunday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 9120 Frederick Road in Ellicott City. Tickets are $25, $12 for students ages 18- 24 with ID, free for those under 18 accompanied by an adult. Call 410-461-7793 or go to http://www.orchestraofstjohns.org.


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The role played by comic books in fighting fascism is explored in an exhibit spanning almost 70 years.
During the war, superheroes such as Superman, Daredevil, and Captain America did battle with Adolph Hitler and his Nazis. Dr. Seuss, then an editorial cartoonist, depicted Hitler frolicking beneath the swaying bodies of executed Jews.
The postwar years introduced the classic X-Men character Magneto, a Holocaust survivor who uses his superpowers to wreak vengeance on Nazi war criminals. Art Spiegelman's Maus: A Survivor's Tale depicts Jews as mice and Nazis as uniformed cats. It became the first graphic novel to win the Pulitzer Prize.
The exhibit was created by the Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives at New York's Queensborough Community College and is presented in partnership with the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education with funding from Jewish Leadership, Education, Action and Development at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City.


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November 18, 2011 The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division (LDWF) became the first agency in the United States to receive both state and national accreditation in the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) program.
According to NASBLA.org, the BOAT program establishes a national standard for the training and qualification of maritime law enforcement and rescue personnel. Adoption and implementation of the BOAT program provides a true national standard for the purpose of maritime interoperability at the federal, state and local levels. Standardization ensures maritime agencies can interact together and will bolster their ability to act as force multipliers nationwide.
"Agencies who choose to adopt this national standard of training can assure their ability to conduct missions on our nation's waterways safely and effectively and operate seamlessly with their federal, state and local partners on the water," said John Fetterman, NASBLA's Director of Law Enforcement.
On Sept. 1, at NASBLA's Annual Conference in Milwaukee, LDWF was recognized as the first agency to receive national accreditation in the BOAT program. On Nov. 17, the Louisiana Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST) Council accepted the NASBLA training curriculum in the BOAT program. This action makes Louisiana the first state to adopt the BOAT program for all its marine law enforcement patrol officers.
The Louisiana POST Council is responsible for developing and evaluating the curriculum of mandatory basic training courses for municipal officers, deputy sheriffs, state police, LDWF agents and all other persons commissioned as peace officers defined by state law.
"Our goal was to be the first agency accredited with this new standard of training in the marine environment. We now shift our focus to training other law enforcement agencies so that we are all on the same page when it comes to securing the maritime domain and providing safety on the waterways," said LDWF Lt. Col. Jeff Mayne, the state's Boating Law Administrator.
Through their partnership with NASBLA, LDWF will also offer BOAT program training courses for other state law enforcement entities in the near future. To help shape the course, LDWF is asking for feedback from the law enforcement community; specifically how many of their marine patrol officers need the training and what part of the BOAT program they are interested in taking. To offer feedback, please email Lt. Spencer Cole at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information on the NASBLA BOAT program, please visit www.nasbla.org and then hover over the training tab and click on the BOAT program link.
For more information, contact Adam Einck at 225-765-2465 or email@example.com.


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On the road with the Motor Racing Network
On the road with the Motor Racing Network
Jun 1, 2003 12:00 PM, By Chriss Scherer, editor
As the summer begins, stations take to the road in full force. For most stations, the remote broadcast is a supplemental element to their programming schedule. In the case of the Motor Racing Network (MRN), location broadcasts are the routine and not the exception.
To refer to MRN's latest project as simply a remote vehicle is an understatement. When Jim Moody, director of engineering of MRN, began designing a new location vehicle, he spent several months gathering information and determining the needs of the new facility. It had been several years since MRN built its last vehicle, and technology advances provided new possibilities in audio routing, recording and portability.
A large part of MRN's programming is race events. MRN covers more than 100 racing events a year. The race schedule spans about 10 months in locations all over the country, so the broadcast schedule leaves little room for equipment downtime. In addition, the network also provides a weekly talk show and several daily program elements to more than 700 affiliate stations. While some of this programming originates from the offices in Daytona Beach, FL, the broadcast fleet provides a large amount of material. To accommodate this demand, the network needed a new vehicle that could be set up on location in a minimal amount of time. As the project manager and designer, Moody had a full agenda before him.
Designing the new trailer required a completely different approach than designing a fixed broadcast facility. The Featherlite trailer, chosen because of its reduced weight and the company's experience in providing customized interiors, presents a finite space. Once built, the vehicle cannot exceed 80,000lbs. gross weight. Also, there are specific weight load points that must support any internal equipment and construction. In addition, the trailer uses an air-ride system to prevent unnecessary jarring of the equipment inside. Despite these limiatations, the vehicle houses three studios, a voice booth, an office, four work desks, a kitchen, abundant storage and enough electrical power to run on its own for a week without shore power.
When a studio facility is designed, there is some flexibility to adjust the construction elements as needed. In most cases, the area above the ceiling is considered an open space. Ducts and conduits can be routed as needed with little effect on another system. With the trailer, there is no extra space. Every decision affects another element. If an additional inch of clearance is needed for a pocket door, that space must be taken from a cooling duct, cabinet or some other area.
The monitor above the edit suite rack provides system information and provides race-event information.
The world feed panel provides convenient connections and metering for audio sources and destinations.
The control room rack features its own HVAC and filtration system.
Outside the edit suites, showing the rack and entrance to the galley.
The talk studio.
The control room.
The prep area.
The edit suites.
To add to the design complexity, this is a mobile environment. Everything must be provided with a tie-down or fixed storage point. The trailer also has two side extensions, called slide-outs, to create additional space when in use. These slide-outs must retract cleanly for transport.
During a race, there can be as many as 10 talent mics covering the event. There are two announcers in the announce booth in the stands, as many as four announcers on each turn, up to three announcers in the pits and perhaps an additional announcer for the field. There are also prerecorded elements and native sound from the event. Every race is a major event, and these steps are repeated every weekend for 10 months.
The final program audio mix is sent to the satellite uplink truck � a separate vehicle � which is parked near the trailer. The trailer is equipped with a Telos Zephyr Xstream and Comrex Matrix, which can be used during the race for contributed elements, but also serve as backup audio paths in case of an uplink problem.
Fixed but flexible
While the design of the vehicle was based on the current needs of MRN, the overall design and many of the equipment choices provide flexibility to meet demands that may arise in the future. The digital consoles by their nature provide flexibility in routing and control, but additional insurance was needed. Because the lines between audio and data are becoming less clear, the vehicle was wired with shielded CAT-5 cable. With this infrastructure in place, the Radio Systems Studiohub+ system was used for the interconnections. The modular connectivity of Studiohub enables MRN to make changes quickly without pulling additional cable or worrying about connector choices.
Most of the live audio sources originate from outside the vehicle, so the Studiohub world feed panel is used extensively. This panel provides an interconnection point and provides transformer-isolated XLR and binding-post terminals. In addition, the panel provides metering of all the sources appearing on it, providing an additional point of confirmation. Different events use different methods of transporting audio around the track, so the different connectors provide the flexibility needed for on-site adjustments. An additional advantage to having the binding posts is that they provide a convenient test jack when troubleshooting.
During an event, the trailer and the announce booth are in constant communication. While it would be possible to connect these locations with wire or fiber optic cable, this is not practical. Every venue is different, and a stable physical connection is not always possible. Instead, MRN uses a Bitrage CR45-A, license-free, spread-spectrum wireless system to provide a 45MB/s link between the two points. This link is then tied to a Terawave INT multiplexer on each end, which provides a 10/100BaseT Ethernet path, three video channels, six audio channels and some ancillary connections. This provides the announce booth with complete connection to the trailer. The event producer runs a laptop that accesses the Audiovault system so he can trigger audio events directly.
The equipment taken to the announce booth is housed in two 5RU road cases. These contain the Terawave multiplexer, Bitrage radio, Studiohub mixer and a UPS.
Announcers around the track use Lectrosonics wireless systems to stay in communication with the trailer. In some cases, dry copper pairs are used if the RF link cannot be established because of local terrain or structural interference issues.
Talk studio
The tour of the interior begins in the talk studio, which seats two guests and isolates them from the control room. The large glass window provides a clear view between the producer and the talent. Two Audio-Technica AT4040 mics and an Audion Labs Voxpro audio editor, which can be used for offline recording, are used in this studio. This studio sees most of its action before a race and when the truck is used for a live MRN show. This studio also sees many drivers and racing celebrities, who use the recording facility for interviews or recording commercial endorsements.
In case of a rain delay, the booth announcers will come to the truck and report from this studio, taking advantage of the resources the vehicle has to offer.
The glass is etched with the racing checkerboard motif, and a fiber-optic light rope, imbedded in the glass frame, provides added contrast. The light rope accent and checkerboard pattern are carried throughout the vehicle's interior design.
The countertop panels near the window provide access for the mic cables, and they also conceal additional audio connections, including headphone jacks and data connections. Each room has its own HVAC controls, which eliminates hot and cold spots in the vehicle by providing climate control for a small area.
Behind the talk studio, toward the front of the trailer, is an office with a desk and a couch. This serves as a green room before interviews and the producer's work area before and after a race.
Control room
During a broadcast, this room serves as the central control point. All the audio sources are routed through this room.
During a race, MRN provides a program mix to its broadcast affiliates. It also provides an audio feed to the raceway PA system. Additional feeds may be provided on site as needed. With so many dynamic audio sources available during a race, MRN needed a way to route sources and change assignments quickly. In addition, to simplify the equipment needs of the announcers around the track, a separate IFB system is not used; rather, the console is reconfigured for on air, local breaks and network breaks.
The Mackie d8b console was chosen for this application because of its ability to recall scenes instantly. When the broadcast goes to a commercial break, sources are reassigned to different output buses, creating an offline communications network and eliminating the need for a separate IFB system. Further integrating this process, the Audiovault system is tied to the console via MIDI. When the Audiovault system is told to start a break, it issues a command to the Mackie console, recalling a different configuration that provides the offline communications system, provides commercial audio to the network feed and provides house audio to the PA. The announcers are free to communicate during the break.
When there are 10 seconds remaining in a break, the Audiovault system plays an announcement through the IFB, which is the signal for everyone to be quiet and stand by. The on-air scene is then recalled and the show continues. This is all done with the press of a button.
Prep area
When the vehicle is parked at a venue, the trailer is disconnected from the cab and auto-levelers adjust its position. Two slide-outs are then extended to provide more internal space. These extensions are moved in and out with a button. The preparation work area is in the driver-side slide-out. These four desks provide a work area for the race announcers. Each position has its own drawers and cabinets to store materials and supplies that each individual may need.
A fax machine is mounted at the end of the counter, and each desk position has a telephone and Ethernet connection.
The countertop is made of Corian, while the cabinets and drawers are made of laminated wood. As was done in all the rooms, the underside edge of the counter is traced with a fiber-optic rope light, which adds a decorative touch to the vehicle. Featherlite manufactured all the furniture and installed the rack rails to mount the equipment.
From the angle shown here, the control room is through the door and up the four steps. To the rear of the trailer is a galley with a refrigerator, a stove and a bathroom. Directly behind the prep area in the other extension are the two edit suites.
Before the broadcast begins, this area hosts the pre-show meeting, where everyone involved in the broadcast goes through the broadcast schedule. The group is given final instructions and information before heading to their specific race location.
Edit suites
There are two edit suites in the passenger-side extension. These suites are mirror images of each other. Edit suite B is shown here. The room layouts complement each other, not so much for design reasons, but to accommodate left- and right-handed users. The suites are small rooms, capable of seating one person.
Each suite is equipped with a Yamaha 01V console, Audio-Technica AT4040 mic, Broadcast Electronics Audiovault workstation, Radio Systems CT-2002 timer, Denon DN-M2300R dual minidisk recorder, Tascam C-222 cassette/CD combo, Studiohub switcher, Alesis M1 active MK2 monitor and a Furman PLP power conditioner. There is an audio input and output panel for producers to connect a laptop running an audio editor or any other audio device.
There are two sources of light in each suite. A 12V incandescent lamp provides a great deal of light on its own, but in this small space, this single lamp creates a large amount of heat. If four lamps were installed, the air conditioning would run non-stop to keep the room cool. Instead, there are four fiber-optic spots near each corner. These spot lights provide a brilliant white light, no heat and can be focused to illuminate specific work areas. The fiber-optic light source is in the upper section of the trailer.
There is a rack between the two suites that houses the Audiovault servers, a DBX 2231 program equalizer and a DBX 1066 compressor and limiter for each suite. This rack can be accessed through an opening under the edit suite cabinet. Amazingly, there is sufficient space for a technician to stand up and comfortably work.
Finishing touches
The main racks in the control room are sealed and cooled on their own filtered-air system, and provided with a positive-pressure air flow to ensure that the equipment stays clean. This may seem like overkill, but air quality can never be guaranteed in a mobile environment, particularly one that travels to events centered around combustion engine exhaust in locations that are typically rural and dusty.
There are several storage and access panels around the outside of the vehicle. One access panel toward the front houses the world connect panel. Another provides the shore-power connection. The rear liftgate provides easy access to the upper storage area, which provides a large storage space. A Will-Burt 42' mast provides a clear line-of-site platform for the antennas.
The trailer is highly functional, but the attention to design details make the overall presentation stand out. The MRN broadcast trailer exceeds its practical function to create a remarkable showcase on wheels.
The pit crew
Jim Moody managed the entire project and handled the equipment integration and installation. The project was authorized by David Hyatt, MRN president. Audio wiring plan and installation was done by Radio Systems. George Waters & Associates provided the IT services. Featherlite provided the trailer and built the interior. Broadcast Electronics installed the Audiovault system. SCMS provided the majority of the remaining studio equipment.
Equipment list
Advantest R3465 spectrum analyzer
Alesis M1 active MK2 monitor
Alesis RA300 power amp
Aphex 320A Compellor
Audiocom SPS-2001
Audion Labs VoxPro
Audio-Technica AT4040 mics
Bitrage CR45-A
Bose outdoor speakers
Broadcast Electronics Audiovault
Comrex Matrix
DBX 2231 EQ/comp/limiter
DBX1066 comp/limiter
Denon DN-M2300R MD recorder
Denon TU-1500 tuner
Featherlite trailer
Furman PLP power conditioners
JVC RX-7020V tuner
Lectrosonics UDR 200C receivers
Lectrosonics UM 250C transmitters
Lectrosonics UMC 16A
Mackie d8b
Mackie HR824Mackie HRS120
Microboards CWR-424 duplicator
Middle Atlantic shelves and drawers
O.C. White mic booms
Panasonic plasma display
Panasonic SV-3700 DAT
Popfilter pop filter
Radio Systems CT-2002 Master Clock
Radio Systems CT-6 GPS master clock
Radio Systems DA-4�4a distribution amps
Radio Systems StudioHub+
Radio Systems StudioHub+ 4�1 switchers
Radio Systems StudioHub+ World Panel
Rane HC-4 headphone amp
Sony MDS-E10 minidisk
Tascam CC-222 cassette/CD
Tascam CD-RW402 dual CD recorder
Telex SPS-2001
Telos Zephyr Xstream
Terawave INT multiplexer
Will-Burt 7-42
Yamaha O1V mixer


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12/16/2009 12:14 PM ET By Will Brinson
The Tiger Woods news cycle is a fast-paced, rumor-filled maelstrom at this point, and People magazine is throwing a very big, to the say the least, lump of coal on to the fire with a report today that Elin Nordegren is planning to divorce the superstar golfer.
This seems improbable: but so did the notion of Tiger taking a break from golf ... and that rumor was quickly validated when he stepped away from the game last Friday. So People's rumor/report at least warrants some consideration:
The holidays may bring a final showdown in the marriage of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, a source close to the golfer's wife tells PEOPLE, saying, "She plans to leave Tiger."
Another source says, "She's made up her mind. There's nothing to think about: he's never going to change," PEOPLE reports in its upcoming issue, on newsstands Friday.
At this point, divorce is certainly not out of the realm of possibility. Since crashing his SUV over Thanksgiving weekend, Tiger's image has come undone due to a disturbingly large number of women stepping forward with claims that they have had affairs with the star golfer. Tiger's wallet has also taken a hit, as the management-consulting firm Accenture ended its relationship with Woods earlier this week and will no longer pay Tiger to represent the company in advertisements.
And then on top of all of that, it was recently revealed that Tiger was treated by a Canadian doctor who is under investigation for doping.
Yet, if forced to make a gut decision, I would say the reports are wrong and that Tiger and Elin would at least attempt to patch things up. But again, it's certainly possible that Elin may consider a full separation the most responsible thing for herself and her children.
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Marines ID gunman, 2 victims in Va. base shooting
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QUANTICO, Va. (AP) Military officials say a Marine who shot two of his colleagues to death and then killed himself at a Virginia base was a tactics instructor who joined the corps seven years ago.
The Marines said Saturday that 25-year-old Sgt. Eusebio Lopez gunned down 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Sara Castromata and 23-year-old Cpl. Jacob Wooley on Thursday in barracks at the Quantico base near Washington.
Lopez, of Pacifica, Calif., was a teacher at a school that tests Marines who want to become officers and his specialty was machine-gunner. Castromata, of Oakley, Calif., was a warehouse clerk for the school. Wooley, of Guntown, Miss., was a field radio operator and also worked with the school.
The Marines have not described the relationship between the three or released a motive for the shooting.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - A photo of a KFC employee appearing to lick a plate of mashed potatoes got her fired and got quick corporate response to a Johnson City restaurant.
The Johnson City Press (http://bit.ly/Xoxl5H ) reported the image went viral on social media over the weekend. The restaurant management referred the newspaper's call to KFC's corporate office. It's owned by Yum Brands, based in Louisville, Ky.
Company spokesman Rick Maynard emailed the newspaper, saying the photo was taken after the restaurant closed and the potatoes were not served to a customer. Maynard said the employee was immediately terminated and the company sent personnel to the restaurant to reinforce and retrain workers on operating standards.
The woman who was pictured with the plate of potatoes was not identified.
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Sliding Into Our Hearts: Incredible Indoor Slides
Looks like this family has moved on up to the East
Side Village and into this deeee-luxe apartment in the sky. In fact, they've coupled two apartments into one duplex connected by this incredible half-tube slide. We've seen so many amazing indoor slides lately that they may be moving from 'awesome anomaly' territory to trendy.
This 2,400 sq. ft. residential project (which also includes a terrace putting green) is the work of Turett Collaborative Architects in New York. You can see more photos on Design-Milk (worth the jump, we promise).
As evidence of this new architectural trend, I've rounded up more fantastic indoor slides we've shared in the past from serious, big bucks, architectural projects to one in a more modest, "normal" home to a very small one you can buy for your own living room (with admittedly less "wow" factor). You can find the links to these posts below each photo.
It's fun to fantasize about a slide at home, but right now I'd settle for some warm weather to enjoy some outdoor playground slides!
(Top Image: Travis Dubreuil via Design-Milk. Other images credited in their original post.)


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Prongstar wrote:I was hoping for trans green Army of the Dead minis!
KyleJohnson11 wrote:The picture has been taken off of Flickr, but it can still be seen at Lord of the Brick http://www.lordofthebrick.com/2013/01/1 ... -confirme/
lego the hutt wrote:That's a nicer pic of the minifigs than I had seen. This leaves me wondering what Gandalf the white and Sauromans staff will look like. I keep meaning to buy a couple of the more detailed Gandalf the Grey staffs that you can put a crystal in from brickforge for the display.
Only getting one Frodo is a plus. Getting 2 more identical Gimlis is the only real negative I see. I don't mind getting 2 Aragorns as long as they are different...even if one is the same as what we already have. Many great figs there. I'm excited for these.
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