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Immediately following that easter egg was the appearance of "1011" in the top right of the browser, leading many to believe this was telling us that the Adam was due on January 9, 2011. The level of desire for this highly anticipated tablet reached a fever pitch this past weekend when, right beneath the "1011" appeared "-D5720A80". The forums that had been assembled for the love of the Adam exploded with possibilities behind the meaning of this little snippet. Could this be the "hidden sensor" that was referred to, or some other kind of mysterious sort of discovery? IR port? Ambient Light sensor? Arms and Legs so it can go make me a sandwich? A last-minute inclusion of the NFC technology that was recently seen in Eric Schmidt's mysterious Android phone?
The weekend was filled with possibilities. The most common thought among those possibilities was an induction charger. The code D5720A80 is 3581020800 in decimal, which in timestamp of UNIX is a June 24, 2083. Since there is a negative in front of the code, the number becomes -3581020800. Throw that into a UNIX time converter, and you get July 10, 1856. Alright history geeks, why is that date important? It's Nikola Tesla's birthday, and we all know Tesla was crazy about wireless power. The details are sparse at best, but images that are not unlike the Palm Pre's keystone charger float through my mind. Fortunately, I don't have to keep being bad at guessing, since right as everyone was beginning to accept the induction/Tesla theory, Rohan Shavran of Notion Ink fired up the blog machine and helped us out.
Amidst tons of notes regarding changes being made to the Adam, including some really cool details for developers, was a mention of the new features page on the website. The hidden sensor that had been mentioned previously was revealed to be an Ambient Light sensor which will switch automatically between the high resolution color screen and the E-Ink like Pixel Qi display depending on where you are. The sensor doesn't seem to correlate with the code on the top of the page, leaving me with the thought that Notion Ink is not quite through revealing all of it's secrets about the device. Stay tuned, I am sure this is not the last we will see from NotionInk!


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Samsung doesn't exactly have the best track record when it comes to upgrading their Android smartphones with the latest version of the operating system. Customers who purchased the T-Mobile Behold II are stuck with Android 1.6, Sprint users with the Moment will not see updates past Android 2.1, and many people with the international version of the first Galaxy never saw any updates and were stranded with Android 1.5.
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'Creature Compost' - Zoo Reduces Landfill and Generates Income
Date: 04-May-17
Author: Elise Catterall
Perth Zoo's composting program – which manages the more than 1 tonne of organic waste produced per day at their zoo south of the city – has reduced the amount of waste sent to landfill by almost half. The zoo recognises that improving sustainability is a critical component of protecting the wildlife habitat and biodiversity, as well as reducing overall environmental impact.
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And these environmental efforts are not just occurring in Australia. In the US, the Detroit Zoological Society has built an anaerobic biodigester – the first of its kind – to use animal waste for energy. While similar to a system in place in Munich Zoo, Detroit's biodigester uses an anaerobic environment to bacterially break down waste, resulting in a renewable energy can then be converted to electrical power. It is estimated that the power produced just from the zoo's 480 tonnes of animal waste will meet up to 10% of its energy requirement, and will leave a negative carbon footprint in doing so. The by-product of this is a high-quality fertiliser, which, is sold to the community under the evocative name 'Zoo Poo'.
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- Compost your own green waste – Use Zoos Victoria's compost guide
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Top Ten HTC Tools and Widgets
One of the amazing thing about HTC's Androids phones is that you have access to the Android market to get any number of modifications and applications for your phone. But HTC has made it easier for us by including some great tools which they have created for your phone right out of the box. These are part of the HTC Sense user interface that come on every HTC phone. For these tools, applications, and widgets there is no need to get on the market and look for replacements. Here are the top ten HTC tools that come on the Android phones that I'd highly recommend using.
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1) The Clock
Most phones come with a built in clock of some sort; HTC gives its users a really cool one. Of course you can go and find different clock widgets on the store but I find that HTC's is well built, slick looking, and offers plenty of options--including one that includes the weather and another that lets you display multiple time zones for those traveling.
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2) Weather
The weather widget that comes with the phone is also extremely functional. It lets you set multiple locations (using the GPS to check your current location easily) and choose from multiple websites to get the weather from. The display is slick and can be viewed in one of the home screens as a widget or in a full screen application.
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3) Calendar
The Calendar widget is also really all you need for organizing and viewing your events. I spent some time looking at other ones (such as Pure Calendar) and found that the HTC calendar is just as functional. You can set the widget to be an agenda list or a full calendar to display on a home screen. Then the calendar itself is relatively easy to navigate and add events to. Best of all it can sync between your phone calender, your Google Calender, and Outlook extremely easy. Don't really need anything more than that.
As a note, if you like scrolling through days with the hour-by-hour listed (much like you do with Google Calender online) go into the settings in the Calender and select "Views" then set your "Day Views" to "Time Grid". I liked the app much better after doing this.
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4) Internet Browser
Again, you can grab various browsers on the market or widgets that will show your bookmarks and such--but HTC has provided an excellent browser built into the Sense UI. This browser lets you easily navigate around the Internet and keep track of your bookmarks. There is a widget with two formats to display your bookmarks on a home screen for easy access. Like any browser it keeps track of your history and will let you save passwords for easy access.
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5) Music Player
One of the things that was so naturally wonderful about the iPhone was that it was also an iPod. Well HTC has also made your phone into a really good mp3 player. The music player that comes on the phone is all you need to organize your music, make playlists, and play your tunes. The best thing about their music player is the way it works with their lock screen and headphone jack; when you unplug the headphones it automatically pauses the music and you can skip songs without unlocking the screen.
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6) Albums (Pictures)
Your phone has a great way of organizing all of your photos. It lets you load all of your photos, including ones you take on your phone and ones you load onto your SD card. The greatest part is that it also lets you easily browse your friends' Facebook and Flickr photos right in the album program. It also includes two widgets for browsing your photos right on a home screen.
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7) Footprints
Of top ten HTC tools discussed this is the most unique. Footprints is a really cool app that HTC includes on the phone that will let you take pictures and geotag them with your location. You can organize these into several categories, add notes and even record voice memos. This way you can have a record of all the places you've been and things you've seen.
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8) IM (instant messenger)
Instant messaging on your phone is a great way to keep connected with people who aren't near a phone. HTC provides an integrated IM program (called IM in the programs list) that will let you sign into yahoo, AIM, and Windows Live Messenger and easily respond to all your friends all times of the day.
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9) Messages
The old way of doing text messaging was annoying; you often couldn't see what you last said and had to scroll through messages as individual packets. HTC's Messaging tool automatically organizes your messaging into conversations that make it much more like an IM conversation. And this HTC tool is not only for text but also lets you easily attach and access pictures, videos, and voice messages as well as attach locations, contacts, and appointments.
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10) Gmail/Mail
Of course Android is a Google operating system so it has natural integration with Gmail and the program that comes on the phone is great. But for those who don't use Gmail, HTC also provides the Mail application that lets you easily access any account with POP3/IMAP (chances are yours is). Just boot up the Mail app and either use Microsoft's Active Sync or the POP3 selection to quickly set it up. Then you'll have all your mail on your phone with full functionality.


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25 Jan Garden Show 'Floral Symphony' Will Be Music to Your Ears
The Northwest Flower & Garden Show will be bringing winter weary show attendees an extra dose of cheer with their 2012 show theme – A Floral Symphony – and the musical events they have scheduled throughout the garden show. Festive South Lobby concerts, all FREE with admission, will be four times each day, with a wide variety of musical acts that cover the realm of styles for every music lover. And our PlayGarden Sprout Stage we'll be engaging children of all ages – and their parents – with our professional singer/songwriters, crooning tunes for the younger set to go with the PlayGarden "Rockin' Robin" theme.
Recording artist Kenny Coleman, just back from touring with John Legend, is one of Chicago's most sought after and renowned Jazz and Blues percussionists. As a graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, Coleman has studied under the tutelage of famed Percussionist Leo Murphy of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has been involved with the music industry for over 20 years as a session player, composer and producer, and worked with musical icons, including Johnny Mathis, Sugar Blu, Ethel Holloway and R&B superstar Monica. (Subaru presents Kenny Coleman, Wednesday 2/8 at 1 pm and Thursday, 2/9 at 1 pm.)
The melodic originals of Seattle pianist Nelda Swiggett draw from her long list of influences, from jazz to Afro-Cuban, to gospel, blues and more. Nelda formed her first band in 1990, and has since performed at many of Seattle's leading clubs, concerts and festivals, including the Earshot Jazz Festival, Bumbershoot, and a KPLU-FM Summer Jazz Cruise, among others. She'll be performing with the Nelda Swiggett Trio, which includes bassist Chris Symer and drummer Byron Vannoy, held together by the highly original mind of Ms. Swiggett. (Performing Wednesday, 2/8 at 12 pm and Friday, 2/10 at 6 pm.)
Guitarist Paul Johnson, from Auburn, WA, plays acoustic jazz that soothes the senses. (Playing Wednesday, 2/8 at 5 pm and Saturday, 2/11 at 11 am.) And it's time for a bit of nostalgia as the popular Edmonds Woodway High Jazz Ensemble will be bringing back the era of big band music. (Sunday, 2/12 at 3 pm.)
Ray Baldwin is the epitome of cool with his velvet trumpet. Many people know that Ray Baldwin performs the best of traditional and contemporary jazz. If you have ever experienced him performing live then you know his unique style is full of rich harmonies, crowd participation, musical features and extraordinary trumpet playing. When Ray Baldwin takes the stage get ready for a fascinating time. (Thursday, 2/9 at 12 pm.)
Orville Johnson's name is well-known to Seattleites who love bluegrass. He moved to Seattle in 1978 where he was a founding member of the legendary NW folk/rock group 'The Dynamic Logs' and over the years has played with a diverse list of artists including Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, John Hartford, Maria Muldaur, Richie Havens, Sam Andrew (Big Brother and the Holding Company) and Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones). (Thursday, 2/9 at 2 pm.)
The Cascade Cut Ups will be bringing their banjo best, along with guitar, dobro, harmonica, mandolin and bass, along with their high-note harmonies. (Saturday, 2/11 at 2 pm)
The Wiretappers are an acoustic string band from the Seattle area, playing a mix of Juke Joint music, Western Swing, classic country, dancehall honky-tonk, and hillybilly jazz, with a bit of bluegrass, jazz standards, gypsy, and funky folk mixed in. Their sound is groove-oriented with great instrumentals, lead vocals and lots of harmony singing.(Sunday, 2/12 at 1 pm.)
How about a quick Flamenco dance between all that shopping and seminar watching at the garden show? You might want to break out your dancing shoes with the sounds of Julian Catford's classical guitar flavored with a decidedly Spanish and Brazilian beat. (Wednesday, 2/8 at 2 pm and Thursday, 2/9 at 4 pm.)
The Kirkland Choral Society was born in the living room of one of its founding members and originally Practiced in a basement rehearsal space with a handful of singers. Now a respected nonprofit organization, it is dedicated to sharing their music with the public and teaching about choral musical arts. (Sunday, 2/12 at 11 am.)
Be sure to catch The Bella Trio, a talented trio of ladies who have been performing together for over seven years. It will feel right at home surrounded by the lush settings of the garden show. This trio of ladies on violin and cello are the perfect accompaniment to the nearby blossoms in the South Lobby garden by the Floral Growers of Washington, and the fantastic displays of artistry by local florists in the Floral Competition. (Thursday, 2/9 at 6 pm.) If you love the stirring sounds of classical chamber music, you also won't want to miss the renowned Garfield High's Classical Quartet chamber music. (Wednesday, 2/8 at 4 pm and Saturday, 2/11 at 6 pm.)
There is so much inspiration to be found at the garden show, in both the gardens and the brilliant seminar photography. But you will truly be inspired by Duo Savoir Faire, violinists Nicola and Tyler Reilly. Tyler was quite the phenom in Olympia when he started playing at the age of nine. He was touring Europe by age 11 and winning competitions in his teens. Nicola started the violin at age seven. She attended the Northwest School for the Arts and has traveled to perform and compete in Austria, Germany, and Japan. (Friday 2/10 at 4 pm.)
Be prepared for some joy! The Total Experience Gospel Choir bursts with love, joy and enthusiasm – humanity! It is hailed as one of the Pacific Northwest's finest soulful ensembles. Pastor Patrinell Staten Wright started the group as a gospel music class at Seattle's Franklin High School in 1973. Since then the choir has grown to become a nationally and internationally known gospel singing group. (Friday, 2/10 at 2 pm.)
We all wear sensible shoes to the garden show, since we will be spending so much time exploring all the great things the show has to offer. But do stop and listen to Sensible Shoes, an ensemble of the acclaimed Seattle Women's Chorus, a pop and vocal jazz group in the tradition of groups like Captain Smartypants and Emerald City Volunteers. This group of women balance great vocal delivery with fun, innovative staging. (Saturday, 2/11 at 4 pm.)
Miles and Karina are David Miles Keenan and Nova Karina Devonie. Their music is the happy result of a 19-year collaboration. Since their early days with cowgirl supergroup Ranch Romance, with whom they recorded 3 CD's, they have been writing and performing locally in their home town of Seattle. They have shared the stage with EmmyLou Harris, Bela Fleck, Bill Monroe, Alison Kraus, Tim O'Brien, Rodney Crowell and David Grisman, to name a few. (Friday, 2/10 at 12 pm.)
All of our South Lobby Concerts are free with admission, and you can get your tickets on gardenshow.com. (Remember, Early Bird prices are only good to February 7.) The full schedule is posted on the garden show website.
The show's wildly popular PlayGarden that debuted last year returns with the theme of "Rockin' Robin" and we're chirping for joy with the musical acts that will be appearing daily on the Sprout Stage.
Caspar Babypants is better known as Chris Ballew, the twice Grammy-nominated songwriter and lead singer for the four times platinum rock and roll band The Presidents of the United States of America. As his alter ego, Caspar Babypants, he makes high quality, thoughtful, simple, acoustic sing along songs for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy together. (Performing daily at 10:30 am)
Your Imaginary Friend is the duo of Jana Vitols and Greg Ruby. For a dozen years Seattle's youngest have been singing, dancing and learning the fundamentals of music in Jana's 'Music for Everyone' classes. Greg brings his compositional ear and guitar skills to the stage, and plays strings and keys, writes and records for listeners of all ages. (Friday, 2/10 through Sunday 2/12 at 12:30 pm)
Nancy Stewart is a national award-winning musician who has been writing and performing for young children and their families for twenty years. This followed a successful fifteen year-long career as lead guitarist and vocalist with a nationally known show band. (Daily at 2:30 pm)
Lisa Taylor and the Seattle Tilth Children's Garden team return for two fun acts, Don't Squish That Bug! where the 'Critters' explore the insect world and teach about bugs through song, stories and friendly, giant puppets. And Wiggle, Squiggle, Giggle! which is sure to be awesome adventure of the slimy kind. (Wednesday and Thursday at 12:30 pm) ~ Janet


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Rubin Society Award
In recognition of Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office (SPD) staff who spend much of their free time working with children, the SPD inducts them into the Rubin Society. The recognition, named in honor of former SPD attorney Peter Rubin, recognizes the Following current and Former SPD staff members that contribute to the kids in their communities. Starting in 2015, the award is given to the agency's regional office that participates in the most outreach.
2017 Recipient:
The Green Bay Region (Appleton, Green Bay, Peshtigo, & Shawano Offices) for its outreach activities directed at children over the previous year including mock trial competitions and school talks.
2016 Recipient:
The Eau Claire Region (Barron, Eau Claire, & Hudson Offices) for its outreach activities over the previous year including mock trial competitions and community programs.
2015 Recipient:
The Milwaukee Trial Office for its outreach activities over the past year including school and university talks, national trainings, and training sessions at public defender conferences of other states.
Prior Individual Recipients:
Annette Barna - Rice Lake; John Bergstrom - Janesville; Marge Bieschke - Milwaukee Trial; Howard Cameron - Hudson; Mary Cayan - Milwaukee Trial; Marcus Coleman - Milwaukee Trial; Ann Davey - Madison Trial; Pat DeMeo - Madison Appellate; Tom Dixon - Administration; Tammy Edwards - Appleton; Brian Figy - Appleton; Peter Goldberg - Milwaukee Trial; Ben Gonring - Madison Trial; Ellen Henak - Milwaukee Appellate; Maggie Hogan - Rhinelander; John W. Johnson, Jr. - Rhinelander; Margaret Johnson - Racine; Shirley Johnson - Black River Falls; Sheila Kessler - Stevens Point; Alice Knitter - Milwaukee Trial; Linda Koenigs - Jefferson; Barbara Krueger - Eau Claire; Alex Lockwood - Milwaukee Trial; Ken Lund - Madison Appellate; John Manydeeds - Eau Claire; Claytee Mattox - Milwaukee Appellate; Paul Merkle - Janesville; Joe Moore - Juneau; Ann Munninghoff - Rhinelander; Rose Oliveto - Lancaster; Marilyn Parks - Milwaukee Appellate; Jose Perez - Administration; Jack Rakowski - Rice Lake; Stuart Richter - Madison Trial; Trish Sahs - Spooner; Renee Savannah - Madison Trial; Jack Schairer - Madison Appellate; April Schmidt - Sheboygan; Katherine Schnell - LaCrosse; Jodi Severson - Rice Lake; Ron Shabazz - Milwaukee Juvenile; Kathy Smith - Madison Trial; Betsy Stampe - Madison Trial; Rhonda Stauss - Milwaukee Trial; Judy Stowell - Milwaukee Trial; Chris Sydow - Madison Appellate; Ramon Valdez - Milwaukee Trial; Eric Vega - Milwaukee Trial; Greg Vollan - Juneau; John Wabaunsee - LaCrosse; Bruce Ware - Milwaukee Juvenile; Mary Wolfe - Fond du Lac


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Jordan is a man of few words but he did say that Mako is the best roller coaster he has ever ridden. He says is is fast (73 mph), long (4,760 feet-almost a mile), high (200 ft) and smooth.
Summer of Mako at SeaWorld Orlando
Mako is finally here! Mako, SeaWorld Orlando's new hypercoaster opens to the public on Friday, June 10th and SeaWorld is celebrating the Summer of Mako.
Endangered Species Safari at Busch Gardens
Five cheetahs recently arrived at the park in accordance with the international cheetah Species Survival Plan
Cheetahs are Coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2011
This spring, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will introduce a new mega-attraction that introduces guests to join the hunt for excitement and experience a new breed of speed.


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What: The Third Annual Dog-Related Haiku Challenge
When: The Entire Stubby Month of February
Where: Everywhere across the face of the globe and several space stations orbiting earth, any aliens in the solar system and the world-wide-web.
Why: Why Not?
You remember what Haiku is, right? It's that Japanese style of poem writing you were forced to learn in middle school for some unknown and protested reason.
The first stanza of the poem has 5 syllables, the second stanza has 7, and the third and last stanza has 5. No more1. No less.
Your mission is simple: Write at least one, but preferably multiple haiku about your dog without swearing or using insulting language. Maybe that's not so simple for a lot of you.
We'll be giving out a $25 Gift Certificate to the winner. You have our word that all conforming entries will be judged by a highly trained Haiku professional. There's no limit to the number of poems you can submit, so go nuts. Call the neighbors. Get the kids involved. Alert NORAD.
They must be legitimate haiku and they must be family-friendly!
Submissions that don't conform will be deleted with malice.
Send all submissions to email@example.com with the subject line "Haiku for You." I'll post all of them as quickly as I can on this LINK. Good Luck!
And for bonus points, what is he Japanese character shown in the photo?


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When: Last Monday of every month, 8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2 2011
Do you remember that one joke you told with that really zany pun that captured all life's foibles? The one all your co-workers laughed at, and made you feel like a god? Well, neither do they. Because it never happened. But take that golden material you never get to use and try it out at 8 tonight at Stand Up or Shut Up Open Mic Comedy Night at Thunder & Buttons II (2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888). You'll likely find an honest reaction. Don't worry if you need more time to polish your material: This 21-and-up show takes place the last Monday of every month. No joke. — Avalon Manly
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Our contest is now closed, and Pascal Gärtner was our lucky winner of a free lifetime Ronin Solo account! Thanks to everyone that entered, and stay tuned for more exciting giveaways from AppStorm in the future!
Whether you're starting a new consulting business or just decided to start doing freelance design work, one of the more important apps you're going to need is an invoicing app. Ronin is a web app that'd be a great choice for your invoicing needs, letting you create estimates, track expenses, create customized invoices, and get paid through PayPal, all in one app.
Sounds great, right? Now, what if you could get all of that for free, for life? That's exactly what one lucky reader will get in this AppStorm giveaway. The Ronin team has given us one lifetime Solo account to give to our readers. It'd usually cost $15 per month, but you can get it 100% free for life! This account will let you manage up to 30 clients with one staff user, and it will include SSL security, dedicated support, and an unbranded, customizable interface and invoice designs. Plus, if you win, and then later need to get more users or clients, you can upgrade to another Ronin account at an upgraded price.
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If you'd love to win a free lifetime Ronin Solo account, it's easy to get your entry submitted. All you have to do is click the link below and send out the resulting tweet (or just copy and paste), then leave a comment below with a link to your tweet. That's it!
We'll announce the winners on Saturday, July 7th. Good luck to everyone who enters!
Envato staff or people who have written more than two articles or tutorials for AppStorm, or existing users of Ronin, however, are ineligible to enter.
Killer invoicing app Ronin has released an HTML5-built iPhone app for users to track time on the go and sync with their Ronin account. Because the app is built with HTML5, an Android version will be a relatively simple addition, though with a UI tweaked for the different screen sizes.
If you aren't familiar with Ronin, be sure to give our review a look: Smooth & Customizable Invoicing With Ronin. The app received a fantastic 9/10 rating, so be sure to give it a look.
Read on for more iPhone app and lifetime Solo Plan giveaway details. Updated: Giveaway winners announced!
When you're working in the wonderful world of freelance or do the majority of your business online, it's safe to say that you're going to have to send a lot of invoices. However, with the increasing rise in web apps, you can bet that there of plenty invoicing apps to choose one. Only problem is finding the right one that fits all of your needs.
Ronin is a promising contender in this field and the web app offers an array of features to make the lives of yourself and your clients that extra bit easier. Find out more after the fold.


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You are able to see things a bit more clearly, using careful thought you come up with a strategy and push forward.
Taurus (April 20- May 20)
Personal safety zones are left behind; you are ready to take a risk.
Gemini (May 21- June 20)
It is time to make amends and start over.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Finding it easy to see the recently hidden truth, you are able to heal a relationship.
Leo (July 23- Aug 22)
Allow your passionate spirit to lead the way, whether it's a mate or a fling you desire.
Virgo (Aug 23- Sept 22)
The answers you seek can be found in reflection.
Libra (Sept 23- Oct 22)
You have been surrounded by dark long enough; enlightenment is yours for the taking.
Scorpio (Oct 23- Nov 21)
You will be drawn toward a new relationship or an existing relationship will be taken to a whole new level.
Sagittarius (Nov 22- Dec 21)
Honor your sixth sense, its guidance, and sensitivity.
Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19)
The goals you want are obtainable; only you have the skills and willpower to see this through.
Aquarius (Jan 20- Feb 18)
Only you know what creates true happiness for yourself.
Pisces (Feb 19- March 20)
Trust in the universe and watch for the signs that will guide you towards the next step.


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A lot of research goes into the myriad drink selections at Arena Bar and Grill.
Owners Nicole and Michael Theodore always stay on the look out for new brews and tastes to bring back to the Wilkes-Barre restaurant as they travel, said Samantha Grant, general manager.
"There's so many new beers that are out on a regular basis that if you don't stay up on the trends, you have no idea what's going on," she said.
The 50 beers on draft, more than 250 bottled beers and a large selection of mixed drinks may be daunting, but head bartender Kim Clark is always happy to help customers winnow down their choice. With just a few questions, she can usually recommend a good match from the hundreds of choices.
"We try to get a good selection, a good variety," she said. "It's fun for me, too."
Another recent addition on the drinks side is the punch bowls. The brightly colored drinks come in a fishbowl - there's even one called "Let's Go Fishing."
"Some of them have candy inside, and they're great to share," Clark said.
"We kind of have a flavor for everybody, I think," Grant said, displaying the extensive list of shooters and bombs.
The restaurant has a full dining area, lounge section with leather couches, and a patio overlooking Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. A full menu, ranging from appetizers to burgers, sandwiches and entrees like filet mignon and ahi tuna, complements the array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The crab stuffed pretzel is amazing, Grant said - it's a soft pretzel topped with crab meat and melted cheese, with a homemade roasted red pepper mayonnaise for dipping.
One new treat the staff raves about are the cake pops, whipped up by Sara Mazzitelli of Blue Elephant Cupcakes in West Wyoming. New flavors come out every week, like apple pie, strawberry shortcake and the Elvis - a banana, peanut butter and chocolate concoction.
Several happy hours a week and live entertainment on Sundays round out the Arena's offerings. Happy hour is held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9-11 p.m. on Sunday, featuring $2 drafts, appetizers and house wines.
firstname.lastname@example.com, 570-821-2118Location: 380 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre
Contact: 570-970-8829, www.arenabarandgrill.com
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen open till 1 a.m.)


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Gotta Watch the Videos featuring our Gotta Dance Students
Our dance program creates a solid foundation and prepares students to dance all types of classical and modern dances.
Lyrical classes combine elements of jazz, modern, and ballet dance to create unique works of art. Characterized by its fluid and graceful movements, routines tell a 'story' and capture the emotion and interpretation of the music.
Hip Hop Dance
This program is a high-energy dance experience that is fun for dancers of all ages. It combines funky dance movements performed to trendy hip hop music. It is a refined form of street dance that is similar to the movements seen in music videos and the entertainment industry.
Acro is a style of dance that combines traditional jazz dance technique with precision acrobatic tricks.
Break Dance
Break dancing originated in the Bronx, NYC in the 70s, with innovations from present funk and party dance expressed in the cypher (dance circle). The revolution of engaging both legs and arms to create lower level movements and patterns quickly established Breaking as a new dynamic dance form
Dancers are taught the basics and fundamentals of dance through ballet. The dancer develops poise and self-confidence through this graceful art form. Dancers are trained according to the Cecchetti methods. Cecchetti graded classes as well as examinations are available.
Jazz Dance
Students in jazz classes will learn proper technique (including jumps and turns) while developing style and confidence to perform on the stage.
Tap Dance
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I always worked on brand experiences, whether it was communication, visual or strategy. I'm an empathic and passionate guy who learned the importance of the holistic customer experience.
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We have a very different definition of "service" here in Hungary & it's my personal goal to absolutely change the customer experience in this country. In fact, this mission to promote the customer-focused, service-oriented mindset goes hand in hand with re-thinking the entire system from the outside in. As the youngest Service Designer here in Hungary, I feel a huge sense of responsibility, and incredibly energized, about spreading the message of SD.
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I've been helping companies design and redesign their services for 4 years now. I started working with startups and then ended up with multinational companies like Telenor Hungary or MOL Group, solving complex problems behind service experiences. I'm passionate about getting to know new businesses, understanding their services and problems through different perspectives, like customers, employees and business. Although sometimes it's hard to merge different perspectives, it isn't new for me. I come from a big family where I was always surrounded by different opinions and points of view - and where I learned the importance of empathy and true listening, the foundations of Service Design.


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I really like the "sunrise and sunset light on a face" idea and the light effect.
Then I borrow my friend's picture (because the last one might offend other's copyright) and make a new piece of work.
However, 2D images didn't express the whole idea I want to give, but I like the light effect, so I tried to apply the spherical light into the Kinect.
I made as much as effort I can, but I failed:
a. in depth information, create virtual light (spherical type) in the constrained space (as shown in the picture), the result is not obivious.
b. in Point Cloud, create spot light (draw several sphere and highlight them), the result is it looks too fake.
c. look for other examples, like Graffiti, and some works from Kimchi and Chips. However, open source doesn't mean everything is open, the things I can get from the Internet are limited. Also, there should be other ways to build virtual light, but as far I only know a little about Processing. The third question is those products always update their version, so some former version I used cannot adapt to the new one.
Also, at the very beginning, I overestimated my ability…
I found a very beautiful spherical light example in OpenProcessing, then I made a little change and set a background picture in this coding. (I just download the woman's picture from Google, I don't know if it's available?)
The code is short (only 40 lines) but create amazing results! How strong Processing language could be!
The key code is to create 2 light line: vertical and horizontal. It mimic sunrise and sunset.
Spherical light on face (Processing practice)
The video I made also shows how light change the face, though it's away from my initial idea (3D selfie).
I tried to make the live video with the sunrise and sunset light effect, however, it runs slow and didn't have good result as I wish. Maybe I need try another way.
This practice didn't apply the Kinect sensor. At first I was thinking how to combine the Kinect, then I'm thinking if it's not necessary, don't make it. High technology is not everything. The most important part is still creativity. And I think if the audience experience the same thing as the practitioner want to give, it means the project is success.
The cube is the virtual light area, where people can't feel the light, but when he/she comes into that area, the virtual light will be shown in the screen.
The first step is to calculate the size of the area.
As I noted in the picture, the width is 500mm, no length and height limitation (actually it depends on the view of the Kinect).
The key codes is:
int[] depthValues = kinect.depthMap();
depthImage = kinect.depthImage();
for (int x = 0; x < 640; x++) {
for (int y = 0; y < 480; y++) {
int i = x + y * 640;
int currentDepthValue = depthValues[i];
if (currentDepthValue < 600 || currentDepthValue > 1100) {
depthImage.pixels[i] = 0;
The video is my test result, congratulations it works!
The final frame shown in the video is that I want to show the virtual light could be created in my hands.
Next step is to create light.
When I look upon some useful information for my kinect practice, I found this project. I'm really shock.
Aaudrey Penven's photograph: Dancing with invisible light.
It's much alike my project and it's sooooooo art!
"Dancing With Invisible Light is a series of interactions with the structured infrared light from a Kinect. It is an exploration of machine vision, mediated through layers of technology and time delay. We moved through darkness, illuminated by light invisible to human eyes, finding our way through touch and intuition."
1. I applied OpenCV library in Processing.
2. I want to detect smile, and set the value of smile. Then the smile could change the video filters. Also, I found two interesting projects could give me inspiration to build the code.
However, the first one didn't public its code, the second one contributed a smile detection library but only could be use in Processing Version 1.0.
And create new smile detection beyond my knowledge.
The other question is that people change emotion(smile) so frequently, how the camera filters change according to that speed? It will cause uncomfortable experience for visual sense.
3. Then I have a new idea: how about just detect face's size? If people smile, their faces will be slightly bigger.
Face's length detection is like an alternative way of smile detection.
With the help of OpenCV library, I create my own code, and the result looks like this video:
Here's some key codes:
Rectangle[] faces = opencv.detect();
for ( int i=0; i < faces.length; i++) {
println(faces[i].width + "," + faces[i].height);
if (faces[i].width <100) {
} else if (faces[i].width >100 && faces[i].width <120) {
} else if (faces[i].width >120 && faces[i].width <150) {
filter(POSTERIZE, 4);
} else {
I used the built-in filters which Processing applied. But I think it looks not beautiful as I imaged. I want the Instagram filters effect, however it's still a challenge for me.
Next step I will practice with Kinect.
These 3 idea drafts all have possibilities to build my project.
In principle, like idea drafts No.1 shows, a Kinect sensor produces both 2D color video and depth images which means it could detect facial expression like smile and detect head-pose at the same time.
However, the Kinect's depth information is not very accurate, which means it could not clearly identify the facial expression, especially this project ask for detecting clear smile level – how big mouth people will show when they smile or laugh.
Therefore, No.2 appeared, it applies 2 computers: one runs Processing software in smile detection, the other runs the Kinect in skeleton tracking. However, because the two computers are independent to each other, these two functions are also independent without intersection.
Finally I will apply idea No.3, which combines the advantages of No.1 and No.2.
It still depends on later practice.
The idea is to apply smile level to control real-time video image filter effects, so the context of code needs:
1 Create several filter venues. For example, Instagram most popular filters: Valencia, Earlybird, Rise, Lo-Fi, etc; iPhone's built-in filter camera: Chrome, Transfer, Instant, Fade, etc.
2 Face detection: smile. Calculate the smile level, for example, from -10 to 10: -10 – 0, 0 – 3, 3- 6, 6 – 10.
(There's many code examples can be found in Github.)
3 If… Do… language.
If smile level = -10 – 0, do Lo-Fi;
If smile level = -10 – 0, do Valencia;
If smile level = -10 – 0, do Earlybird;
If smile level = -10 – 0, do Rise;
Else, Normal.
Kinect + Processing
Kinect will use its DepthCamera to create virtual light in a given space (but I'm still confused with combine with what software, is it processing OK?) and use its SkeletonData to detect the head tilt, then the head tilt level will control the color and location of the virtual light.
There will be a webcam controlled by Processing software.
Processing will detect the smile, and the smile level will change the video image filters.
To conclude, Kinect detect head tilt, Processing detect smile, these two elements contribute to build a 3D selfie.
Generally, we think an artist developed his project is from his first idea: when he has an idea, and then work hard and hard and hard and then make it come true! But, the truth is, the initial idea is always changed during the whole project processing, and sometimes the final result is totally different from the original thought.
Last month I was studying Processing (I do very recommend this book: Learning Processing by Daniel Shiffman, and I also like his examples involved in Processing's library), recently I'm trying to do my summer project: Moving Selfie.
I research the original coding on facial expression. One of the coding examples is from Kyle McDonald's ofxFaceTracker and Jason Saragih's C++ facetracker libraries. The problem for me is that they (not only Kyle's examples, as well as other artists) all use C++ language, however, I'm not familiar with C++ and I guess to start learning will take up a lot of time and it's also a waste for me to learn Processing in the last month.
Then I was thinking if there's possible to translate C++ language into Processing? My friend told me it's hard, and even if it works the effect in Processing will be much lower than it in C++ environment.
About the project light on face which I need virtual light, but the virtual light in the 2D camera looks not that good. So I bought a Kinect to consider to build 3D model to detect the facial expression and then give the virtual light effects. And I found Kinect is a very interesting device.
Also, recommend this book: Making Things See: 3D vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot.
About the virtual light I found a very good example by Elliot Woods.
I'm thinking apply this technique into my summer project.
The pipeline is:
I found a lot of examples and tutorials on Processing + Kinect, then I focus on the practices in the self-identity part. Idea changes with practice as this article's title, if I cannot do the facial expression, I could still do other practices and still concentrate on the self-presentation, selfies.
I look these two examples: Ego Mirror and Body Dysmorphia.
Body Dysmorphia
(hah, sometimes it looks uncomfortable.)
The question is, at first I was very excited to see so many gorgeous projects via Processing + Kinect, very soon I found actually these projects look different, but in the essence, they are all the same. In other words, nothing new, actually.
The conclusion for me is, the hard part always was, is, and will be: CREATIVITY! CREATIVITY! CREATIVITY!


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It operates somewhat similarly to other industrial sewing machines but there are some significant differences. I'll point those out. On a side note, I have also found the Willcox and Gibbs to be quite adaptable to home use for things like quilting, general dressmaking and mending.
The Willcox Gibbs High Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine with Automatic Lubrication.
|1940? Unknown age.
|Willcox and Gibbs Chainstich Sewing Machine 1875.
Many years and innovations later the company would focus on the industrial sewing machine trade. The one I was most familiar with is the overlock first introduced in the 1880's and made into the 1970's. The company diversified and then stopped being in the sewing machine business in 1978, a long run indeed. The particular model discussed on this post, the lockstitch, was introduced in 1899 as a power driven high speed machine for the garment industry. It would come with compatible tables and motors designed for ease of use, power saving and reliability. The rotary feed and tension units took stress off the thread by turning in rotation rather than tugging on the spool, reducing breakage and parts wear.
|Willcox Gibbs High Speed Lockstitch in a Factory Setting
How Do They Work?
I first found some problems. It is a different bird as they say. Crazy presser feet, a wierd bobbin case and a lot of tangled thread in the rotary take up wheel. Ugh! An operators manual is my usual helper and was not to be found. The only manual located was on Ebay, and far away at that. I have heard there is one on the Smithsonian's archive website but i was unable to locate it presently. I suggest looking both places and getting one. In the mean time here are some basics.
|The Basics.
*The Hand Wheel Turns Away. Do not turn towards the operator.
* The thread releases with the needle at the highest position. This is just like other machines.
*Needle sets with Groove to the LEFT.
Oiling the Machine.
|Pull up lever on the oil pump to send the oil through the system.
|I use this to help pour the oil!
The automatic lubrication machines should be tested. These operate very fast so it is essential that they be oiled properly to avoid damage. Before beginning fill the reserve with oil to the halfway point. If it overfilled it will leak. Pull the oil pump lever up, and let it go down slowly. There should a tiny drop of oil. Now, check the holes near the front and at the fly wheel. Add a little oil if it has been a long while since last use. I suggest adding some oil to all the moving parts of the bobbin case area. The bobbin winder unit should have a few drops of oil added to the port over the turning arm.
Now that it has been given a little oil, run at high speed to see if the system is clear and operational. Open the cover at the top, see that a small drop of oil formed at the tube going down. If not, oil manually. In time my machine went from not dripping oil to working fine so maybe some old oil clogged it, now gone.
I have no threading diagram. There is one out there I saw it but cannot locate it. It seems it was on the Smithsonian's collection of trade ephemera. The threading procedure was a bit confusing, so here is how I do it with images to help.
|Start here.
Thread goes from stand to holes on pillar arm, through the tension spring and around the tension assembly. It is advised to go around two times but I do this once and have no issues. Next thread through the hole in the front.
|(This is the back view)
Setting the Bobbin.
|Bobbin case access
The Bobbin Case.
Insert the bobbin as normal, with the unwinding thread opposite the leaf tension on the case. The leaf tension on my case needs special attention to make sure the thread goes under it properly. Then thread through the hole on the top.
|Mine keeps doing this- just pull it under. Check yours.
|Proper threading of the Bobbin Tension.
|Through the hole and all done
|Bobbin inserted correctly, face down. Just push it back.
I am unaware of other models of the High Speed Lockstitch machine so please understand there may be differences in features in older or newer machines. Here is how to make some adjustments to the machine for sewing different types of fabric.
Stitch Length:
Boy was this a mystery! Push in the metal button and turn the handwheel away from you until the numbers come into view. I am not sure exactly what they represent, other than a guess as stitche per inch as this is an American machine. Lower numbers for longer stitches, higher for smaller ones. I use 10 most for medium weight, 14 for light and 7 for denim.
Quick steps-
1. Press in button and turn handwheel AWAY until it clicks.
2.Turn again towards or away until you see the number you want.
Presser Foot Pressure:
Turn the screw at the top of the machine near the round thread take up. It goes downwards for more pressure, up for less. I was able to get a big variation in this, a great feature. With it up can do free motion sewing like for darning or quilting. No special darning attchment was needed. With high pressure did a great job on canvas. Start in the middle and then experiment from there.
Winding a Bobbin:
Set bobbin in the slot, it fits tightly. Wind as normal. It has a mechanical auto stop.
How do I sew on a machine that does not have reverse? I need to keep the stitches from unraveling!
This is a hassle, I know. Having used many old sewing machines, this issue has become part of my life. I do love auto reverse, back tack and the best of all AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTERS but they are not what life is made of. Here is my work around for treadles and others that have no reverse. It works for most fabrics but the lightest ones.
1. Make a 2-3 stitches.
2. Tug slightly so the machine goes over them again.
3. At the end of the seam, with needle at the highest point raise presser foot.Move it back 2-3 stitches. 4. Place down again and sew over the edge.
Here's a quick view of this maneuver:
If the video clip won"t play try this:
There is also the tried and true method of simply turning your work around sewing a few stitches and turning again. I do this for very heavy fabrics like Sunbrella or very light such as Charmeuse.
Things You Need For the Willcox and Gibbs Lockstitch
You will need a belt for the machine and one for the motor. I got an industrial treadle belt from eBay. Note that it is the thicker version, not the one for household machines.
My set up required a 22" and a 26" belt. They fasten with a metal clip. Often the leather will stretch a bit so expect to re-install maybe once more until it sets. Yes, it is a bother! To fasten sometimes I use carpet thread rather than a clip, easier to do.Unfortunely there is no V belts to add as there is no way to insert them in my case.
There is too much variation to say what lengh each machine will need, as it is based on what set up is used but estimates can be made easily. Use the old belt or a a marked string going around the path to estimate length before you order.
The Willcox and Gibbs High Speed Lockstitch requires a 75W Needle.
Thankfully, needles are available but not too common. A clue to finding more is it is used by also by another industrial machine, the American Baster. Ebay has them but also here:
The numbering system for Willcox Gibbs needles are by single digits. 2-7 are what the machine takes. My general guide to what to use for what is this:
#2 Light
#3 Medium
#4 Heavier
#6 Heavy and Coated
#7 *&% Heavy
The #7 is the max it can handle, and for me it was the outdoor fabric Sunbrella with 4 layers.
Presser Feet and Attachments.
The Willcox and Gibbs has a unique presser foot system. This make the foot attachments very rare and hard to find. I found some here with the help of the owner, Ms. Howes.
There is some variation of of the shank height for some presser feet, so in time changes occurred. My machine takes the lower shank ones.
|Very slight variation in shank height.
The Willcox and Gibbs also seems to be able to take industrial attachment like binders, as there is a place on the bed for the screws. I have a binder that came with it but no bed screw. Modern ones ar too long but can be cut to fit. These binders are fantastic for edgings so worth trying to find a solution as to be able to use them.
Motor and Table Set Up.
There are many variations to motors for machines like this. I will leave that topic to others but will show mine as a possible research for others. The motor that came with this is a General Electric 1/2 HP. It was rewired at some point recently. The Thread spool stand, guard and table are a set by Willcox and Gibbs.
The light is probably part of the set up as well and made by Bryant. This articulated light has been re-wired and is easy to use and just super cool looking too.
|Bryant Lamp
And so there is enough information to begin some serious sewing with this American industrial sewing machine classic. My first attemps at sewing with this were frustrating, and I was close to giving up due ot tangled thread and broken needles. I then did some "trial and error" plus experiemntation to come up with a little help for future operators.
It is my sincere hope that such information will assist any person who comes across one of these so as to keep it and not let it become destroyed as so many do.


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There are a lot of worlds buzzing around in my mind right now. I've got the Twilight-world, the True blood-world, the House of Night-world, the actual Real World... I'm living myself into a lot of worlds right now it feels like. I do that a lot... The current one is the on of the Sookie Stackhouse-novels. It's kind of really hard to let go. Excitement and sex - sex and excitement... exciting sex. Ooh, my oh my! I've almost been reeding non-stop! Which made me turn the days and nights into a big mess. For some reason I'm more comfortable during the nights. I can relax more into my books. Of course during the night I don't have to think about all the things I should be doing instead. Like cleaning house, polishing my CV, looking for an internship.... Lucky for those things I now have to take a break in my reading in waiting on the 5th book to jump down my mailbox. So tomorrow there's returning books to the library and doin' laundry on my schedule.
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