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PhotoPlus Expo 2016
28th September 2016
Like A Kid in A Toy Store
As a long time follower of all thing photographic, I'm attracted to places where I can see, touch and fawn over new and innovative photographic equipment, accessories and services.
The conference includes daily photo walks where attendees will explore the sites and streets of New York City accompanied by well-known professionals.
One standout is the Drone+ Seminar led by photographer George Steinmetz as he shows his aerial films. Also joining him are representatives form the FAA that will explain regulations concerning commercial drone photography.
PhotoPlus takes place October 19-22 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. With the completion of the #7 subway last year, getting to Javits is an easy ride from other areas of the city.
If you share my enthusiasm for photography, visit PhotoPlus Expo 2016 for more details. Maybe I'll see you there.
Written by: Arnie Lee
28th March 2016
The Wedding & Portrait Photography International Conference and Expo
Can you guess who the target audience is for this convention?
For those professionals who want to enhance their skills – posing, lighting, equipment, marketing – the WPPI is a week-long "university" taught by experts. This year's WPPI took place March 3rd through March 10th at the MGM Conference Center in Las Vegas. WPPI organized more than 250 classes and seminars for 13,000 anxious attendees. These classes were taught by 175 instructors including notables such as Joe McNally, Tamara Lackey, Lindsay Adler, Roberto Valenzuela, Bambi Cantrell, Hanson Fong, Kevin Kabota, Jerry Ghionis and Gary Fong to name a few.
In addition to the conference, the expo highlighted 270 exhibitors showed the newest cameras, lenses, equipment, lighting, accessories, supplies, marketing material and services. All of the major camera manufacturers will set up booths to demonstrate their latest equipment.
Following is a look at those items that caught my attention at the this year's WPPI a couple of weeks ago.
Presentations and Seminars
There were many opportunities for everyone to learn new posing and lighting techniques right on the expo floor. All of the camera makers and many vendors were holding demonstrations conducted by well-known photographer/educators.
DXO One
This small unit is a camera that works in conjunction with an iPhone. With a large 20mp 1″ sensor and f/1.8 lens you attach it to your iPhone to control settings. It also works "off-phone" if you want a small, lightweight camera. Though small, it can capture RAW images too. I found it very straight-forward to use and the images were quite good considering the convention hall lighting.
Suggested price is $499. For more information please visit DXO
MagMod makes a set of accessories to improve the quality of light from your flash unit. These include a snoot to narrow the light to a beam, a sphere to diffuse and soften the light and a bounce that reflects the light output and avoid harsh shadows, gel which add various colors to the light and grid to focus the light.
What is unique about these accessories is that become part of your flash unit using a magnet for instant attachment. Price for the complete set is $235.
For more information please visit MagMod
RL Handscrafts
I received two demos at this booth. One was for their Derringer above left for carrying from 1 to 3 cameras. You wear the strap on both shoulders with wide padded straps that relieve pressure points and back. The straps are adjustable for easy access to any of the cameras. Price is $485.
For carrying two cameras, the Clydesdale above right can help you more easily carry your equipment. The strap attaches solidly to the camera's tripod socket. RL makes several styles differing in weight, padding, air holes for easier breathing, color. Prices start at $205 to $425 for the deluxe version.
For more information please visit RL Handcrafts
Sony G Master Lenses
Sony is the undisputed leader of mirrorless cameras. They have been rapidly adding lenses to support their highly acclaimed full-frame models: A7R II and A7S II cameras.
Three of Sony's new lenses made it to WPPI for demoing. These are the 85mm f/1.4 GM, 70-200mm f/2.8 OSS and 24-70mm f/2.8 GM. Prices are $1800, $2900 and $2200 respectively. For the 70-200mm lens, Sony is also releasing 1.4X and 2.0X teleconverters. Sony claims a higher resolution of the G series lenses compared to others and superior auto focus performance.
For more information please visit Sony
Spider Holster
Spider makes a holster with a unique locking-clamping device for conveniently carrying your camera at your waist. The holster is adjustable and is worn like a belt to either side. The clamping device is solid and easily slides into the holster for hands-free carriage. Price for the Spider Pro holster is $135.
The company also has a variety of heavy duty hand straps that come in a variety of colors. All are made of durable material, attach to the camera with a tripod plate and include a removable wrist strap. Price for the black model is $65 and $75 for other colors.
Written by: Arnie Lee
WPPI Conference & Expo
22nd February 2016
The Wedding & Portrait Photography International Conference and Expo
As I sit at my computer in crusty Michigan with the clouds building for another forecasted snow storm, I'm looking forward to escaping for a few days.
My destination is the WPPI Conference & Expo which begins March 3rd and runs through March 10th. For professional photographers and hobbyists alike, it's a chance to learn from experts.
Additionally, you'll travel to the warm climes of Las Vegas at the MGM Conference Center for extracurricular activities that are sure to add up to a practical education and fun packed week.
WPPI is comprised of hundreds of classes and seminars taught by noted photographers such as Joe McNally, Tamara Lackey, Lindsay Adler, Roberto Valenzuela, Bambi Cantrell, Hanson Fong, Kevin Kabota, Jerry Ghionis and Gary Fong to name a few.
Alongside the conference is the expo portion in which 80,000 square feet of space occupied by 300 exhibitors who will showcase the newest cameras, lenses, equipment, lighting, accessories, supplies, marketing material and services. All of the major camera manufacturers will set up booths to demonstrate their latest wares.
To look at the wide range of classes and seminars please visit WPPI Conference & Expo.
Written by: Arnie Lee
Consumer Electronics Show 2016
24th January 2016
All Things Techie
The Consumer Electronics Show has been the face of the electronics industry for almost 50 years. Except for one year, I've attended the show continuously since 1980 first as an exhibitor for many years, next as an industry member and lately as part of the press.
CES is held each year in early January in Las Vegas. This makes traveling to CES a respite from the cold and snowy winter weather of my home base in Michigan. I walked many miles through the aisles and took in the breath of new gadgets that may make their way to our homes and businesses in the next months.
Along with 170,000 attendees, I was privy to see some 3,800 exhibitors that occupied 2.5 million square feet of floor space showing their products.
Here are a couple that caught my attention.
DXO One – iOS Camera
One of my first stops was at the DXO Labs booth where their rep Elodie Petiot demonstrated a small, standalone camera that melds seamlessly with the iPhone and iPad.
The DXO One has a high resolution 20MP sensor with a fast f/1.8 32mm equivalent lens and attaches directly to the iOS device through a Lighting connector thereby eliminating the need for a wifi connection. An iOS app provides control over all of the cameras's features – focus, exposure, shutter speed, aperture setting, ISO setting, more. Captured images are immediately transferred to the iPhone for editing or sharing online.
The suggested price for the DXO One is $475. For more information please visit DXO.
Sony Alpha 7R II Mirrorless
I've been using Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras for the past four years, but Sony's new full-frame a7r II has been on my radar scope since it became available late last year. With a whopping 42-megapixel sensor it should fits into my fondness for landscape photography. Its BSI (back sided illuminated) sensor enables Sony to pack more light gathering power onboard, thereby boosting sensitivity to 102,400. Autofocus speed is said to be 40% faster than the earlier a7R model. Other improvements include five-axis image stabilization and shutter dampening for less camera vibration.
What's holding me back from purchasing this camera? I'd also have to shell out a big investment for a set of full-frame lenses.
The suggested price of the a7R II is $3200. For more information, please visit Sony.
Stay tuned for a look at a couple of 3D printers that caught my eye at CES 2016.
Written by: Arnie Lee
PhotoPlus Expo
09th November 2015
Following are some of the exhibits that I stopped by during my visit to PhotoPlus Expo.
There were an abundance of live seminars and demonstrations on the expo floor. These covered a large gamut of photo topics: better use of equipment, lighting techniques, wedding and portrait sets, directing and posing subjects, post-processing and software usage.
Many well-known photographers and educators were on hand for the seminars and floor demos: Hanson Fong, Joe McNally, Lindsay Adler, Tamara Lackey, Terry White, Julianne Kost, Scott Kelby to name a few. With more than 100 classes, there is learning for every photographic category.
For those interested in trying new cameras and accessories, all of the major manufacturers had exhibits and representatives to demonstrate their wares and answer questions. Even hard-to-find accessories such as these long lenses were available for hands-on trial for the many interested photographers.
Many attendees use the services available at PhotoPlus to clean and/or service their equipment Here is a Canon rep cleaning a DLSR while the owner waits. The major manufacturers Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic all had technicians on hand to provide service to those with extended service contracts. They also provided complimentary cleaning.
Barber Shop Leather Accessories
I was attracted to goods at the Barber Shop booth. They had a very attractive collection of leather camera straps and cameras bags. Barber Shop is an Italian company and these goods were exquisitely stylish and solidly made. For more information visit Barber Shop.
LowePro Camera Bags
Based on my many years of satisfaction with their products, I stopped at the LowePro booth. On display were several dozen of backpack style camera bags in sizes varying from small for a single camera to extra large for two cameras with six or more lenses.
I took to their Urban Reporter which looks more like a messenger bag rather than a conventional camera bag. It has room for a laptop, a large camera and ample padded storage for several lenses and accessories.
I also saw their new DroneGuard. This is a case designed to carry a drone (e.g. DJI Phantom) and accessories. This makes transporting the drone convenient and safe.
You can learn about their product line by visiting LowePro.
Tornado Hexcopter Drone
Drones are available in many different sizes and sport a wide variety of features. It's almost essential that these flying devices have excellent digital equipment, stabilization and easy control if the desired end result is quality photography and video.
At the Yuneec booth, the Canadian company's product director Mark Padilla gave me a demonstration of their Tornado H920. This professional drone has a lightweight carbon fiber body controlled by a sophisticated remote that includes "pilot view", video downlink and instrumentation.
The camera provides full 1080 HD. Since the drone's landing pods are retractable, the camera has an unobstructed view. Additionally, it is mounted on a controllable 3-axis gimbal for steady shots.
For more information please contact Yuneec.
Below you can see Mark giving me a demo of the Tornado H920:
Cotton Carrier Harnesses
As an outdoor photographer, I typically carry two or more cameras on assignment and headed to Cotton Carrier to look at their products.
Their "vest" holds one or two handsfree depending on the options selected. Each camera is held to the vest using a locking connector and leash. They also have a Speed Belt for holding a camera at waist level.
You can learn more about their lineup at Cotton Carrier
Epson SureColor P800
Over the years I've owned several professional quality printers. The most recent was limited to 13″ wide prints.
I'm now interested in a printer for making larger prints and stopped to talk to the Epson representative who demonstrated their new SureColor P800. This device can make 17″ wide prints on a very wide variety of papers, has several paper handling features including roll feeder, uses large capacity ink cartridges with enhanced black and white printing. The samples produced during the demo were superb. The SureColor P800 is now on my wish list.
You can find out more about the P800 by visiting Epson.
Kodak PixPro SP360 Action Camera
Kodak's Rep Amanda Drain gave me a demo of their innovative PixPro SP360 Action Camera. As its name suggests, it captures 360 degrees as 1080p HD video.
The camera itself is a cube with a dome on top. It's weather resistant and ruggedly designed to withstand drops and knocks. It has Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and can be controlled with either IOS (Apple) or Android devices.
To see samples of the 360 HD video and for more information please visit Kodak PixPro.
If you're ready to experience the PhotoPlus Conference next year, mark your calendar for October 19-22 at Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
Written by: Arnie Lee
Saved Again
16th October 2015
Why I use filters instead of lens caps
Note: This is a followup to an article written more than a year ago.
In my photography early days, I was a faithful user of lens caps. Whenever I wasn't shooting, I would snap the lens cap onto the lens. I considered this a safe way to care for my equipment. Of course, most of us also enclosed the entire camera inside its companion leather case. Yes, we were very protective of our precious equipment. And yes again, I spent a lot of time looking for misplaced or buying replacement lens caps.
When I acquired my first SLR at age 14, I quickly fell out of the habit of using lens caps. I may have inherited this trait from my photography mentor for whom I worked while still a student. John explained that removing a lens cap required too much time when you are trying to capture the action.
Again this isn't the first time that I've had a mishap such as this. Actually, this is the
third forth time that a filter has saved the front glass element of one of my lenses. This alone tells me that I should keep on buying filters for each of my lenses.
Written by: Arnie Lee
Epson SureColor P600
21st March 2015
Professional Quality Prints
One of the stops at this month's Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Expo was the Epson booth.
For several years I've used the Epson R2880 to print mid-size photographs. I wanted to see the new Epson P600 which is the successor to the R2880. The two are similar in many respects: 9 ink cartridges; 3 levels of black for b&w images; accommodates paper sizes to 13″ x 19″; 13″ roll paper handling for 13″ wide panoramas.
The P600 uses Epson's latest UltraChrome HD ink. The ink is packaged in higher capacity cartridges. According to the Epson representative, the black inks have been improved for richer b&w prints.
I'm a fan of many of Epson's photo and fine art papers to creatively match your images. They include glossy, matte, metallic, textured, canvas, more. The P600 is on my short list of equipment to buy.
The suggested price is $799 and is available immediately. For more information about the P600, please visit Epson.
Written by Arnie Lee
20th March 2015
2015 Wedding and Portrait Photographers Conference
Each March I make it a habit of leaving the cold climes of Michigan to enjoy some warmth and sun. My destination is the WPPI Conference in sin city, Las Vegas.
Another side of WPPI is its huge 75,000 square foot Expo where some 275 vendors demonstrate and sell their newest equipment, accessories, supplies, software and services.
As you walk around the exhibit hall you'll see live demo shoots, discussions and displays.
panel discussion at Nikon
entertainment at Plustek lighting
Bambi Cantrell
lining up to speak to Sony reps
To join the WPPI or learn more about the 2016 WPPI conference and expo, pleae visit WPPI Online site.
Please stay tuned for several upcoming articles about equipment and accessories that I reviewed at this year's expo.
Written by Arnie Lee
CES 2015 – Photo Accessories
26th January 2015
The Consumer Electronics Show – Accessories for Photographers
I've been attending the Consumer Electronics Show for more than 30 years. This huge expo is the premier showcase for new and innovative products that are slated for homes and businesses this year.
While walking the several miles of aisles at the Las Vegas Convention Center, a couple of areas especially caught my attention: 3D printers and drones. You can read my show reports here: 3D Printing Technology and Drones.
But as someone who also has a keen interest in photography, here are a few of the photo accessories that stood out at the show.
Hisy and Halo Remotes
Here's are two tiny little accessories for those of you who are fans of "selfies".
Basically the Hisy and Halo are bluetooth shutter release for you smartphone. The Hisy is for iOS devices and the Halo is for Android devices.
To the right is the "selfie" of Jackie and myself that we took with her Android smartphone.
They also have the Wing – a selfie stick.
The suggested price of the Hisy and Halo is $24.99. The suggested price of the Wing is $29.95.
For more information, please visit HisyPix.
Nanuk Camera Cases
If you're rough on your camera equipment, you may want to look at Nanuk's cases. PlastiCase makes some very durable protective cases.
Below is one of their smaller cases. It's made of a impact resistant plastic, has sure-lock latches, soft-grip handle and is waterproof. This 903 model easily accommodates one of my mirrorless cameras with an 18-200mm lens attached. I've removed the foam padding to show the spacing.
The Model 903 has a very affordable suggested price of $25.
PlastiCase makes about two dozen different cases in various sizes. For more info, please visit PlastiCase.
EnerPlex Solar
EnerPlex is a manufacturer of a variety of solar chargers.
If you're shooting out in the field for any length of time and run out of juice, these solar chargers may prove invaluable. They are compact, foldable and ruggedized.
On the right, you can see solar chargers built into backpacks. EnerPlex has two backpack models: Packr Executive $130 and Packr Commuter $100.
For more info, please visit EnerPlex.
Thule Camera Bags
Thule is probably best known as the maker of the well-built and ergonomic car top carriers.
This Swedish company also has a stylish line of camera bags and backpacks.
Their new Legend GoPro Backpack was introduced at the show.
Designed and built for rugged outdoor use, you can mount two GoPro cameras directly to the backpack – one forward-facing the other backward-facing. The outermost compartment has die-cut foam insert for GoPro accessories. It's lightweight and crushproof (EVA shell) and has several other padded compartments for safe transport of camera accessories, hydration reservoir and smartphone.
Thule tells me that the Legend GoPro Backpack will be available in May. Suggested price is $199.
For more info, please visit Thule.
Meikon Diving Equipment
For divers and shooters needing protection against water, Meikon had a large array of waterproof housings and accessories for many popular camera models.
On display were housings for Sony mirrorless, Nikon D7000, Canon 5D, Canon M, Canon T2i, T3i, T4i, T5i, Panasonic GF2, GF3, GF5 and GF6.
Meikon also has a nice selection lighting equipment and brackets.
For more info, please visit Meikon.
This concludes my reports from CES.
As usual, I'm excited when I return home from CES. Maybe a few of my finds will get added to my wish list for this year.
Written by: Arnie Lee
Updated 02/20/2015
CES 2015 – The Drones
24th January 2015
The Consumer Electronics Show – Drones
For more than 30 years, I've started the New Year with a trip to the Consumer Electronics Show. CES is the premier showcase for new and innovative techie products that are in line to hit the store shelves.
This year I notice the proliferation of 3D printers and picture-taking drones at the show.
Earlier, I wrote a short article about 3D Printing Technology that I saw at CES.
There's plenty of controversy surrounding the use drones for commercial purposes, manufacturers from around the world are gearing up for battle as they try to outdo each other on features, price, and speed to market. This article presents several of the picture-taking drones that I saw at the show.
Robotix Ghost+
This is the Ghost+ quadcopter.
Its payload is a GoPro camera mounted on a controllable gimbal and has a GPS receiver, gyroscopic controller for smooth flight, retractable landing skids and can stay airborne for 18 minutes.
The WiFi module lets you stream the video remotely to a smartphone and/or tablet.
The suggested price of the Ghost+ is $1300.
For more information about the Ghost+, please visit Thunder Tiger Group.
DJI Inspire 1
This is DJI's newest model – Inspire 1. It has a bult-in gimbal-mounted 4K video camera that can be remotely positioned, real-time feed to the controller and automatic takeoff and landing.
Price is $3400 with dual remotes – one for flight control and the other for camera control.
For more info, please visit DJI.
Proto-X FPV
The FPV quadcopter is equipped with a 1280 x 720p video camera.
Notice that the controller has a built-in video screen that displays the captured video in real time. It is gyro stabilized for steady movie.
The suggested price is $350.
For more info, please contact Hobbico
Zano – the nano drone
Zano calls itself a "sophisticated nano drone". It's so small that it fits in the palm of your hand.
Your smartphone or tablet is the controller. Simply tilt your phone left, right, forward or backward and the Zano follows. Other onscreen icons control the altitude, rotation, capture, etc.
This is a prototype model and Zano tells me that production begins in July 2015. Price in UK Pounds £170.
For more information, please visit Zano.
As a former participant in the flight simulation industry, I'm in awe of the drone "landscape".
As I watch these new models flying at CES, I am amazed at how quickly the technology surrounding drones has progressed. In addition to highly competitive prices, these devices are much easier to fly – many with auto takeoff and auto landing capability – and features such as gimbals, streaming and navigation are truly impressive.
Written by: Arnie Lee


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Romain Gary was an immigrant from Russia, writer of the heroic Depression and World War II generation. He came to France with his mother in the 1930s. He attended law school in Provence and joined the Air Force in that decade. When the war broke out and France was occupied, he escaped and joined the free French army of Charles DeGaulle, flying many missions and being wounded. Immediately upon the end of the war he joined the foreign service and the diplomatic corps. Initially he was posted to South America.
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In 1945 Gary won the Prix de Critiques for his novel A European Education about anti-Nazi resistance movements. In 1974 his book Cuddles, a strange tale involving a python in a Paris apartment, was nominated for the Renaudot prize, awarded to a first novel by a new writer. It was only eligible because it was written under Gary's secret pseudonym, Émile Ajar. He anonymously withdrew it from the contest in order not to deceive the judges. By the time he wrote Hocus Bogus in 1976, Gary had been intensely criticized by younger people who labeled him a Gaullist, part of the old, tired establishment. He was caught in the ironic dilemma of having taken a pseudonym to hide from the celebrity he had worked so hard to achieve.
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Talk:878: Model Rail
It IS possible to go smaller than one atom, but it tends to make a really bright flash and loud noise. The original atomic bomb was the second guy's reading of a train modeler's notes, miraculously preserved in a refrigerator. --18.104.22.168 03:37, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
Corrected HO to H0 --188.8.131.52 22:25, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
I hate it when my model train layout gets crushed by a cold virus. 22.214.171.124 23:38, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
- You mean your model model model model model train layout.. 22.214.171.124 20:39, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
3.5mm per foot? What kind of half-assed system is that?? It's an embarrassment. 126.96.36.199 21:13, 5 February 2014 (UTC)
3.5 millimeters is due to the origins of HO scale. It literally means "Half O", and "O" scale, now 1/4 inch per foot in the US, was 7 mm/foot in Britain, where the scales originated. The debate over "HO" and "H0" comes from the same source, as "O" scale was originally labeled "0", following the larger scales of 1, 2, 3, etc, used for toy trains in the early 20th century. As for the name today, it's pronounced "Aitch-Oh" in most, if not all, of the world. 18.104.22.168 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
- In Germany this scale is called "H-Null" (H for halb=half; Null=zero). So H0 is definitly correct there while HO is completly illogical. The HO can be used in english only because it is common to use O instead of saying zero, while this is uncommon in most other languages. 18.104.22.168 09:49, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
The "this discussion" link doesn't lead to the discussion in question. Please fix? Anonymous 17:32, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
- I can't see this. But a former add here is fixed, maybe this helps.--Dgbrt (talk) 23:14, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
- The {{w}} does interpret the link target as the page name. So when linking to "Page?bar=foo" will not interpret the bar parameter. Additionally because there was a = in one parameter it treated everything before as the parameter name and everything after it as the parameter value. If the first problem wouldn't be a problem at least the first parameter would need to be defined as 1=…. I reverted that part to the old working version. 184.108.40.206 13:49, 3 June 2014 (UTC)
There is a community portal discussion of what to call Cueball and what to do in case with more than one Cueball. I have added this comic to the Category:Multiple Cueballs. Since the one who knows the rule to me seems like the best candidate for a Cueball here, I have changed the transcript to make him Cueball. He has the interesting comments of this comic, so maybe it is OK to let him be listed as Cueball? On the other hand someone has previously done the opposite, proving that it is not possible to say that Cueball is any particular guy. But it is just easier to explain the transcript (and the comic) when calling one of them Cueball rather than guy 1 and 2 (left of right etc.)--Kynde (talk) 14:11, 29 July 2015 (UTC)--
The original width of the section of real world being modeled (18m * 87) works out to 1 mile. Johanna-Hypatia (talk) 21:15, 26 September 2016 (UTC)


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It's hilarious to watch the hordes of black armored enemies storm towards the player in Ninety-Nine Nights 2 (N32). The seemingly sped up animation makes their legs resemble a Looney Tunes episode, speeding forward with incredible urgency to take down their generally lone foe. Then they stop.
You almost have to see it to believe it. After running across the entire stage, they stop dead cold before actually making an assault. It's not like Dynasty Warriors where the masses of soldiers take up a defensive stance and slowly circle. No, these geniuses literally stop, like the ultimate example of natural selection ever created by man.
The game is never meant to be difficult. No one really wants to replay sections of something this monotonous twice anyway. It's meant to be a rush, the various player characters animated the same way with fast-moving pistons for legs. Still, stopping cold and just holding up a serrated sword is not tense or very threatening.
Thankfully, N32 does have variety, including heavily armored creatures who charge after their runs, possibly showing off to the lesser beings how its done. The world of Orphea is filled with wizards, a Lord of the Night, orcs, and elves, squeaking by a potential lawsuit from the Tolkien estate, if just barely.
It's as uninspired as it sounds, but the real downer of this sequel is not the darker visual tone, but the level design. Instead of sprawling battlefields, N32 confines everything to rigid stages, cramped between walls that make up the maze-like structures. Enemies pepper the landscape in solid groups that run towards the player like schools of fish. It's as uninteresting to play as it is to look at.
Combat itself is fine, at least in bursts. Galen, the first available character, attacks with broad swipes, although the frenzied animation, lighting bursts, and glowing trails make it difficult to figure that out. The end result is where the satisfaction lies anyway, copious amounts of bodies slashed to pieces flailing about before they hit the ground. Everything is accentuated by blood splatter on the virtual camera, the easily blocked view something that will likely be responsible for more death than the Lord of the Night followers themselves.
While it generally remains flat, N32 makes the radically miscalculated decision to insert required platforming into the fray, raising the battle upward under infuriating conditions. Winged creatures fling projectiles endlessly, making even the first jump across a series of elevated slabs nearly impossible. The less said for the attack on the winding stairs later the better.
Everything can be leveled up short of the jumping, the one thing that needs it more than anything for those that stick with Galen. An assortment of attacks are available, two magic-like modifiers assigned to the bumpers to ensure maximum mayhem. Seeing the sheer number of helpless demons lifted into the air by one assault is enormously gratifying, and hopefully clearing the gene pool of the morons who won't even try and defend themselves for any future sequels.
Ninety-Nine Nights 2 is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence.
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Jumsoft releases Money 2.0
Jumsoft today released Money 2.0, a new and completely rewritten version of its personal and small business financial management application for Mac OS X. The application helps users organize and manage their personal finances quickly and easily and includes features for both personal or small-business accounting. Version 2.0 features new and simplified user interface, smart accounts, powerful reports, bills management, budgets management, ability to transfer transactions from one account to another, improved accounts management, banks management, payees management, improved categories management, OFX file format support, improved QIF support and support for multiple currencies. Money supports over 150 currencies, offers advanced reporting, and fast search functions. It runs on Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later and is available now for $40 (full) or as a $10 upgrade for previously registered users.
ConceptDraw WebWave 5.8 adds features
CS Odessa has released a new version of its website planning and prototyping tool: ConceptDraw WebWave 5.8 adds compatibility with project management software, creation of a website prototype presentation and other improvements. Users can add start and due dates, duration, percentage of completion, cost and resources to any object from Web Site Map Shapes library that is used to plan a future site structure. The information can be exported into MS Project XML thus transforming the solution into complete project plan for further tracking and management. In addition, users can more easily create mockups using ConceptDraw WebWave with the the ability to apply user-defined CSS files to a webpage design, allowing for existing or custom color schemes, fonts and backgrounds. The update also adds ten webpage design templates to the Template Gallery. WebWave automates the creation of a website prototyping by creating a HTML presentation as well as a website prototype using the structure diagrams. It is a free update to the $300 application.
Forums: Eight core 'Mac Pro', Mousehand
Forums roundup: Members are discussing a recent test of a modified Mac Pro using Intel's new quad core processors to achieve a total of eight cores -- benchmarks included.... One user questions whether he should purchase an 5th Generation iPod, comparing it to products such as Microsoft's Zune as well as questioning the strength of the iPod 'cool factor'.... Another user shares information on the apparently underclocked X1990XT found in Apple's Mac Pro, while others investigate ways to increase the clockspeed safely.... One user is looking for advice as they modernize his original 'clamshell' iBook--investigating ways to add AirPort wireless functionality and other technologies.... Meanwhile, one reader looks for help from fellow Mac users for solutions to his 'Mousehand' ailment.
Israeli military turns to nanotech to fight enemies
Having killed more civilians than fighters in the recent war with Lebanon, Israel is turning to smaller weapons, Reuters reports. "It's illogical to send a plane worth $100 million against a suicidal terrorist," says Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres. "So we are building futuristic weapons." Among these is robot dubbed the "bionic hornet," which (if completed) will be no bigger than its namesake, yet have the capacity to hunt, photograph and kill individual opponents. The scale of the robot will require nanotechnology to develop its parts. Other projects underway include strength-boosting gloves, and sensors designed to warn of suicide bombers. Peres says he hopes the first prototypes for these devices will be out within the next three years.
JAVOedge debuts JAVOskin for 2G Shuffle
JAVOedge today announced that it is taking pre-orders for 3- and 5-packs of its JAVOskin for Apple's second-generation iPod shuffle. The JAVOskin is a new soft case allowing users to play the iPod while it remains protected within. Various colors include 'frosty' blue, 'frosty' pink, green, bronze, and 'frosted' white. The new cases are scheduled to ship November 30th, and are priced at $9 for each 3-pack or $12 for each 5-pack. The company also offers other accessories such as a travel bag for the first- and second-generation 1GB iPod shuffle, which sells for $5.
OsiriX 2.6 released, ready for Leopard
The OsiriX Project has released OsiriX 2.6, an update to the open-source medical imaging software that offers DICOM print, reports in iWork Pages, JPEG DICOM, Cobb's angle, and 64-bit compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard.' OsiriX boasts faster performance, an intuitive user-interface, and an open platform for development of processing tools. The image processing software is dedicated to DICOM images produced by medical equipment and confocal microscopy, featuring an exclusive technique for navigating 3D/4D/5D and more than 8,000 users worldwide, according to the Project. OsiriX 2.6 is available for free, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later with at least 1GB of memory.
Final Sound subwoofers and panels
Final Sound is releasing a new range of electrostatic speakers and subwoofers, which the company says can cut voltage by 75 percent over conventional formats. The down-firing S110 subwoofer produces 100W with an eight-inch throw, and spans frequencies from 25 to 220Hz; the front-firing S220 has 220W of power with a 12-inch throw, and hits frequencies between 20-200Hz. The 220 also has its own digital amplifier. Since subwoofers are meaningless without speakers, Final is also releasing the 300i speaker panels (pictured), which are 48 inches tall but only one inch deep. Their size means they be mounted on a wall as well as stood on the floor. No wattage has been suggested, but they can cover frequencies of 95Hz to 22KHz. All three products should be out in the US by January. In the United Kingdom, the S110 costs �338 ($639), while the S220 is �677 ($1,280). A pair of 300is costs �1,219 ($2,304).
NewerTech eases battery recycling
Newer Technology (NewerTech) today announced a new initiative to aid customers who purchase NuPower laptop replacement batteries. The new disposal program offers participants a free return shipping label with every NuPower laptop replacement battery sold, enabling customers to ship their old battery back to NuPower for free. Additionally, the NuPower battery box is designed for reuse to send the old battery back without the need to furnish packaging materials. "By making it as simple as taking the NuPower battery out of the box, putting the expired battery from the laptop in, and affixing the prepaid return shipping label, NewerTech continues its leading position in providing a no-cost means for customers to ensure that old PowerBook and iBook batteries are properly disposed of and that recoverable materials are responsibly recycled."
mStation showcases iPod Stereo Tower
mStation has released its iFi-01 Stereo Tower luxury iPod stereo system. The freestanding system is constructed vertically to save space, made from lightweight aluminum to fit into more contemporary home theaters. The speakers also help create a virtual surround sound effect, according to the company. Intempo claims both 15-watt satellites rotate to add further direction to the sound, and a 30-watt subwoofer at the center adds appreciable bass response. The system is compatible with all dockable iPods and attaches to other audio devices, according to Electronista. The Stereo Tower ships for $425. [corrected]
Panasonic unveils P702iD mood-sensing phone
Panasonic recently unveiled its P702iD mood-sensing phone at the CEATEC 2006 expo in Japan. Key to its design is an LED on the outer shell that can change its brightness and color between any of ten settings. While largely for cosmetic purposes, the LED can be tied to a dynamic Feel*Talk mode. The phone can analyze the phone owner's voice in real-time and will automatically shift the color of the phone depending on the perceived mood: a cheerful tone will produce different results than a bored or saddened tone, Panasonic says. Media capture is an equally major component of the design, as it contains both a 1.3-megapixel outer camera and a VGA camera for video chat. A miniSD card slot stores music and photos, and support for Japan's FOMA mobile broadband is built-in. NTT DoCoMo carries the phone today with open pricing. A photo of the phone's interior is available after the jump.
BlackBerry Pearl branded for Cingular
Cingular is taking the BlackBerry Pearl into its fold as of November 21st, says The Boy Genius Report. The release had been scheduled for November 28th. The Cingular phone (renamed the Cingular 8100) should retain all of the abilities of the T-Mobile version, but will now have a Push-to-Talk feature. The base phone has features such Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and the signature trackball, which Research in Motion promotes as superior for navigating e-mail versus the previous scroll wheel. Video and MP3 files can be stored on microSD cards. No pricing information has been released, though it should compare closely to the $200 contract price associated with T-Mobile.
Rimax B-Twin social music player
Rimax has just unveiled the B-Twin, a digital audio player the company considers equally useful for public sharing as well as for private listening. The B-Twin sports two headphone jacks, allowing sharing without a splitter or wireless adapter; to help with this, Rimax also bundles a second pair of earbuds. An external speaker gives the further choice of broadcasting music to a nearby audience. With either 1GB or 2GB of flash memory, the latest Rimax player supports a full set of media functions and plays most MPEG and Windows Media audio files as well as MPEG-4 video and GIF/JPEG photos. FM Radio and voice recording bolster its abilities. The player can be imported today from British store RMXdirect beginning at $132 for a 1GB model.
V-Gear Mobi Lens MW
The V-Gear Mobi Lens MW expands the options available to cameraphone owners. It can also be used with standalone cameras that are missing filter threads. The package contains a pair of lens attachments: one for wide-angle shots, and the other for macro views (i.e. extreme close-ups). The lenses can be combined for a panoramic effect. Each one has an aluminum frame, and attaches to a phone or camera through stick-on magnetic rings. Caps protect the glass and a strap makes the lenses easier to carry. The Mobi Lens kit is now on sale in Japan for the price of 1,400 yen ($12) including local taxes.
Intempo showcases iFi-01 iPod tower speakers
Intempo has released the iFi-01 luxury iPod stereo system. Known in the US as the mStation Stereo Tower, the iFi-01 is built as a nod to classic stereo systems with modern design. The freestanding system is constructed vertically to save space but is made of lightweight aluminum to fit into more contemporary home theaters. The speakers also help create a virtual surround sound effect, Intempo says: both 15-watt satellites rotate to add further direction to the sound. A 30-watt subwoofer at the center is said to add appreciable bass response. The system is compatible with all dockable iPods and can also attach to other audio devices. Already shipping, the Stereo Tower is available in the UK for $425 and from mStation in the US for $300.
Refurb Mac minis return to Apple Store
Apple has updated its refurbished Mac mini offerings, adding several Intel-based models with no sign of the older G4 systems. Apple's current refurbished Mac minis include the 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo (512MB of memory, 60GB hard drive) for $479, 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo 512MB of memory, 60GB hard drive) for $519, 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo (512MB of memory, 80GB hard drive) for $649, and the 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo (512MB of memory, 80GB hard drive) for $699. The company is still offering refurbished Mac Pro Quad systems, each with two Dual Core Intel Xeon processors. Refurbished Mac Pros include the 2.66GHz model (1GB of memory, 250GB hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics card) for $2,199, as well as the 3.0GHz model (2GB of memory, 250GB hard drive, ATI Radeon X1900 XT graphics card) for $3,299. As always, refurbished Apple goods ship for free and come with a one-year Apple warranty. The company's G5 Power Macs, however, were nowhere to be seen.
B10 Bible Master
A very distinct media player comes in the form of the B10 Bible Master, produced by Korean company Xell. The B10 comes pre-loaded with a New International Version of the Bible, which owners can browse, bookmark, and search by verse or keyword on the player's monochrome LCD screen. Those wanting to escape to secular pursuits can take advantage of an FM tuner, a general e-book reader, or MP3 playback. It can also record brief voice snippets. Files are transferred off and on through an SD slot. The player is something of an oddity in its home country, as 46.5 percent of the population has no religious preference to speak of. The B10 Bible Master can be had from the Xell website for an unspecified price.
Movidity launches mobile YouTube competitor
Movidity has announced movy.tv, a website meant to be the mobile equivalent of YouTube. Users will be able to upload videos and music to the website, and in turn, supported PDAs and cellphones will get to view the content through a custom media player. There will be public and paid areas of the site, but the site in general should feature tags, referrals, private user groups, and the ability to impose advertising. Users will also have the option of e-mail/SMS notifications. Future additions to the site should include uploads and archive searches directly from a handheld, as well as live streaming content from TV, radio, or other sources. Movy.tv will open to business clients on December 15th and the public a month later. Devices currently pegged for support include BlackBerries (8700/Pearl), Palm PDAs (OS 5.0+), and PDAs running Windows Mobile 3.0 or greater.
NTT DoCoMo creates solar-powered cellphone
Japanese cellphone carrier and supplier NTT DoCoMo says it has developed a uniquely solar-powered cellphone prototype. Using a combination of thin photovoltaic cells on the outer shell and an energy-efficient chipset, the as-yet unnamed phone can run entirely on solar power, escaping the need for batteries altogether. If put into production, the phone would still retain most of the features of a contemporary handset such as Internet access and messaging, according to NTT DoCoMo. The current form also encourages callers to save battery life during idle periods by including a conspicuous power button. While no plans have been announced to ship the phone as-is, the prototype is functionally complete and likely points to future handsets that rely partly or completely on solar energy. Larger photos follow after the jump courtesy of T3.
Briefly: MSN video player; Iconfactory
In brief: MSNBC.com has launched a new flash version of the MSN video player, enabling Mac users to view MSNBC.com via Web browsers such as Safari, Firefox, and Opera.... The Iconfactory has released IconBuilder 8.1, a significant update to its flexible icon construction filter for Photoshop and Fireworks adding full support for building Windows Vista icons with updated grid files as well as Photoshop actions.... MacForce is hosting a "Wine, Mac and Cheese" event to thank MacForce customers for a wonderful year, supplying wine from various local wineries with fruit and cheese platters while a local singer/songwriter provides entertainment.... The Font Bros have added a new Font Bros foundry -- the Chank Company -- offering casual script typefaces, and announced some new typefaces from several other foundries.... Quark's marketing director in Europe admits that the company lost some share when Adobe entered the market, but says the loss was substantially stemmed with the release of QuarkXPress 7.... Informatix Software International will celebrate its 10th birthday on April 25th, 2007 with a worldwide competition for users of MicroGDS and Piranesi, offering prizes worth up to �500 for images produced using either application.
Nokia N97 in development?
A new, ultra-high-end model is set to occupy the summit of Nokia's cellphone lineup, according to Hungarian news site Terminal. The N97 is said to outclass its predecessors in the N-series by including a 20GB hard disk in its cellphone-sized frame, providing ample room for documents, music, and videos. Nokia will also perpetuate its emphasis on imaging by incorporating a 5-megapixel camera with 2.4X optical zoom for recording and a smaller, front-facing camera for video messages. A tall, 3-inch LCD at the heart of the N97 is likely to be the largest in its class. Dedicated media buttons and an FM radio complete the smartphone's known features. A release date and other launch information is unavailable; the phone is projected to reflect its high-end features in its price when it ships in the near future. Click through for a full-sized photo.
G-Tech Wireless Fabric Keyboard
G-Tech's Wireless Fabric Keyboard is meant to connect with PDAs and smartphones from the likes of Nokia, Palm, and BlackBerry. It's a full twelve inches long, and uses ElekTex Smart Fabric to register button pushes. Because there are no mechanical parts inside the product, the keyboard lays down completely flat, and it wraps up tight to fit within a carrying pouch. The one solid portion of the keyboard contains a Bluetooth transmitter and a port for two AAA batteries. In spite of the electronics, G-Tech says that the product is waterproof, and thus can be put into a washing machine. It should be available soon for $130, online and at 30 individual CompUSA stores.
Hammacher ships MP3 player, pedometer
Hammacher Schlemmer is today carrying the hybrid MP3 Player/Pedometer/Radio for frequent exercisers. Similar to Sony's recently launched S2 Sports Walkman, the Hammacher player stores an internal pedometer that tracks distance as well as time, allowing joggers to set benchmarks for each session. As a music player, the jukebox supports either 1GB of MP3 songs or FM radio tuning and can last for as long as 10 hours of steady playback. This is in part due to an energy-efficient 128x64 OLED display, Hammacher says. An additional voice recording ability provides as much as 12 hours of stored audio. The MP3 Player/Pedometer/Radio ships immediately for $100.
Deliver2Mac offers 'Cold War'
Deliver2Mac today added Runesoft's 'Cold War' game to its digital download offerings. "Cold War follows the story of a freelance journalist who finds himself in the midst of an international conspiracy that aims to control the U.S.S.R. Twelve hours after arriving in Moscow for a routine story, he has been stripped of all possessions, beaten unconscious and thrown into the KGB's political prison. Using only recovered weapons and improvised gadgets, he must now evade or overcome elite Soviet forces and defeat the conspiracy before he is sent to a Siberian prison camp or killed." Cold War for Mac is priced at $40, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Symbol preps BlackBerry challenger
Recent Motorola acquisition Symbol is working on a slim, portable smartphone to complement its handheld computers, according to Reg Hardware. The MC35 (pictured) will abandon the navigation pad and thick casing of the existing MC50 for a "durable, lightweight" design, the company says. It should more closely resemble multi-purpose phones such as the BlackBerry 8700 and is expected to focus on offering as many connection methods as possible, ranging from built-in GPS tracking and Bluetooth to push-to-talk for instant conversations. Symbol also mentions it will release versions of the new phone with and without WiFi, allowing for both standard Internet access and VoIP calling. Little else has been revealed by Symbol, which may ultimately ship the MC35 as a Motorola device. The new device should launch in February without built-in WiFi and will be followed by a fully-enabled wireless version the following month. Pricing has not been revealed.
CalDigit intros FireWireVR enclosure
CalDigit has introduced the FireWireVR, a new addition to its lineup of storage devices that allows for universal connectivity of FireWire 400, 800, and USB 2.0 without the need for additional cards. The FireWireVR supports RAID 0, 1, and JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks), and lists the control for different RAID settings on the external enclosure. Each FireWireVR utilizes SATA 3Gbps drives with 16MB of cache per drive, and handles two streams of 10-bit uncompressed SD or three streams of 8-bit uncompressed SD data in performance mode. The new device supports up to 1.5TB of storage capacity, includes a quiet ball bearing fan with a 60w power supply/drive module, and boasts an aluminum housing for improved heat dissipation. The company also offers a FireWireVR archiving box, allowing users to store additional drive modules for projects in the same form factor as vertical-standing VHS tapes. FireWireVR storage solutions are priced from $550.
Trans Intl. ships 200GB miniXpress
Trans International has added a 200GB miniXpress SATA to FireWire Portable External Storage drives. The portable drives utilize Toshiba 2.5-inch 4200rpm drives with 8MB of cache, offering FireWire 800/400 connectivity and a USB port alongside backup and disk utility software. The drive measures 147 x 80 x 21mm, weighing 5 ounces and shipping with all the required cabling. Each drive features the Oxford 924DSB chipset with two FireWire 800 ports, one FireWire 400 port, and one USB 2.0 port. Trans Internationals 200GB miniXpress SATA to FireWire Portable External Storage drive is available for $370, and ships with a 1-year warranty.
byd:sign unveils LCD/DVD combos destined for US
Japanese firm byd:sign this morning launched two personal TV sets with built-in DVD players. The leading d:1966GJ is intended primarily for movie viewers and centers around a 19-inch, 1440x900 screen with an 8ms response time; the smaller, 15-inch d:1566GJ is intended for more casual viewers and uses a standard-ratio, 1024x768 display with a more modest 16ms response time. Either model can take advantage of its DVD player to play music CDs and JPEG photo CDs as well as movies. The 15-inch and 19-inch sets launch today in Japan for $337 and $506 US respectively, but are likely to ship soon to Sam's Club stores in the US under the EyeFi brand, likely exchanging the Japan-only D4 digital video input for component or HDMI ports.
UAC ships mini Mac, Windows keyboard
UAC has unveiled the MC88, a small keyboard designed primarily for the Mac mini. The 88-key device is uniquely built to support both Macs and Windows PCs, according to the company, and features all Mac-specific keys alongside a second USB 2.0 port, as well as a Y-splitter USB cable to connect additional peripherals. Beyond clear labels that identify Mac keys and their Windows equivalents, the MC88 uses the F13-F15 keys as the Print, Scroll Lock, and Pause keys normally used on Windows systems, according to Electronista. The keyboard is available in black or white in Japan with both English and Japanese lettering for $90 US.
TeamUP game for Mac released
Large Animal and Girls Inc. have released TeamUP for Mac, a game challenging players to help a team of characters solve puzzles by working together and using unique abilities. Players progress through 50 levels of puzzle-adventure mode to encounter ramps, elevators, chutes, and more. The game includes a means to design custom levels to share with other players, and allows players to jump through tubes and float on rafts. Players who complete each level in the fewest moves will make it to the TeamUP Top Ten, and crafty players can unlock the secret 'painter mode.' The game -- which is available for $20 from Macgamestore.com -- was developed in partnership with Girls Inc., a non-profit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. TeamUP requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later.
Sony-Ericsson planning RAZR rival
Cellphone partnership Sony-Ericsson is designing an ultra-slim cellphone in response to the RAZR, according to a source speaking to Reuters. To be released in March 2007, the phone -- currently known as "Ai," a tribute to Japanese tennis player Ai Sugiyama -- is described as a recognition by the company that slim handsets have propelled first Motorola and now Samsung to success. Few details of the phone have been revealed, Reuters says, but the source divulged that the Ai will be clothed in black and silver, and should achieve a thickness of only 9.4mm (0.37 inches), noticeably smaller than the RAZR's 14mm (0.55 inches) but thicker than Samsung's recently unveiled V9900. Sony-Ericsson has historically preferred thicker but sometimes more advanced designs such as the K790 and its Walkman series of phones.
Freeze Frame focuses CPU load
Elgebar Studios has released Freeze Frame, a processor load management application that allows users to completely freeze an application, resulting in no CPU cycle usage. The software features "Focus Freeze," an option that utilizes built-in UNIX functionality to freeze all applications but the currently active one, leaving processor cycles for that application only. Freeze Frame is priced at $15, though the company is offering all bloggers the chance to receive the application for free. Bloggers who write a post describing their experience with the demo version of Freeze Frame and send the link to a specified email address will receive a free Freeze Frame license. Freeze Frame requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later, and runs natively on Intel-based Macs as a Universal Binary.
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Cirrus creates Lightning-headphone dev kit
Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has introduced a MFi-compliant new development kit for companies interested in using Cirrus' chips to create Lightning-based headphones, which -- regardless of whether rumors about Apple dropping the analog headphone jack in its iPhone this fall -- can offer advantages to music-loving iOS device users. The kit mentions some of the advantages of an all-digital headset or headphone connector, including higher-bitrate support, a more customizable experience, and support for power and data transfer into headphone hardware. Several companies already make Lightning headphones, and Apple has supported the concept since June 2014. http://bit.ly/29giiZj
Apple Store app offers Procreate Pocket
The Apple Store app for iPhone, which periodically rewards users with free app gifts, is now offering the iPhone "Pocket" version of drawing app Procreate for those who have the free Apple Store app until July 28. Users who have redeemed the offer by navigating to the "Stores" tab of the app and swiping past the "iPhone Upgrade Program" banner to the "Procreate" banner have noted that only the limited Pocket (iPhone) version of the app is available free, even if the Apple Store app is installed and the offer redeemed on an iPad. The Pocket version currently sells for $3 on the iOS App Store. [32.4MB]
Porsche adds CarPlay to 2017 Panamera
Porsche has added a fifth model of vehicle to its CarPlay-supported lineup, announcing that the 2017 Panamera -- which will arrive in the US in January -- will include Apple's infotainment technology, and be seen on a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of an all-new Porsche Communication Management system. The luxury sedan starts at $99,900 for the 4S model, and scales up to the Panamera Turbo, which sells for $146,900. Other vehicles that currently support CarPlay include the 2016 911 and the 2017 models of Macan, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman. The company did not mention support for Google's corresponding Android Auto in its announcement. http://bit.ly/295ZQ94
Apple employees testing wheelchair features
New features included in the forthcoming watchOS 3 are being tested by Apple retail store employees, including a new activity-tracking feature that has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The move is slightly unusual in that, while retail employees have previously been used to test pre-release versions of OS X and iOS, this marks the first time they've been included in the otherwise developer-only watchOS betas. The company is said to have gone to great lengths to modify the activity tracker for wheelchair users, including changing the "time to stand" notification to "time to roll" and including two wheelchair-centric workout apps. http://bit.ly/2955JDa
SanDisk reveals two 256GB microSDXC cards
SanDisk has introduced two 256GB microSDXC cards. Arriving in August for $150, the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition card offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s for reading data. The Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card can read at a fast 100MB/s and write at up to 90MB/s, and will be shipping sometime in the fourth quarter for $200. http://bit.ly/294Q1If
Apple's third-quarter results due July 26
Apple has advised it will be issuing its third-quarter results on July 26, with a conference call to answer investor and analyst queries about the earnings set to take place later that day. The stream of the call will go live at 2pm PT (5pm ET) via Apple's investor site, with the results themselves expected to be released roughly 30 minutes before the call commences. Apple's guidance for the quarter put revenue at between $41 billion and $43 billion. http://apple.co/1oi1Pbm
Twitter stickers slowly roll out to users
Twitter has introduced "stickers," allowing users to add extra graphical elements to their photos before uploading them to the micro-blogging service. A library of hundreds of accessories, props, and emoji will be available to use as stickers, which can be resized, rotated, and placed anywhere on the photograph. Images with stickers will also become searchable with viewers able to select a sticker to see how others use the same graphic in their own posts. Twitter advises stickers will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, and will work on both the mobile apps and through the browser. http://bit.ly/29bbwUE


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Ingram Micro back in Nordics
Scandinavia: after retreating from Denmark, Finland and Norway and focussing only on Sweden in 2009, broadliner Ingram Micro has decided to reinstate local sales offices for its broadline business in these three countries. Between 2009 and 2016, the distributor covered the three countries from the export office of its German subsidiary or, from time to time (like Norway between october 2009 and september 2010), through a local sales agent. The Danish business was then sold to Actebis (now ALSO), while the Finnish and Norwegian offices were closed altogether. Since then, Ingram Micro has only Mobility and POS businesses in Denmark, Finland and Norway, originating from the acquisition of Brightpoint in 2012 and Symtec Nordic in 2006. The distributor has expanded its teams, and is now able again to sell a full portfolio of IT products, which it will officially do starting at the beginning of 2017, with new broadline business in Denmark, Finland and Norway, beside Sweden (source: IT Bransjen Norge).
Ingram moves its backend office in Bulgaria
American broadliner Ingram Micro has decided to move some of its backend, administrative tasks to Bulgaria, in order to save on operational costs. All offices in Europe are seemingly more or less targeted with this decision, that is about 200 people, but the distributor currently says that it is too early to make any concrete statements about any job cuts in any country.
Ingram Micro EMEA appoints Jason Beal to strengthen growing value division
Broadliner Ingram Micro EMEA has appointed Jason Beal Senior Director, Software and Services, Value Division, effective 1 January 2011. He will be based in Brussels, Belgium, and will report to Vincenzo Baggio, Senior Vice President, Vendor Management and Business Development, EMEA. Beal will be responsible for developing go-to-market strategies for the value software portfolio and services on a pan-European basis. He will work closely with the local country businesses to expand the number of value software vendors, while developing attractive advanced technology solutions and robust reseller programs. This appointment, to be connected to the acquisition of interAct in Belux, Albora Soluciones in Spain and Portugal and CCD in the UK as well as the appointement of Michel Cohen to lead a newly created, independent value division in France, shows that Ingram seeks to become a serious player on VAD business, with an identified, dedicated BU.
Ingram Micro injects financial support to SMB market
Ingram Micro EMEA has announced a major new initiative in support of SMB resellers in the IT distribution market, as the market continues to suffer from economic softness and shrinking credit availability. In the current financial and economic environment, SMB resellers experience great difficulties in getting access to the necessary credit facilities, either from financial institutions or from distributors. In order to provide the necessary oxygen and financial stability to this strategically important link in the IT distribution value chain, Ingram Micro is strengthening the availability of credit to the SMB market by moving a significant proportion of SMB customers from pre-payment arrangements to credit lines. In doing so, Ingram Micro is confirming its commitment to building strong long-term relationships with the SMB reseller community and to re-enforcing the sustainability of IT distribution as a whole. "Country by country we are now screening our pre-payment customers who are in scope for additional credit. If our analysis confirms they meet our criteria, then we move them away from pre-payment and make credit lines available to them," explained Johannes Kamleitner, IM EMEA Senior Manager - SMB Channel Marketing.
Ingram Micro restructures Nordic operations
Scandinavia : broadliner Ingram Micro has decided to fully review its presence in Scandinavia. The distributor plans to sell its Danish operations to competitor Actebis and plans to close altogether its broadline businesses in Norway and Finland because of insufficient profitability and ROI. Turnover of these structures have beside been going regularly down since the beginning of the 21th centuries. These three offices generated all together around $450m turnover, while up to 150 jobs are at risk, following this restructuration. Restructuration will also involve reducing the Swedish workforce to support the creation of a single country broadline operation in Sweden, where it enjoys both a solid market position and good growth prospects. Beside this, the company will focus on its POS operations in all countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), resulting from the purchase of Symtech some time ago : according to Ingram, this business is very profitable and the company enjoys a position of leader in what it considers to be the second-largest DC/POS operation in Europe. Sale to Actebis is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed early in the third quarter of 2009. Actebis should keep at least 3/4 of Ingram employees in the country. The intended closure of the company's broad-based distribution businesses in Finland and Norway is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2009, also following regulatory approvals.
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Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Ryman Auditorium The lineup for "Team UMG At The Ryman" luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 during CRS 2016 has been announced. This year's performers are Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Vince Gill, Charles Kelley, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Kacey Musgraves, David Nail, Jon Pardi, Eric Paslay, Darius ... Read More »
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NRA Country & Country Music Take Over Nashville With Free Outdoor Concerts April 9-12
NRA Country and country music will be front-and-center on the streets of downtown Nashville next week, with free outdoor concerts set for Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12. The entertainment will rock in two locations, starting up on Thursday with artists on the NRA Country Sound Stage (at 5th and Demonbreun). Headliners on that stage include singer/songwriter Josh Thompson ... Read More »
Texas Thunder Proves Bigger is Better
Proving yet again that everything IS bigger in the Lone Star State, organizers are rolling out the best line-up to date for the third annual Texas Thunder Music Festival. The premier camping and lifestyles festival of West Texas, set for Aug. 21-23, 2015, in Gardendale, Texas, will feature some of the biggest names and brightest stars in country music, including ... Read More »
CONCERT REVIEW: Johnny Bulford Brings Awareness and an Amazing Sound to Central Florida
On October 18 Florida native, Johnny Bulford played at the Oviedo Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Benefit Concert hosted by the American Cancer Society. Bulford not only brought a crowd from all over Florida, he came in tow with a set packed with incredible songs. From his No. 1 single, to his older tunes and his newer hits. Bulford, to ... Read More »
Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan To Headline NYC First Ever 3 Day Country Festival
Buckle up New York City, the city is getting its first-ever country music festival. Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley will headline FarmBorough, a three-day festival set to take place June 26-28, 2015, on Randall's Island. Additional artists announced so far include: Ashley Monroe, Brandy Clark, Brothers Osborne, Canaan Smith, Cassadee Pope, Charlie Worsham, Dwight Yoakam, Joe Nichols, Dustin ... Read More »
Alan Jackson To Launch 25th Anniversary Tour With Jon Pardi and Brandy Clark
Alan Jackson rings in 2015 with the continuation of the multi-faceted 25th anniversary celebration and the launch of his 25th Anniversary KEEPIN' IT COUNTRY TOUR. Sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation, the tour kicks off in Fort Myers (Estero), FL on January 8 and will culminate at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver (Morrison), CO on May 17, 2015. Joining ... Read More »
Concert Review: Jon Brings the Pardi to Cowboys Orlando
Whether you came out to Cowboys Orlando as a fan of Pardi's or just came Whether you came out to Cowboys Orlando a for the free concert, there's no doubt that Jon Pardi walked out of there with some new fans. The venue was packed on the dance floor and Pardi himself seemed to be surprised at the size of ... Read More »
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Dierks Bentley Preps For Ninth Annual "Miles & Music For Kids" Celebrity Motorcyle Ride And Concert This Weekend
Dierks Bentley is set to host his ninth annual "Miles & Music for Kids" celebrity motorcycle ride and concert this Sunday, Sept. 28 in Nashville, TN. Tickets for the family–friendly event are available now through Ticketmaster.com. This year's concert includes previously announced special guests Randy Houser, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi and Chris Young, along with the recently added DeeJay Silver ... Read More »
Jon Pardi Hits The Road This Fall With Headlining Up All Night Tour
Jon Pardi has announced he'll be headlining the Up All Night Tour 2014, which will take place this fall through the winter months. His opening act with be Capitol's Joey Hyde. The trek unofficially kicked off on August 1 in Sacramento, which was a special hometown show at the popular club Ace of Spades. The official kick off with be ... Read More »


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Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights and Measures
The Napa County Agricultural Commissioner and staff are responsible for the implementation of federal, State and local regulatory programs within Napa County. These programs are designed to protect people and the environment and to promote agriculture within the county. Napa County currently has a reputation as a premier wine-producing region, but, as history has shown, also has the climate and soils capable of producing many types of exceptional agricultural products.
Direct Marketing, Farmers' Markets, Organic Registration, Standardization
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AG RESPECT invites everyone traveling in Napa Valley—whether on our roads or on our growing network of recreational and commuter trails—to learn more about our unique agricultural traditions and how important it is for each of us to do our part to protect our farming heritage.
The European Grapevine Moth has been eradicated from California and the quarantine restrictions have been lifted!
Buy plants in Napa County where they are inspected for Glassy-winged sharpshooter egg masses. Your help has kept this important vector of Pierce's disease out of the County for over 15 years. The health of the Napa County vineyards and economy depends on this effort!
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Now you can pay fees online for device registration, certified producer's certificate, non-commercial device testing, weights & measures and more! Follow this link for 2017 Fees.
Interested in the health, economic and environmental benefits of locally grown food? Find out more about Napa Local Food!
Visit CalAgPermits to see your permit information online or submit electronic monthly Pesticide Use Reports and Notices of Intent.
The 2015 Agricultural Crop Report is now available in Spanish!
The 2015 Napa County Agricultural Crop Report is now available!


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Shannon de Lima net worth: Shannon de Lima is a Venezuelan model who has a net worth of $1 million dollars. Shannon de Lima first attracted attention as the First Runner-Up in the 2005 Miss Earth Venezuela pageant. There were 15 contestants in the contest held at the Hard Rock Café Caracas, and the winner, Alexandra Braun, went on to become the overall Miss Earth winner, and the first winner from Venezuela. The 24-year old model is currently turning heads as the girlfriend of high-profile music star, Marc Anthony, who filed for divorce from his equally recognized wife, Jennifer Lopez, earlier in 2012. Ms. de Lima has spent most of her young adult life modeling or appearing in smaller, walk-on roles on Venezuelan television programs. There is no word on how she and Mr. Anthony met, though they recently went public with their relationship, appearing at various functions together, and writing about each other on Facebook and Twitter.
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Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee is sharing a bit of her next project. She tweeted a 30-second clip of an atmospheric instrumental piece from her upcoming album Aftermath, which features music inspired by the new film War Story.
Lee recorded most of the album with composer Dave Eggar. Aftermath is due out August 25th, and is available to pre-order now via iTunes or Amazon.com.
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I am so excited to finally share this! Available 8/25. Preorder now. http://t.co/0T52v50ke2
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Catalogue Number: V6J-95RW
- Author: Ben Kane
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- Publisher:Cornerstone
- Published:19 January 2012
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- Total Pages: 576
- Genre: Historical fiction
Enemy Of Rome : The great Carthaginian general, Hannibal, has never forgotten the defeat and humiliation of his father by Rome. Now he plans his revenge and the destruction of the old enemy. Soldier Of Carthage : While Hannibal prepares for war, the young son of one of his most trusted military commanders goes on an innocent adventure with his best friend - and disappears. Slavery : Captured by pirates, put up for sale in the slave market, one of the boys is sold as a gladiator, the other as a field slave. They believe they will never see home or family again. A World Aflame : But their destiny - interwoven and linked with that of their Roman masters - is to be an extraordinary one. The devastating war unleashed upon Rome by Hannibal will last for nearly twenty years. It will change their lives - and history - forever.
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- Olive oil to cook
- 4 cups basmati rice
- 5 minced large shallots
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 heaping tablespoon minced ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 4 cups mixed grilled vegetables, 1/2-inch dice (1 zucchini, 1 eggplant, 1 red bell pepper, 1 large red onion, 1 fennel, 1/4-inch thick sliced and grilled with olive oil, salt and pepper)
- 1 bunch Thai basil (2 cups picked leaves)
- 3 heirloom tomatoes, julienned, different types and colors if possible
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 minced jalepeno
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- PAELLA 2 WAYS: In a hot oven-proof skillet coated with olive oil, saute rice, shallots, garlic and ginger for 4 to 6 minutes. Season. Add turmeric and stir for 2 minutes. Add stock and vegetables and check for seasoning. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until rice has fully absorbed the broth. Fluff with a fork, re-check seasoning. BASIL-TOMATO SLAW: In a bowl, combine everything and season. Check for flavor and set aside at room temperature. PLATING: Serve the paella in the skillet drizzled with the slaw on top. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes


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Shelving, Closed, Add-On, Steel, 85"
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|Shelving Style: Closed
|Finish: Powder Coated
|Shelving Type: Add-On
|Height: 85"
|Material: Steel
|Item: Shelving Unit
|Color: Gray
|Shelf Adjustments: 1-1/2" Increments
|Number of Shelves: 6
|Width: 36"
|Shelf Capacity: 750 lb.
|Gauge: 22
|Depth: 18"
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Shelving Unit, Add-On, Closed, Material Steel, Gauge 22, Number of Shelves 6, Width 36 In., Depth 18 In., Height 85 In., Shelf Capacity 750 lb., 1-1/2 In. Increments, Gray, Finish Powder Coated