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Remember to have the cross-hatch lines follow the form. It might help to do perspective exercises drawing basic objects with a lot of lines on top - like computer wireframe models.
Or you can just copy renaissance drawings, then you'd also see different styles of cross-hatch as well as rendering.
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Try to mark the corner of the jaw. The jaw might in reality be very curvy, but you can draw it with a very clear corner if you'd prefer. This would definitely help the perspective construction since boxes are easier to construct in perspective, and also much easier to render.
I believe there is one universal answer to all questions art-related, both technically as well as artistically :
"If it works!"
It simply means that all you have to consider is what you want with your drawing, with what you are doing. It's not about what's right and what's wrong, what can or cannot be done.
Vilppu has a motto something like "There are no rules, just tools!"
More or less the same.
I'll be back with the rest of the drawings sometime tomorrow (night-time in Denmark)
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I end up moving the jaw out a bit, I find it very helpful to use a vertical line to compare points on the skull
These two points are more or less on a straight vertical line.
I find the point of the cheekbone at B to be a little lower then at A, this I do by holding up the pencil horizontally and looking on the model, then placing it horizontally on the paper.
Measuring like this I think is important.
The location of these two points on the vertical - perhaps a bit off on the drawing, I might have drawn from a slightly different angle.
Although I like to compare points using horizontal and vertical lines, I don't do this much if the points are in perspective, then I prefer to relate them to the established perspective. In this case all the points located on the front of the skull should be constructed using perspective lines rather than horizontal lines.
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This line under the cheekbone I always give a strong line, it's a downplane and it should be clearly seen that it is infront of the jaw
This line is the change of direction of the plane of the forehead. Right now it's just a constructionline, depending on how much rendering I feel like doing I might very well just leave it like this.
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You don't have to smudge much, often it's enough to just indicate both direction and value with cross-hatch lines.
Personally I like to do cross-hatch lines on top of a smudged/darkened area, I don't really know any rules with regards to cross-hatch, if in doubt it helps to study and do basic perspective exercises as well as copying renaissance prints or drawings. Again if the final results describes the form then you're doing it right! - Sometimes it helps to do parallel lines on general areas, disregarding smaller forms.
When using a black and white pencil I break down the line if it changes angle.
Here you can clearly see how the line changes direction. Upwards facing lines/planes should be lighter in value, if the light comes from above.
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An example of rounded cross-hatch lines.
If you look at the drawings by Leaonardo da Vinci where he uses cross-hatch, then you'd find a lot of this type of round lines.
Especially in his anatomy studies of the old guy. Just google Leonardo + anatomy, or get the book Leonardo on anatomy(I think it's called).
A completely different style of cross-hatch is found in the drawings by Michelangelo(although most of those are student copies), he usually avoids round lines, instead uses straight lines with many layers on top of eachother. Some say they can find the same lines in his sculptures, by comparing pre-sketches of sculpts to the finished sculpture.
The best example of cross-hatch I know is found in this book :
"Albinus on anatomy"
You can just get the book "Drawing lessons from the great masters" by Robert Beverly Hale, as it includes many of Albinus' drawings.
What's so impressive is the tonal qualities he achieves with only lines.
(Actually Albinus didn't do the drawings, he was a doctor who hired an artist to present his anatomical studies)
Here I use straight lines, disregarding details, toning down the side plane.
I think the reason I tilt them is because the skull is tilted back. If just put down on the table like this it's actually tilted back compared to what it would be attached to the spinalcolumn.
At some point it might help to do what feels natural, the same is the case with ligth/shade. And it helps to be brave and experiment.
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I indicate the plane change with simple cross-hatch lines. This is much faster than smudging to get a pure/even tone.
If it helps you can draw a super simplified geometric shape of the jaw, and continue it behind the teeth, it might help in understanding the 3D construction. If you do this remember to also use construction/perspective lines.
The red lines are the visible part of the jaw, the blue lines describes the jaw behind the teeth.
Sideplane of the jaw - the jaw is narrow in front and wide in the back.
It should be clear that this is a simplified construction - later you can round it with a soft transition, or leave it like this if you prefer.
For some reason I don't bother with a dark value on this sideplane - I believe the perspective doesn't leave any doubt that this is a sideplane.
For a short anatomy study I suggest you are a bit lazy, since it's much more helpful to do 10 of these from different angles, than just one finished "artwork". The point isn't to do art, the point is to learn the structure of the skull.
With that being said - if your goal is to practice rendering, or cross-hatch, then sure you can go on. In my experience it's better not to set up a time-limit when practicing rendering. I once redid the same part of a drawing 6 times before I was satisfied with the rendering.
The front/upplane of the jaw.
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This is an important detail of the back of the skull - because it's the attachment of the SCM muscle. Other than that I only care about the big planechanges of the back of the skull.
This white line is actually the frontplane of the sideplane of the jaw.
I don't really remember the anatomical term.
In this case all I have to do is to indicate it with a white line. So in a way it's both a line and a plane. It might be a bit exaggerrated but I don't mind.
This line groups the bottom of all the upper teeth, you always have to group details like this, before starting on individual teeth.
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You can cross white and black lines no problem. This is one of the reasons I prefer non oily materials, because it's easier to draw on top with another color pencil
I darken the inside of the skull and leave out all details. I recommend to keep the darkest value at the planechanges.
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I have doubts about this line being white, it might also be of a dark value.
In the next drawing I made it dark. It can be either, since it's both side and uplane.
I keep the very high contrast transitions, if I had started on the teeth I definitely would have softened the transitions. Like this it gives a feeling of a very sharp angle change, that in a way is a bit far from the truth, or better, a simplified truth.
An example of softer transitions and upper teeth. 0.5mm mechanical pencil on ordinary printing paper.
Another example
I indicate the curvature of the skull with simple white lines. And also draw the midline. In this case since it's turned a bit, the midline is actually covered by the forehead.
I find it incredible that with white and black on toned paper one can describe so much with so few lines. It really is much faster then pencil and white papir.
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Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 orange, zested
Ground nutmeg, for garnish, optional
Put the rice in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Add milk, water, salt and rice. Cover and cook until the rice is tender. Stir in the condensed milk, cherries, and heavy cream. Cook over simmering water about 20 minutes or until the pudding thickens slightly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and orange zest. Spoon pudding into individual bowls and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve warm.
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I saw an episode of your show this morning on Food Network and you were cooking with Bobby. I made the rice pudding with cherries that you made this evening for my family and unfortunately it got thumbs down all around. Way too much vanilla, and we all love vanilla, but I'd say one tablespoon or less would suffice. It also took about 35 minutes to thicken up once I added in the cherries, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream vs the 20 minutes that the recipe states. Love you, Bobby, and Jamie but this recipe could maybe be tweaked a bit or at least provide some notes to offer a range on the vanilla amount and address the time to cook. Many thanks!
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I have a question. Is the rice cooked in a double boiler? And how long does it take for the rice to become tender before I add the condensed milk? Thanks Paula, I love your show and watch it every chance I get.
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Absolute favorite of mine. Never had it with cherries though. Will try for sure.
By rhbe33 on August 03, 2011
Made this for the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. So very easy to make and is a big hit. Two tips: One is soak the dried cherries in your favorite port - you can microwave for a couple of minutes, I micro mine for one minute and let sit for up to five hours just to make sure they are puffed up a bit. The other tip is not to use either sticky rice or boxed minute rice. All of this from watching it on tv.... Also, dried zest works just as well though add it when cooking the whole thing. Thanks for a great easy to make recipe!
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I really enjoy you both on the Food Show and also hearing from you via internet. But, Any salad or other foods you must use Feta I have a problem with. The Greek Feta is Goats milk and too strong. There is an alternative and is much milder. That is the Bulgarian Feta which is from Sheeps milk.
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I made this recipe the other day, not only was it easy but it was delish too!
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Soundscapes of city pollution
Aaron Rueben and Gabriel Isaacman used data from sampling air in tunnels, where there are a lot of cars, to create unique soundscapes that represent the chemicals in the area.
We created sounds from air samples (atmospheric particulate matter collected on filters) by first using gas chromatography to separate the thousands of compounds in the air (try it with markers at home) and then using mass spectrometry, which gives us a unique "spectrum" for chemicals based on their structure, to identify the compounds and assign them tones. Some compounds end up sounding clear and distinct, while others blur together into unresolvable chords. The result is a qualitative, sensory experience of hard, digital data. You can actually hear the difference between the toxic air of a truck tunnel (clogged with diesel hydrocarbons and carcinogenic particulate matter) and the fragrant air of the High Sierras.
The audio above represents the air in the Caldecott Tunnel Oakland, California. Note the heavy hydrocarbons towards the end. Contrast that with the audio for a remote forest in the Sierras below.
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Sound pollution cannot just be controlled.. In our every day life we need almost everything that produces sound as cars, machinery etc etc.
Really Sound pollution is very problematic in our life.
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An under-$10 name in the health care facilities complex that's moving within range of triggering a near-term breakout trade is Assisted Living Concepts (ALC), which, together with its subsidiaries, operates senior living residences in the U.S. This stock has been smashed by the bears so far in 2012, with shares down by over 45%.
If you take a look at the chart for Assisted Living Concepts, you'll notice that this stock recently plunged huge from$ $14.48 to its 52-week low of $6.93 a share with massive selling volume. Prior to that plunge, shares of ALC were trending sideways but making lower highs and failing to trade back above key moving averages, which was bearish technical price action. That said, ALC has now started to rebound off its lows and its trending very close to triggering a near-term breakout trade.
Traders should now look for long-biased trades in ALC once it manages to break out above some near-term overhead resistance levels at $8 to $8.25 a share with high volume. Look for a sustained move or close above those levels with volume that registers near or above its three-month average action of 263,695 shares. If that breakout triggers soon, then ALC will have a great chance of skyrocketing back towards its 50-day moving average of $11.80 a share or possibly even higher.The reason I like the upside potential here is that ALC is starting to bounce off extremely oversold levels as it moves into range of triggering a breakout trade. Its current relative strength index reading is 34.29, and it was just trending near 10 when it hit its 52-week low. Traders can look to buy ALC off weakness with a stop near $7.51 or at around $7 a share. One could also just buy ALC off strength once it takes out $8 a share with high volume, and then simply use a stop just below $7.51 a share.
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Woodhorn is a vibrant, exciting place to visit all year round with a great programme of activities and exhibitions for the whole family.
Inspired by monster coal cutting machines once used deep underground, the stunning Cutter building and original listed colliery structures house fascinating, hands-on exhibitions and displays. Take an emotional journey through Coal Town and discover a proud mining community; explore the colliery buildings and imagine what it would have been like to work underground; hum along to the brass band at the Miners' Picnic, see the colourful banners and even design your own. Marvel at the original paintings of the Ashington Group – miners from the 1930s whose story has inspired remarkable play, Pitmen Painters, by Billy Elliot writer, Lee Hall.
Woodhorn is home to Northumberland's public archive too.
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Museum, Industrial heritage site, Gallery
Open: Wednesday through to Sunday (+ Mon & Tues in Northumberland School Hols)
October until March, 10am - 4pm
April until September 10 am until 5pm
(Archives Open 10am - 4pm Wed-Sun until August 31st 2014. From September, for an initial period of 6 months, the Study Centre will close on Sundays.)
Free admission
All day parking £3.50
Just off A189 Spine Road and C1 National/Coast and Castles Cycle Route east of Ashington.
Nearest public transport Ashington Bus Station - 15 minute walk
Additional info
Access: Most of the buildings at Woodhorn are accessible but as you might expect with the old listed colliery buildings, access to some is restricted. See our main website for a full access statement. Visitors are welcome to borrow one of three wheelchairs or a motorised scooter during their visit, and staff are happy to discuss any special requirements in advance of a visit.
Assistance dogs are welcome at Woodhorn, but family pets are not allowed in the fenced museum area. It would be best to leave your dog at home if possible as Woodhorn's car park does not offer any shade.
The Pitmen Painters were a group of mostly miners from Northumberland who founded the Ashington Art Group in the 1930s and who took as their subject everyday life in their mining community. Woodhorn museum holds the main Ashington Group collection of their work.
Gallery Revamp 15 September 2014 - 11 October 2014
Please note that for a period of three weeks from 15th September, the remarkable Ashington Group Collection of paintings located at Woodhorn will be taken off display as the gallery undergoes a revamp.
During this brief period of closure, the gallery will be repainted and new interpretation installed including film footage from the 1970s of the artists talking about their work and experiences.
Although it is not possible to maintain full access to the remarkable paintings, there will be special tours available at 11am and 3pm. This will allow visitors to go back of house and see the paintings in our storage facility.
The public will be able to enjoy the new interpretation and gallery refresh when it reopens on Saturday 11th October 2014.
For more information, visit our website page on www.experiencewoodhorn.com/gallery-revamp/.
Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Industry, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History
Key artists and exhibits
- Pitmen Painters - Northumberland miners who founded the Ashington Art Group
- Mining history
- Oliver Kilbourn
Oliver Kilbourn - My Life as a Pitman
- 28 June — 16 November 2014 *on now
This unique collection of paintings by Ashington Group artist Oliver Kilbourn acts as a visual memoir of his working life experiences. This collection forms a comprehensive record of his life underground and offers valuable insight into the life and environments of a working miner throughout the mid 20th Century.
Part of Ashington Group 80.
Suitable for
- Any age
Retronaut: The Photographic Time Machine
- 27 September 2014 — 22 February 2015
Retronaut aims to unearth pictures that seem not to belong to the time when they were created, that dissolve away the years like tarnish on a ring, that take our collective map of the past and tear tiny holes in it, holes through which we glimpse the real past lying underneath our map.
These are pictures that show not so much the past as they show "now" – but another version of now.
This exhibition offers a small glimpse into the vast photographic collections held by the Northumberland Archives. You can discover more of these collections through the Museums & Archives Northumberland Flickr stream, online catalogue search facility or through the searchroom at Woodhorn.
Find out more about Retronaut at www.retronaut.com
You can visit the museum shop to order a copy of any print from this exhibition and to browse & buy exhibition related gifts including Retronaut's new publication Retronaut: The Photographic Time Machine.
This exhibition was made possible thanks to support from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation Collections Fund led by the Museum Association, and the Arts Council.
Parking charge of £3.50 applies, but admission to Woodhorn and the exhibition is free.
Family Colliery Tours
- 27 — 28 September 2014 2-3pm
We are offering Family Colliery Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, starting from the Welcome Desk. This is a chance to find out more about the fascinating history of the colliery buildings. This tour is suitable for both adults and children alike.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Please book in advance by calling 01670 528 080 or at the welcome desk. Adults £2.95, Children £1.95, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £9.00. No unaccompanied children please
Thank Folk It's Friday
- 26 September 2014 2-3pm
- 31 October 2014 2-3pm
- 28 November 2014 2-3pm
Thank Folk it's Friday is a free programme of Folk music held in the Woodhorn Cafe on the final Friday of each month from 2pm.
TFIF line up for 2014 includes...
25th July- Jim Wigfield
29th August- Pipers Fancy
26th September- John Campbell
31st October- Jim and Marilyn Gibson
28th November- Chris Kelly
Suitable for
- Any age
History Fair - WW1 Event
- 26 October 2014 11am-4pm
Celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of the region at the Northumberland History Fair. Come along to learn more about local history and to meet some of the organisations who preserve it.
Martin Pugh- Women and the First World War- 11am
Richard Van Emden- Meeting the Enemy: The Human Face of the Great War- 1pm
Paul Ternent - Northumberland at War - 2.30pm
Places are limited and booking is essential.
Suitable for
- Any age
All day parking charge of £3.50 applies.
Christmas Fayre
- 29 — 30 November 2014 11am-4pm
A chance to buy special foods and crafts at our ever popular Christmas Fayre.
Suitable for
- Any age
All day parking charge of £3.50 applies
Getting there
Just off A189 Spine Road and C1 National/Coast and Castles Cycle Route east of Ashington.
Nearest public transport Ashington Bus Station - 15 minute walk
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According to the CD packaging, Petra Müllejans and Kristian Bezuidenhout play these pieces in a way that 'recaptures the freshness and volatility' of their early performances. Those first airings, with Mozart sometimes playing a keyboard part he hadn't yet written down, may well have been fresh and volatile, but trying to recapture them sounds like a licence for idiosyncratic playing. And so it is. There is a constant rhythmic freedom in these performances, as the players home on details, linger on a passing melodic shape or enjoy a witty turn of phrase, which does have something of the wonder of discovery about it.
They take a few liberties with the notes as well, particularly Bezuidenhout, who obviously takes his role as Mozart's stand-in seriously. Ornamentation is frequent, but judiciously used: Müllejans adds some nice little tweaks in the first-half repeat of the opening Adagio to K319, a beautiful piece of cantilena playing. Both players have their own little cadenzas to bridge the gaps, as in Müllejans's filler between the opening Largo and the Allegro of K454.
Some of the colourations and mannerisms may be a little too vivid, especially for repeated listening, but this is intelligent and vibrant music-making, with an endearingly earthy quality to it all, perhaps emphasised by the close-in recording of the period instruments (the fortepiano is well-tempered, and the pitch is A=130). These players are not worshipping at the shrine of Mozart: the composer feels very much alive, which is presumably what they had in mind.
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Dennis Bishop, 23, is being held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility. He is scheduled to make an appearance in Montgomery County Court Thursday.
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Next year marks the 200th birthday of the term "gerrymander." The word, which refers to the redrawing of a congressional district to one party's advantage, was named for Maryland Governor Eldbridge Gerry. Gerry (pictured, right) has since been forgotten, but gerrymandering is alive and well.
With the findings of the 2010 U.S. Census now in the hands of the states, the various legislatures, judicial boards and commissions tasked with redistricting are still in the process of redrawing the next American congressional map. Despite some states' attempts at fairness and transparency, the practice is not without controversy.
Last week, a U.S. District Court Judge rejected a redistricting map proposed by the Texas state legislature. The judge's ruling leaves the Texas congressional elections of 2012 in a state of flux.
According to a report from Politico, Texas' new map will either be drawn by a federal court in San Antonio, or by the Texas legislature, which can take another crack at redistricting when it reconvenes next year.
If you're wondering how districts look when they're designed through the gerrymandering process, here are 10 strangely-shaped districts throughout the country that are currently represented in the 112th Congress.
There is hardly a normal, natural shape in the bunch: Consider Florida's Third District, snaking its way up to wrap around Jacksonville; or Illinois' 17th District, which clings to the state's west side like moss, and sneaks so far toward the center it encircles the city of Decatur.
When districts are gerrymandered without oversight and public input, it often leaves the map, and the resulting congress, in a strange shape that serves political parties at the expense of the voting public.
These images are courtesy of the National Atlas page, which has depictions of all 435 districts.
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By Tim Potts
If the governor's proposed budget is adopted, Pennsylvania's commitment to enforcement over the past four years (under both Democratic and Republican governors) will be:
By way of comparison, our House and Senate will spend 62% more on printing next year ($18,975,000) than the budgets of the three agencies combined ($11,713,000). The budget for restoration for the capitol ($1,720,000) will be greater than the budget for the State Ethics Commission ($1,680,000).
I hope you will follow the State Integrity Investigation with a project to create a template for a Public Integrity Budget.
This budget would include the cost of enforcement agencies, communication campaigns to raise public awareness about deficiencies in state laws and enforcement practices, and mandatory training for public officials in how to avoid criminal conduct.
The integrity budget for Pennsylvania is pathetically small, representing just 4/10,000th of one percent of the proposed state budget. But no one knows how large it should be to make the kind of difference in enforcement that is needed. With a template that calls for a certain amount per capita as a baseline budget, integrity advocates could have a real tool to pressure governors and legislators.
Also, it would be good to have some creative ideas for funding the Public Integrity Budget with something other than appropriations by the legislature. For example, fines imposed and pension funds surrendered as the result of criminal convictions of public officials are one potential source. Another is court fees, and a third is a Public Integrity Endowment, i.e. a lump sum set aside whose interest earnings (like a pension fund) would pay for the operations of enforcement agencies. Or all of the above.
Tim Potts is president of Democracy Rising Pennsylvania, and he served as the peer reviewer forPennsylvani's data in the State Integrity Investigation.


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It's a very rare disease. Only about a hundred children in the valley have it. It's called Prader-Willi Syndrome. But for the kids that do have it, life can be very difficult.
We have one family's story.
It looks like playtime for 7-month-old Ben Pulcrpek. For his parents Adrian and Kristy, this is a physical therapy session for their son.
Baby Ben has a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi.
"I never heard of it before, we thought we were having a perfectly healthy child," says Kristy.
She did a lot of research. Her oldest son started crawling at 7 months. But Ben doesn't have enough muscle mass yet because of the disorder.
His parents Kristy and Adrian are helping him with that problem.
Little Ben gets a growth hormone shot every night to help him grow strong.
He will need the help. Prader-Willi can cause physical, mental, and behavioral problems. And it doesn't get better as they get older.
"The main symptom as an adult is they have an insatiable hunger. They always feel hungry. They can consume 10,000 calories and still feel hungry," says Kristy.
There is no cure for Prader-Willi yet, but Kristy is hoping with time and money there will be a cure soon.
There is a walk Saturday morning at 8 a.m. in Chandler at Desert Breeze Park.
They are hoping to raise money to find a cure.
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This is the phone that's built for your life. With IP67 certifications, it protects against dust and water that occurs in your daily lives. It is also made with Gorilla Glass to protect against scratches and cracks. With everything back to the normal school year routine, you need a phone that will keep up with it all and won't let you down.
Optimus G Pro
With QuickMemo™ on the Optimus G Pro, it's easy to add a personal touch in all you do. You can capture any screen image and write on it with your finger. You can also save or share via social networks, text, email and more.
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The latest Windows Phone with an astounding 41mp camera built in. Utilize the full Microsoft Office suite of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that comes preloaded on every device.
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MP60 HD Projector
Take your class project to the next level with this portable projector that is small enough to fit in your pocket. It utilizes the same DLP technology that is used in the movie theaters to give a stunning picture. Hook it up to your phone and use it for Powerpoint presentations and videos.
iBolt Bike Mount
If you ride your bike to class, the iBolt bike mount is a must-have for your ride. Keep your Smartphone accessible, yet protected, on any handlebar. Use GPS applications, listen to music and access all the great features of your Smartphone. Touch screen functionality while in the weather—proof protective case.
Plantronics Backbeat Go
Cordless Bluetooth headphones that will keep you connected but won't get tangled on your backpack. These headphones are great for school or working out.
Fitbit One
Who needs an alarm clock? Fitbit One can be worn on the wrist and will gently vibrate to wake you up in the morning. During the day, it tracks your steps, distance, stairs climbed and calories burned. At night, it measures your sleep cycle then gives you tips on how to sleep better.
iNotebook lets you easily capture handwritten notes, doodles, and random inspiration, and then transfer them to your iPad® for easy reference, storage, and sharing at a later date.
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This school year, parents can have the peace of mind they need and ensure their families' use of mobile devices is safe and secure. For $4.99 a month, AT&T Smart Limits for Wireless lets users set:
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AT&T FamilyMap helps parents keep up with their families' whereabouts now that school is back in session. With a free 30-day trial for new subscribers, AT&T FamilyMap helps you use your wireless phone or computer to view your child's location on a map; locate your teenage driver without distracting them in the car with a call or text; and set e-mail or text alerts to automatically locate your family member's mobile phone at specific times of day. It's a great tool for gaining peace of mind during those after school moments or any time your child is away from home.
Mobile Share
The time has come to round up lists for back-to-school shopping, and we invite you to check out AT&T Mobile Share before your list is complete. The plans let you keep all of your family's devices connected without having to keep track of multiple plans. You can easily share data across smartphones, tablets and other devices, and the plans include tethering and unlimited domestic calls and texts for smartphones and basic or quick messaging phones.
AT&T Travel Pack
For many parents, the start of the school year means the return of carpool duty. If you're carpooling for several families there's a lot to consider beyond getting from A to Z. For $9.99/month, the AT&T Travel Pack combines AT&T Navigator and AT&T Roadside Assistance to help you prepare for the road ahead. AT&T Navigator® provides turn-by-turn GPS navigation and automatic rerouting if you miss a turn, as well as real-time traffic alerts so you can take an alternate route, if needed. This can definitely come in handy on those mornings when you're running late. AT&T Roadside Assistance offers convenient, reliable 24/7 coverage when traveling with a phone that's covered. Coverage includes towing for mechanical failures, battery jump start, flat tire assistance, delivery of up to three gallons of gasoline or diesel should you run out of gas and lockout assistance and key replacement, up to $50. Visit www.att.com/TravelPack for more info.
AT&T U-verse offers several cool options for keeping the entire family engaged and entertained throughout the school year.
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A change in schedule no longer has to mix up your regularly scheduled TV programs. Experience DVR like never before with the U-verse Total Home DVR. Schedule recordings remotely and record up to four of your favorite shows at one time, and enjoy when you get home.
Root for your favorite team, anywhere you want.
Enjoy the freedom to watch TV virtually anywhere in and around the home with the U-verse Wireless Receiver. The weather's cooling down, so take your U-verse Wireless Receiver outside where you can watch and play your favorite fall sports at the same time.
Don't miss a beat away from home with U-verse Apps for Smartphone or Tablets.
U-verse customers can watch hit TV shows and schedule DVR recordings almost anywhere, on the device of their choice. Access an ever-expanding lineup of On Demand premium and TV shows available on the U-verse app for your smartphone and iPad at no extra charge. Download the U-verse App for iPad to enjoy the U-verse experience on your iPad.
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Share your summer vacation photos with friends and family on the biggest screen in the home. U-verse Pix & Flix allows you to display photos stored on your mobile device or from Facebook on your TV screen.
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Practice reading at home with an extensive and interactive library-right on your TV screen. Tumblebooks offers narration, animation and read along features on your TV. Our growing library features more than 120 books, and unlimited access is only $5 a month.
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Ever wish you could communicate with your child through the TV screen to tell them to do their homework? With TV Notes, you can. Parents can send messages from their mobile device that will appear on their home's TV screen. Whether it's telling your child to start their homework or do their chores, TV Notes makes it easy to communicate in a way that's sure to get your child's attention.
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Community members in Jersey City are celebrating a step forward toward the preservation of an elevated freight way similar to the High Line. Last Friday, a Federal appeals court ruled that the city and several nonprofit groups do indeed have standing to pursue their contention that Conrail prematurely sold the property for development before obtaining required rail abandonment permission. Federal rail abandonment law provides historic and environmental protections for the public, as well as opportunities for the City to purchase the property at a reasonable price. The decision paves the way for converting the Embankment into public space.
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"The key to investing is not assessing how much an industry is going to affect society, or how much it will grow, but rather determining the competitive advantage of any given company and, above all, the durability of that advantage." --Warren Buffett
According to Buffett, competitive advantage is the single most important factor to consider when it comes to selecting the best stocks for the long term, and Disney (NYSE: DIS) is one outstanding company in that sense. The value of its brands and characters and the emotional connection the company has built with its customers make it an extraordinary business in terms of competitive strength.
Mickey Mouse, Tinker Bell, Snow White, Winnie the Pooh, Tarzan, Pinocchio, Pocahontas, Nemo, Hulk and Spider Man are just some of the most famous and recognizable names that make Disney a unique company with truly irreplaceable assets. These may not be flesh and blood people, but investors can rest assured that they have a very real economic value.
Disney is a diversified entertainment company with different business lines like theme parks, television, filmed entertainment and merchandise licensing. In addition to the rights to profit from some very famous characters, the company owns powerful brands like ABC, ESPN and Pixar among others. The company profits from this invaluable property in multiple ways: movies and TV shows, home video, merchandising, video games and theme parks among others.
The business is cyclical, as entertainment spending and advertising tend to fluctuate heavily with economic growth. But Disney is reporting new historical highs in revenue and operating margins have completely recovered from the damaging effects of the last recession.
Parks revenue has been slowly but steadily improving with growing numbers of park visitors over the last few quarters. The media business is as good as ever thanks to the strength of ESPN, and blockbusters titles like The Avengers are producing better profitability for the movie segment too. As revenues continue climbing in the middle term, investors in Disney should also benefit from rising profit margins.
The company will need to adapt to changing technologies; low cost streaming technologies and discount rental kiosks can be a very efficient distribution methods, but they tend to generate lower revenues per transaction when compared to DVD sales.
That's why companies like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) mean both an opportunity and a challenge for Disney, and there have been important frictions regarding rentals policies between the two companies. Disney decided this year not to provide its discs to the nation's largest rental companies until 28 days after they hit store shelves, adopting a policy similar to those of 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros.
Disney believes the delay can help boost home entertainment revenue by steering consumers toward more profitable DVD purchases and video-on-demand rentals, and it has reportedly been asking for better terms than those offered to its competitors. Disney and Netflix couldn't reach a deal in those negotiations, so Netflix is reportedly buying copies of recent Disney releases from other retailers rather than directly from the studio
The company has been betting on the future of streaming via Hulu, an alliance with NBC Universal and Fox Broadcasting. The rationale for Hulu seems more strategic than monetary, the company understands than streaming will be a big trend in entertainment over the following years, and it doesn't want to depend too much on a single partner like Netflix.
The fact that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been aggressively pushing its own subscriber-based streaming service is good news in that sense, as increased competition in streaming leaves Disney in a better negotiating position. And Disney is actively negotiating with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) too, according to Bloomberg the Cupertino giant is interested in giving subscribers online access to programming through the computer maker's Apple TV device.
Disney currently offers ESPN3 to subscribers via Microsoft´s (NASDAQ: MSFT) X-box game console, so the company is diversifying its bets by dealing with all the major players when it comes to streaming and digital TV. This is a smart decision; Disney is a content company and should stay agnostic when it comes to the future possibilities for different platforms.
Piracy is another considerable challenge for Disney and other companies in the industry, especially in emerging markets where growth opportunities are very attractive, but law enforcement regarding piracy can be problematic to say the least. Disney can tackle this issue over time, since it has diversified business lines, abundant financial resources and overall fundamental strength.
Valuation wise, the company doesn't look like a complete bargain, but the price tag is still reasonable for such a high-quality business showing strong earnings potential. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 17, which is in line with its historical average. Although the dividend yield of 1.2% is nothing to write home about, dividends payments have been on the rise lately, and Disney has a very conservative payout ratio of 20% which leaves ample room for further increases.
The price seems quite average; what's extraordinary in this case is the company's competitive advantage, the most important factor according to Warren Buffett himself.
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1. A. (B. is the last line of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." C. is the last line of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." D. is the last line of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness.)
3. D. (The sole hyphenation of the title is something of a mystery, chalked up by some to a typographical error.)
4. A. ("Moby-Dick, or the Whale" is the original title of the novel published in America.)
5. D. (Though the novel is chockful of details, Melville never specifies which of Ahab's legs was bitten off by Moby Dick.)
6. B. (Melville was born in New York City, visited Nantucket and sailed from New Bedford, but wrote "Moby-Dick" in Pittsfield, at his home, Arrowhead.)
10. B. (The bowsprit pulpit was a figment of Melville's imagination. The Bethel never had such a pulpit, but one was built in 1961, five years after the movie version was released, to assuage disappointed tourists.)
14. C. (Capt. Pease has been suggested as the source for the villainous skipper in "Typee," Melville's first novel.)
15. B. (The novel met with critical and commercial failure. Melville's last novel, "The Confidence Man," was published in 1857 and was equally dismissed. When he died in 1891 at 72, Herman Melville was little remembered.)
16. B. (Ishmael is the only crewman of the Pequod to survive the fury of Moby Dick. But the whale survives the humans' attack, also.)
19. C. (Friedrich von Ledebur, who played the South Seas cannibal, was born an Austrian baron, by some accounts.)
20. D. (An incomplete version of "Billy Budd" was published in 1924 during the so-called Melville Revival that reintroduced the author to readers and eventually brought "Moby-Dick" acclaim as the Great American Novel.
Herman Melville (1819-1891) wrote five novels before penning the masterpiece he's best remembered for today, "Moby-Dick." To honor the epic work, the New Bedford Whaling Museum will present its 17th annual "Moby-Dick Marathon," beginning Saturday, with volunteers taking turns reading aloud the Great American Novel.
To add to the celebration — formerly timed to the date when Melville shipped out of New Bedford in 1841, but now shifted to the first non-holiday weekend in January — we offer this quiz to test your Melville IQ.
(Answers are in the box to the right)
1. The first line of "Moby-Dick" is arguably the best known in American literature: "Call me Ishmael." What is the last line of the novel?A. "It was the devious-cruising Rachel, that in her retracing search after her missing children, only found another orphan."B. "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."C. "He was soon borne away by the waves and lost in darkness and distance."D. "The offing was barred by a black bank of clouds, and the tranquil waterway leading to the uttermost ends of the earth flowed sombre under an overcast sky — seemed to lead into the heart of an immense darkness."
2. "Moby-Dick" was written in:A. 1849B. 1850C. 1851D. 1852
3. Melville titled his novel "Moby-Dick." How is this title distinct from references to the white whale in the text?A. The whale is never referred to by name in the text.B. Ahab never refers to the whale by name in the text.C. The whale is referred to only once in the text as Moby-Dick; all other references are to the "white whale."D. Moby Dick is hyphenated in the title but nowhere else in the text.
4. "Moby-Dick" was published in London a month before publication in the United States. The original title of the novel was:A. "The Whale"B. "The White Whale"C. "Moby-Dick, or the Whale"D. "Ahab and the Whale"
5. Which leg did Capt. Ahab lose to the white whale?A. The leftB. The rightC. Neither; Ahab never lost a leg, but wore a prosthesis to excite and terrify his crew into hunting the white whaleD. None of the above
6. Where did Herman Melville write "Moby-Dick"?A. NantucketB. Pittsfield, Mass.C. New BedfordD. New York City
7. What is the name of the brand-new whaleship in which Melville sailed from New Bedford in 1841?A. The PequodB. The AcushnetC. The AssonetD. The Wanderer
8. In which town was the ship built?A. New BedfordB. FairhavenC. AcushnetD. Mattapoisett
9. Melville set an early scene in New Bedford's Seamen's Bethel. By what name is the building known in the book?A. The Whaleman's ChapelB. The Whalemen's BethelC. The Mariner's ChapelD. The Mariner's Bethel
10. The bowsprit pulpit that's in the Seamen's Bethel today is the same that Melville saw during his stay in New Bedford.A. TrueB. False
11. When he was staying at the Spouter-Inn, where did the cannibal Queequeg go to put on his boots?A. The basementB. The outhouseC. Behind a curtainD. Under a bed
12. How many hours does it take for volunteers participating in the Moby-Dick Marathon to read aloud all 135 chapters plus the epilogue?A. About 25 hoursB. About 30 hoursC. About 35 hoursD. About 40 hours
13. What did Ahab nail to the mast as a reward for the first crewman who sighted the white whale?A. A doubloonB. A silver dollarC. A double eagleD. A gold medallion
14. To whom did Melville dedicate "Moby-Dick"?A. His wife, ElizabethB. Walt WhitmanC. Nathaniel HawthorneD. Capt. Valentine Pease Jr.
15. Did "Moby-Dick" seal Melville's literary success?A. YesB. No
16. How many survivors are there at the end of the novel?A. OneB. TwoC. NoneD. None of the above
17. The 1956 movie version of "Moby-Dick" debuted in New Bedford. Was it shot here?A. Yes, the waterfront scenesB. Yes, the Seamen's Bethel sceneC. No, all of the "New Bedford" scenes were shot in IrelandD. Yes, but just the outside of the Seamen's Bethel
18. John Huston directed the film. Which famous author wrote the screenplay?A. Ray BradburyB. Arthur MillerC. Neil SimonD. Isaac Asimov
19. Queequeg was a native of the South Pacific in the novel. In the movie, his character was played by an actor from which country?A. ArmeniaB. AmericaC. AustriaD. Australia
20. Which work by Melville was published posthumously?A. "The Confidence Man"B. "Timeleon"C. "White Jacket"D. "Billy Budd"NOTE: This quiz was originally published by The Standard-Times in January, 2010.


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Sure, Rihanna , Katy Perry , Lady Gaga , Adele and Beyonce are all superstar pop artists who've sold millions of albums. But when it comes to overall earnings, their bank accounts are overshadowed by those of classic rockers...and one iconic hip-hop artist.
Looking at Forbes' list of the highest-paid musicians for 2012, which tallies how much stars made from May of 2011 to May of 2012, it's surprising that all five of those women didn't even make the top 10. The #1 earning artist on the list is reclusive hip-hop star and producer Dr. Dre , who took in a whopping $110 million during that period. He hasn't released an album in years, but he rakes in the cash from his Beats by Dr. Dre line of headphones, as well as sales of his old albums and production fees.
Coming in at #2 on Forbes' list is Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters , and Elton John 's #3, followed by U2 at #4. Bon Jovi is #6. Finally, at #7, a female pop superstar makes an appearance: Britney Spears , who earned $58 million. Taylor Swift follows with a haul of $57 million, but she's tied with Beatles legend Paul McCartney . Justin Bieber 's in at #10 with earnings of $55 million.
Moving out of the top 10, Rihanna makes her appearance at #12, with $53 million, and Lady Gaga 's right behind with $52 million. Katy Perry 's farther down at #15, with earnings of $45 million, and Beyonce trails her with $40 million -- though she, of course, was taken out of action for several months this past year thanks to the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy .
Looking at the rest of the list, Beyonce's man Jay-Z is in at #20 with a relatively paltry $38 million, and his buddies Coldplay are right behind with $37 million. Fellow Brit Adele checks in at #22 with $35 million -- the same amount that Kanye West earned. Michael Buble and Sade round out the list, with $34 million and $33 million, respectively.
To prepare the list, Forbes took into account record sales, touring, endorsements and merchandise sales, and then subtracted management fees, legal costs and taxes.
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