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Detroit 2013: Tesla's Family Will Grow
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Tesla's little stand at Cobo Hall, squeezed into a corner near Bentley and Volvo, was mobbed during the company's press conference, which seemed to serve multiple purposes: to show the Model X crossover concept for the first time at an auto show; to allow the company to gloat over the resounding critical success of its Model S, including the fact that it is the 2013 Automobile Magazine Automobile of the Year; and for company executives to spread the gospel of Tesla.
Tesla's supreme leader, Elon Musk, was nowhere in sight, but George Blankenship, the former Apple executive who is Tesla's Vice President of worldwide sales and customer experience, took to the stage wearing jeans, a blazer, and a wool scarf casually draped around his neck. "Our vision is to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles," he said, aping similar comments we've heard from his boss. "It's not about building a car." But it is, George, it is. Blankenship is particularly pleased with the growing reputation of Tesla, noting that a whopping 1.6 million people traipsed through 19 of the company's 23 U.S. company stores [Tesla doesn't have traditional dealerships] in the fourth quarter of last year. Tesla will open 25 more company stores in 2013, half of them in the United States. The first store in China opens this spring.
The never-ending question about electric cars, of course, is where and how to recharge them, but Tesla is optimistic about its plans to allow owners to do so easily with its Supercharging stations, which provide a full battery recharge in about 30 minutes and will allow Tesla drivers to travel from San Diego to Vancouver on the West Coast and from Miami to Boston on the East Coast. "In a couple of years, you're going to be able to drive from San Diego to Maine [using our Supercharging system]," Blankenship promises. "Our charging is FREE, so people will be eager to adopt our technology. [Tesla] is about a bright future for your children and grandchildren," he concluded, a little too sweetly, before turning the microphone over to design chief Franz von Holzhausen, who was also wearing jeans but no scarf.
Von Holzhausen, who designed the Pontiac Solstice and served as Mazda's North American design chief, turned to the Model X concept sitting behind him. "We want to transfer our [electric vehicle] technology into a segment [SUVs] that is presently horribly inefficient," he said. "Minivans are incredibly practical, but you kind of sell your soul to get that practicality. With the Model X, you get practicality in a sexy vehicle." Von Holzhausen opened the Model X's Falcon Wing doors, which pivot in two places to open vertically before they swing out, so the Model X can be parked in conventional parking spaces. "Creating the second hinge at the cant rail was the big innovation," Von Holzhausen told us after the press conference. "When the doors are open, they are seven feet, four inches tall, and most garages are about eight feet tall. There will be sensors to prevent the doors from hitting anything."
With all of its doors open on the show floor, the white-over-black Model X looked like a multi-winged bird. We wondered if all those huge apertures would compromise structural integrity, but Von Holzhausen reminded us that "the Model S sedan's structure is equally porous, but both have 60 hertz of structural rigidity. The battery pack is an integral part of the structure." The front "hood" opens to reveal a huge, wide cargo cavity, and the rear hatch also exposes a considerable amount of storage space. We climbed inside the Model X and found a decent amount of room in the second row, if considerably less in the third row, but all three seats in the second row move back and forth independently, and headroom is good in both rows. The Model X concept's body is constructed of fiberglass, but the production vehicle, which is expected sometime in late 2014, will have aluminum body panels just like the Model S. The all-wheel-drive Model X will have 60-kw and 85-kw battery packs but no entry-level 40-kw pack like the Model S offers. Tesla promises a 0-to-60-mph time of 5.0 seconds.
Looking even farther into the future, Von Holzhausen is most excited about the prospect of Tesla's third-generation car, which will, he says, "be an Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Volkswagen Jetta type of vehicle that will offer everything: range, affordability, and performance. We're confident we can do it at a starting price of $30,000, which is the break-in point, where we can bring all this excitement and technology to the average customer."
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Module java.desktop
Defines the AWT and Swing user interface toolkits, plus APIs for accessibility, audio, imaging, printing, and JavaBeans.
Exports Package Description java.appletProvides the classes necessary to create an applet and the classes an applet uses to communicate with its applet context. java.awtContains all of the classes for creating user interfaces and for painting graphics and images. java.awt.colorProvides classes for color spaces. java.awt.desktopProvides interfaces and classes for interaction with various desktop capabilities. java.awt.dndDrag and Drop is a direct manipulation gesture found in many Graphical User Interface systems that provides a mechanism to transfer information between two entities logically associated with presentation elements in the GUI. java.awt.eventProvides interfaces and classes for dealing with different types of events fired by AWT components. java.awt.fontProvides classes and interface relating to fonts. java.awt.geomProvides the Java 2D classes for defining and performing operations on objects related to two-dimensional geometry. java.awt.imProvides classes and interfaces for the input method framework. java.awt.im.spiProvides interfaces that enable the development of input methods that can be used with any Java runtime environment. java.awt.imageProvides classes for creating and modifying images. java.awt.image.renderableProvides classes and interfaces for producing rendering-independent images. java.awt.printProvides classes and interfaces for a general printing API. java.beansContains classes related to developing beans -- components based on the JavaBeans™ architecture. java.beans.beancontextProvides classes and interfaces relating to bean context. javax.accessibilityDefines a contract between user-interface components and an assistive technology that provides access to those components. javax.imageioThe main package of the Java Image I/O API. javax.imageio.eventA package of the Java Image I/O API dealing with synchronous notification of events during the reading and writing of images. javax.imageio.metadataA package of the Java Image I/O API dealing with reading and writing metadata. javax.imageio.plugins.bmpPackage containing the public classes used by the built-in BMP plug-in. javax.imageio.plugins.jpegClasses supporting the built-in JPEG plug-in. javax.imageio.plugins.tiffPublic classes used by the built-in TIFF plug-ins. javax.imageio.spiA package of the Java Image I/O API containing the plug-in interfaces for readers, writers, transcoders, and streams, and a runtime registry. javax.imageio.streamA package of the Java Image I/O API dealing with low-level I/O from files and streams. javax.printProvides the principal classes and interfaces for the Java™ Print Service API. javax.print.attributeProvides classes and interfaces that describe the types of Java™ Print Service attributes and how they can be collected into attribute sets. javax.print.attribute.standardPackage
javax.print.attribute.standardcontains classes for specific printing attributes.
javax.print.eventcontains event classes and listener interfaces.
javax.sound.midiProvides interfaces and classes for I/O, sequencing, and synthesis of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data. javax.sound.midi.spiSupplies interfaces for service providers to implement when offering new MIDI devices, MIDI file readers and writers, or sound bank readers. javax.sound.sampledProvides interfaces and classes for capture, processing, and playback of sampled audio data. javax.sound.sampled.spiSupplies abstract classes for service providers to subclass when offering new audio devices, sound file readers and writers, or audio format converters. javax.swingProvides a set of "lightweight" (all-Java language) components that, to the maximum degree possible, work the same on all platforms. javax.swing.borderProvides classes and interface for drawing specialized borders around a Swing component. javax.swing.colorchooserContains classes and interfaces used by the
javax.swing.eventProvides for events fired by Swing components. javax.swing.filechooserContains classes and interfaces used by the
javax.swing.plafProvides one interface and many abstract classes that Swing uses to provide its pluggable look-and-feel capabilities. javax.swing.plaf.basicProvides user interface objects built according to the Basic look and feel. javax.swing.plaf.metalProvides user interface objects built according to the Java look and feel (once codenamed Metal), which is the default look and feel. javax.swing.plaf.multiProvides user interface objects that combine two or more look and feels. javax.swing.plaf.nimbusProvides user interface objects built according to the cross-platform Nimbus look and feel. javax.swing.plaf.synthSynth is a skinnable look and feel in which all painting is delegated. javax.swing.tableProvides classes and interfaces for dealing with
javax.swing.textProvides classes and interfaces that deal with editable and noneditable text components. javax.swing.text.htmlProvides the class
HTMLEditorKitand supporting classes for creating HTML text editors.
javax.swing.text.html.parserProvides the default HTML parser, along with support classes. javax.swing.text.rtfProvides a class (
RTFEditorKit) for creating Rich-Text-Format text editors.
javax.swing.treeProvides classes and interfaces for dealing with
javax.swing.undoAllows developers to provide support for undo/redo in applications such as text editors.
Requires Modifier Module Description transitive java.datatransferDefines the API for transferring data between and within applications. transitive java.xmlDefines the Java API for XML Processing (JAXP), the Streaming API for XML (StAX), the Simple API for XML (SAX), and the W3C Document Object Model (DOM) API.
Uses Type Description AccessibilityProviderService Provider Interface (SPI) for Assistive Technology. AudioFileReaderProvider for audio file reading services. AudioFileWriterProvider for audio file writing services. FormatConversionProviderA format conversion provider provides format conversion services from one or more input formats to one or more output formats. ImageInputStreamSpiThe service provider interface (SPI) for
ImageOutputStreamSpiThe service provider interface (SPI) for
ImageReaderSpiThe service provider interface (SPI) for
ImageTranscoderSpiThe service provider interface (SPI) for
ImageWriterSpiThe service provider interface (SPI) for
InputMethodDescriptorDefines methods that provide sufficient information about an input method to enable selection and loading of that input method. MidiDeviceProviderA
MidiDeviceProvideris a factory or provider for a particular type of MIDI device.
MidiFileReadersupplies MIDI file-reading services.
MidiFileWritersupplies MIDI file-writing services.
MixerProviderA provider or factory for a particular mixer type. PrintServiceLookupImplementations of this class provide lookup services for print services (typically equivalent to printers) of a particular type. SoundbankReaderA
SoundbankReadersupplies soundbank file-reading services.
StreamPrintServiceFactoryis the factory for
StreamPrintServiceinstances, which can print to an output stream in a particular document format described as a mime type.

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The DataGrid UI component supports data validation against a set of predefined or custom validation rules. These rules are generated based on Data Annotations that decorate the model properties (see the EmployeeValidation.cs file). For the validation to work, the DataGrid should be cast to the model type and its columns should be declared using the
AddFor() method.


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Moving from his regular wheelchair to his racing wheelchair can be a challenge, but Austin handles it with ease.
Austin drives his Mazda 3 hatchback using a hand control for the accelerator and brakes. He transfers himself from his wheelchair to the driver's seat, takes the wheels off the chair, folds it up, and puts the chair and wheels next to him in the front passenger seat.
Wheelchair Racing is quite a workout for Austin since he doesn't have the use of his abdominal muscles but he likes to go "push" to train for future competitions.
Rugby Wheelchairs are made to withstand hard hits and lot of abuse.
Austin attempts to block a pass during a wheelchair rugby match against the Denver Harlequins.
The Texas Stampede Wheelchair Rugby Team gets fired up before a match during the Texas Thunder Invitational Tournament in Cedar Park, Texas.
With limited use of his hands, Austin uses his teeth to help with tasks that require grasping, such as wrapping his wrists with tape for a wheelchair rugby match.
Austin's girlfriend Lindsey hops on for a ride during a wheelchair rugby practice.
Family is important to Austin as shown by the large "Familia" tattoo across his stomach.
Austin's girlfriend, Lindsey, helps him wrap tape around his arms during a wheelchair rugby practice.
Austin is pursuing a degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Austin and is starting a clothing company called Twenty Ten Clothing. Here he is seen working on the design for business cards for his new company.
Austin eats a quesadilla he made at his duplex that he shares with his girlfriend, Lindsey.
Austin shows some of his tattoos during a practice for the Texas Stampede Wheelchair Rugby Team.
Austin laughs while he lies on the ground to let his dad work on the bottom of his rugby wheelchair.


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America's Youth: Transitions to Adulthood
"America's Youth: Transitions to Adulthood," a report from the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), compares the current generation of youth in the United States to youth in 2000, 1990, and 1980.
Baccalaureate and Beyond: A First Look at the Employment Experiences and Lives of College Graduates, 4 Years On
This report presents initial findings about the labor market experiences and enrollment in additional postsecondary degree programs of bachelor's degree recipients approximately four years after they completed their 2007-08 degrees. These findings are based on data from the second follow-up of the Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study
Condition of America's Public School Facilities: 2012–13
This report from the Department of Education provides national data on the condition of the nation's public school facilities, information on building construction and renovation history, and the estimated cost of the repairs needed to put buildings in good condition.
Digest of Education Statistics, 2012
The 48th in a series, the Digest provides statistical information related to the field of education. Covering prekindergarten through graduate school, this report provides information on a variety of topics including numbers of schools, teachers, and students, federal funds for education, and international comparisons.
Degrees of Debt
This report from the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics examines three cohorts of recent graduates one year after they earned their bachelor's degree, comparing their student loan debt and ability to pay back their loans one year after graduation and how debt affected their graduate school enrollment and living arrangements.
Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 (ELS:2002): A First Look at 2002 High School Sophomores 10 Years Later
This report presents the findings from the third and final follow-up survey of the Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002, developed by the The Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. The report uses data collected in 2012 to describe educational, career, family, and financial outcomes of a cohort of young people, approximately 10 years after their sophomore year in high school.
Federal Education Tax Benefits: Who Receives Them and to What Extent Do They Shape the Price of College Attendance?
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Financial Literacy of 15-Year-Olds: Results From PISA 2012
This report illustrates the findings from the 2012 administration of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) financial literacy assessment (PDF, 3 pages), which assessed students' knowledge and understanding of fundamental elements of the financial world. The average score for the United States was 492, which was not measurably different from the overall average of 500, but the United States performed lower than the average in seven education systems.
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High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09) First Follow-up
Published by the Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, HSLS:09 is a longitudinal study that follows students who were in the ninth grade in 2009. Information is now available from the first follow up, conducted in 2012, which includes data from students, parents, teachers, administrators, and counselors.
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The Condition of Education 2012
The Department of Education's National Center for Educational Statistics has released, "The Condition of Education 2012," which summarizes important developments and trends in education. The report includes 49 indicators on the status and condition of education and a closer look at high schools across the country over the past two decades.
Trends Among Young Adults Over Three Decades
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Web Tables on Associate's Degree Attainers
The Department of Education's National Center for Educational Statistics developed web tables that reflect characteristics and degree completion times for undergraduate students who entered postsecondary education for the first time in 2003–04 and whose first degree attained by spring 2009 was an associate's degree.
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being
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Trends in High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 1972-2012
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Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2014
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Report: Births in the United States
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Report: Demographic and Enrollment Characteristics of Nontraditional Undergraduates
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Rescue Bots Photo Booth, Rescue Bots Birthday Backdrops, Photo Booths decoration, Rescue Bots Selfie Frame
This Rescue Bots photo booth backdrop customized digital file frame would make the perfect addition to any party. Tansformers digital files to have a cute Bots birthday party by Rose Design. Personalized by me, printed by you! This listing is for DIGITAL FILE that come in the form of a high resolution PDF FILE. The file will be emailed to you within 72 hours after all information has been received.
Additional information
* Please make sure you read all the information
♥ Welcome to ROSE SPECIAL DESIGN ♥
With this design you can print the custom frame for the Rescue Bots and with it, you can make some fun pictures to remember such an important event. Both adults and children will enjoy taking pictures with it and all have great and unforgettable photos of that day.
With your purchase, acquire, the digital file of the custom frame for your event. Personalized by me and printed by you!
You will receive the digital file in high resolution PDF format within a maximum of 72h of the receipt of all the information.
♥ Description ♥
-Select the size you need
* 24x36 inches (can fit 2/3 adults)
* 36x48 inches (It's for groups like 4, 5, 6 friends, family, etc.)
The most common size is 24x36, it is also more advisable to be printed. If you do not place a measure on your purchase, we will send you 24 "x36" as the default form.
Will not be sent in physical format to your post
Since it is a digital file you can print it as many times as you want.
1.-Choose the option in digital format and give to buy.
2.-Buy your design.
3.- After making your purchase, I will send you an email ( my email: firstname.lastname@example.com) so that you can send me the information of your personalization: Name, age or the text that you want to personalize.
4.-Upon receiving this information, we will do your design within 72hor less. Then, I will send you a PDF file with the final design to give the approval or communicate if you need any change and thus is 100% satisfied with your purchase.
5.-Please check that there is no error in the text (misspelled name, etc.), if any error is detected contact us.
6.-Print the file as many times as you want, in a professional printing press.
Any questions or queries you can write to my email firstname.lastname@example.com or Whatsapp +51902268316
Note: Colors may vary from one printer to another, for best results Print to a professional printer.
♥ Print your frame ♥
1. In a printer in your AREA you can print and mount your frame for you.
2. In franchises like OfficeMax, you can print your file on vinyl on a foam board, you can print your artwork as a poster that you will then have to mount on the foam board yourself (foam board can usually be bought in your shop Local handicraft).
3. In online presses such as www.posterprintfactory.com or Vistaprint.com, www.iconestudio.es, you can print, mount and deliver your frame and all you will have to do is trim the center section with a knife.
Some of our clients have discovered that the most professional but profitable way to show their photo support frame is to print their artwork as a poster and mount it on a foam board, which is available in any craft shop.
To do this, use a glue-on adhesive spray to attach the poster to the foam board. Let it dry overnight to make sure it is completely dry and use a sharp knife to cut.
For best print quality, use regular white paper and 5 mm Foamcore mounting. You can also ask your print shop to cut the gray area of the media for you.
For any other queries please do not hesitate to write us!
♥ Delivery times ♥
You will receive the preview to be reviewed within 24 to 72 working hours (Monday through Friday) from the purchase (usually within the first 24 hours) once approved, the final files will be shipped in the next business hours. The process will be completed (from the purchase to the final files) within 72 hours or much less.
The urgent service is available for additional $5. The files are ready in less than 12 hours (Monday to Sunday).
♥ Refund or change policy ♥
Due to the digital nature of the articles, all sales are final. NO Returns or exchanges are accepted in articles.
♥ Additional Information ♥
-This plank is strictly for use in relation to our creative work.
-The file is for personal use only.
-All files are saved for 14 days and then deleted without the possibility of subsequent changes.
-the colors shown on the screen may vary when printed depending on the print quality and the material chosen.
-the copyright of the images is not being sold.
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Winter Tent Sale – serena and lily
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Feb. 1: "Literacy is Key: A Book & Author Event," 3700 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN; Sponsored by Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association; tickets are $55, purchase tickets online at memphis.kappa.org; 10:00 am-2:00 pm, open to the public
March 15: Official Launch and Fundraiser for Pat Conroy Center at the home of Alison and Mark Guilloud, Beaufort, SC, cocktail buffet, portion of proceeds to benefit the Center, 6:00 pm
March 21: Westminster Towers, 1330 India Hook Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732, tea with accompaniments, tickets are $20, reservations at 803-328-5000, must pay by check or cash before event; 4:00 pm, public
March 22: 2018 Friends of Joyner Library Spring Banquet, East Carolina University fundraiser, Greenville Hilton, 207 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834 tickets are $75 and include signed copy of The Secret to Southern Charm; (Checks payable to Friends of Joyner Library and mail to Joyner Library, Office of Library Development, 2400 Joyner Library, Mail Stop 516, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858 or online at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/giving/friends.cfm), doors open at 5:30 pm, event from 6:00-8:30 pm
March 31: Sips, Sweets and Southern Charm, Beaufort Linen Co., 331 Front St., Beaufort, NC, 1:00-4:00, free and open to the public
April 2: Rowan Regional Public Library Friends of the Library Meeting, Salisbury, NC
April 3: Launch party at South Main Book Co., Salisbury, NC, 5:00-7:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 4: Holcomb Reading Club in Spartanburg at Spartanburg CC, Spartanburg, SC, 11:30 am, private event
April 4: Afternoon tea, Poinsett Club, 807 East Washington Street, Greenville, SC, ticketed event, open to members, For tickets Stacia Smith, (864) 242-3062, firstname.lastname@example.com, 3:00 pm, private
April 5: Kiawah Reads talk and signing, Sandcastle Community Center, 23 Beachwalker Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29407, beverages and light snacks, Contact Mandi Danker email@example.com for tickets, 11:00 am, open to the public
April 5: Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library, 509 S Dargan St., Florence, SC 29506, Contact Mary Wiser, Friends of Florence County Library, 843-413-7065, firstname.lastname@example.com, 6:00 pm, open to the public
April 6: Moveable Feast through Litchfield Books; Litchfield Beach, SC, contact is Vicky Crafton, 843-237-8138, firstname.lastname@example.com, 11:00 am with signing at bookstore at 2:00 pm, open to the public
April 6: "The Secret to Southern Charm at Woodhouse Day Spa," Woodhouse Day Spa, 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, wine and nibbles, Contact is Kimberly Powell, 843-203-1772, firstname.lastname@example.com, 4:30-6:00 pm, open to the public
April 7: Wine, Women & Wisdom, Southern Style, launch of this luncheon series at Buxton Books, 2A Cumberland Street, Corner of Concord and Cumberland, Charleston, SC 29401, Contact Polly Buxton, firstname.lastname@example.com, 843-696-5050, noon-2:00 pm, open to the public
April 8: Southern Sweet Tea Author Talk & Book Signing at Summerville Library presentation Dorchester County Library, 76 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485, tea, water, lemonade, and pastries served; Contact is Leslie Koller, email@example.com, 842-871-5075 ext. 220, 2:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 9: "Books and Bites" at Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N. 4th St., Fernandina Beach, FL with sandwiches and tea, organized through The Book Loft, 214 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, "meet and greet" with signing, contact events person is Christy LeLait, email@example.com, store: 904-261-8991, 11:30 am, open to the public
April 9: The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St., Thomasville, GA 31792, Book Clubs and Beach Reads: A conversation with Kristy Woodson Harvey, wine and cheese provided, Contact Ashley Sherlock email@example.com, email@example.com, 6:30 pm, free and open to public
April 10: "Books and Bites," Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Gulf County, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, contact is Nancy Brockman, email@example.com, 850-229-8879, 12:00-2:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 10: Sundog Books, 89 Central Square, Seaside, FL 32459, Contact Dwan Dawson-Tape, 850-231-5481, email@example.com, 4:00-5:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 11: Dothan Country Club,"Lunch and Learn," 200 South Cherokee Avenue. Dothan, Alabama, $20 ticket includes buffet and author presentation. Call 334-791-2706 or email email@example.com to rsvp. Ticket paid for at the door , 11:30 am CST, open to the public
April 11: Bay Point Book Clubs' Cocktails with Kristy, 5:00 pm, private
April 12: St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon, 218 Bunkers Cove Rd, Panama City, FL 32401, 11:30 am, private
April 13: Pfeiffer University Friends of the Library Book and Author Luncheon, Pfeiffer University, Highway 52 North, Misenheimer, N.C. 28109, hosted by Pfeiffer University Friends of the Library, tickets are $30.00 for Friends members and $40 for nonmembers; Tickets will be available on the University's website in mid-January. They will also be available by calling the Advancement Office at 704-463-3034, event from 11:00 am-1:15 pm, open to the public
April 14: Catawba College Dinner, Salisbury, NC, private
April 15: Signing at High Point Furniture Market, High Point, NC, Details TBA
April 16: The Country Bookshop, 140 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC28387, 5:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 17: SC Entertainment Television talk in Kinston, NC, private
April 17: Sips and Sweets, Community Council for the Arts, 100 N. Queen St., Kinston, NC, 100% of book purchase price will be donated to CCA, to reserve a copy or purchase a copy to pick up at a later date, call (252) 527-2517, free and open to the public
April 19: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library,269 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403, event contact is Amanda Spino, 410-222-1770, firstname.lastname@example.com, 6:30 pm, free and open to the public
April 22: Reading at ROOT, Manasquan, NJ, please register through BookTowne, Contact is Maribeth Pelly, firstname.lastname@example.com, 732-722-7255, 3:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 23: Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081, free but registration required at 341-282-9232; 7:00 pm, open to the public
April 24: Meet Author Kristy Harvey at Parma Branch Library, 6996 Powers Blvd, Parma, OH 44129, organized by Cuyahoga County Public Library, Contact is Billy Kelly, firstname.lastname@example.com, 216.749.9359, 7:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 26: "Books and Bites," Macon County Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, North Carolina 28734, Light refreshments will be provided, 12 pm, free and open to the public
April 29: Viva Wine Bar, 168 Exchange Street Pendleton, SC 29670, contact is Sally Martin, firstname.lastname@example.com, 4:30-6:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 30: The Secret to Southern Charm: Kristy's tips for living a beautiful life, inspired by Southern interior design and entertaining; Huff Harrington Home Store, 3872 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, refreshments provided; Contacts are Meg Harrington and Ann Huff: firstname.lastname@example.com, 404-467-0311 , 1:00-3:00 pm, free and open to the public
April 30,: FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St, #138, Woodstock, GA30188, contact Gary Parkes, email@example.com, 770-516-9989, 6:30 pm
May 1: Reynolds Plantation Linger Longer Cultural Series, Lake Club, 1000 Vista Dr., Greensboro, GA 30624, contact Marie Garrison, Cultural Arts Director, firstname.lastname@example.com, 5:00 pm
May 2: Charleston, SC UNC Alumni Event
May 5: Run for the Roses: Kentucky Derby Party, Elizabethan Gardens, 1411 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954, ticketed event; The classic event of the genteel south comes to The Elizabethan Gardens. Dress in style and enjoy the revels and embellishments of the race at this fundraising extravaganza that benefits three Outer Bank non-profits: The Elizabethan Gardens, Beach Food Pantry and Dare Education Foundation. Sponsored by Outer Banks Blue Realty. Expect a traditional southern affair with mint juleps, live and silent auctions, sumptuous derby pie, a hat contest and an assortment of live music, games and entertainment as you enjoy the beautiful gardens and anticipate the big race to be broadcast live.; Contact Jamie Anderson at Downtown Books, 252-473-1056, email@example.com; 4:00 pm, open to the public
June 17: Raleigh, NC Read & Go program, Salisbury, NC Tour, Contact
June 20: Luncheon with Mary Alice Monroe benefiting Beaufort Historical Society in Beaufort, NC; luncheon at Coral Bay Club; ticketed event, Contact is Patricia Suggs, email@example.com; 252-728-5225; open to the public
July 17: Ladies Day Luncheon at Dunes Club, Atlantic Beach, NC, 12 pm, private


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(visited by Berne Lamprecht, Khalid al-Zahrani and Ali al-Zahrani)
13-Jan-2006 -- This trip turned out to be much easier and more rewarding than what I anticipated. After I studied this Confluence from satellite photos on Google Earth I decided that approaching from the North would be the easiest. My expectation was to hike in the mountains for about 5 km up a wādiy and then climbing the mountain when I was closer to the Confluence.
So, on 12 January I arrived at Wādiy Madha around 4 p.m., just in time to set up my camp and look at which valley could take me closest by SUV. I barely got my tent out when I was suddenly approached from all directions by locals. I felt completely surrounded and already started planning an escape route if things got out of hand. My Arabic is very poor and they barely even know "Hello" in English. It took a lot of patience trying to show them on a map where I wanted to go and to demonstrate with my hands that I only wanted some photos. Eventually, they invited me to go with them and have some tea (I got the impression that refusal was not going to be an option).
We went back to the local mosque where we sat down with their imām and had some tea. Still no one was able to communicate properly, so we tried to get along with my very limited Arabic and hand gestures. I soon showed them my satellite photos and also a map of the local area I bought in a bookstore. This immediately seemed to raise alarm with them, as they didn't even know maps like these were available to the public, never-mind a foreigner like me!
After patiently trying to explain to them and showing my Iqāma (residents' visa), it seemed like I convinced them of my innocence and they showed me to a room where I could sleep for the night. I felt very glad as it was already around 8 p.m. and I was very tired from the previous couple of days trip throughout Saudi Arabia. Just as I was about to fall asleep I was awoken from a hard banging on my door! My first thought was that they called the local police and I really didn't look forward to any problems. As it turned out the whole community gathered for a meeting while I was preparing to sleep. Fortunately this time, someone was there who could speak very good English!
So, there I was again, in front of all the village elders (and curious boys), gathered under the wonderful Arabian Desert with a full moon. Once again I had to try and explain why I was there, what I wanted to do, where I came from, etc. To make a long story short, after about 2 hours they agreed to let me go with someone who will guide me. Apart from the swarms of mosquitoes, I had a rather uneventful rest of the night.
The next morning just as the sun started giving enough light, we headed off to the Confluence. It was me and four locals (one speaking English). They showed me a trail by car that took us to less than 3.5 km from the Confluence, for which I was very grateful. After walking through the valley, over big boulders and up a mountain, we finally reached the Confluence just before 9 a.m. I am very glad we drove that close because the terrain was much more difficult than I expected from the satellite photos. Midway through the hike one person gave up and turned around. In the end, only four of us reached the Confluence and claimed our stake.
We found some stones stacked up on each other. Apparently some government or military people went to this Confluence several years ago for exploration purposes and probably built this stack.
The hike back was rather easy (it's usually easier going back) and we took it slower as Khālid had broken one shoe and had to walk bare-feet. We got back to the car very gratefully as the sun just started to become very hot. Khālid did very good with his bare feet and didn't keep us up at all. Once we got back and the local people were told that all I did was take some innocent photos, they seemed much relieved. They invited me to a traditional lunch that was very good and afterwards I said my farewells.
This particular region never has foreigners visiting, not even Sa`udis from other regions. So when I arrived there it caused quite a stir. Khālid later told me that they were afraid I was a terrorist or that I somehow found gold in their valley they didn't know of. Once their suspicions were invalidated, they became even more friendly and made me give my word that I would visit them again. I can definitely say that apart from their initial suspicions, the rural people of Saudi Arabia are very friendly and accommodating. This was the first time I did I trip so far from Jidda like this into the country side and I am very glad things turned out the way it did.


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A deal that reduces the U.S. mobile market to three national operators from four could raise eyebrows at regulators and require the merging parties to sell spectrum, according to Verizon Communications Chief Executive Lowell McAdam.
McAdam was responding on Tuesday to a question about whether such a deal could be approved at an investor conference after reports that No. 3 U.S. mobile service Sprint Corp is looking into the possibility of buying No. 4 rival T-Mobile U.S..
While the executive said he does not have any inside knowledge about U.S. regulators' thinking he said that a current escalation of mobile competition may be the result the government was looking for when it blocked No. 2 mobile operator AT&T Inc from buying T-Mobile in 2011.
"I think they're (regulators are) beginning to see some of the things they wanted to see from four competitors … so I think they'll want to play out that hand," McAdam said during a webcast of an investor conference in Las Vegas.
McAdam suggested regulators would only approve any Sprint/T-Mobile deal if the companies involved agreed to sell a lot of their spectrum as a condition for approval.
"I'll look forward to all the spectrum that'll be divested from that group," as a result of such a deal, McAdam said.
Demand for wireless airwaves has risen sharply as U.S. operators scramble to boost their networks to support increasing consumer Web surfing and video use on cell phones.
McAdam has made no secret of the fact that Verizon Wireless, Verizon's venture with Vodafone Group Plc, is always on the lookout for opportunities to buy more spectrum.
The executive was asked if Verizon Wireless would consider some kind of spectrum sharing deal with satellite TV provider Dish Network, which owns spectrum but has no network on which it can put the spectrum to use.
McAdam said that he thinks Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen has spoken to everybody in the industry about his options but he said "a model may emerge but so far a model hasn't emerged. Time will tell whether there's something there for both parties."
Asked about increasing competition being stemmed by aggressive discounting by T-Mobile, McAdam said that "price competition is typically short-lived" in the mobile industry.
The executive said he expects Verizon to work with content providers this year to test mobile Internet-based video services. These are known in the industry as "over-the-top" services because they do not use traditional cable networks.
Verizon currently competes with cable companies with its FiOS home television service. It plans to close a deal to buy Vodafone's 45 percent share of Verizon Wireless in late February.
(Reporting by Sinead Carew; Editing by Chris Reese)


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Google Apps offers cash-strapped small businesses a lot of bang for the buck, but one app that can cause problems is Gmail.
Specifically, each Google Apps account affords just 25GB of Gmail storage, meaning it's not uncommon for users to bump into that ceiling—especially if they're on the receiving end of a lot of attachments.
When that happens, the user can't send or receive mail, which is a potentially serious problem. What if a customer submits an order and your sales guy doesn't receive it because his mailbox is full?
Backupify's new FreeSpace promises to help clear out overstuffed Gmail accounts. It does so primarily by scanning inboxes for attachments and identifying the largest ones, then allowing users to delete or download them.
Neither action has any impact on the email threads themselves; only the attachments are affected.
FreeSpace also offers tools for Google Apps administrators, allowing them to review users' Gmail usage and alert them to take action when storage space is running low.
All this takes place within simple, attractive dashboards. (Click the thumbnail above to see a larger, more detailed version.)
To get started with FreeSpace, just sign in as an administrator or a user. There's no charge to use the service; it's a freebie courtesy of Backupify. (If the name doesn't ring a bell, Backupify is a cloud-based backup service for Google Apps, Facebook, Salesforce, and other SaaS accounts.


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AT&T may have improved their dropped call performance lately, but they've still got a lot of work to do. According to a recent survey from ChangeWave Research, AT&T customers experience 3x the percentage of dropped calls as Verizon users. Ouch.
Maybe the least surprising part of the survey was that those dropped calls led to consumer dissatisfaction, though this time AT&T shared the dishonorable mention with T-Mobile:
There's no question that AT&T has put serious resources behind improving their network, and major improvements are expected for this summer. But until users start actually feeling those improvements in their day to day lives—without having to resort to a MicroCell 3G—there are going to be a lot of folks interested in jumping ship if and when the iPhone ever hits Verizon.
Updated: An AT&T spokesperson sent the following statement:
The opinions compiled in this survey are dramatically at odds with actual quantitative results derived from millions of calls made during extensive drive-testing of the AT&T mobile broadband network by a highly respected outside firm.
Those results, from GWS, show that, on a national basis, AT&T is within just two-tenths of a percent of the industry leader in wireless call retainability. That's a difference of just two calls in a thousand, a virtual dead-heat.
In fact, the statistically valid drive test shows the AT&T network continues to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network and near best-in-class call retainability nationwide. AT&T's network dropped only 1.44 percent of calls nationwide, within two-tenths of 1 percent of the industry leader and a difference of less than two calls out of 1,000.
It's true that how often people think their calls are dropped is entirely different from how often they actually are. And there's also no clear indication from ChargeWire which markets were tested (another GWS survey shows that in NYC drive testing, AT&T and Verizon are neck and neck for reliability), which makes the survey less than helpful on an individual basis.
So is it possible that AT&T is just fighting perception bias in this ChargeWire survey? Sure. But based on the comments, it's also true that dropped calls are still endemic to certain pockets of AT&T service, and that it's still an uphill climb to buff up that perception. [ChangeWave via PC World]


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BET is putting "106 & Park" on pause, but it's going to be off the air a bit longer than you think.
Bow Wow — excuse us — Shad Moss and Keshia Chanté are about to get a lengthy vacation!
You might have noticed that "106 & Park" did not air today like it normally does. NecoleBitchie.com reports that it will be off the air through Friday, and she's half right.
A source from the network told Hello Beautiful that show will actually be on hiatus for the next two weeks, so viewers shouldn't expect to see it until about September 8. The break came swiftly after Karrueche Tran cracked a joke about Blue Ivy's hair from the 2014 MTV VMAs (really, girl?).
To the casual observer, it might look like BET yanked the show off the air after a guest came for Beyonce's baby, but our insider claims that isn't the case. Supposedly, this hiatus has been on the books for months, and the timing is convenient. That's an incredibly appropriate word to use for this situation.
We've also been told that rumors about the entire writing and production staff being fired are 100 percent false. We heard that no one's been cut from the show's payroll at this time, and hopefully it stays that way. Employment is a beautiful thing!
There's no word on what BET plans to air in place of "106 & Park" until the show returns. "Just Keke" would probably be the best fit right now.
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While NBC has once again put itself in the service of the Obama administration, this time on education, they are both unwittingly making the case for more choices for parents desperate to get their children out of dead-end public schools. But is there a reason other than liberal bias that explains NBC's willingness to serve as an outlet for Obama Administration propaganda?
Could it have something to do with NBC parent company GE having been the beneficiary of federal largesse?
Obama took some time out from traveling around the country, bashing the Republicans for supposedly favoring the rich, so that he could sit down with NBC's Matt Lauer and act concerned about poor students being stuck in failing public schools. He talked about his own "reform" initiatives, which consist of more federal money and control. Then, he accused Republicans of wanting to rein in federal spending by cutting funds to education. It was a political performance, designed to fire up his base of union power, that did nothing to solve the problem about which he claims to be concerned.
NBC played along with the facade, calling its coverage "Education Nation," while ignoring the fact that the Republicans are the ones who actually favor educational policies that benefit the poor by giving them a way out of the public schools through choice. On this issue, Obama is definitely not "pro-choice."
An excellent commentary by Lindsey Burke in National Review Online pointed out that when Obama sat down with Matt Lauer on Monday's "Today Show," the one tough question came from the audience, when a woman asked the President whether his daughters could receive as good an education at a D.C. public school as they were currently getting at their elite private school.
"I'll be blunt with you," said Obama. "The answer's 'No' right now." He continued, "I'll be very honest with you. Given my position, if I wanted to find a great public school for Malia and Sasha to be in, we could probably maneuver to do it. But the broader problem is: For a mom or a dad who are working hard but don't have a bunch of connections, don't have a choice in terms of where they live, they should be getting the same quality education as anybody else, and they don't have that yet."
As Burke pointed out, "no doubt unintentionally" the President had just delivered "a beautiful thesis on the necessity of school choice."
She noted, however, that this was just rhetoric, and that the President has stood by "as Congress phases out the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program…which provides vouchers of up to $7,500 to low-income children to attend a private school of their choice," and which "has been a lifeline out of the unsafe and underperforming D.C. public-school system."
This is how Obama demonstrated that his priorities are with the union, rather than the children and their parents.
And while he "may invoke the language of school choice," Burke said, the reality is that "last spring, 216 children in the nation's capital had scholarships wrenched from their hands by the Department of Education, in some cases just days after receiving what was likely a life-changing letter of acceptance into the D.C. voucher program. The families of those children will certainly not be fooled by Obama's newfound affinity for school choice."
So why did NBC decided to put itself at the service of the President and his phony educational "reform" policies at this time? Was it purely political and designed to give Obama a boost before critical mid-term elections? That seems to make sense. Or was there another reason?
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that GE had federal credit amounting to $126 billion from the government, and that it just negotiated some new terms from the federal government on issuing bonds and debt. When a company is dependent on the government, it makes sense for a company subsidiary to serve as a propaganda platform for the administration dispensing the money.
But there is another factor. According to Burke, "Perhaps the president is feeling pressure to adopt reform language because of the attention being paid to the new documentary Waiting for Superman, which charges education unions with the poor state of American education." The film draws on the expertise of those with intimate knowledge of how teacher unions have prevented educational progress.
Burke points out that "These unions are, by a long shot, the largest contributors to members of Congress. The two major education unions, the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), make 95 percent of their political contributions to Democrats. And with a budget of more than $355 million, the NEA spends more on campaign contributions than ExxonMobil, Microsoft, Walmart, and the AFL-CIO combined."
She concludes by arguing that "As long as the Obama administration continues to let unions set the high mark for reform, as was the case with the Race to the Top program, it will be difficult for families nationwide to gain access to a quality school. If the president wants to legitimize his school-choice rhetoric, he'll need to start by standing up to education unions and standing for school choice in D.C."
The left is clearly anti-choice when it comes to schools, and they defend that position by arguing that state or local funds given to families in the form of vouchers, which could then be redeemed at private schools, further weakens an already failing public school system. The question is, will the realization that the status quo is failing result in fundamental change, or just lead to throwing more money at the same failed system. In other words, is Obama's "reform" agenda a fraud?
On Morning Joe on MSNBC, as part of the "education nation" propaganda offensive, a statistic was cited from the National Center for Education Statistics showing that 68% of 8th graders cannot read at grade level. What Joe Scarborough and his liberal colleagues failed to emphasize was that Obama's "plan" to solve the problem is more of the same—more money for the public schools that created the problem in the first place.
It is time for GE's talking heads in the media to look beyond the "solution" of more federal money and the interests of teachers unions and take into account the fate of parents and their children. It is time, in short, for NBC's news personalities to truly take the side of the poor. That means not leaving it to the audience to grill Obama about why he has made sure that his own children don't attend the D.C. public schools.
Roger Aronoff is a media analyst with Accuracy in Media, and is the writer/director of the award-winning documentary, "Confronting Iraq: Conflict and Hope." He recently interviewed Caroline Glick of the Jerusalem Post about the current state of Middle East issues and U.S.-Israeli relations.
He can be contacted at email@example.com.
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Updated hands-on: Samsung TV remote gets motion control
The company's clicker for its 2014 Smart TVs supports Nintendo Wii-like motion control, offers a smaller trackpad, and has more dedicated buttons than before -- including actual DVR controls. We went hands-on with an early version.
LAS VEGAS -- Samsung Electronics recently announced the release of its 2014 Smart Control, the remote included with most of its new Smart TVs, and today we got the chance to try one in-hand.
The updated clicker now supports motion control a la a Nintendo Wiimote or LG Magic Motion wand, and it also includes a touch pad. The touch pad is one-fifth the size of last year's.
It supports a swiping left/right gesture to flick between Samsung Smart Hub panels or content listings across multiple pages. It's now bounded by four directional buttons enabling users to "access their content more accurately."
After a few minutes playing with a preproduction version at CES, we can report it is indeed better than last year's. Resting your thumb on the touch pad tells the remote to engage motion control mode, summoning up a cursor you can direct quickly and accurately around the screen. It works just like LG's remote (or a Wii), but I really appreciated the ease with which I could enter and exit motion mode.
One big reason I liked LG's interface so much last year was because motion control eased use of the "virtual remote" -- the little pop-up on-screen clicker that includes all the functions they decided to eliminate as buttons from the actual physical remote (like "Set-top box menu" and "DVR list"). Choosing and clicking one of those buttons was much easier and more natural than it was on last year's Samsung Smart TVs, thanks to motion control and more selections on the virtual clicker. Not as easy as hitting an actual button, but better than before.
The extra physical buttons are also very welcome. We complained quite a bit about the lack of dedicated, DVR-friendly "transport" controls for play, fast-forward, and rewind on the 2013 remote, and Samsung listened. The updated clicker returns with these old faves, although it's still missing forward and reverse skip.
In my closed-door demo I advocated hard for Samsung to add those to the final version, replacing the "MTS" and "CC" buttons. If that happens, I expect you all to thank me. The company's designers and engineers assured me the final choice of buttons was still up for debate.
One notable dedicated button that will be included is Multi-Link Screen, said to enable "users to watch multiple contents simultaneously on a single screen." It puts live TV on one side and an app or Web page on the other. In my demo that feature worked well too, and I appreciated that the non-TV half of the split screen could read the TV half's metadata, automatically initiating a YouTube or Web search based on what show you're watching.
Arguably the biggest change is the new shape, which mimics the pebble design of Samsung's old mini-remotes and comes with a textured grip on the underside. It felt "right" in the hand, and again reminded me of a refined version of the LG wand.
As in previous years, the remote includes a microphone for content searching and playback control using "natural language." Like, you know, "Hi, TV!" It's also Bluetooth, so you don't need line-of-sight to the TV.
Check out more on Samsung's 2014 TV releases at CES 2014.
Correction: An earlier version of this story, based on Samsung's somewhat unclear initial press release, said that the remote wouldn't have motion control. In fact, it does. The mockup above includes a Soccer button, which the earlier version of this story derided. The preproduction version I played with lacked that button, so I've reluctantly removed my derision--for now.
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Bitmaps: images composed of induvidual pixels, or "dots" of color, come in three major formats for the web: JPEG, GIF and PNG. Each of these formats has a particular purpose, use, and limitations.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
- Mnemonic:
- "GIF is for Graphics."
- Color depth:
- 8-bit (256 color)
- Used for:
- Graphical art (any image that consists mostly of flat areas or lines of contiguous color: most logos, diagrams, drawings, maps, cartoons, arrows, etc). Text that must be turned into bitmap images is usually saved in
GIFformat. SVG may be considered as an alternative format in some circumstances.
- Compression:
- Uses LZW compression algorithm in run-length encoding. Lossless, assuming that colors in the original image are the same as the target palette of the GIF.
- Optimal settings:
- Minimize the number of colors (you can type in and experiment with the number of colors used; it does not have to be what PhotoShop or any other image editor suggests).
- Try using the "Restrictive" palette first. "Perceptual", "adaptive", "selective" or "greyscale" may also be options.
- Try to keep "Web Snap" at or near 100%.
- Try to keep "Dither" off.
- Do not attach metadata unless you are actively using it as a means of captioning the image with PHP or part of a sitemap
- "Transparency" may or may not reduce file size. Experiment with removing the background to the image and turning "transparency" on and off.
- "Matte" only matters if "transparency" is on. If it is, "matte" should be set to the predominant background color the image will be set against.
- Finally, experiment with interlacing. If turning it on reduces file size, leave it on.
- Transparency:
- One color only may be specified as transparent. (Tends to produce "halo" effects when used against colors that are different from its assumed background color.)
- Other features:
- Can be animated.
JPEG (Joint Photographers Experts Group)
- Mnemonic:
- "JPEG is for Photographs."
- Color depth:
- 24-bit (16,777,216 colors)
- Used for:
- Photographs
- Compression:
- Uses lossy compression. Technically: 8 × 8 pixel blocks are transformed via a discrete cosine function into a quantized matrix of coefficients. Less technically:
JPEGs can appear "blocky" at higher compression ratios.
- Optimal settings:
- Ignore "Low", "Medium", "High" pre-settings.
- Start the "quality" slider as low as possible. 20 is a good start, but you may be able to go as low as 10 to 15 in some cases.
- Don't think of the slider as "quality", but as compression, with high compression to the left, low to the right.
- Judge the visual quality of the image at normal resolution (i.e. no zoom). If the quality is acceptable, leave the slider position where it is (or even move it down a notch). Otherwise, work the slider up in small increments (steps of 5 or 10) until the quality becomes acceptable.
- Do not attach metadata unless you are actively using it as a means of captioning the image with PHP or part of a sitemap.
- Ensure that you convert the image to sRGB.
- Turn "progressive" on for images greater than 10K in size: it will usually be smaller a smaller file size, and the image will feel like "loads faster" while looking better on high-density displays such as Retina-based Apple devices.
- "Blur" is not usually required, but may be useful if the image was already blurred to begin with. Higher levels of blur will allow the JPEG compression algorithm to further decrease file size.
PNG (Portable Network Graphic)
- Mnemonic:
- "GIF and JPEG met, married, and had a baby named PNG" i.e. PNG combines many of the best features from both formats, as a child can inherit the best qualities of both parents.
- Color depth:
- 8, 16, 24, or 32-bit
- Used for:
- Lossless compression of graphics or photographs. Images for which an alpha mask is required. Can, in theory, be animated, via the APNG format. Often a smaller file size than GIF, and therefore often a better alternative (SVG is another possibility).
- Compression:
- Uses a lossless compression algorithm. Tends therefore to have large file sizes.
- Optimal settings:
- 8-bit PNGs follow the optimization guidelines for GIFs. 24-bit PNGs follow the applicable optimization values for JPEGs.
- Transparency:
- 8-bit alpha mask (256 levels of grey, the same as PhotoShop). Not supported well by Internet Explorer before IE8.
Once you have stepped through the workflow we have discussed: creating the original image in as high a resolution and color depth as possible; saved it in an originals folder in your site; reducing the image size, eliminating excess pixels; and saving the image as a GIF, JPEG or PNG, with optimized settings, you are ready to add the final web-ready image to your page. (You don't need PhotoShop to optimize images: online resources such as Kraken can also do a good job of compressing your files.)
"What About Format X?"
Occasionally other web image formats are proposed, such as JPEG 2000 and, more recently, WebP. None of these have yet gained a substantive foothold. While WebP is promising, it is not yet supported by the majority of browsers. Until that situation changes, I'll leave coverage of other formats as a side note.
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In this episode of LCN, our host Colin Alschotz hooks up with hardcore Raptors fan-addict at the final Raps game before the 2010 All-Star break and celebrates the official Raptors debut of Reggie Evans against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
To honour Reggie "Ball Grabber" Evans' first regular season game as a Raptor, we question whether he would play more minutes than former Raptor Jason Kapono. In preparation for the All-Star Dunk Contest, we find out whether Raps fan-addicts think Demar DeRozan is a better dunker than Andre Iguodala. We also ask fans to give us their rating of the job Raps President/GM Bryan Colangelo has done in building this team. Finally, our mystery question relates to the craziness that happens at the annual mid-season spectacle that is NBA All-Star weekend!
We want to give huge shout-outs to everyone that contributed to the making of this series, especially: Colin Alschotz for the on-screen presence; Birdman for the directing and editing; D&L Productions for the original music; LyNx for the graphics; BigMac (Rexdale) for the game footage, and MLSE for putting the product on the court.
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Mexican Pizza
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa (recommended: Pace)
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
- 4 garlic-herb wraps (recommended: Mission), or any large tortilla
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (recommended: Kraft)
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried black beans (recommended: Rosarita)
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- Nacho rings, for garnish
Set up the grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil the grate when ready to start cooking.
In a small bowl, stir to combine the sour cream and salsa; set aside.
Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Set aside to cool.
Lay out 2 wraps or tortillas. Divide the cheese and sprinkle over wraps. Top with remaining wraps; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, cook beans on high setting for 4 to 6 minutes in the microwave, or until done. Place the cheese-filled wraps on the hot oiled grill and cook for 2 minutes; turn over. Divide the black beans and spread on top of the wrap. Top with the reserved cooked beef and diced onions. Close the grill and cook for 2 more minutes.
Remove the pizzas from grill and top with lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with the sour cream salsa mixture. Serve hot, garnished with nacho rings.
INDOOR: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Complete above steps through microwaving the beans. In a skillet large enough to fit the wraps, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully fry both sides of wraps for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning with a large spatula. Transfer wraps to a baking sheet. Spread each wrap with the heated black beans and top with reserved ground beef and diced onions. Place in oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish as directed
Cook Time: 30 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings


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SoundCloud + The Hype Machine = ♥
We're huge fans of the The Hype Machine at SoundCloud. And we have a sneaky suspicion that you might be too. Put simply, the The Hype Machine is the best place on the web to discover all the kick ass music that is being blogged about right now. They already use SoundCloud to host their fantastic radio show but we wanted to find a way to work more closely together. And we're quite excited by the results.
The most important part of this is to tell you that The Hype Machine now detects SoundCloud players in the blogs that it aggregates. And as you probably know, the blog post and track are then sucked into the The Hype Machine. If you're a blogger this means that you can use our players even more now and know that your post will show up on The Hype Machine.
This is exciting news in itself, but wait, it doesn't stop there. When a fan listens to that track on The Hype Machine it's actually streamed directly from SoundCloud. This means that if you're the artist or label that has uploaded the track you'll actually get stats on the number of times it has been played on The Hype Machine – as well as knowing exactly which blogs embedded your music in the first place. We've been busy building the most kick-ass stats for our users as possible and we think this is a great addition.
We think that this is all rather badass. The Hype Machine and the music blogs serve a massively important role in fans discovering new and exciting music. And it's often the blogosphere that helps interesting new acts break to a wider audience. We're thrilled to be part of that ecosystem, by allowing artists and labels to serve tracks directly to music bloggers via SoundCloud. And hopefully at the same time eliminating a lot of the hustle for the bloggers having to re-upload tracks to their own servers or use generic services like zmegasupersendfile.com
Here's just a few of the releases you should be getting excited about. Go blog about them!


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Smokestack posted a topic in Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1084608523/raid-on-the-temple-of-serpents/description About Welcome to the most thrilling raid in the miniature history! Choose your side, fight until the end and get greatly rewarded for your engagement! This campaign features 2 lines of miniatures! "Temple of Serpent" is a brand new collection inspired by the lost civilizations of Amazonia and Mesoamerica. It envisions an utopian enclave hidden so deep in the wilderness that it is considered forbidden territory. The tribe is focused on preserving an ancient magic with the help of gods and dinosaurs. Be the first to explore it! "Bloodsail Island" is an established line of ruthless ogre pirates. Upon discovering the Temple of Serpent they have became overpowered by the desire to plunder its treasures. They are going to need every hand on deck for this one, so the line is getting a massive extension! Our products are in 28mm scale and come with square bases. Check pictures at the bottom of our campaign to see the size comparisons. All miniatures are made from high-quality resin that ensures highest details, durability and flexibility. Based on our Kickstarter experience and community feedback we have came up with the simplest Reward System to date. You can choose one of the following pledges. Deckhand Pledge is for you if you are not sure what you need but you want to be a part of the campaing. It will give you the access to the Pledge Manager where you will be able to spend your additional funds on any miniatures you want. Basic Pledge is for you if you do not want to pick a side. It is really simple. You plede $99 and you receive $99 to spend on addons. But on top of that you will choose and receive either a set of Serpent Freebies OR Ogre Freebies. The more SG we unlock the more value will come with those freebies packs. In Captain Pledge you become the commander of ogre pirate army! Pledge $199 to get Captain Krabor in special offer for $40. The rest of your funds ($159) you will be able to spend in the Pledge Manager on any addons that you see fit. On top of that, you will receive a set of Ogre Freebies. The more SG we unlock the more value will come with your freebies packs. In Serpent Pledge you become the deity of the Temple! Pledge $199 to get High Priestess on Pterossus in a special offer for $50. The rest of your funds ($149) you will be able to spend in the Pledge Manager on any addons that you see fit. On top of that, you will receive a set of Serpent Freebies. The more SG we unlock the more value will come with your freebies packs. After the campaign ends, we will open a Pledge Manager. You will receive an e-mail address with a link to it. When you log in, you will be able to pick your rewards and spend your funds on any chosen add-ons from the campaign. You will also be able to transfer additional funds via PayPal. After finishing an order a shipping cost will be charged, based on your address and the package weight. All additional funds you pledge over your reward price you will be able to spend on add-ons. When our Campaign is live we will post a link to an online calculator that will help you in figuring out how much you need to pledge to get all the miniatures you want. Example 1: You want just 3 units of Raptor Riders that are $39 each. In order to get them you need to choose Basic Pledge and pledge $117 (3x $39) for it. This will allow you to spend that $117 in Pledge Manager and choose 3x Raptor Riders. On top of that you will be able to choose a set of freebies (either Serpent of Ogre one). Example 2: You want Captain Krabor, 3 units of Sharkman that are $39 each and 5 units of goblins that are $12 each. In order to get those you should choose Captain Pledge and pledge $217 for it. In this pledge Captain Krabor is in a better price and you will also get $159 for other addons. You need 3x $39 + 5x $12 = $177 so you need to pledge $18 on top of the pledge price to cover everything. In case of any mistakes, there will be no problem with make a correction. You will always be able to add funds in the Pledge Manager via PayPal, so if you do not pledge enough through Kickstarter, you will still be able to get everything you need after the campaign ends. See what's coming up! We want YOU to pick your side in this conflict and have a direct impact on the campaign! See the facebook post and support your side by voting. In each phase of the conflict, your support will tip the scales. The winner will have the priority in unlocking the dedicated stretch goals and freebies! Support your favourites! Conflict Phase I - Reconnaissance When we reach our funding goal we will post a link to a poll for you to vote! Join the Temple of Serpent - Ride around with the raptor patrol on their daily routine. Travel to the enclave's boarders, maintain the traps and the elaborate alert system. If you find any traces of a breach, it means one thing - the battle is coming and you need to get ready! Vote now, like and share the post! Join the Bloodsail Island - Become the newest member of the jolly crew. Send scouting vessels across the coastline in a mission to find the best landing spot. Geographical advantages and an element of surprise is what you are looking for. The succesful strike depends on you! Vote now, like and share the post! Check out the map of stretch goals below. See what your endorsement will affect! Next destination is : Beneath there is a list of avaliable add-ons. After the campaign ends, in the pledge manager, you will be able to spend your funds on them! Pledge today and unlock a bigger variety of heroes, creatures and troops through stretch goals! Shipping will be charged in the pledge manager after our campaign ends. It will depand on the weight of the chosen products and delivery address that you will provide. You can choose more than one pledge or pick the same one multiple times but a shipping cost will be added to each of them separately. Estimated shipping rates are: Deckhand/Basic: Europe - from $6 North America - from $9 Rest of the World - from $12 Serpent/Captain: Europe - from $8 North America - from $12 Rest of the World - from $20 Titan Forge has a vast experience in sculpting and casting the most stunning wargaming miniatures. We are dedicated to creating the whole themed armies and we are counting on your support to bring new ones to life! 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Where have all the women gone? I'm not talking about kidnappings, forced veiling or domestic violence. I'm talking about women. Grown-up women.
Call me callous, but if you get all excited about cup cakes, speak in a high-pitched voice when you see sparkly shoes or refer to your genitals as 'froo froo' or 'lady garden', you're out. I'm not talking about girls. Women. If you're old enough to carry a child to term and give birth to it, you're old enough to describe the orifice it comes out of using a scientific term.
I blame the media – for everything, actually. Who'd want to 'grow up' in a world where older women on TV are more likely to be in a gross-out comedy sketch about cougars than reading the news or presenting a documentary? It's no surprise our daughters don't see maturity as an asset when the most popular role model around thinks a sensible name for a child is Princess Tiaamii.* I'd be embarrassed to call my hamster that.
It's a strange Faustian pact. The patriarchy begrudgingly allows women into the media on the understanding that they leave their personalities at the door. 'Look,' we're told, 'women are breaking through the glass ceiling!' Except they're not: they're limbo-ing under it by being inoffensive and delicate and stupid and giggly and fluffy.
Not actually fluffy. Heaven forfend! They are waxed and plucked to look the way I did when I was 10. I remember thinking I'd peaked early.
The language of it has become normalized. My gym instructor feels the need to shout 'come on, girls' every five minutes. I don't know who she's talking to. I'm 38.
Among the worst offenders are women's health activists. In adverts that look as though someone just vomited Cherry Aid into the Disney Store we're reminded to check our 'boobs' (never 'breasts') for lumps or to 'coppa feel'. It's the one area of women's rights that misogynists can get right on board with – reminding women that we are weak and sickly. (Newsflash, men: we consistently outlive you.)
And it's possible to raise awareness about health issues without patronizing people. Testicular cancer kills but no-one tells men to 'grab a sprout and check it out'.
The worst thing is that this creates a feedback loop to societal misogyny. Women are promoted based on these weird, infantilizing criteria. Successful women are therefore not always the smartest or most interesting. And the promotion of these women is stalled. Clutch bags with poodle designs on might be adorable and unthreatening but they don't shout 'CEO'. Real women would rather get a rucksack or a briefcase and get on with the job.
The other undesirable effect of acting like children is that when it comes to looking after them, women are inadvertently putting themselves at the front of the queue. Feminism fail.
Our foremothers were farmers, warriors, weavers and builders. They had wrinkles and pubic hair and opinions. It's time to stop rewarding women for looking and behaving like toddlers. It's time to grow up.
*the daughter of former glamour model Katie Price
Kate Smurthwaite is a comedian and activist. See her website.
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India never asked Internet companies to pre-screen objectionable content, a federal minister said in interviews with local TV channels.
Minister for Communications and IT Kapil Sibal has been at the center of a storm after some newspapers reported this week that the government had asked Internet companies like Yahoo, Facebook, Google and Microsoft to remove disparaging, inflammatory or defamatory content on their sites even before they go online.
Executives of two Internet companies confirmed under condition of anonymity that the minister had in fact asked them for such filtering of content.
A proposal to pre-screen content would be foolish, Sibal told NDTV.com in an interview published online Friday. "It would be madness to ask for it," Sibal told another TV channel, IBNLive.com.
The government wants the companies to suggest a mechanism for Internet companies to remove offensive content after it is posted, according to Sibal. Some of the Internet companies were allowing content that would fail to live up to the laws that they are enforcing in their own country by their own community standards, he said.
Sibal said that the government had been in discussions with the Internet companies since September to plug a major loophole in Indian law, after some demeaning and degrading religious content was found online. Some newspapers said that the government was objecting to content relating to India's political leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
When there is some objectionable content online, the government does not have many options, Sibal said. It can't sue the intermediaries, the Internet companies that host the content, because they claim that they are only carriers.
But if the government wants to pursue the people who have posted the content, the intermediaries do not disclose their identities, even if they are suspected terrorists, Sibal said. If the intermediaries do disclose the identity and the person is abroad, the government will be spending money and taking time suing the person, while the offensive content stays online, he added.
In instances when his ministry asked for content to be removed, the Internet companies have not done so citing their community standards, he added.
Rules framed earlier this year around India's Information Technology Act require intermediaries like ISPs to remove content that is found objectionable within a period of 36 hours of being notified of the content. Intermediaries are also required to warn users against posting or uploading a variety of objectionable content in their user agreements and other rules and regulations.
But often in the past when the intermediaries have been hauled to court for not removing objectionable content including copyright material, the Indian operations of some Internet companies have said that the matter lies with the principal company in the U.S. that runs the sites, a number of lawyers and activists have said.
Sibal probably aims to change that when he said in the interviews that he was hoping to evolve a "consensual mechanism" that will ensure that content that is not acceptable in any civilized society is not uploaded on the Internet platforms.
The minister said he is planning a meeting with representatives of the Internet companies next Thursday, which will be open to the media. If the Internet companies continue to throw up their hands, the government will have to evolve guidelines on its own, Sibal said.
He said he was not concerned about content relating to politicians and other public figures, but derogatory images of gods and goddesses of various religions.
The Indian operations of the Internet companies were not immediately available for comment after business hours.
Google said in a statement on Tuesday that when content is legal but controversial the company doesn't remove it because people's differing views should be respected, so long as they are legal. "We will remove any content that violates our terms, which are designed to keep material that is hateful, threatening, incites violence or contains nudity off the service," Facebook said.
John Ribeiro covers outsourcing and general technology breaking news from India for The IDG News Service. Follow John on Twitter at @Johnribeiro. John's e-mail address is email@example.com


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