text:
You are hereHome 🌿 Marijuana Business News 🌿 CannTrust pot products pulled from Ontario stores amid Health Canada fracas 🌿
News Categories
CannTrust pot products pulled from Ontario stores amid Health Canada fracas
CannTrust Holdings Inc.'s (TRST.TO 6.31%) recreational cannabis products have been pulled from the shelves of Canada's biggest pot market, the latest blow to the company after Health Canada said it was non-compliant with certain regulations.
Daffyd Roderick, director of communications for the Ontario Cannabis Store, the province's online retailer and wholesale distributor to pot stores, confirmed that CannTrust's products weren't available for sale.
"Due to the Health Canada temporary hold on certain CannTrust cannabis products, OCS has voluntarily removed all affected products from distribution pending the outcome of the investigation," Roderick said in an email to BNN Bloomberg.
Roderick declined to specify what specific products were impacted or how much of CannTrust's cannabis was removed, but confirmed the OCS has stopped distributing the company's products to authorized retail stores in the province. Screenshots distributed on social media that were unverified by BNN Bloomberg show three CannTrust products have been removed from the OCS website, but other products sold by the company are also currently unavailable for sale.
CannTrust's shares have plunged almost 27 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange since Monday when the company disclosed an inspection by Health Canada identified several unauthorized activities by the pot producer, such as producing thousands of kilograms of cannabis in unlicensed rooms before it had obtained the necessary approvals from the federal regulator.
As a result, Health Canada ordered 5,200 kilograms of unlicensed cannabis to be placed on hold while CannTrust has voluntarily placed an additional 7,500 kilograms of dried cannabis equivalent produced in previously unlicensed rooms at its Vaughan, Ont. facility on hold as well.
A CannTrust spokesperson told BNN Bloomberg in an emailed statement that the company has been "communicating transparently with the provinces and is providing them with the information and support they need to make decisions regarding product available to consumers while Health Canada conducts their investigation."
Other provinces such as British Columbia and Alberta are still selling CannTrust products despite Health Canada's investigation into the illegally-grown pot.
Viviana Zanocco, manager of corporate communications for the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch, which is the province's wholesale distributor of cannabis, said CannTrust has notified the organization of Health Canada's non-compliance finding.
"Until such time as Health Canada issues a recall, or we receive further direction from the supplier, we will continue to supply CannTrust's product to retail stores and to customers directly via our online B.C. Cannabis Store," Zanocco told BNN Bloomberg in an email.
A spokesperson for Quebec's cannabis distributor said it is not selling CannTrust products because the company's cannabis has yet to be thoroughly vetted by the province's quality-control authority. Distributors in Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan and Manitoba weren't immediately available for comment.
While CannTrust stated on Monday it is unclear what the financial impact will be for the company in light of Health Canada's actions, one analyst expects the Vaughan, Ont.-based firm to source future product from third-party producers to continue meeting provincial purchase orders.
"Given the well-reported supply shortages in the Canadian market, this could prove costly," said Russell Stanley, cannabis analyst at Beacon Securities, in a note to clients Tuesday. Stanley slashed his price target on CannTrust to $5.25 from $15.00 while downgrading his rating to "hold" from "buy."
420 Intel is Your Source for Marijuana News
420 Intel is the leading source for cannabis news from around the world. Get the latest updates on cannabis legalization, politics and technology, as well as developments in medical and recreational marijuana news. Our commitment is to bring you the most important cannabis news stories every day of the week.
At 420 Intel we understand that effective marijuana industry news coverage is a constant endeavor. Every day stories develop regarding cannabis legalization, technological developments, and the medicinal benefits of marijuana use. Each new development carries the potential to impact the marijuana industry regionally, nationally, and internationally. 420 Intel is the marijuana industry news outlet that will keep you up to date on these developments and how they impact the world around you.
With the marijuana industry constantly evolving, you need a cannabis news outlet to keep you abreast of the pertinent information. At 420 Intel, we cover marijuana legalization news throughout the world, offer reliable information for cannabis business owners, detail technological advances that impact the marijuana industry, cover marijuana rallies from across the globe, and everything in between.
You can get 420 Intel news delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for our daily marijuana news, ensuring you're always kept up to date on the ever-changing cannabis industry. To stay even better informed about marijuana legalization news follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.


text:
Just when you thought you were safe, here's another review of one of the whiskies released in 2018 to commemorate Old Malt Cask's 20th anniversary. Most recently from this series I've reviewed a Glen Garioch 24, a Teaninich 19, an Inchgower 20, an Ardmore 22, and a Tamdhu 20. All were in the good to very good range, with the Glen Garioch and the Ardmore teetering on the edge of excellence. I'm hopeful that this Auchroisk will be as good as those two—I've had other ex-bourbon Auchroisks of similar age that have been wonderfully fruity and malty and that's a profile I really like—indeed it may be my current favourite profile. Let's see if this fulfills my hopes.
Auchroisk 24, 1994 (50%; Old Malt Cask 20th Anniv. Release; from my own bottle)
Nose: Honey and big malty, almost bready notes. Beneath it is some toasted oak. As it sits there's some tart apple and lemon peel as well. Muskier with a drop or two of water and there's some cream too now. Continue reading

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Cloud7 Whale Holly Fishbone Dog Toy
Designer: Cloud7
or 6 weekly interest-free payments from £2.66 with
Free UK Shipping on all orders over £100
From the new Cloud 7 dog toy collection comes Whale Holly Fishbone! It is made of robust fabrics in Fishbone and Houndstooth check design and nicely softly filled.
Why we love this product:
- This dog toy not only looks fun, it sounds like it too when given a little squeeze.
- Made with robust material for slightly heavy chewers.
- Squeaker toys are great for stimulating play.
- A dog toy that will provide hours of endless fun for your pup.
Material: 70% Polyester, 30% Cotton
Filling: 100% Polyester , squeaker (may lose function after washing)
Washing instructions: Wool wash 30 degrees
|26 cm / 10"
Please note: Pets should be supervised while playing with this toy.


text:
The funeral is as important a part of a human's life as is the death. Though most people don't regard funerals as something special, the truth is it is important for the family of the deceased to give their last send off to their loved one. When it comes to funerals, all people will have something different in their minds. Some will like one type of arrangement whereas others will not. So when it comes to making arrangements for a funeral, a funeral home can help you. You can read more here about funeral homes and the best funeral home in Huntsville AL.
Legacy Chapel Funeral Home Huntsville Alabama is the best funeral home that you can find in the region. They are made to help families cope with their loss and make the mourning procedure peaceful for the family and friends. Legacy Chapel provides all types of funeral services like Cremation, direct burial, embalming, cosmetology, rental caskets, refrigeration etc. Their funeral directors are well experienced in making the lossless hurtful and helping families cope with their loss. You can learn more about their services at their official website.
Often it occurs that whenever a loved one dies, their families are so overcome with grief that they can't even think properly; much less make the funeral arrangements. But Legacy chapel can help them in their time of need. They help the families make all the arrangements for the funeral. You won't have to worry about any type of arrangement, just choose your funeral plan and leave everything to them. Moreover, you don't need to worry about prices as all their services are available at very cheap prices. You can contact them by physically going to their funeral home, or on a call. You can even book their services online through their website. Learn more about them and their services from their official website.


text:
Top up your vital energy
14 pieces of modern fitness equipment from the manufacturer Technogym stand for top technology, maximum safety and uncompromising well-being. All the fitness equipment has Internet access, a radio, TV and an iPhone or iPod connection.
Cardio equipment
Treadmill, cross trainer, exercise bike
Vertical traction, chest press, lower back, leg extension, total abdominal, dual adjustable pulley, weight training bench with 4 - 14 kg weights
Soul Sport
The different relaxation exercises are practised under professional instruction. Experience relaxation in meditation and prevent stress and burn out. The programme is very varied and offers a mixture of yoga, guided meditation, zen meditation, meridian stretching exercises, autogenous training, progressive muscle relaxation. It is tailored to the specific needs of the group.
More details and prices on request.


text:
Our Accreditation Process
01. Register
To start the accreditation process, click here.
02. Achieve Provisional Status/Prepare for Site Inspection
Once the application fee is paid and the Terms and Conditions accepted, the applicant attains Provisional Status, the first milestone in the accreditation process. During Provisional Status, applicants will receive their site inspection preparation materials, schedule their site inspection and receive preparation assistance from SRC's site inspection team as needed.
03. Site Inspections
The purpose of an SRC site inspection is to confirm that the applicant meets each accreditation requirement. They are not pass/fail. Instead, applicants are given sufficient time to rectify any deficiencies identified during the inspection. SRC is closely involved with the applicant during preparation for the inspection. Site inspections are not a surprise. Applicants determine a date that is convenient for them.
Site inspectors are full-time employees of SRC. They are committed to helping facilities and medical professionals succeed in quality improvement and patient safety.
Accreditation awards are not simply handed out to any and all applicants. Although rigorous and thorough, each inspection is a meaningful experience. They are as consultative as they are evaluative. SRC inspectors routinely provide sites with useful recommendations gained from inspecting thousands of the best centers worldwide.
For testimonials about SRC's site inspections, click here.
04. Achieve Accreditation
Once the site inspection has been completed and the facility and each co-applicant medical professional have been approved by the reviewers, SRC will notify the applicants they have earned accreditation. If a candidate is not approved, they will be given the opportunity to correct any deficiencies and be reconsidered for accreditation.
05. Maintain Accreditation
Accreditation remains in place as long as the center and each co-applicant medical professional remains in good standing and in verifiable compliance with all current requirements and other program criteria. Although designees are evaluated periodically throughout their accreditation, site inspections are performed every three years. Designees should periodically refer to the requirements section for updated requirements and amendments.


text:
This privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy is issued to all our immediate and/or prospective customers, suppliers and employees pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 ("the Act") which came into effect on 15th November 2013.
1. Collection of Personal Data
During your dealings with ADS Global SSO Sdn Bhd and/or any it's the Associates & affiliates entities, we will request that you provide data and information about yourself ("Personal Data") to enable us to enter into commercial transaction with you or to deliver the necessary notices, services and/or products in connection with our business. These are relevant in connection with our business process, execution, including delivery of notices, services and/or products, client relationship management, planning purpose in connection with future products, new product launches and events including promotional events with business partners within our projects or townships.
2. Personal Data
Such Personal Data may be subject to applicable data protection, privacy and other similar laws and may include but not limited to information concerning your name, data of birth, identity card number, passport number, address, gender, race, nationality, contact information, e-mail address, work history, education, compensation currently and historically, employer feedback, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, reference and any other details of past employers or other people you provided to us, residential or postal addresses, your current or previous vocations, your employer's name, address, telephone or fax number, your previous addresses and preferred mode of communication, and previous names you may have used or aliases, religion, current and savings account number, credit card details, bank name and other pertinent banking information, tax file identification number, EPF number, SOCSO number; and criminal history, where permitted by applicable law.
3. Purpose of Collection of Personal Data
a. The Personal Data will be collected, processed and used by us for the following purpose:
b. the delivery of notices, services or products and the marketing of such services or products whether present or future, to you;
c. the maintenance and upkeep of customer records and development;
d. those purposes specifically provided for in any particular service or product offered by us or our partners;
e. marketing and client profiling activities regarding our latest projects, products and/or services;
f. preparation and execution of all necessary documents and agreements and/or contract for our projects, products and/or services with you;
g. credit assessments, financial and background investigation as and when deemed necessary;
h. our internal record keeping;
i. prevention of crime (including but not limited to fraud and money-laundering);
j. meeting any legal or regulatory requirements relating to our provision of services and products and to make disclosure under the requirements of any applicable law, regulation, direction, court order, by-law, circular, code applicable to us or any member companies of our Group;
k. enable us to send you information by e-mail, regular postal mail, telecommunication means (telephone calls, SMS message or social chat applications) or internet social media about products and services offered by selected third parties that we think may interest you but doing so we maintain control over your Personal Data and we will not disclose your Personal Data to any third parties without your prior written consent;
l. any subsequent commercial transactions in relation to any projects, products and/or services; and
m. enable us to furnish and submit your Personal Data to the following relevant parties, please refer to "Appendix A1 – List of Government bodies/ agencies/ local authorities and institutions".
4. Source of Personal Data
The Personal Data will be collected, processed and used by us are sources from wholly legitimate and transparent means such as:
a. any emails or any correspondences that we have received from you requesting for information or making any inquiries;
b. any forms that you have submitted on our website or any websites contracted by us;
c. any referrals from a person which have included their verifiable personal contact details;
d. business cards that were dropped or given to our employees, agents, or associates; or
e. any documents (including but not limited to statutory forms and returns) that were submitted to us for processing.
At no time will any Personal Data be purchased by us or in any way commercially acquired through the purchase or trading of illegitimate and illegal Personal Data databases or lists.
5. Rights of Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to and if required, correction of your Personal Data in our records. You have the right to request access to your Personal Data in our records for verification purposes. You may access and review all of your Personal Data held by us in person at our corporate offices located at the address given in (g) below;
a. request the correction of your Personal Data in our records in the event the information is inaccurate, misleading, out-of-date or incomplete upon validation and verification of the new information provided in person at our corporate offices located at the address given in (g) below;
b. request that your Personal Data shall only be kept for the fulfillment of the purpose of the collection of such information;
c. request for proof of policy and procedure in relation to the safeguard and guarantee of your Personal Data in our records;
d. request that we specify or explain its policies and procedures in relation to data and types of Personal Data handled by us;
e. communicate to us your objection to the use of your Personal Data for marketing purposes whereupon we will not use your Personal Data for these purposes in person at our corporate offices located at the address given in (g) below; and
f. withdraw, in full or in part, your consent given previously, in each case subject to any applicable legal restrictions, contractual conditions and a reasonable time in person at our corporate offices located at the address given in (g) below;
g. if you may make a request to access, review, amend and correct your Personal Data through:
ADS Global SSO Sdn Bhd
Unit 1301A, Level 13A, Uptown 1,
No. 1, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Email: email@example.com
Tel No.: +603-7710 9396
6. Disclosure of Personal Data
The information we gather is not sold, given to, or otherwise shared with other organizations for commercial or any other purposes. We do, however, send out emails on behalf of selected organizations to those of our subscribers who have opted in to receive these messages. We send the messages directly, at no time do the advertisers get to see users' personal information – unless of course users respond or reply to these advertisements or mailings themselves.
The Personal Data provided to us will be kept confidential and we will seek your agreements, consent and authorization to disclose your Personal Data to the following classes of parties:
a. any persons, government agencies, statutory authorities and/or industry regulators whom we are compelled or required to do so pursuant to any law, please refer to "Appendix A1 – list of Government bodies/agencies/local authorities and institutions";
b. any related companies and/or associates or affiliates, including those incorporated in the future;
c. our business partners and affiliates that provide related services or products in connection with our business;
d. our auditors, consultants, lawyers, accountants or other financial or professional advisers appointed in connection with our business;
e. our third party service providers, third party management companies, sub-contractors or other parties as may be deemed necessary by us to facilitate your dealings with us; and
Third parties are legally tasked with processing your Personal Data in line with principles specified by ADS Global SSO. Third parties are also held legally responsible for securing your Personal Data at an appropriate level of security in relation to applicable data protection laws and widely accepted industry standards.
You may at any withdraw, in full or in path, your disclosure consent given previously, in each case subject to any applicable legal restrictions, contractual conditions and a reasonable time period in person at our corporate offices located at the address given in 5(g) above.
7. Choices to Limit Processing of Personal Data
The Personal Data provided to us undergoes processing as and when required or upon scheduled maintenance. The definition of processing defines it as "any operation or set of operations which is performed upon Personal Data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, blocking, erasure or destruction;"
You have the right to limit in part or wholly any of the processes by which your data is subjected to in terms of the operations allowed to be performed upon it, the period of time allowed or alternatively the data line of the consent given.
The responsibility for compliance rests on the shoulders of ADS Global SSO who determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data.
You may at any time withdraw or amend, in full or in path, your processing consent given previously, in each case subject to any applicable legal restriction, contractual conditions and a reasonable time period in person at our corporate offices located at the address given in 5(g) above.
8. Consequences of Refusal / Failure to Provide Personal Data
The Personal Data provided to us wholly voluntary in nature and you are not under any obligation or under any duress to do so. However, in some circumstances such as the preparation and execution of an Employment Letter, or contract Agreement requires certain personal details and information beforehand.
The failure to provide the Personal Data may result in the following which we shall not be held liable for any of the consequences arising there from:
a. the inability of parties to formalize any contract and/or agreement/ tenders/ Letter of Awards/ Employment Contract in relation to the sale of our products and/or services, or to hire human resource;
b. the inability for us to provide you with the notices, services and/or products requested;
c. the inability for us to update you with the latest products and/or services;
d. the inability to complete commercial transactions in relation to our projects, products and/or services; and
e. the inability to comply with any applicable law, regulation, direction, court order, by laws, guidelines and/or codes applicable to us.
9. Protection of Personal Data
Your Personal Data will be kept and processed in a secured manner. The appropriate administrative and security safeguards, policies and procedures will be implemented, as far as practicable, in accordance to the applicable laws and regulations. We will, as far as practicable, aim to prevent any authorized and/or unlawful processing of, and the accidental loss, destruction or damage to your Personal Data.
ADS Global SSO is committed to taking appropriate technical, physical and organizational measures to protect your Private Data against unauthorized access, unlawful processing, accidental loss or damages, and unauthorized destruction of your Private Data.
To safeguard against unauthorized access to Private Data by third parties outside ADS Global SSO, all electronic Private Data held by ADS Global SSO is maintained on systems that are protected by secure networks. ADS Global SSO entities limit access to internal systems that hold Private Data to a select group of authorized users who are given access to such systems through the use of a unique identifier and password. Access to Private Data is limited to and is provided only to relevant users for the purpose of performing their official duties.
Compliances with these provisions will be required of third-party administrators who may access your Private Data, as described in the 'Disclosure of Personal Data: in Section 6 above.
10. Language
In accordance to Section 7 (3) Personal Data Protection Act 2010, this policy is issued in both Bahasa Malaysia and English languages. In the event of any inconsistency, the English language version of this Policy shall be prevail.
11. Your Privacy Preference and How to Contact Us:
If you wish for any clarification by us via any mode of communication, you may:
a. Email to us: email@example.com
b. Write or fax to us at the following address:
ADS Global SSO Sdn Bhd
Unit 1301A, Level 13A, Uptown 1,
No. 1, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel No.: +603-7710 9396
Fax No.: +603-7728 0069
12. Changes to this Policy
ADS Global SSO may need to modify this Policy as needed, for example, to comply with changes in business operations or laws and regulations. ADS Global SSO will post all changes to this policy.
Appendix A1 – List of Government bodies/ agencies/ local authorities and instructions
i. Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja;
ii. Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri;
iii. Local authorities;
iv. Internal auditors; and
v. ISO auditors.


text:
Best Consumer Staples Stocks Based on Artificial Intelligence: Returns up to 42.64% in 1 Month
Best Consumer Staples Stocks
The Consumer Stocks Package is designed for investors and analysts who need predictions of the best performing stocks for the whole Consumer Industry. It includes 20 stocks with bullish and bearish signals.
- Top 10 Consumer stocks for the long position
- Top 10 Consumer stocks for the short position
Package Name: Consumer Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Month (04/05/2019 – 05/06/2019)
I Know First Average: 8.80%
I Know First's State of the Art Algorithm accurately forecasted 8 out of 10 trades in this Consumer Stocks Package for the 1 Month time period. The greatest return came from SBGI at 42.64%. WLH and VAC also performed well for this time horizon with returns of 22.21% and 8.63%, respectively. The package itself saw an overall return of 8.80%, providing investors with a 6.96% premium above the S&P 500's return of 1.84% for the same time period.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., incorporated on November 19, 1986, is a television broadcasting company. The Company focuses on providing content on its local television stations and digital platforms. The Company's segments are broadcast, other and corporate. The content distributed through its broadcast platform consists of programming provided by third-party networks and syndicators, local news, its owns networks, and other original programming produced by it. The Company also owns digital and Internet media products that are complementary to its portfolio of television station related digital properties. It focuses on offering marketing solutions to advertisers through its television and digital platforms and digital agency services. Its other business consists of original networks and content, digital and Internet solutions, technical services and other non-media investments. It operates technical services companies, which focuses on supply and maintenance of broadcast transmission systems, as well as research and development for the advancement of broadcast technology, and it manages other non-media related investments.
Algorithmic traders utilize these daily forecasts by the I Know First market prediction system as a tool to enhance portfolio performance, verify their own analysis and act on market opportunities faster. This forecast was sent to current I Know First subscribers.
How to interpret this diagram
Algorithmic Stock Forecast: The table on the left is a stock forecast produced by I Know First's algorithm. Each day, subscribers receive forecasts for six different time horizons. Note that the top 10 stocks in the 1-month forecast may be different than those in the 1-year forecast. In the included table, only the relevant stocks have been included. The boxes are arranged according to their respective signal and predictability values (see below for detailed definitions). A green box represents a positive forecast, suggesting a long position, while a red represents a negative forecast, suggesting a short position.
Please note-for trading decisions use the most recent forecast. Get today's forecast and Top stock picks.


text:
The Atlantic's Rethinking Crime and Punishment: A Next America Forum
July 26, 2016
Across the country, cities and states are changing policies and procedures to address the challenges facing our criminal justice system. From reforming mandatory minimum sentences and reducing pretrial incarceration to creating diversion programs and addressing racial disparities, there is growing bipartisan support to tackle the overuse and misuse of jails. For Philadelphia, the urgency to bring reform is even greater.
With nearly seven of every thousand city residents behind bars, Philadelphia has the highest incarceration rate of the country's 10 largest cities. The city has recently embarked on an effort to reduce the prison population by 34% over the next three years. What are the solutions Philadelphia is exploring and what other strategies are being considered nationally?
The Atlantic engaged with city leaders, law enforcement officials, advocacy groups, academics and former inmates for a robust conversation about the crisis of mass incarceration.
This Forum is funded by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge.
Also in This Series
The Atlantic at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
The Atlantic went to Philadelphia for a range of events discussing issues of consequence to everyday Americans and shed light on the vision and policy goals of the Democratic nominee.
The Atlantic at the
Democratic National Convention:
Morning Briefings
We held a Morning Briefing at the start of each day of the DNC, addressing some of the biggest questions affecting this election.
The Atlantic at the 2016 Presidential Conventions
The Atlantic will be at the national conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia for a series of policy briefings, forums, interviews and more exploring how the candidates will shape policy and craft their plan for America's future.
Upcoming Events
Health Care
People v. Cancer
What does it mean to live with cancer today?


text:
So I've been living in the United States for a couple of weeks now. I gotta say, it is more different that I initially thought it would be. Maybe its because I never really sat down and thought about what it was going to be like when I got here, I just sorta knew this is where I needed to be and went for it. Now that I am here though I gotta say it is fantastic.
This really says a lot about what a lazy chump I can be, but I still can't get over how much better the fast food is here. In absolutely every way the US beats Canada in this category, it monumentally cheaper, (Like 50-60% of what I would pay in Canada.) the staff are friendlier and more actually listen to customer orders, (If I had a dollar for every time I asked for no onions and got onions on a burger I'd have a considerable fortune.) and there is so much more variety if places to eat. Take for instance Zupa's, a casual cafe that serves soups, salads, and sandwiches. It's quick, tasty, reasonably priced and unlike any fast food in Canada I actually feel good about what I'm eating there. I can't think of a single place in Canada that is like that. How does that not exist? Does it and I'm just totally ignorant? It's just insane to me.
I guess I should at least briefly mention my schooling since that was the real purpose of why I came down here, even though my friends all speculate jokingly ( I think) that it was for me to get married. BYU is such a fantastic school. Maybe I'll be more jaded about it after some mid terms but right now I'm in a honeymoon period of sorts and it's awesome. My personal favorite course is my introduction to film studies (TMA 102) because I feel like I already get a lot out of movies, but there is so much more that even just this one course will allow me to get from film.
This doesn't reflect super well on me, but what the heck I'll just say it. There is such an over abundance of fine looking girls here it's a little bit overwhelming. What a glorious problem to have.
That's all I got for now, I have as couple of other stories but I'm going to be selfish and just make them into separate posts so I can make myself feel like I'm posting here again regularly. Peace out!


text:
Playtech to provide its operators with Dynamic Yield platform
Playtech has inked a deal with personalisation and optimisation provider Dynamic Yield that will enable it to offer an enhanced service platform to its licensee operators, allowing them to create a better and more relevant real-time playing experience for their customers.
Dynamic Yield technology additionally boosts marketing by displaying real-time personalised banners on advertising and affiliate networks and automating landing page creation to best fit a player's location, device, live events and playing history.
Liad Agmon, CEO at Dynamic Yield says the company's efforts are principally focused on retention of players through active and personalised engagement.
"Dynamic Yield's integration to our system is an opportunity to continue to appeal to players with the most relevant content, therefore increasing player lifecycle and enhancing the overall player journey," said Shay Segev, Playtech's chief operating officer.
Online Casino News Courtesy of Infopowa
More news


text:
My daughter and I fell in love with Cadence from the moment we walked in. Every single staff member and teacher are warm and welcoming. From the moment you walk in Amie and Kyra are greeting you and your child hello with a smile on their faces asking how you and your child are. Then when you walk into the hall all of the teachers are saying hello! I consider Cadence as part of my family. They invest everything they have in each and every child and they love each and every child.
If you are looking for great care for your children Cadence Academy Preschool is where to go! Management and the Staff are amazing. My son tested above average going into kindergarten and has been ahead ever since. Their kindergarten club curriculum it outstanding and really prepared my son for his first year in grade school and on!
I couldn't dream of a better place for my son. He has been going there since he was 12 weeks old. The entire staff is so loving, kind, and supportive. It amazes me everyday what he learns. The facility is clean, bright, and inviting. He is always excited to see his friends and his teachers. The director and teachers even helped me find great therapist to help my son catch up with some skills he was falling behind on. I would never take my son anywhere else.
Schedule a Visit:
Enrolled Families: 847-659-1411
Interested in Contacting Us?
Address & Directions
4099 West Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102
HoursMonday - Friday
7:00am - 5:30pm


text:
OpenVG let's you do some stunning graphics, check out this article:
Introduction to OpenVG for embedded 2D graphics applications | Embedded
The great thing is you can do it in any platform and port it to different ones. This demo I did, I started using PC Emulation, then I moved to MPC5645S which has OpenVG. With Vybrid the effort to port it was minimum; it did not matter we had a different IP block.
Instructions to run this demo:
1. Make sure you are able to run the tiger demo, with MQX 4.0.2 EAR1, OpenVG 0.4.0. Details at: https://community.freescale.com/thread/306211
2. Unzip the file attached to this message into your folder: \vf600_ovg\tests
3. cd vf600_ovg\tests\DEMO4\build-autovf600-gnu-mqx-d\eclipse
4. make MQX_TWRVF65GS10_PATH=(your MQX 4.0.2 EAR1 path)
That will generate the elf file. Look at the link of the thread above if you want further instructions on how to run it from SD card.
Original Attachment has been moved to: DEMO4.zip


text:
Kranemann Wine Estates is proud to announce the launch of wines from two DOC Douro harvests, under the Quinta do Convento brand, which pays homage to the historic legacy of Quinta do Convento de São Pedro das Águias in the Douro; and the first Tawny Ports, 10 and 20 years old, named after the family owners of the estate. Our first wines are now available! This is something of a momentous occasion as it represents a dream come true for the founder of the estate, Christoph Kranemann. This announcement also marks a step towards the rebirth of this mythical estate, the Quinta do Convento, a flagship property situated in such a special part of the Douro, the Vale de Távora.
Our winemaker Diogo Lopes gives some background to our first wines: Quinta do Convento Red 2016: "When we arrived in 2018, we were very excited about the red wines we found in the winery, namely the 2016 Touriga Nacional. That year had been a particularly hot one in the Douro, but the terroir of the Vale de Távora always ends up ensuring there is a balance in terms of temperature. So, we decided to take our chances on this Touriga Nacional blend, which was aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine with a stark Douro profile, but with elegance and natural freshness. I think our debut on the wine scene couldn't have been better, as we've produced a beautiful, food-friendly and very elegant wine".
Quinta do Convento White 2018: This wine is a blend of traditional varieties, such as Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio and Arinto. "We tried to identify the best plots and choose different wine making processes. Some wines would age in French 500 litre barrels and others in stainless steel on fine lees. This gave us a blend with 30% barrel wine, and that shows the terroir's potential for producing great whites with a lot of character, freshness and minerality", explains Diogo Lopes.
Kranemann Tawny Ports: They represent the fantastic legacy of the aging wines we found in our cellars. We sought to work on and complete the 10 and 20 year blends, honouring the characteristics of our terroir, where there is a greater natural acidity is present. We believe this is particularly enriching for Port wines and also increasingly valued by consumers. These wines are a pleasant surprise", concludes Diogo Lopes.


text:
With the guys away Judith and Dolly get into some nylon lez licking sex right there in the living room while eating each other out like they just ordered take out food. Their sensual tender mouths work on those tight moist vaginas making them squeal with delight. Soon the steaming pussy aroma is filling the apartment as these naughty lesbian babes start shaking and shuddering as they reach total orgasm.
View Gallery :: Brought to you by LickNylons.com @ FerroNetwork
Check Official Reviews to learn more about FerroNetwork sites


text:
Established back in 1070 AD, Marrakesh has been an important cultural and commercial center for Morocco. It is home to attractions such as the Saudis Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square which has made this beautiful city popular for tourists. Marrakesh has more than these three attractions that can only be discovered by exploring it.
- The Museum of Marrakesh
Built in the 19th century and formerly a palace, the home to the Museum of Marrakesh is quite unique. It's in the year 1997 that it was converted into a museum that now attracts huge numbers of tourists. From its architectural design to its location, the building stands out.
If you would like to explore ancient coins of Morocco, traditional Moroccan pottery, contemporary art portraits and historical books among other collections, you should head to this Museum just near the famous Game' El Fna Square and Ibn Yusuf Madrassa.
- The Majorelle Gardens
Named after its founder Jack Majorelle, the Majorelle Garden is an interesting and amazing attraction to visit. It was founded back in the year 1924 and ever since it has become a popular tourist attraction. In the year 1937, the founder, who was a renowned French artist decided to paint the buildings in the garden and this is one of the things that you will see stand out.
For the plant life enthusiasts, this is a great place to visit considering that there are plenty of trees and plants from different parts of the world. For Islamic art, one should visit the surrounding buildings.
- The Ben Yusuf Madrassa
What makes this building a remarkable one is a fact that it has unique tiles' decorations. Several dynasties have played a huge role in how important the building is today as an attraction. Its huge size has also made it be one of Morocco's largest Islamic teaching schools. Saadi and the Marinid Dynasties played a role in making this Madrassa as impressive as it is today.
When in Casablanca, you should head South West for about 200 kilometers to get to Marrakesh which is known to be the country's fourth largest city. From the Almoravid Dome, the gardens, the city walls, and gates to Ben Yusuf Madrassa, the city is an important tourist destination which gives you more reasons why you should visit it. It gives you firsthand experience with the Islamic culture.


text:
Sterling and Dollar bounce back as officials worry about Euro strength
- Retour à la page d'accueil du Blog
- Latest
The relentless rise in the Euro against nearly every other major currency was finally halted last week.
Sterling was the biggest beneficiary from the countertrend move, buoyed by Euro weakness and strong UK manufacturing data.
FX trading this week will be dominated by the key risk event on Thursday, the ECB meeting. Most analysts now expect the decision to extend QE to be deferred into October or December, which could pressure the Euro downwards.
Major currencies in detail
There was no improvement in the news flow regarding Brexit negotiations. However, current Sterling levels at all-time lows in trade weighted terms are pricing in something close to a worst-case scenario. Markets appear to agree that the move has been excessive.
A positive print in manufacturing business activity, together with reports of ECB concerns about Euro strength, was enough to send Sterling to its best weekly performance in months.
Inflation data from the Eurozone as a whole confirms our view that economic strength is exerting little upward pressure on inflation, which remains far below the ECB's forecasts and target of "close to, but below 2%". The rapid rise in the Euro will only reinforce these concerns. Consensus for this week's key ECB meeting is mostly ruling out a tapering announcement. In fact, ECB sources on Friday indicated that it will be delayed until December rather than October.
However, the key discussions on Thursday will take place around projections for inflation. We expect to see a meaningful downward revision of the ECB staff forecasts for inflation, and it is quite likely that these revisions will be explicitly blamed on currency strength both in the report and President Draghi's press conference. Risks to the Euro around this meeting are skewed to the downside in our view.
Weakness in last Friday's payroll report will certainly give some ammunition to doves in the Federal Reserve that wish to delay further interest rate hikes until 2018. The headline number of net job creation in the US came in somewhat below expectations, though at a still healthy pace of 156,000 per month. Other details were also a bit below expectations, including hourly wage growth (2.5%) and unemployment (ticked up to 4.4%).
However, currency markets largely ignored the release and paid more attention to reports of forward movement on US tax cuts as well as the reports of concern from ECB officials about Euro strength.


text:
A Bouquet
Image by kate e. did
Beth had a great idea for the wedding bouquets. Instead of her having one type and all the bridesmaids having another type, Beth had a bouquet with five different types of white flowers and the bridesmaids each had a different bouquet of one type of flower from Beth's.
No related posts.


text:
Practical information– before having fun in the river!
Go Rafting Sjoa has more than 30 years of white water rafting and river experience.
Our guides have relevant and long experience in taking care of you and yours.
Go Rafting Sjoa has its roots back to 1989, and the long and broad experience this gives us, combined with highly qualified international guides with long time experience, makes us confident that your safety is very well taken care of.
Our priority is for you to feel safe – when having fun!
When is our season?
The season in Sjoa is normally from the beginning of May to the beginning of October, and during this period we can arrange trips every day for you and your group. The tours can be booked online via this website, or you can contact us by email or phone if you want to book, or if you have other questions.
We also offer outdoor activities for groups in winter, spring and autumn. Please contact us if you would like to know more about this.
Our base
At our base a stone's throw from Sjoa, you will find reception, accommodation units, dining room, outdoor area for relaxation and play, and changing rooms with showers, as well as hot tub and sauna.
At the base you can park your car at no extra cost during your stay. Transportation to and from the actual activity is included. Simple, right?
The reception is open from morning to evening, and there you will also find a small kiosk.
Having all licenses for serving alcohol, we can also offer a nice drink for those who want it – after the day's activities are well completed.
Frequently asked questions?
How cold is the water? How deep is the river? How many persons in one boat?
No one is more dependent on your safety than what we are.
Go Rafting Sjoa lives of, for and with your safety, and the most important for all our activities is that they are carried out in a safe and good way.
How to find us
To get here, you can drive all the way to our free parking, or you can go by train or bus.
"A fantastic place and nice hosts and guides, in other words; nice!"
– henriette


text:
The selection committee of the Bridge Federation of India has picked a 24-member squad, along with six reserves, for the 2018 Asian Games in August. The squad was picked at the conclusion of the third Asia Cup Bridge Championships in Goa on Sunday, where India won gold in the super mixed team event, silver in the seniors, and bronze in men's and mixed team categories.
The BFI's selection committee reviewed the performance of various Indian players and took into account many factors to arrive at its decision, including their performance at coaching camps in Pune and Goa, tournament play, reports from the non-playing captains and coaches, and Butler scores of the players at the Asia Cup, according to a press release.
Bridge, a card game, will be featuring at the Asian Games for the first time. A country's contingent can have a maximum of 24 members across the six events that will feature at the Asian Games – men's team, mixed team, super mixed team, men's pairs, mixed pairs and women's pairs.
The final Indian squad of 15 men and nine women was identified keeping in mind this limit, as well as to ensure that India will be well represented in each of the six events, the federation's release said.
Women: Rita Choksi, Feroza Chothia, Hema Deora, Bharati Dey, Marianne Karmarkar, Himani Khandelwal, Kiran Nadar, Aparna Sain, Vasanti Shah.
Men: Pranab Bardhan, Sapan Desai, Subhash Gupta, Rajeev Khandelwal, Ajay Khare, Finton Lewis, Debabrata Majumder, Gopinath Manna, Sumit Mukherjee, Shibhnath Dey Sarkar, Bachiraju Satyanarayana, Jaggy Shivdasani, Arun Kumar Sinha, Rajeshwar Tewari, Raju Tolani.
Reserves: Alka Kshrisagar, Keyzad Anklesaria, Abhijit Chakraborty, Sunit Chokshi, Sridhar Padmanabhan, Sunderram S.


text:
January 2019, Kathmandu,
Wildlife Enforcement Monitoring System (WEMS) Secretariat at AIT Solutions, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Deputy Director Mr. Manesh Lacoul visited Kathmandu on 25-28 January 2019 to seek further collaboration with the Government of Nepal to address sustainability challenges including wildlife and forest crimes across the region. During the trip, he paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Honorable President of Nepal to express gratitude to the Office for the support extended during the Bangkok Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation for Addressing Wildlife and Forest Crimes and Attaining SDGs.
Mr. Lacoul paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Matrika Prasad Yadav, Honorable Minister of Commerce, Industry and Supplies (photo left) and presented the token of appreciation and the conference proceedings. Mr. Lacoul and Minister Yadav, who is also the former Minister of Forests and Soil Conservation, discussed on the key environmental challenges that require urgent attention and the possible technical support that can be provided to manage them in an effective manner. Minister Yadav has expressed interest to visit AIT to understand the roles that Institute can play.
Further, Mr. Lacoul met Mr. Sushil Pyakurel, Adviser to the President on political, social and human rights issues (photo below) and presented the token of appreciation to the President for her commitment and leadership exhibited through her video message to address the conference. Mr. Lacoul also presented the conference proceedings and briefed Mr. Pyakurel on the outcome of the conference and the plan for follow up actions to the conference. They held discussions on various environmental issues of concern to the Office of the President and potential support that AIT and AIT Solutions could provide to address them.
In addition, Mr. Lacoul held discussions with Mr. Man Bahadur Khadka, Director General of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation; and met with Mr. Siddhartha Bajracharya, Executive Director of National Trust for Nature Conservation; Mr. Pradeep Bhattrai, Program Officer of South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network; Ms. Sara L. Litke, Regional Environmental Officer for South Asia and Mr. Jay Pal Shrestha, Regional ESTH Affairs Specialist, U.S. Embassy on collaboration relating to wildlife conservation, capacity building and enforcement against wildlife and forest crimes. Mr. Lacoul also met up with Mr. Santosh Shrestha, a representative from private sector to discuss on the innovative application of ICT tools and engagement of private sector for wildlife conservation in Nepal.


text:
Moon Phases Necklace
Regular price $12.99
The dainty Moon Phase Necklace looks hauntingly beautiful on its own or layered with other necklaces. Perfect for everyday wear. Don't forget to check out the Moon Phases Bracelet too!
Product Details
- Metal Alloy
- Chain Length 38 + 5 cm
- Pendent Size 3.1 x 0.4 cm
US shipping up to 2 to 3 weeks
Rest of the world refer to shipping page


text:
Your email is safe. It will only be used for order confirmation and customer care.
WARNING Federal law restricts the sale of these devices by or on the order of a physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, or dentist licensed by the law of the state in which said person practices to use or order the use of the devices.Click here for more information.
WARNING Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. These chemicals can be in the products that Californians purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment. By requiring that this information be provided, Proposition 65 enables Californians to make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals.
The Wolverine by Yukon Fitness Equipment was designed and manufactured to last a lifetime. Constructed of heavy duty 12 gauge steel tubing, with nylon coated 2,000 lb. test aircraft cables and nylatron pulleys with sealed ball bearings. All paint is applied using an electro static powder coat oven baked process that results in a brilliant finish that resists chips and scratches. Pads are ergonomically designed to provide maximum support and constructed with premium moisture resistant marine grade vinyl.
Usually ships within 24 hours.
This item may be non-returnable. Due to our compliance with Health and Safety regulations we cannot accept returns for Pillows, Cushions, Bedding, Supplements, Topicals, Used Braces/Supports, Inserted Products (ear, nose, mouth, etc.) or Massage Products once they are opened or used.
Your satisfaction is important to us. If for some reason you are not satisfied with our product(s), simply ship the remaining bottle(s), unused or used, back to us at your cost for a refund.


text:
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Happy Day in the Attic!
How pleased and surprised I was to open my email and find I had been nominated for a Liebster Award from the kind Cat at Cat Luvs Paper. She paid her award forward to me. I am so honored and humbled, Cat. Thank you for thinking of the Attic.
The Liebster Award was designed to promote blogs which have less than 200 followers. Once the award is accepted, the idea is to pay it forward to five other blogs you enjoy, encouraging others to visit, leave comments, and hopefully follow.
To accept the award:
Thank the person who gave it to you and link back to their blog.
Post the award on your blog.
Give the award to five other bloggers who have less than 200 followers.
Write a comment on their blog letting them know they have been nominated.
This award is a fun way to discover the amazing, creative, and gifted people who have so much to offer. It was difficult to choose only five blogs to receive the award, but I have finally narrowed it down to these. I hope you'll visit their blogs, enjoy their creativity, and perhaps consider following them. And please visit Cat at Cat Luvs Paper - her cards are delightful, and she has quite the talent for creating masculine cards, too!
Paula at Scraps of Me - Paula's blog is delightful. She creates lovely cards, often using scraps (which I so admire!), where her talent for quilting shows through in her wonderful selection of patterns and textures.
Theresa at Stamp and Ink - Theresa creates beautiful works of art with such fine attention to detail. Such beauty upon which to gaze.
Linda at Scrappin', Stampin', & Singin' - Linda's use of bright and happy colors in her creations is amazing. Her cards always make me smile!
Pam at Handmade from the Heart - Pam's cards are bright and cheerful and her love in creating them really shines through. She includes a Bible verse at the end of each of her posts - love that!
Greta at GGCreations - Greta incorporates a variety of techniques and creates beautiful works of art with much attention to detail. She's also quite the pet lover and has an adorable Schnauzer who occasionally makes an appearance on her blog.
Thanks for visiting the Attic today. I pray your day is blessed!
Labels: Liebster Award
4 comments:
I am so honored that you found my blog & felt it was worthy of a Liebster award, Sally. I'm following your blog--every card is one I love. You will now be providing inspiration to me & I thank you. Wishing you a blessed Easter & some relaxing time with the kitties.ReplyDelete
Hi Sally I am honoured that you would think of me. I hope you entered my little blog candy give away.ReplyDelete
This comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
Sally, congratulations again, and thank you for your kind words. I enjoy each visit to the attic, and i look forward to many more enjoyable visits. I am now off to visit the blogs you mentioned. I am already a fan of two of them. I look forward to discovering the delights of the three others.ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Purchase this article with an account.
Ali Lamin, Jonathan D Oakley, Adam M Dubis, Susan Lightman, Sobha Sivaprasad; Relevance and Validation of Optical Coherence Tomography based on Volumetric Measures in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2018;59(9):3231.
Download citation file:
© ARVO (1962-2015); The Authors (2016-present)
Purpose :
To assess changes in subretinal volume over time in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Methods :
105 eyes of 105 patients were imaged using Topcon (3D OCT-1000) over two years. These eyes were divided into 3 groups: group 1 were non-progressors (NP) who did not progress from early/intermediate to wet (neovascular) AMD (n = 40), group 2 were those who progressed (P) to wet AMD (n = 31), and group 3 were healthy control eyes (n = 34). The OCTs were reviewed around year 1 and year 2 timepoints before the development of CNV in group 2. OCT analysis was performed using the Orion software, which supports inner retinal layers and thicknesses as well as subretinal measures between the RPE and Bruch's. Volumetric measurements were made over a 6mm diameter circle centered at the fovea, and all cases were reviewed for segmentation errors.
Results :
Across all timepoints, the subretinal volumes differed significantly between the AMD groups and the controls, but not within the AMD groups. No other volumetric measures showed any significant difference between diseased and control groups. Subretinal volume showed greater increases over time in the group that converted to wet AMD, althouth the increased rate of change was not significant. Total retinal volume (TRV - ILM to RPE) remained fairly constant over time.
Conclusions :
TRV as measured from the ILM to the RPE is not necessarily a useful parameter in diagnosing or following AMD. More important are measurements of the subretinal volume that increases in both dry and wet AMD. The rate of change of the increase appears relevant to conversion from dry to wet AMD, but further analysis and perhaps alternate measures will be needed to investigate predictive efficacy.
This is an abstract that was submitted for the 2018 ARVO Annual Meeting, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 29 - May 3, 2018.
Figure 1 - Box plots showing subretinal volume for each of the disease categories at baseline and end of year 2. NP and P did not differ significantly (p>0.05) at any timepoint, but NP and Controls and, P and Controls both did (p<0.05).
Figure 2 – For both AMD groups TRV remained fairly constant over time. Subretinal volume increased slightly faster in the group that converted to wet AMD, however.
This PDF is available to Subscribers Only


text:
Time – passing so quickly just now. But not fast enough.
6 thoughts on "life is like this…"
I'm glad you can accept how your mother wants to deal with things…it's not very easy to come to terms with, though, is it?
And congratulations on the new job!
It's hard to stand by and watch a loved one deal with what your mum is dealing with. She knows you're all there for her, though. It seems like you're a close family and that must be comforting for all of you.
Congratulations on your new job! BRILLIANT. And as the daughter and granddaughter of secondary school teachers, I love that you are going to be working for a teachers' TU!
Excellent news about the job.
Glad to hear you're coming to some terms with your Mother's decisions. Just as well I reckon…you can't really tell grown folks what to do.
Wise Yvonne and clever Yvonne.
Your mother is a wonderful woman dealing with this in her own brave way. All respect to her.
As for you I am thrilled you got the job at the TU. You are such a fighter for truth and freedom. Hooray! xx
Congratulations. The job sounds made for you and the benefits not to be sniffed at.
It sounds like your mum is coping remarkably well in her own way. When it comes down to it, this is a journey she has to make by herself, however much you want to be there with her.
Prayers continuing
We all cope with cancer in our own way and as a rule we have to be allowed to do that. The main thing is for families and friends to be there when they are needed.
Many congratulations on your new job.


text:
Autumn has always been a popular subject for Artists due the vibrant colours. The gallery has some nice traditional examples of the English landscape in autumn.
New lines in the gallery include handmade soaps and scented candles. The latter are supplied by the St Eval Candle Company, are made here in Cornwall and smell divine.
The handmade jewellery also comes in some lovely autumnal colours.
If you are buying a gift, add a card from the wide selection.


text:
Brought to you by Hugo Boss, the expertly crafted polo shirt features a three buttoned placket, a pointed ribbed collar and striped ribbed cuffs for its classic finish.
Save 20% VAT on Non EU orders
Customer Services Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Customer Services Telephone: +44 (0)1484 435271
Visit our store: 36-42 Westgate Huddersfield HD1 1NX
For every £100 you spend Circle Fashion will reward you with 2 CF points which is equivalent to £2.00. This will be stored in your e wallet to use for your next purchase.


text:
Fly Your Linux Box by Gyromouse
Product: Ultra GT Gyromouse
Manufacturer: Gyration
URL: www.gyration.com
Price: $119.95 US (retail)
"In-Air" or desktop capability
NiMH battery with good life
Radio link, not infra red
Plug and play with Linux
Pick it up off the table. Squeeze the trigger on the bottom and tilt your wrist slightly. The cursor instantly follows your every movement. It's accurate, wireless and projects the ultimate in techno appeal. It's an Ultra GT Gyromouse.
The Gyromouse, by Gyration, is an ultra high-tech pointing device, and it's the best thing to happen to mice since wireless. In fact, it is a wireless (proprietary RF) optical mouse with little gyroscopes that sense your hand motion. You hold the trigger button on the bottom and wave the Gyromouse around to move the cursor. Sit it on the desktop, and it magically becomes an optical desktop mouse.
My in-air mousing started several weeks ago, when the Gyromouse/Compact Keyboard suite appeared in a retailer's Sunday newspaper insert. The price, $119.95 US or about $88 US after rebates, was a little steep perhaps. But because I'm a Linux-only kind of guy who lugs around a 5-year-old 300MHz PII laptop and recycles ancient Pentiums for my Linux Lab, I thought I could splurge a little. The package came with the mouse, compact keyboard, RF receiver (USB), charger and software (for Windows). Naturally, I had no need for the software.
Several models of the mouse/keyboard suite are available in retail land. A quick call to Gyration confirmed that the 30-foot version (average distance the mouse can be used) was the latest consumer model. The early model is distinguished by its 25-foot range. Mega-dollar presentation pros might opt for the Gyromouse professional model with its 100-foot wireless capability and $180 price tag.
Installing the mouse and keyboard couldn't be easier. They both worked out of the box on one of my ancient Pentium desktops with SuSE 8.0 Linux Pro. I did have to edit several lines in my /etc/X11/XF86Config file so the Gyromouse would work with my 300MHz PII laptop, however. Specifically, I added an InputDevice section for the USB mouse.
Section "InputDevice" Driver "mouse" Identifier "USB mouse" Option "ButtonNumber" "5" Option "Device" "/dev/input/mouse0" Option "Name" "AutoDetected" Option "Protocol" "imps/2" Option "Vendor" "AutoDetected" Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5" Option "resolution" "250" EndSection
The imps/2 line makes the wheel on the Gyromouse work.
I also commented out the PS/2 line and added a USB line in the ServerLayout section.
# InputDevice "PS/2 mouse" "CorePointer" InputDevice "USB mouse" "CorePointer"
This setup lets me plug in my wired PS/2 mouse and simply switch the # character on the two lines, in case I run out of mouse battery power or something.
You should be aware that if you've turned on your machine and forgotten to plug in the USB receiver, you occasionally have to restart X. Linux recognizes the device, but X doesn't respond to the mouse movements and your cursor just sits there. In this case, simply CTL-ALT-Backspace to crash out of X and restart. Usually, though, I can turn on the mouse and keyboard, start the laptop and it works fine. It doesn't happen often enough for me to bother making it 100% predictable.
You might want to tweak some desktop and XF86Config file settings to get the most comfortable response from the Gyromouse. Start by going into your XF86Config file and playing around with the InputDevice resolution value, under the USB mouse. Mine is set to 250. Larger values tend to make the mouse more sensitive to movement, making it hard to control the cursor when using the mouse in the air.
Next, in KDE go to the Preferences -> Peripherals -> Mouse menu and select the Advanced tab. The important values I use are 1X for the pointer acceleration and 1 pixel for the pointer threshold. High values in the pointer acceleration make the mouse almost totally uncontrollable on my machine. You may have to juggle these values to get the best feel.
Let's talk about in-air technique. I should have had the video camera going the first time I picked up the Gyromouse--I definitely was a geek looking doofy. I picked up the mouse and squeezed the trigger button. I started waving the thing around, and the cursor went from one side of the screen to the other. It was a little tough to move the cursor and then release the trigger.
After a few minutes I got the hang of it. Double-clicking the trigger keeps the move function engaged, but don't unleash this feature in a presentation unless you've practiced for a while. Everyone in the audience will think you've had 14 cups of coffee, because the cursor will be shaking all over the place.
The best way I've found to use the Gyromouse in-air is to hold the mouse in my right hand (I'm right-handed) and brace it against my right hip, with my thumb and pinky finger resting lightly against my hip bone. I then can hold the trigger button down and swivel the mouse in the direction that I want the cursor to go. I also can release the trigger at the end of the stroke, move my wrist back to the beginning position, pull the trigger and move again if I need to go further. At the same time, my thumb can click the left or right button and spin the wheel, without too much effort.
Using the mouse on the desktop is natural, like any other optical desktop mouse, except that you absolutely don't miss the mouse cable. Now that you're up to speed on setting up and using the Gyromouse, let's see how we can use it effectively on your Linux machine.
By far, the best use of the Gyromouse is during OpenOffice.org presentations. Doing presentations while un-tethered from the laptop gives the presenter much more opportunity to connect with his audience.
During a recent presentation for AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals), I found myself running my show from the middle of the room at the projector table. I didn't want to stretch a huge VGA cable across the floor to the lectern, so I had the laptop sitting on the table with the projector. This setup made it hard to face the audience all at once, however. Sure, I was out there in the audience, but for part of the time my back was to one section or another. Fortunately, the audience was gracious and didn't grumble much. This kind of problem is no more, now that I can take the mouse and keyboard anywhere in the room.
Don't forget that geek appeal factor during a technical presentation. People generally look at presenters as experts. Believe me, using cutting-edge technology, such as the Gyromouse, absolutely enhances the expert image.
How does it work for everyday Web browsing? As a writer, I scan many, many Web pages during the day searching for things. I read daily news sites, vendor pages, other articles and so on. Anything that can speed up the process means I can get down to my real job--writing.
Using the Gyromouse makes life much easier when I have to cruise through all those pages. The in-air mousing capability reduces my movements as opposed to pushing a regular mouse around the desktop, and it lets me fly through pages at twice my normal speed.
The product is right at home on the desktop. It is completely optical and senses patterns on whatever surface the mouse happens to be sitting. When you need to go airborne, simply pick it up and it automatically starts moving the cursor when you pull the trigger button. It is a little awkward at first, mousing in air and clicking with the thumb and then mousing on the desktop and clicking with the finger, but you get used to it.
I've even started using the compact keyboard with my laptop. It sounds funny, but I like the feel of the Gyromouse keyboard much better than my old laptop keyboard. Plus, it lets me back away from the LCD a little bit. Now that I'm over 40, doing this helps me focus on the screen better. It's also easy to put the keyboard on my lap and lean back in my chair.
Another way I've effectively used the Gyromouse is with x2x, my laptop and two other Linux lab machines. x2x lets you use one keyboard and mouse to control all three machines, kind of like an X-based KVM. Simply wave/roll the mouse over to the left monitor and you have control of that screen. Wave/roll it to the middle monitor and you can type there. The same goes for the right-hand monitor. Couple that setup with the wireless Gyromouse/keyboard combination, and a sysadmin could clear two keyboards and mice off his or her desk. You even could work standing up for a change of pace. And I haven't even started exploring the possibilities with multi-headed displays.
For you war drivers out there, the Gyromouse works pretty well in the car, because it doesn't need a surface to roll around on. The only drawback I've had is that when I put it down to punch on the keyboard, it sometimes moves the cursor as the optical sensors become active.
Performance has been excellent with the mouse and keyboard. The cursor response is practically instantaneous. The adjustments I mentioned earlier should help with any changes you might want to make.
As for range, my daughter thought it was funny when I told her to watch the screen while I went to the other end of the house and typed in a message. The mouse seemed to move the cursor pretty well, too. That's about 40 feet, through normal residential walls.
I did an OOo Impress presentation recently for the Melbourne Linux User Group. The meeting was held in a warehouse-type room, and I think the steel/sheet rock walls caused some reflections of the radio waves. The cursor started acting funny when I was about 30 feet away from the laptop, so I just moved a little closer.
I've also tested the range in a large room at the local library, and the best I could get was about 100 feet. I received a few strange looks, too, as I peered at the laptop screen through binoculars while I waved the mouse around.
As for battery life, never fear, the mouse has a NiMH battery and a charger. I've used my mouse for eight hours on a full charge. If you can get in the habit of putting the mouse in its charger during lunch or dinner, it always is ready. You can buy a spare battery, too, if you feel as though you'll forget to charge before a presentation. The compact keyboard uses four AAA-sized batteries, and it's been running strong for almost a month.
Rob Reilly (email@example.com) is a technology writer and speaker whose articles appear in LinuxToday.com, NewsForge.com and PC Update magazine. He offers professional writing and seminar services on Linux desktop applications, portable computing and presentation technology. Visit his Web site at home.earthlink.net/~robreilly.


text:
|Review by Sundowner
|posted 09-12-2016 07:23 PM
|5335 views
|0 times favorited
|7 comments
- DeWalt DCS361M1
- Brand: DeWalt | Category: Miter Saws
I'll start out by saying that after years of wrestling with big 10" and 12" size miter saws and sliding compound miter saws, this little bugger is a revelation. Like most of us, a miter saw is a heavily used tool in my shop, and like most of us, the slide rails suck up more space than I can sacrifice in my shop. Being a happy Festool owner, I had pondered the Kapex, which does not have this problem, but at $1400, it's a non-starter and doesn't have the usual Festool 'wow' features that put all my other festool products above and beyond the cheaper competition. On top of that, there's also the Bosch Glide, which looks nice, but it weighs SIXTY FIVE POUNDS! I'm not lugging that thing around anywhere, and I'm not dragging it up and down stairs at jobsites on a wheeled cart. screw that. As a side note, while the Bosch checks-out at $650, it's only $10/LB, which is still pretty price, if sold like cold cuts.
So in the end, I decided that for shop work, I'd just keep the 12" non-slide DeWalt miter I've been using for years, and get the little 20v cordless sliding miter saw for field work. And then the thing took over my life. It cuts EVERYTHING I need in the shop for furniture building, and it cuts EVERYTHING in the field for trim-outs. the big miter saw now collects more dust than it makes. The footprint is the same as the 12" non-slider. the small blade diameter and the short draw on the (relative to the blade size) stocky slides is such that the lateral deflection on the blade is negligible, even when comparing to a fresh Glide or a Kapex.
the saw did come with only one battery, but even the 1.5Ah battery that comes with your drill will power this saw while the big 5Ah battery is charging, so no worries there. the light system that the DeWalts come with now is much better than the old lasers, so there's that, too.
I don't like that it's only a one way bevel, so you do gotta stop and think for big crown cuts, and the dust collection is pretty average (terrible). Hence, the 4 stars instead of the 5.
Still, that being said, unless you regularly do rafter framing or big decks, I wouldn't waste your time or money on anything but this saw. The bigger models may be more macho, but while you're wrestling that monster on a cart up the winding stairs or arguing with the electricians for a power drop, I'm already working upstairs.
this is a great saw and worth your serious attention.
7 comments so far
#1 posted 09-13-2016 04:35 PM
I had wondered about the New Line of Battery powered Saws coming out lately and if they were any good. Looking forward to some reviews of the battery powered table saws on the market now.
#2 posted 09-13-2016 08:42 PM
Thanks for the review. Interesting thoughts.
On a similar note, the first sliding miter saw I ever used was the original Hitachi with an 8" blade. The trend towards the ones we see today with 12" blades came much later.
I feel that those smaller 8" saws were in many ways superior to the larger 12" models for many of the same reasons you state above.
-- Without the wood, it's just working
#3 posted 09-13-2016 08:52 PM
for a trim out job, one 5AH battery gets me through the whole day. If I'm cutting 2×4's for interior wall frame outs, it has to charge at lunch break. I've only ever needed to charge it twice in one day on one job. If the saw is sitting on it's wall-mounted stand in the shop for furniture building, I might charge the battery every two weeks or so.
#4 posted 09-13-2016 09:22 PM
#5 posted 02-27-2017 07:01 PM
Is this model different than the DS780?
-- Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.. moderation is for cowards.
#6 posted 04-28-2017 11:04 AM
yes. this is a little 7 1/4" saw, not the big 12" model.
I will now add that after 1/2 a year, I've used my big 12" saw exactly once to frame a deck. this little guy gets all the work in the shop.
#7 posted 06-20-2017 09:50 PM
Just bought it and I have only made some test cuts. I already love it. I have a Craftsman 10 inch non slider from years ago that weighs twice what this does and doesn't have half the capacity.
Have your say...
You must be signed in to post the comments.


text:
10-15 days
Arrives between 8th - 15th October
£204.85Ex. VAT£245.82Inc. VAT
£245.82Inc. VAT£204.85Ex. VAT
|20 units gets 6% off
|£192.56Ex. VAT
|10 units gets 4% off
|£196.65Ex. VAT
|5 units gets 2% off
|£200.75Ex. VAT
In Stock
10-15 days
Arrives between 8th - 15th October
Item Information
ADDITIONAL RAL COLOURS AVAILABLE: Please state your preferred RAL colour when placing your orders and we will contact you for details. Note that delivery times might vary and there will be a supplementary charge.
This sack trolley is an excellent piece of equipment with the ability and versatility to transport equipment and stock from one location to another. The folding sack trolley useful in many commercial environments. It is a hand-pushed trolley that can be easily manoeuvred through narrow hallways indoors as well as lanes outdoors. Its pneumatic tyres make it ideal for heavy loads.
The folding sack trolley is most useful in warehouses and parks. It is vital moving equipment in offices, schools, restaurants, groceries, nursing homes, laboratories as well as shopping centres. This trolley is a valuable tool for moving large goods.
Individuals needing to move large goods would be mostly found using this valuable piece of equipment. They can be used effectively within warehouses, as well having the ability to fold up and store away efficiently. These products are built for easy use and an uncomplicated experience. They are additionally easy to set-up and use, saving time and frustration. These products are thoughtfully constructed from top-quality materials and are built to last.
This folding sack trolley is built of strong steel materials, powder-coated for that non-scratch finish. It is equipped with quality gauge 26 x 85mm pneumatic tyres for controlled manoeuvrability when loaded with heavy goods. The lifting blade which is 5000(L) x 250(W)mm is collapsible for convenient storage when not in use. The footplate is 320(L) x 250(W)mm while the loading capacity of the sack trolley is 300kg. The trolley overall dimensions are 1300(H) x 580(W)mm. For extra value when you purchase, these folding sack trolleys offer a 10-year parts with labour warranty, giving you the peace of mind that you're getting a great product. This sack trolley is eligible for free postage to anywhere in mainland Great Britain.
If you're in need of custom trolleys, please talk to a friendly sales assistant by ringing 0800 0126777. Our top priority is ensuring that our customers get the most suitable item for their requirements, and we're always happy to offer guidance. If you have any questions regarding our trolleys, please feel free to get in touch. We are devoted to giving exceptional customer support and we're always delighted to give a helping hand.
We will never be beaten on price! We are safe in the knowledge that we provide the most competitive prices on the web, due to this certainty we are delighted to offer a 100% price match. If you see this folding sack trolley being sold at a lower price on any other website we will price match that deal.
Once you get a high-quality sack trolley from The Workplace Depot, you will never want to return to your previous trolleys. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you can simply return it to us for a hassle-free return or exchange. For our customer's convenience we also accept several different payment options including Visa, MasterCard, Visa Debit and Maestro, in addition to PayPal. Simply select your quantity for the trolley and head to check out to order your folding sack trolley today!
Warranty: 10 year parts / labour
Made in: EU
|Width (mm)
|Height (mm)
|Capacity (kg)
|Footplate Depth (mm)
|Footplate Width (mm)
|Wheel Diameter (mm)
|Wheel Type
|Lead Time
|10-15 days
Customer Reviews
Customers also viewed
from £12.80
from £192.05
from £19.03
from £27.98
from £42.32
from £60.12
from £15.92
from £56.34
Terms & Conditions


text:
A Belly Full of Bullying
"Often people dismiss bullying among kids as a normal part of growing up. But bullying is harmful. It can lead children and teenagers to feel tense and afraid. It may lead them to avoid school. In severe cases, teens who are bullied may feel they need to take drastic measures or react violently. Others even consider suicide. For some, the effects of bullying last a lifetime," according to the Centers for Disease Control.
The Internet has opened up new doors for youth/children wishing to bully other children. Chat rooms, social networking sites such as Facebook, email, texting and other online tools have all helped create a cyber bullying epidemic.
Some bullying statistics parents need to be aware of include:
-3.2 million students in 6th-10th grade say they are a victim of bullying each day.
-Playground school bullying statistics show that every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervene 4 percent of the time, peers intervene 11 percent of the time, while there is no intervention 85 percent of the time.
-77 percent of kids are bullied mentally, verbally and physically.
-Only 10 percent of kids tell their parents that they have been bullied.
-Each day 160,000 students miss school for fear of being bullied.
-33 percent of students report being bullied at least once a month.
-6 out of 10 students say they witness someone being bullied daily.
Teaching the bullies
Excerpted from Cyberspace: Bullying's New Turf by Lisa Hix, a freelance writer and former Yahoo! editor who's been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, Glamour, and Bust. She's currently an associate editor at Collectors Weekly and a KQED Arts blogger)
The most effective means of preventing bullying is to teach children how to put themselves in others' shoes at an early age. In fact, a former kindergarten teacher, Vivian Paley, author of 1993's "You Can't Say You Can't Play," conducted a surprisingly successful experiment in her classroom. In 1996, she explained to Ira Glass on NPR's "This American Life" that she had noticed certain children were consistently rejected from playing with the others. Her kindergarteners were apprehensive (and a little relieved) when she told them about the "you can't say you can't play" rule, but within a few weeks, they had adapted it completely, no more exclusion.
In a December New York Times article, a mother named Judy recounts how shocked and disturbed she was to find her teenage daughter was behaving as a cold, calculating bully to another student she had deemed "a whore." Her solution for finally getting through to her daughter? Buying her a puppy. Eventually the mother asked, "Would you want anyone to be mean to your dog? Throw rocks at Foxy? How do you think other parents feel when something mean happens to their children?" Judy told the Times that this was the breakthrough moment. "She broke down crying. That's when I think she finally understood what she had done."


text:
Job Description
A large portion of the role is focused on orchestrating the application of design changes and investigating critical issues on site. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. It is a role for someone with strong technical competence in Networking looking for challenging tasks in a company with some of the most innovative cyber security experts.
About the Role:
To provide the lead on site technical support role in resolving service incidents, applying diagnosis, maintenance, change and configuration control attributes to bring about a resolution.
To apply technical governance to inbound deliveries from the project/operations to ensure they accurately reflect the live environment & are appropriately structured to enable successful technical service delivery.
To consistently perform and deliver outputs within the service contract time constraints (KPI's & SLA's).
To provide concise documentation to support the delivery and maintenance of services.
You will have the following experience:
Strong Technical competence in Networking, with a strong understanding of other technologies, such as Aruba, Clearpass, Palo Alto, Juniper and HP switches.
Ability to maintain basic cable configuration database and patch management.
Manage local based spares pool.
Provide basic user support for video and audio conferencing systems.
Provide on-site support to the Support Operations Centre and Service Delivery Lead.
Work closely with all agencies to understand further changes and occupier take ons.
Input to REMEDY ITSM tooling for fault reporting and input.
Strong skills in fault diagnostics and resolution as well as ability to produce technical documentation.
Strong business and communications skills within the department to provide confidence and direction to other technical helpdesks.
Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally with stakeholders at all levels, from end users to project managers, and architects. Including providing information which will support and influence the decision making process within the service management internal and external environments.
Accountable for the performance of the technical and operational service elements that are delivered.
NOC Support Engineer
London, Canary Wharf
Competitive £ + additional benefits
Key Skills: "NOC Support Engineer"; Networking, Aruba, Clearpass, Palo Alto, Juniper and "HP switches"; "fault dignostics"; "REMEDY ITSM"; "cable configuration database"; "patch management"
If you are a good match then please apply with a CV to learn more about this truly fantastic opportunity to work for a market leader who has an enviable reputation.
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Services advertised by Electus Recruitment Solutions are those of an Agency (perm). These roles are permanent positions.
This is a permanent position.
Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


text:
Need washer and dryer repair in Yucaipa CA? Trust the pros at American Appliance Repair.Thanks to the latest generation of washers and dryers, doing laundry at home has never been easier…at least until these appliances start acting up. Then, you may find yourself facing the mild inconvenience of having to air dry an entire load of wet laundry or the disaster of a leaky washing machine flooding your laundry room. The good news is, there is an easy way to get your laundry routine back to normal:
Call American Appliance Repair for Washer and Dryer Repair in Yucaipa CA
American Appliance Repair's history of providing top quality washer and dryer repair in Yucaipa CA spans more than 3 decades. No matter what is wrong in your laundry room, our talented technicians will get to the bottom of the matter and provide a reliable repair at a competitive price.
We Do Same Day Repairs
American Appliance Repair is available 6 days a week to provide same day washer and dryer repair in Yucaipa CA. We keep many different replacement parts on our trucks to enable our technicians to complete most repairs in just one service visit. We can help with:
- Thermostats
- Temperature switches
- Pressure switches
- Timers
- Heating coils
- Motors
- Belts
- Fuses
- Pumps
- Hoses
- Agitator assemblies
- And more
Whenever we provide washer and dryer repair in Yucaipa CA, we are careful to use only the best quality replacement parts. Ideally, these parts will be factory certified parts approved specifically by your appliance's manufacturer for use in their machine. This helps ensure that our repairs will stand the test of time.
We Fix All Makes and Models
Whether your laundry appliances are old or new, our washer and dryer specialists can provide the necessary washer and dryer repair in Yucaipa CA. We hold our technicians to a high standard, requiring them to complete ongoing training and education to keep up with the latest advances in washer and dryer technology. This means our technicians are more than equal to the task of repairing any make or model of appliance, including:
- Front loaders
- Top loaders
- High efficiency washers
- Gas dryers
- Ventless dryers
We have achieved factory authorized service center status for Maytag, Amana, and Whirlpool. This means we can provide warranty repairs for these brands.
Don't Wait Until It Breaks
Have you noticed it seems to take more soap to wash your clothes and more time to dry them? You may still be able to get the laundry done, but you should still consider getting service for your machines. To restore the performance and efficiency of your machines, call American Appliance Repair for washer and dryer repair in Yucaipa CA.
Call Now to Schedule Service
Professional washer and dryer repair in Yucaipa CA is just a phone call away. To request your service visit, simply dial 800-640-9934. We'll carefully inspect your appliances and then provide an accurate estimate for the necessary repair, so you can make an informed decision about our service.
Call Us:
Toll-Free: (800) 640-9934
Phone: (909) 944-1300
Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday: 8AM - 5PM
Saturday: 8AM - 12PM


text:
The Best in Puerto-Rico: Thesis Writing Service
Thesis Writing Service in Puerto Rico is here to help you with your thesis writing. We understand that this can be difficult for you and all you want to do is have someone do it for you. Whether you need a PhD thesis, proposal writing or dissertation, we are definitely here for you. You should know that we have been in the industry for many years now, providing thesis writing services for thousands of students in Puerto Rico. Not only that, we have gained regular customers throughout the years and we entertain a lot of new orders from new customers as well. This simply means that we have established such an awesome reputation and that is also the reason why we are the number one choice in Puerto Rico today when it comes to thesis writing services.
Thesis Writing Service in Puerto-Rico: Our Amazing Writers
Thesis Writing Service wouldn't be complete without our amazing thesis writers. Our thesis writers have experience and knowledge when it comes to writing thesis and they are very talented at this as well. Not only that, most of our writers have PhD, Master's and doctoral degrees. This is because we only employ the best for our professional services. As promised to our clients, quality services are served to them all the time. Also, our writers write everything from scratch to ensure that everything stays original and aside from that, we deliver on a timely manner.
Puerto-Rico Thesis Writing Service: Serving You Well
So, what are you waiting for? Don't let that thesis get you down. Allow us here at Thesis Writing Service in Puerto Rico to help you with that. We can make it the best thesis ever that will definitely earn you some amazing grades that you never thought you could achieve in your academic life. Don't you worry when it comes to the price because we make sure that you can afford our prices. It's time that you sit back and relax and just wait for the best thesis done by us delivered to you!


text:
Reviews Home
Fiction by Title
Fiction by Author
Movies by Title
Movies by Rating
Neuromancer, William Gibson, Ace, 1984, 271 pp.
Neuromancer is one of those groundbreaking books that changes the face of a genre forever. There, I've added one more encomium to the graveyard where Gibson's career has been buried, mainly by praise that by-the-by belittles his subsequent books. All the same, Neuromancer is a remarkable case: after all of the hype, and all of the repudiation of the cyperpunk label by its main practitioners, and the authors who have parodied or shammed or imitated or outdone Neuromancer (or all four in Stephenson's excellent Snow Crash), the fact remains that Neuromancer is one hell of a book. It's twenty years old and it still has an undeniable kick. If Gibson is to blame for all of the clichés and conventional thinking that followed Neuromancer, it's only because this future is so seductive and so fully-formed. How could it not come true? Paradoxically, the best thing about cyberpunk is that it didn't need to last long. It transformed the genre, and then subsequent writers had to go about the hard work of rebuilding from the wreckage.
The story of Neuromancer is a joy to follow through its twists and turns. It's probably easier to summarize now than it was twenty years ago, as the future has caught up to the present in many ways. Case is an interface cowboy (as the back cover puts it), but he's spiralling down in self-destruction in the crime-ridden sprawl of Tokyo. He stole from his previous employers, and they burned the ability to jack into cyberspace out of him. That's the kind of world Case lives in. He gets what looks like a promising second chance when he's hired by Armitage, who has the wealth to rebuild Case's body. The only problem is that he doesn't know what the job is, and neither does Molly, who is another, more dangerous employee of Armitage. The first two sections of the book, "Chiba City Blues" and "Shopping Expedition," are about the hiring process and the gradual accumulation of clues in exotic locales. The action moves into orbit in the third part, "Midnight in the Rue Jules Verne," and concludes in "The Villa Straylight Run." Along the way, we learn disturbing things about the way Armitage's personality has been constructed, indeed that forces in this society have more than one way of robbing a person of individuality.
What are the characters in this novel like, if much of the focus of the book is on the way that the future will change us as humans? Case begins as a standard issue antihero, and in some ways, the book only progresses when he stays that way. As far as viewpoint characters go, especially in a book that was so groundbreaking for its time, Case suffices. As mentioned, Armitage is a deliberately flat character, for reasons that are revealed in the course of the plot. The other major character is Molly, enigmatic, vicious, and in a strange way, a variation on the Competent Man of so many books in the history of science fiction. She's certainly quite memorable. Many of the scenes in orbit deal with Zionite characters, a reggae-inspired culture that serves the function of local colour (and it often feels like the weakest aspect of the book).
The story turns out to be about AI and corporate power. The title character is an AI, as is Armitage's employer, an AI named Wintermute, who wants to break free of any restrictions. Several of the best scenes in the book show the Turing police in action, as they carry out their task of making sure any AIs are firmly under human control. Wintermute and Neuromancer were created by the Tessier-Ashpool corporation, one of the few corporations in this world that is still controlled by a family:
This difference is exploited by the AIs, and by the end, Neuromancer becomes another story in the grand sf tradition of transcendence. Suitably, it ends with that transformation, not really moving beyond that ending, just as 2001 stopped with the arrival of an incomprehensible form of life.
Neuromancer's famous prose should be demonstrated not explained, and I want to quote the first page of Neuromancer because it says almost everything that needs to be said by the book:
Gibson's exposition is also a marvel to behold all the way along, gradually immersing us in Case's world. Neuromancer is actually one of the key examples in Doctorow and Schroeder's recent The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Science Fiction. They use Neuromancer to demonstrate one of the best ways of writing exposition, acclimatization. An idea is introduced gradually but never fully explained until we see the characters using the technology in a way that explains it naturally.
It's a fascinating experience to come back to Neuromancer after all these years, and after Pattern Recognition, Gibson's most recent book and one that can only glancingly be categorized as science fiction. In my review of Pattern Recognition, I argued that it was one of Gibson's best books since his debut. Genuinely new, not a reiteration of Neuromancer. Another way of looking at his career is to say that Neuromancer and all the books that followed were warm-ups for Pattern Recognition, where the future is now, not just as a metaphor but literally. I'll be curious to see what Gibson does as an encore.
Last modified: April 20, 2004
Copyright © 2004 by James Schellenberg (email@example.com)
Buy the latest issue of Challenging Destiny online from:
Buy back issues of Challenging Destiny online from:
For the latest information on availability: Where Can You Buy Challenging Destiny?