text:
Many Android tablets will soon reach shelves to compete with Apple's iPad, which has not faced a worthy challenger yet. Samsung, Toshiba, ViewSonic, and Archos recently announced tablets with screen sizes ranging from 7 inches to 10 inches. These tablets are not just cheap knockoffs, but legitimate competitors that outdo the iPad on certain features. Toshiba's Folio 100 features better video capabilities with full 1080p HD video support, topping iPad's 720p video support. These tablets also include USB ports and run Android 2.2 OS, bringing Flash support for Internet video, which the iPad lacks. The iPad is considered a well-rounded tablet, but a sticking point has been its $499 starting price in the United States. The latest Android tablets come at prices ranging from $299 to $1000, depending on screen size and features.
Dual-Core Power
Toshiba's earliest entry in the tablet space is the Folio 100, which has speed and graphics capabilities that could make it the iPad's most potent competitor. The tablet comes with a 10.1-inch screen, slightly larger than iPad's 9.7-inch screen, and runs on Google's Android 2.2 OS. The devices are about equally portable: The Folio weighs 1.67 pounds, while the iPad weighs 1.5 pounds.
The Folio has Nvidia's Tegra 2 chip that could give it faster processing capabilities than the iPad. The chip includes a dual-core Arm processor running at 1GHz and offers 1080p video capabilities thanks to a GeForce core in the chip. By comparison, the iPad is powered by a chip package that includes a single-core Arm processor running at 1GHz.
But the powerful processor and 1080p HD video could drain the Folio's battery quickly. Toshiba has said the device's battery life is about seven hours when browsing. That pales in comparison to the iPad, which can last around 10 hours when running video.
The Folio tablet will be available during the fourth quarter in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the price starting at around $508 for a Wi-Fi version, the company said.
Elocity A7
Another dual-core tablet on the horizon is Stream TV's Elocity A7, which also runs the Tegra 2 processor, but comes with a smaller 7-inch screen. Like the Folio, Elocity is capable of full 1080p video, and the device includes HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) output to play HD movies on larger screens. It also includes a USB port to access external storage devices.
The device runs the Android 2.2 OS. The specifications list Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless options, but the device does not seem to have 3G mobile broadband capabilities, which could be a drawback. The iPad offers Wi-Fi and 3G support on some models, which makes it easier to download e-books or movies or surf the Web where Wi-Fi networks are not available.
The Elocity A7 weighs around 453 grams, making it lighter than the iPad. It can play five hours of video on a single battery charge, according to the company. The device could make for a solid portable video and gaming device.
The tablet is available for order on Amazon.com for $370. Though the device is powerful and $120 cheaper than the iPad, it comes down to whether users feel comfortable with a smaller screen and the limited wireless connectivity options.
The "Tweener"
Another Android 2.2 tablet is Samsung's Galaxy Tab, which has a 7-inch screen. The company says that the smaller screen makes the device more portable than Apple's iPad. The Tab weighs less than a pound, according to the company.
But to compensate for the small screen, the tablet packs some unique features. The Tab is capable of playing 1080p video, giving it a leg up over the iPad. The device has two cameras — a 1.3-megapixel camera in the front and a 3-megapixel camera in the back — which could help enable video calling, something the iPad is not capable of yet.
The device runs on a 1GHz Arm processor based on the Cortex-A8 design. Despite the smaller screen, the company says the device provides only eight hours of battery, which is less than Apple's iPad.
The Tab will start shipping in Europe next month. It is expected to be announced in the U.S. next week. Samsung hasn't talked about its price, but has said it could become available at subsidized prices through service providers. Enthusiast sites have speculated that the device could be subsidized to between $200 and $400 through service providers with mobile contracts.
The device may also become available without mobile contracts. Amazon's Germany website has listed the device at a whopping $1,015.
The $299 Tablet
At $299, the Archos 101 Internet Tablet is perhaps one of the more inexpensive tablet options. The device comes with a 10.1-inch screen, can play back 720p video and includes Wi-Fi connectivity. Archos pointed out that the device could be tethered to a 3G mobile phone via Bluetooth. However, that could cost extra, depending on the mobile-phone plan with the service provider.
The device runs on a 1GHz processor based on Arm's older Cortex-A8 design, which is a step down from the Cortex-A9 processors included in the Folio or Elocity. More of a smartphone processor, it should nevertheless provide enough oomph for the device to run basic Web surfing and video applications. The device also comes with a webcam and a USB port.
The device can play up to seven hours of video on a single battery charge. The device weighs about 480 grams. Though it isn't quite an iPad or a Folio, the amazing $299 price more than makes up for any lack of features, making it an excellent impulse buy. The company is also offering a 7-inch tablet for $199.
ViewSonic's ViewPad
ViewSonic recently announced two tablets including the ViewPad 100, which has a 10-inch screen and runs Windows 7 Home Premium and Android 1.6. The company also launched ViewPad 7, which has a 7-inch screen and runs Android 2.2.
The ViewPad 100 runs on an Intel Atom N455 processor at 1.66GHz and includes a 1.3-megapixel webcam. The Wi-Fi-only device will be available in October for approximately £549, according to the company.
The ViewPad 7, on the other hand, will include 3G capabilities. The ViewPad 7 is expected to cost no more than £350.
Don't Forget Content and Apps
Compared to the Android OS, the iPad offers access to more online applications and content for download for users to enjoy the full tablet experience. The Android Market isn't as mature, and Google recently told TechRadar that Android 2.2 was not designed for tablets, and that applications in the Android Market were not designed for use on larger screens. That has raised speculation about an upcoming version of Android for tablets.


text:
Skyclad - The Parliament of Fools
The Killers are releasing a new album this fall. :)
Their last album was no where near as good as Hot Fuss or Sam's Town, but it had its moments (I liked Dustland Fairy Tale). So I am excited this one comming.
Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine - Elvis Presley
Lately I've been listening to a lot of Loretta Lynn. Aside from decent music, I think it also represents a window into a certain time and place and its mode of thinking and values, and perhaps into womens' way of seeing things.
A Tumblr I have that focuses on a variety of not so popular acoustic music (neofolk, prog folk, alt-country, etc.)
I currently like Lupe Fisco's Streets on Fire and I am also really liking the White Stripes (My Doorbell, Denial Twist, Fell in Love with a Girl)
Riot Folk?
Syndicalist yes, but i like the anti government message.
Just a chill guy with a guitar.
Keynes vs hayek Rap songs?
Maybe a little of that what is it called
the dubstep?
"Since people are concerned that 'X' will not be provided, 'X' will naturally be provided by those who are concerned by its absence.""The sweetest of minds can harbor the harshest of men."
Things I'm listening to this week:
Franz Liszt's solo piano transcription of Carl Weber's Konzertstück (repeatedly. I will master playing this piece of music or die in the attempt)
The Who: Who's Next
The Company Band: self-titled album
Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers: Rip a Dip
Charles Mingus: Mingus Ah Um
Charles Mingus: Mingus Ah Um
I was obsessed with that specific album 6 months ago. Mingus is awesome, Black Saint and the Sinner Lady is one of the greates things I have ever heard. He is one of the few Jazz greats I really "get". Maybe because he is so compositional, and that's more my thing. I keep telling people his name (and Duke Ellington and a few others) ought to be compared to people like Ravel and Debussey as well as Coltrane and Parker
"As in a kaleidoscope, the constellation of forces operating in the system as a whole is ever changing." - Ludwig Lachmann
"When A Man Dies A World Goes Out of Existence" - GLS Shackle
Deep House anyone?
@ vive, I totally agree. I would have named all those others, too, if you hadn't! I've learned that most music I will eventually love starts out a little offputting to my ear. Pithecanthropus Erectus was my first (and thus far, only other) Mingus album. There's just so much to dig into. Coltrane and Monk, same thing. BTW, my parrot's clear favorite album of all the music I own is Ellington at Newport. He dances, improvises solos, marches around...Such Sweet Thunder is a close second.
Anything but metal. And I don't mean hard rock. I mean heavy distortion, double kick drums, and screaming.
That's the stuff that I associate with chain-adorned Hot Topic pants and being an awkward teen.
Also, does anyone know why John James, who seems to be a very well-informed and intelligent person, has a picture of Akon as his avatar? There's something that just doesn't quite add up in that equation...
I've often wondered the same.
The Anarch is to the Anarchist what the Monarch is to the Monarchist.
-Ernst Jünger
Listen to it all the way through once - I promise it will be six minutes of your life you won't regret.
Of course, there's his all-famous Lacrimosa from Requiem, a staple of movie soundtracks:
And while we're at it:
The circle of fifths rules all.
Clayton -
Romantic music + Piano = Heaven
Some of the great romantic era piano concertos...
Chopin's 1st piano concerto... filled with fire and youthful energy, it was written when Chopin was still in his teens at the very beginning is his career. Chopin's artistic repertoire was already overflowing and it only matured with age.
Most of Dvorak's music is so beautiful and refreshing it's like a splash of cold water in the face. The second movement from his piano concerto is no exception.
Saint-Saens's piano concerto just starts right out with the theme and grabs your attention immediately.
Grieg's piano concerto is one of the most listened-to concertos of the romantic era. The opening is jarring and yet beautiful at the same time.
Tchaikovsky is a composer with an enduring voice; Ivo Pogorelich is perhaps the best pianist in the world not only in terms of his peerless technical ability but also in the depth and care of his interpretations, particularly with an eye to conveying the music to the audience in the most effective manner, something that is incredibly rare nowadays. His "accessible" interpretations of the piano repertoire have made him persona non grata with the classical music establishment which prides itself on impeccably mediocre interpretation.
What can be said about Rach 2 that hasn't been said. It doesn't just grab your attention, it punches you in the face right from the first line and doesn't let up for the rest of the first movement.
Local band Moutheater that I did not find out about til recently, which is absurd. Steve Albini helped record their first EP (which is also pretty crazy). I suppose you could listen to their albums in chronological order, but right now I'm pretty hooked on their No Ballet EP.
Anything but metal. And I don't mean hard rock. I mean heavy distortion, double kick drums, and screaming.
That's the stuff that I associate with chain-adorned Hot Topic pants and being an awkward teen.
Anything but metal. And I don't mean hard rock. I mean heavy distortion, double kick drums, and screaming.
That's the stuff that I associate with chain-adorned Hot Topic pants and being an awkward teen.
1. You're ill informed on metal. 2. Jackasses at Hot Topic have nothing to do with it.
For example, Faustian black metal by Agalloch, some Electric Wizard, some Neurosis, some Sunn O))), but I digress...
Just because it has heavy distortion (a lot of bands/genres can/do), or double kick drums (again, a lot do), and screaming (this ranges from every punk sub genre to every metal sub genre and everything in between) doesn't mean it sucks (which is sort of what you are indirectly saying). Post-metal, black metal, post-hardcore, stoner metal, and even some shoegaze, so yeah...
Great song, great movie
What is up with the CLASSICAL music? You want some real CLASSIC music?
Dio. Holy Diver.
New (Working?) Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkysjcs5vFU
@Student: I'm getting old... I watched this (your link doesn't work):
... and all I could think was "these kids today could learn a thing or two from these guys!"
Haha for real. :)
If you dig classic music AND metal, I am going to guess you are also a fan of prog rock. Yes?
If so, you may like this series Slate is running on the rise, fall, and rebirth of prog rock. Here is the first entry:
What is up with the CLASSICAL music? You want some real CLASSIC music?
Dio. Holy Diver.
Also check out the Holy Diver Big Band Cover of Pat Boone, just awesome (The video isn't original though of course and its not to full length of the song unfortunately...):
My favourite of him is Heaven and Hell from his Black Sabbath days though.
May he rest in peace in Rock Heaven!
Last week's selections included several Toumani Diabate albums, a Count Basie "best of" compilation, Rush's Permanent Waves, Clutch's Pure Rock Fury, Beethoven's Violin Concerto, and pieces from Schumann's Album for the Young that I'm currently learning on the piano.
I'd like to add diversity to the list:
For us computer nerds:
This one has pyramids:
To paraphrase Marc Faber: We're all doomed, but that doesn't mean that we can't make money in the process.
Rabbi Lapin: "Let's make bricks!"
Stephan Kinsella: "Say you and I both want to make a German chocolate cake."
What a song!
Puscifer with Milla Jovovich - The Mission " M Is for Milla Mix"
I like classical, blues, jazz, hip hop, rock, prog rock, metal, death metal, electronic, punk, you name it. If it sounds good to me then I like it.
I wouldn't ordinarily think of the Black-Eyed Peas - of Boom Boom Pow fame - as a fount of wisdom but I heard this on the radio this morning on the way to work and really listened to the words for the first time:
It could almost be the theme-song for Rockwellian libertarians.
I'm really feeling this band from my neck of the woods in NJ. It's very intricate, upbeat instrumental music. To me, this song just sounds like freedom. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6_VKFgRRACs
I always wondered if anyone other than left-libertarians were into anarcho-punk. I'm not, but this song about anarcho-punk is one of my current favorites. Especially the part that's like, "Let's try to keep as much emotion out of this as possible." :)
Here's my music choices:
Listen to them all, PLEASE.
I'm on a steady diet of Dvorak chamber music lately. Two brief breaks for a Benny Goodman collection, and Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull.
Oh! And in September I finally forked over for Rush tickets, first time I've been able to see them live. Caught them at the Prudential Center in N.J.
I must say, it was awesome to see them but that is one crummy sounding stadium. I bought tickets for my sister and her husband too, and they weren't all that familiar with Rush. I'm not sure what they got out of it really...but the energy of going to a concert seems to have inspired them to pick up 2112 and Moving Pictures, so I guess I got them on board anyway.
Armin Van Buuren - ASOT 159
On a huge Soundgarden kick right now.
The Day I Tried To Live: One of a classic song by an amazing band. I usually don't listen to lyrics, but these can be seen as very Austrian (Mayb/probably it's because I am looking at the Legecy of Max Weber, while listening to the song):
It's about being an active human being with an active mind, trying out different orientations to set to a plan, how plans often fail (even coordinating the words from the head to voice is problem, something I am very empathetic with), trying to understand and communicate with your surrounding in an inter-subjective manner. expectations and failed expectations and that no matter what your lot is from the previous ends to the means employed when you wake up you will probably give the whole damn thing another shot, because it is better than being regulated to an ant hill.
Either way it's has one of the most kick ass bass grooves I've heard
Wound up/
Can't sleep/
Can't do anything right, little honey...
The Cult - Fire Woman

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Alarm Industry Braces for Licensing Battles in Several States
LANSING, Mich. — The alarm industry will begin 2013 facing legislative battles in several state capitals where telecommunications companies have undertaken intensive lobbying efforts to pass laws that industry leaders contend undermine current licensing standards, mandated background checks, false alarm reduction and more.
Michigan, where AT&T is actively proposing new regulations, is considered Ground Zero in the wider effort to preserve current licensing laws across the country. In September, Senate Bill 1291 and SB 1292, sponsored by State Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-Lowell), passed in only a matter of a few days. The bills were sent to the State House where they appear to be on a similar fast-track trajectory, according to John Chwat, director of government relations for the Electronic Security Association (ESA).
ESA has supported efforts by Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) to fight AT&T's attempt to create specific licensing requirements for IP-enabled security systems in the state. If adopted, the law would effectively end existing statutes that apply to licensed security professionals, resulting in diminished installation standards, among other detriments, industry leaders say.
"The alarm industry is united in opposing a separate scheme for IP-enabled security systems. There is absolutely no reason at all for not adhering to the Michigan statues that already have licensing provisions in the state," Chwat tells SSI.
At press time the State House had not yet voted on the Senate bills. AT&T declined to comment for this story via an E-mail response.
BFAAM is also getting support from other industry stakeholders, including Partnership for Priority Video Alarm Response (PPVAR) Executive Director Keith Jentoft, who is president of RSI Video Technologies. Jentoft recently spoke at a Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) meeting to promote priority response. Jentoft says MACP members have expressed concern about any measure that could potentially raise false alarm rates or institute measures that thwart established means to control nuisance alarms, including fine schedules.
"Most of the chiefs don't want not to respond to alarms. They want to respond. But if this goes through, they won't respond. There is no way. This is just a way for AT&T to level the playing field," Jentoft says.
Dean Belisle, president of BFAAM and president of ACT NOW Alarm Services Inc. in Clinton Township, Mich., has been at the forefront of fighting the legislation and educating the alarm installing community across the country. During the First Alert Professional dealer conference in Hollywood, Fla., in November, Belisle addressed a large group of dealers at an industry trends panel. He urged those gathered not to be complacent about what is transpiring in his state.
"We fully believe AT&T's efforts in Michigan are a shot across the bow [of the entire industry]. We have had licensing since 1981. It is considered one of the stronger licensing laws in the country," he said. "We believe they took us on first to get us out of the way before taking down other states one by one after that. False alarms are going to go sky high. Competency will be gone."
Belisle also said AT&T's legislative efforts include gutting a state regulation that currently prevents all felons from being hired to install security systems. The proposed legislation would allow criminals to be hired in the industry five years after a felony conviction. The proposed law also includes a background check provision; however, there is no definition of who does it or what constitutes a background check, according to BFAAM. Currently, all employees of the alarm industry must undergo a background check by the Michigan State Police and the FBI.
ESA has alerted its state chapters, as well as other association members and industry stakeholders that AT&T and other telecom giants are poised to duplicate efforts in Michigan in other state capitals in 2013. Among them, the Arizona Alarm Association (AzAA) reports AT&T has indicated its support for prefiling amendments to the newly passed Arizona licensing law, and Verizon has a bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature to deregulate the telecommunications industry in that state that will likely be reintroduced in January.
"We have heard from our Missouri chapter that AT&T is prepared to introduce a Michigan-type bill which has chilled the Missouri alarm industry efforts to get a bill to license the industry there," Chwat says. "And I have received notice of similar efforts from other ESA chapters around the country in which AT&T and others are very active. It is going to be a very interesting series of state legislative battles coming up in 2013."
If you enjoyed this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Security Is Our Business, Too
For professionals who recommend, buy and install all types of electronic security equipment, a free subscription to Security Sales & Integration is like having a consultant on call. You'll find an ideal balance of technology and business coverage, with installation tips and techniques for products and updates on how to add sales to your bottom line.
A free subscription to the #1 resource for the residential and commercial security industry will prove to be invaluable. Subscribe today!


text:
This gallery features the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Naval ROTC team running the Marine Corps Marathon in the Washington DC area.
These images also offer an overview of the race, starting chronologically from the start area, moving to the 10-mile and then the 16-mile points, then on to the final mile and finish line. The images provide an overview of the marathon--the runners, the characters, and the supporters (and their signs).
You may right-click to download the images; use the Share button (below and to the right of the image) to share the images on social media; and order prints by clicking the "BUY PHOTOS" button.
Note: The RPI team art print is designed to be printed at 11 x 14 inches.


text:
ADATA ED600 2.5″ External Enclosure For HDD | SSD AED600-U31-CBK Black sturdy and durable enclosure
ED600 External Enclosure is a sturdy and durable enclosure with an impact-resistant silicone rubber inner lining design
and IP54 water & dust resistance that protects various models of 2.5 HDD or SSD. The ED600 is compatible with laptops, PC, PS4, XBOX One, and other video game consoles. Tool-free installation and one-key switch make it accessible for even a beginner with computers to use it. The ED600 is the essencial external HDD/SSD for protecting your data!
One-Key Switch & Tool-free! Instant Installation
Thanks to a considerate safety lock and tool-free design, installation can be done in a few simple steps. Just open the ED600, insert a drive, and close it up, then it is ready for use!
Vibration-Resistant Design, Comprehensive Protection
ED600 has a vibration-resistance design with thick and solid silicone rubber in its interior to provide the HDD/SSD with the powerful protection needed to protect an HDD/SSD, as well as the data inside, from an accidental drop.
IP54 Water & Dust Resistance, Safe and Protected for Carrying Out
ED600 has passed the IP54 Test for its high dust & water resistance that can properly keep out the intrusion of dust and effectively protect the data from being damaged by water seepage. It can be taken anywhere without fear of an accident!
Compatible with HDD and SSD, High-Speed Data Transmission
ED600 is compatible with both HDDs and SSDs and uses USB 3.2 for high-speed transmission. With a transmission efficiency as high as up to 5Gb/s, it can let you enjoy the high-speed data transmission anytime and anywhere.


text:
I picked up a set of Cactus Wireless Flash Triggers from Gadget Infinity many months back, and never got to review them. Now seems like a good time…
The first thing to know is that they are cheap. This is the good part, and the bad part, depending on how you look at it. In the photo studio at work we use Pocket Wizards. They are high quality wireless flash triggers that work properly every time. They're also about 10 times the cost of the Cactus triggers. If you are a professional photographer who wants close to 100% reliable operation, Pocket Wizards are the choice. (At least, that's what every review tells me, as well as my limited experience using them.)
Of course for the Strobist on a budget, you've got to get started somewhere. I did a lot of reading in the Strobist group on Flickr (and elsewhere) on the Cactus triggers, and finally decided that for under $35 I should find out for myself. I ended up ordering the V2s (version 2) triggers as the v4 (version 4) triggers were not available at the time. (These triggers are also often called "ebay triggers" as you can get cheap, wireless triggers on ebay quite easily, but I did order directly from Gadget Infinity.)
My first tests involved putting in the batteries and pressing the "test" button on the transmitter. I'd press the button maybe 50 times, and it would make the LED on the receiver light up maybe 30 times. Not exactly great. These were all at close range too, so distance was not a factor in these tests. I then connected the receiver to an old Sunpak auto 433 D and took some real photos. Again, the results were good but not great. It would fire most of the time, but on occasion it would go maybe 4 or 5 times in a row without firing. The distance for these tests was maybe 25 feet.
Cactus Wireless Flash Triggers V2s with a new Panasonic CR2 battery. Inset shows a rubber band to help keep the battery cover in place.
I did a bit more reading of reviews and comments around the web (there's a great one here, by the way) and one comment I found mentioned that replacing the batteries would help with the reliability. I ended up getting some new batteries from DealExtreme, a 5 pack of Panasonic CR2s for under $7.
A new battery in the receiver made all the difference for me. I've been shooting with a Sunpak auto 144 D and a Sunpak auto 433 AF with good results. Again, keep in mind that I'm not a pro doing half-day photo shoots with models, but just a guy who wants to learn more about off-camera lighting techniques on a tight budget. (I've tested the triggers with our studio strobes via a sync cable plugged into the receiver, and that works great as well.)
Just for fun I tried the "test" button again to light up the LED on the receiver, and out of 200+ tests, I only saw the LED not light up twice. Much better results than before the new battery was installed.
Keep in mind, these are the V2s models, not the newer V4 models. I'm actually pretty satisfied with the v2s for now and see no need to upgrade to the V4s. With everything right in the world, the V4s should be an improvement on the V2s' but things are not always right in the world.
If I had to sum up it, I'd say the Cactus Triggers are "good but not great." They're definitely a good value, and a great way to get started in off-camera lighting. Heck, even if you do have Pocket Wizards or another well-known name in wireless triggers, these Cactus triggers might make a cheap backup solution in case of an emergency.
(Just a note, I actually have the V2s model, not the V2. I believe the V2s is a newer version of the V2.)


text:
Friday, October 19, 2007
Thrift Store Silverplate and Kate Spade
30 comments:
What beautiful taste you have!ReplyDelete
BTW Mary, I sent you an email yesterday.
Don't you just love it when you find things like that? And as for the purse - who cares?? It's adorable.ReplyDelete
That's a neat little sauce boat.....and I love having lots of miss matched flatware.....much more interesting than matchy, matchy ....... good haul :-)ReplyDelete
You have a very good eye. The sauce boat is sleek and elegant. So is the purse, genuine or not.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 19, 2007 at 8:45 AM
Really nice little sauce boat. Where do you find room for all your treasures? I am so running out of space to "show" them and I hate putting things "away", out of site. I have no floor space for another cabinet or hutch....woe is me!! Space or no space, I have to get out today to run errands and this is when I stop at my favorite thrift shop!! hahaReplyDelete
Oh, and that cute purse? I'll bet it's the REAL THING....
Have a sunshine day.
The silver pieces you found are so nice! And the purse, adorable!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 19, 2007 at 9:36 AM
Real or Not you scored Girl! Love that bag and the gravy boat. ~ LynnReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 19, 2007 at 9:56 AM
Great finds, Mary! I love mis-matched flatware too. Love that bag! Who cares if it's real? It's great! ~ hugs, Lynda xoReplyDelete
What wonderful finds! I just mentioned on another blog that I don't have any silver because it is too damp here in Holland. You cannot keep it clean here. I love sauceboats.ReplyDelete
~~ Heidi ~~
I was over at Sweet Cottage Dreams yesterday admiring Becky's silver trays and now today you are featuring your beautiful silver finds....hmmmm. I may have to stop by the local thrift when I go to the store later. I'll let you know if I find any goodies:)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 19, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Oh, beautiful goodies! Purse is adorable, real or not. I have one too that is of mystery origins, but as long as it is cute, I don't care!ReplyDelete
Great finds! The purse is really cute.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 19, 2007 at 1:06 PM
if you really want to find out move info about the bag, the above site may help you!
Cute purse! Who cares if its real or not (although real would make me feel better!) Love the silver!ReplyDelete
A most definite success! I think the bag is fantastic, real or not, and perfect for the upcoming season!
What treasures! And real or notReplyDelete
it is WONDERFUL!! I love it!
I love the silver!! The bag is too cute.. I'm hitting my thrift store tomorrow!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 19, 2007 at 9:11 PM
i love your finds. I am always picking up flateware. The purse is cute.ReplyDelete
Great finds Mary! I love monogramed anything - and your flatware is gorgeous. The Kate Spade purse was a great find. My daughter once found what she thought was a Gucci purse at a garage sale one dark, rainy morning - only to get it home and read the words Gycchi :-} ... definitely a knock off :-} but still gives us a laugh when we think about it!ReplyDelete
I adore silver, and these treasures are so sweet.ReplyDelete
I like the purse..either way it's great:).
Enjoy, and have a nice weeekend.
- AnonymousOctober 20, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Wonderful finds! Treasures to be used and displayed ..... real or not!ReplyDelete
Jan x at Rosemary Cottage
You know that I am loving your silver pieces! What fun pieces to have in your collection!! xo, BeckyReplyDelete
I am a Thrift store junky also check out all my finds.ReplyDelete
Debs Great Finds And Deals
Mary, really great finds. I love silver plate. What you found is really good - especially when cute ribbon or material is used to tie up the flatware. The purse is really cute too!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 30, 2007 at 6:15 PM
Those are great peices of silverplate. Does anyone know how to clean silver or silverplate?
I keep picking up peices here and there and I would like to clean them.
The purse is adorable. :) Bren
- AnonymousApril 18, 2008 at 4:09 PM
It's a real bag--the label is in the right place, there's the right amount of space between the "s" and "p" in "Spade", the stitching is perfect and that bag is one of the 2000 Fall Collection I believe (could be wrong about the year but somewhere near that time). The fabric is an exact match and it's obviously top quality. Congratulations! You have such good luck!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for identifying it for me. :)ReplyDelete
Oh Mary: A Kate Spade bag is a find I would be jumping around for. How wonderful. ValerieReplyDelete
That kate spade is actually a counterfeit. It's a knockoff of her Graphic Dot collection, which had LEATHER handles.ReplyDelete
I just realized what an old post this is. LOL! But I did want to give you a site to reference for the ks bag. http://ihatecounterfeitbags.info/spring2001graphic. I hope you didn't resell that bag to someone! Oops!ReplyDelete


text:
Again, there is a general and a concrete question:
Concrete question. Let $H$ be a connected graded bialgebra over a commutative ring $k$ with unity (where graded means $\mathbb N$-graded). Then, it is known that $H$ is a Hopf algebra, thus has an antipode $S$. Let $E:H\to H$ be the $k$-linear map which sends every homogeneous element $x\in H_n$ to $nx$ for every $n\in\mathbb N$. (Note that $E$ is both a derivation and a coderivation, i. e., it satisfies $E\left(ab\right)=aE\left(b\right)+E\left(a\right)b$ for all $a$ and $b$, and $\Delta\circ E = \left(E\otimes \mathrm{id} + \mathrm{id}\otimes E\right)\circ\Delta$.) Let $*$ denote convolution of $k$-linear maps $H\to H$.
It is known that $\left(E\ast S\right)\circ \left(E\ast S\right) = E\circ\left(E\ast S\right)$ whenever $H$ is commutative or cocommutative. (The usual way to state this in characteristic $0$ is by saying that the map which sends every homogeneous $x\in H_n$ to $\frac{1}{n}\left(E\ast S\right)\left(x\right)$ (for all $n$) is a projection - the so-called Dynkin idempotent of $H$. For $H$ cocommutative, this projection is the projection on the primitive part of $H$; for its kernel, see Patras, Reutenauer, On Dynkin and Klyachko idempotents in graded bialgebras, Corollary 7. For commutative $H$ the dual assertions hold.)
I have also checked (in the $3$rd degree of the Malvenuto-Reutenauer Hopf algebra) that $\left(E\ast S\right)\circ \left(E\ast S\right) = E\circ\left(E\ast S\right)$ does not hold for general $H$.
The question is whether $\left(E\ast S\right)\circ \left(E\ast S\right) = E\circ\left(E\ast S\right)$ holds for involutive $H$ ("involutive" means that $S^2=\mathrm{id}$). If not generally, at least in characteristic $0$ ?
General question. What are good examples of involutive (this means $S^2=\mathrm{id}$) connected graded Hopf algebras which are neither commutative nor cocommutative? I know that for every Hopf algebra $H$, the ideal $H\cdot \left(\left(S^2-\mathrm{id}\right)\left(H\right)\right)\cdot H$ is a Hopf ideal of $H$ (unless I am mistaken, it is a nice easy exercise), and the quotient Hopf algebra of $H$ by this ideal is the largest involutive quotient Hopf algebra of $H$. Unfortunately it does not seem to have been studied anywhere. I know of only two connected graded Hopf algebras which are neither commutative nor cocommutative: Loday-Ronco and Malvenuto-Reutenauer. The latter is definitely non-involutive, but I can reasonably compute by hand only up to degree $3$, and the involutive quotient in degree $3$ is not a counterexample when $2$ is invertible in $k$. As for the former, I don't have a grasp on it yet; I don't even know whether it is involutive.
EDIT: So it seems that the answer to the Concrete Question is No for the $4$-th graded component of a certain sub-Hopf algebra of the Hopf algebra of ordered (rooted) trees ($\mathbf H_o$ in Loic Foissy's "Ordered forests and parking functions" (arXiv:1007.1547v3). Why am I sure about this? I am not. I have spent hours with the computations, did them a second time writing them up, corrected everything that gave different results on these two tries. But who knows how often I made the same mistake twice? (No, I am not wanting anyone to check this stuff by hand.)
Also, after a total of 2 days wasted on this problem, I am surely not going to do the same for the next natural question: is $\log\operatorname*{id}$ (the logarithm being taken in the convolution algebra) still an idempotent in an involutive connected graded Hopf algebra? (This would be the "Eulerian idempotent" rather than then Dynkin one. These two idempotents seem to be strangely related in some sense, but I have not figured out how exactly. It's as if the Dynkin one tries to be a kind of "logarithmic derivative" of the Eulerian one, but the non-commutativity of the convolution algebra puts a spoke in its wheel.)
Now that the General Question is sufficiently answered with Loic Foissy's website (which is not saying that there can ever be enough combinatorial Hopf algebras), let me ask the Real question: What is the right software to solve such problems in 2011? Sorry for spamming MO with yet another software question, but I cannot believe there hasn't been anything written for such cases yet.


text: I've setup Postfix under Fedora Core 4 using ISPConfig and the "Perfect setup Guide" from this website. This box is connected directly to the Internet on IP address 184.108.40.206. The mx server information is mail.knifecenter.com at 18.104.22.168. On my internal network, there is a LISTSERV server. It has an internal IP address of 10.10.1.131. It has an MX record of store.knifecenter.com at 18.104.22.168 (This IP address of 126.96.36.199 is routed to the 10.10.1.131 using NAT routing). When an e-mail goes to [email protected], it is routed perfectly. The listserv works flawlessly, both receiving and sending messages. However, when a message is sent to [email protected] from WITHIN our network, the following error message occurs: Feb 28 12:10:18 mail postfix/smtpd[2817]: connect from unknown[10.1.10.19] Feb 28 12:10:18 mail postfix/smtpd[2817]: D2B963578A3: client=unknown[10.1.10.19] Feb 28 12:10:18 mail postfix/cleanup[3446]: D2B963578A3: message-id=<C029EE25.1625C%[email protected]> Feb 28 12:10:18 mail postfix/qmgr[2578]: D2B963578A3: from=<[email protected]>, size=541, nrcpt=1 (queue active) Feb 28 12:10:18 mail postfix/smtp[3480]: connect to store.knifecenter.com[126.96.36.199]: Connection refused (port 25) Feb 28 12:10:18 mail postfix/smtp[3480]: D2B963578A3: to=<[email protected]>, relay=none, delay=0, status=deferred (connect to store.knifecenter.com[184.108.40.206]: Connection refused) Feb 28 12:10:18 mail postfix/smtpd[2817]: disconnect from unknown[10.1.10.19] Is there a setting/conf file that I need to change so that the messages from WITHIN our network are routed properly and not refused by the LISTSERV? I'm pretty sure it has something to do with how Postfix sends the message to the LISTSERV, but I can't seem to find out how to do this properly. Ki


text:
Oakland County, Michigan Groundhog Removal Service
Groundhogs Removal in Oakland County, Mi
I see tunnels underground in my Oakland County yard.
Is my garden infested with groundhogs or woodchucks?
I know a colony of groundhogs are living in my lawn.
Something is burrowing around my home.
Something is gnawing under my patio.
Call B&B Wildlife Removal Services TODAY!


text:
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Justin Verlander is no longer the pitcher he was. He's no longer dominant. Max Scherzer is now the ace of the Detroit Tigers.
Verlander has heard it all this season, and rightfully so.
The former American League Cy Young Award and MVP winner endured arguably the worst season of his career, as he was 13-12 and finished the year with his highest ERA (3.46), lowest strikeout rate (23.5 percent) and lowest innings total (218 1/3) since 2008 and battled through reduced velocity.
In fact, by his own admission, he struggled to find himself all year.
But on Thursday, Verlander can put a season's worth of frustration behind him, as he takes the ball for the Tigers in the decisive fifth game of the American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletics.
"It's not just another game," Verlander said. "The season is on the line. The whole season, the way we battled and played as a team, comes down to one game. May the best team win. You can't treat it like another game, you know. It's a little bit different. There is more to it. It's going to be fun. It's what you play the game for. It's exciting. This is what you dream of as a kid, to be on the mound in a clinching game."
If it seems like we've been here before, well, we have. Verlander, of course, was in this exact same position last year and struck out 11 A's in a shutout to move the Tigers forward. He was equally as dominant against Oakland in Game 2 on Saturday, as he again fanned 11 and allowed just four hits over seven scoreless innings in his team's 1-0 loss.
But, as marvelous as Verlander was in that game and despite his remarkable resume, Tigers manager Jim Leyland had intended to go with Scherzer should there be a Game 5.
It was almost a win-win for Leyland. On the one hand you have Verlander and the other you have Scherzer, who is the front-runner for the AL Cy Young Award this season after winning an MLB-best 21 games and pitching to a league-low 0.970 WHIP.
But Leyland had to call on Scherzer out of the bullpen in Game 4, leaving Verlander as the go-to-guy in the winner-take-all showdown on Thursday.
"We used a 21-game winner out of the bullpen and now we can pitch a Cy Young winner in his place," marveled Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson. "How many teams could do that?"
You can probably make the argument that the Tigers are better off to be in the position they are. As good as Scherzer was this year, Verlander is still Verlander, especially with the way he's pitched of late.
Verlander was, of course, magnificent in Game 2, but he had shown signs leading up to that start of being the shutdown pitcher he has been throughout his career, as he pitched to a 2.27 ERA over his final six starts of the regular season.
"I think it's just some of the adjustments I made, one of the maybe a thousand that I tried to make this year," he said. "It was definitely a grind all year. Then it reached a point where I realized it was going to take awhile, that it wasn't going to be one thing I had to fix."
Verlander, though, doesn't even get a chance at this game had it not been for Scherzer. The hard-throwing righty came on in relief of Doug Fister in the seventh inning on Tuesday and promptly allowed the A's to take a one-run lead.
The Tigers responded with two runs in their half of the seventh, but Scherzer appeared ready to give it right back, as he loaded the bases in the eighth before recording an out.
"I've seen him fired up," catcher Alex Avila said. "That's why I gave him that nickname, 'Mad Max.' It's when he goes to an enthusiasm level when he needs it -- and the situation called for it."
Scherzer then showed why he was the best pitcher in the AL this season, as he bore down and struck out both Josh Reddick and Stephen Vogt, then ran a full count against Alberto Callaspo before getting the pinch-hitter on a line drive to center field to end the threat.
"To be able to get out of that jam, I mean, that's something I'll never forget," Scherzer said. "That's something I'm not really asked to do, and tonight I was."
The Tigers tacked on three runs after that and escaped with an 8-6 win to force the fifth game.
And with that, fate turned to Verlander.
Not all that bad of a scenario if you root for the Tigers.


text:
I am a very beginner in java coding and would need help on getting the codes for these exercises. Why I'm asking is because time is running out and deadline coming up too fast.
1. Small mathematics application. Write a program that asks the user mathematical questions (at
least 5 questions) such as What is 5*21?. The user should be able to stop the program by writing 0
or by answering correctly and thus getting the next question. (Hint you can use for example .equals()
if you want to compare Strings).
2. Ticket vending application. Create a vending system for individual train ticket system. We assume
that there are only four possible stations called: Helsinki, Pasila, Tampere and Turku. The tracks of
trains are built in a way that all the trains need to go from Helsinki to Pasila. From Pasila they can go
either to Turku or Tampere. We assume that you have to travel from Tampere to Turku via Pasila.
Our system only sells one way tickets, which have fixed prices for the different possible journeys. All
the combinations of one departing and one destination stations are possible.
Build an application which asks the user his name and then asks the journey he wants to undertake.
Then print to the screen the journey and the cost of the ticket (hint: you can invent the price table
for the different tickets, but they should be somehow logical, or current, prices).
3. Restaurant reservation management system. The restaurant has 5 tables and 18 possible seats
(tables of 6, 4, 4, 2, 2). We assume that one table can only be reserved once for one evening and
that the seating cannot be changed.
Make a management system of a restaurant clerk, which stores the availability of tables. The clerk
taking the reservations is the user. In the beginning of the evening, there are no reservations.
Reservations come one at a time. Reservations can be for any number of people, but the seating
cannot be changed.
Reservations can only be accepted if there is room for them and otherwise the clerk should be
notified that there is room.
To minimize the empty tables, system should place the customers to the smallest possible table, if
there is room. For example a reservation of 3 must be placed to the table of 4, if there is still room.
Otherwise, it will need to be placed on the table of 6. If both are full, the reservation cannot be
accepted and the user needs to be notified. Store the reservation information to the system and
print the reservation situation out, if clerk wants to see the reservations, if all the tables are full or if
the clerk wants to stop accepting new reservations.


text:
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment, is a federal law that protects the privacy and handling of student educational records.
Who does FERPA cover?
All students and former students of the University are covered by FERPA. This does not apply to any information submitted prior to January 1, 1975, or to applicants who applied, but did not attend.
What are educational records?
An educational record is any record that is directly related to a student that is maintained by the University of West Alabama in any media form (handwriting, print, type, electronic, etc).
Educational records do not include:
- Records/notes in sole possession of maker not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute
- Employment records when employment is not contingent on being a student, provided the record is used only in relation to the individual's employment
- Records created and maintained by a law enforcement unit for law enforcement purposes
- Information on a person that was obtained when no longer a student (i.e. alumni records) that does not relate to the person as a student
- Medical records: Records on a student that are made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional acting in his professional capacity or assisting in a paraprofessional capacity; made, maintained, or used only in connection with treatment; and disclosed only to individuals providing the treatment
- Grades on peer-graded papers before they are collected and recorded by a teacher.
What rights do students have under FERPA?
Students have the following rights under FERPA:
- The right to inspect and review their educational records
- The right to have their records amended if they are inaccurate or misleading
- The right to restrict the disclosure of Directory Information
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if they feel that any of their rights have been violated.
What documents does a student not have a right to see?
- Financial information submitted by parents
- Confidential letters and recommendations placed in student's file before January 1, 1975
- Confidential letters, etc., associated with admissions, employment, job placement or honors to which a student has waived rights of inspection and review
- Educational records containing information about other students such as grades, test scores, etc.
What rights do parents, guardians, spouses, etc. have under FERPA?
Under FERPA definition, all rights transfer to an "eligible student" once the student reaches 18 years of age or is attending any school beyond high school. Personally identifiable information and educational records of an eligible student may only be disclosed to parents, guardians, spouses, etc. with written consent by the student. The Consent Form for Release of Educational Records must be signed by the student and must identify specific individuals to whom the information may be disclosed. This form will be placed in the student's record housed in the Office of the Registrar. The form can be located in the eForms section of the UWA website.
What information can be released without student consent?
The law allows disclosure without consent to:
- School employees who have a legitimate educational interest
- Other schools to which a student is transferring
- Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes
- Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to the student
- Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school
- Accrediting organizations
- To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena
- Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies
- State and local authorities pursuant to specific State law.
What is "Directory Information" and what does it include?
Schools may disclose, without consent, "Directory Information" such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. A student who wishes to restrict the disclosure of Directory Information may do so by completing the Request to Restrict Disclosure of Directory Information form and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar. Directory Information includes the following:
- Name, mailing address, email address, telephone listing
- Date and place of birth
- Major and minor fields of study
- Participation in officially recognized athletics and other activities, including weight and height of members of athletic teams
- Enrollment status
- Anticipated degrees
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees and awards received
- The most recent previous educational institution attended.
What should faculty and staff know about FERPA?
FERPA requires that faculty and staff members protect the confidentiality of student educational records. Any requests for student academic information should be referred to the Registrar's Office.
How can faculty and staff avoid FERPA violations?
- Don't post student grades by name, student number, Social Security Number or in any other personally identifiable manner.
- Don't leave papers with student names or numbers in publicly accessible places.
- Don't leave confidential information displayed on an unattended computer.
- Don't circulate class lists, electronically or in print, with the student name and Social Security Number or student number.
- Don't provide anyone with student schedules.
- Don't provide anyone with lists of students enrolled in your classes.
- Don't provide anyone with lists or files of students enrolled in your class for any commercial purpose.
- Don't discuss the progress of a student with anyone other than the student (including parents) without the consent of the student.
- Don't provide anyone with student schedules or assist anyone, other than University employees, in finding a student on campus.
- Don't share information from student educational records (i.e. grades, GPA, number of credits) in a letter of recommendation without written consent of the student.
- Don't throw records containing Social Security Number, student number or name, and/or grades in the garbage. These items should always be shredded.


text:
Pinch-hitter Colby Bortles broke open the game with a two-run single in Mississippi's three-run eighth inning as the Rebels beat Louisiana-Lafayette 5-2 on Sunday night to tie their super regional series.
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Pinch-hitter Colby Bortles broke open the game with a two-run single in Mississippi's three-run eighth inning as the Rebels beat Louisiana-Lafayette 5-2 on Sunday night to tie their super regional series.
The teams will play a deciding Game 3 on Monday night.
Ole Miss scored the go-ahead run when center fielder Seth Harrison dropped a flyball hit by Will Allen. Sikes Orvis then singled to load the bases, setting it up for Bortles - the younger brother of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles.
"That's the game and the game has crazy things that happen to it," Rebels coach Mike Bianco said. "If you're there for 60-something games, you see all kinds of stuff. Some of those breaks go your way. You just have to keep battling and that's what the kids did.
"We locked in and hung in there."
Preston Overbey hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to put the Rebels (45-19) up 2-1.
"My job is when the pitcher makes a mistake to capitalize on it," Overbey said. "He left it up and I got it."
But Blake Trahan answered for the Ragin' Cajuns (58-9) with an RBI single in the eighth, scoring Mike Strentz from second to tie it at 2.
Christian Trent (9-0) went seven innings for the win, while Carson Baranik (11-1) took the loss.
Overbey said the Rebels have been in this situation before and the experience allowed them to stay up and get the three-run eighth.
"We knew it was a matter of time before it exploded," Overbey said. "We came back in the dugout and told everyone to stay up, keep positive and get someone on."
Ole Miss scored in the first inning when Allen doubled to right field, scoring Austin Anderson from first base and giving the Rebels a 1-0 lead.
A pair of errors by the Rebels scored Louisiana-Lafayette's first run when Overbey had an errant throw to first allowing Harrison to reach. Dylan Butler then doubled and Harrison ran passed third. The throw to Allen, the Ole Miss catcher, was in time, but he dropped the ball and Harrison scored.
"Nobody could get the right hit at the right time," ULL coach Tony Robichaux said. "We gave them a little crack and they crawled through it. Give them credit."
Trent allowed four hits in seven innings and said he felt strong, even with the pressure involved in an elimination game.
"My routine stayed the same and I felt the same going out there," Trent said. "Nothing really changed. Normally off-speed plays a bigger role, but tonight the fastball was what I used a lot."


text:
Pope pays Christmas visit to Benedict
Pope Francis has visited his predecessor, Pope Emerius Benedict XVI, to exchange Christmas greetings.
Photos released by the Vatican newspaper show the two men, dressed in identical white robes but for Francis' cape, chatting in a sitting room inside Benedict's retirement home during the visit Monday.
They also prayed together in the adjoining chapel. Benedict was looking well, using a cane for support while they stood in prayer.
It is the first time the interior of Benedict's home has been shown publicly: The sitting room and furniture were all white. An Advent wreath decorated the coffee table.
Since Benedict's retirement in February, the two men have met only once publicly, for an official Vatican ceremony in July. They also have met privately and occasionally have spoken by telephone. - AP


text:
Ever since I got my Kindle a little bit less than two years ago my reading and book buying habits have changed quite a bit.
Whereas previously I was a regular client with the local bookstores and often purchased normal paperbacks at normal prices, this has now nearly completely gone down the river. Unless I receive a book voucher, I generally don't spend any money on bog standard paperbacks anymore.
I quickly learned that I can easily get the classics for free and when I want a current novel or non-fiction book I get them cheaply and often at a great discount in an eFormat.
I am also a great fan of classic pulp fiction, easily get bored with the cover design for most modern editions and regularly frequent the Second Hand book stores, again getting my regular reading fix from discounted second hand books.
On the other hand, however, I have over the last few years spent a crazy amount of money on some exclusive edition coffee table books that may cost an arm and a leg but that truly deserve a special place on my shelves.
Especially us Hammer Fans have over the years been able to reserve some of our shelf space for beautiful tomes on all aspects of Hammer.
Wayne Kinsey is one of the most prolific authors in this field and when his Hammer Films on Location failed to find a regular publisher he simply set up his own publishing house, Peveril Publishing.
Printed landscape in an oversized scrapbook format this is a beautiful accumulation of Cushing memorabilia and a celebration of the life and career of the Gentleman of Horror who would have turned 100 this year.
The material is published on a film-by-film basis with short introductions provided by co-author Tom Johnson. None other than George Lucas has provided the foreword; the afterword is by Janina Faye.
The heart and soul of this work, however, are a myriad of pictures accompanying each chapter and generously provided by his secretary Joyce Broughton or on loan from a range of collectors worldwide.
These range from often rare and previously unpublished private and on-set photos to theatre programs, snippets of newspaper publications and most importantly countless reproductions of Cushing's own copiously annotated scripts and sketches for costume suggestions as well as cartoons and phonetic rhymes created for his beloved wife Helen and other friends and colleagues. More than any written word can do, these give a wonderful insight into the true nature of Cushing, the man, and his vast range of interests and talents. Yes, we of course also get a good idea of all those scarves he designed, his toy soldiers, dollhouses and watercolours. And if you ever wondered what his well-travelled passports looked like, then wonder no more.
The most amazing insight into his professionalism as an actor comes from noticing the extent of notes he prepared in advance of any film shot, regardless how big or small the production may have been. Even lesser works such as The Uncanny or Hitler's Son had his full attention. No wonder he was incapable of ever providing a bad performance.
Those coffee table publications stand and fall with the quality of their printing and the reproductions here are faultless. I had no issue deciphering any of the script pages or other written material. The binding also appears to be made to last. The landscape format is unusual but ultimately a good choice for the subject matter.
This book is exclusively available through Peveril. When ordering it is also possible to purchase an additional DVD-R with some of the pictures in the book as well as a few others that didn't quite make the cut. That DVD-R is not really essential but a nice extra to have.
As long as Wayne and some of the other authors will continue with their sterling efforts in creating those visual master-pieces, my book shelves will find a welcome space for those. No fear of me ever wanting to have these in anything else but a physical copy.


text:
Please hold CTRL+D on PC or COMMAND+D on Mac and click the link to bookmark it in your browser.
Simply provide the email address on your WeDJ.com listing, and we will email your login information to you!
Email My Info
A Full Service Wedding and Event Videography Company Serving Orlando ,Tampa and Central Florida Area. Complete Wedding Video Service Starts@$1450 All High Definition, also available on Blu-Ray Call Joe (631)513-2155... more videographer info
Films weddings, music videos and other events... more videographer info
Joyful Video provides high quality wedding and event videos at competitive prices. Request a sample DVD directly from our website.... more videographer info
Multi Camera Live Streaming,
Commercial Photography and Videography,
Fashion Films and Photography,
Food Photography,
Corporate Headshots and Portraits,
Promotional Photos and Videos,
Brand stories,
Interviews and more.
Photo and Video... more videographer info
Creating Wedding Videos for clients from New York City to Montauk Long Island.... more videographer info
We are a New York wedding videography studio specializing in cinematic and story-driven wedding films. Our couples have described our style as heart-.......more videographer info
We tell a story
not just of your event, but of the life time that has made this event worth capturing. The secret glance between parents as they watc.......more videographer info
JL Productions is a state of the art, Video Production service, specializing in wedding and event videography. Our approach is a cinematic style, tak.......more videographer info
Upon booking JPI Video you dont just hire a Videographer, but you contract a group of skilled craftsmen who are dedicated to creating a Wedding Video.......more videographer info
Production and post-production digital media services........more videographer info
It is a complete service company that including Dj, Photographer, Videographer and Party Planner.......more videographer info
We are a videography company specializing in events, marketing and promotional video. We are based out of Long Island New York. .......more videographer info
wedding videography.......more videographer info
Professional Video Services: Weddings, Baptizing, Communions, Birthdays, Training Tapes, Seminars and more........more videographer info
Hiring the right Water Mill, New York videographer is an essential step in planning a wedding or special event. WeDJ.com has thousands of videographers throughout the USA and local Water Mill, New York videographers to choose from. Photos capture life at a moment in time. Hence, its crucial to hire a local professional photographer near Water Mill, New York.
Look for Videographers that have customer reviews integrated into their listing. Many Videographers use the online surveys provided in their Gigbuilder accounts to showcase their past client's reviews. Use our simple checklist below to aid in search for the best Videographers for your Water Mill, NY event!
1. Browse Water Mill Photographer Profiles
Our vast directory of Water Mill Videographers contains information, phone numbers, portfolios, and websites of Videographers near Water Mill, NY and the Water Mill, NY area. Use our tools to create a Water Mill photographer shortlist.
2. Videographer Availability
Use our tools to instantly check availability of videographers near Water Mill, NY. Each thumbs up icon denotes an instant availability since these members use Gigbuilder availability checkers powered by WeDJ.com There is no need to spend hours needlessly contacting numerous companies that may not be available.
3. Consider Overall Value
Most Water Mill, NY videographers have numerous packages which may include dvds, blu-ray, digital, streaming media, and more. Each Water Mill, NY videographer will have varied amount of experience which also should be considered in the final quote.
4. Get it in Writing!
Most Water Mill, NY Videographers will require a deposit/retainer fee and signed contract before they will work an event. Make sure to fully read the terms and conditions before signing.
Get your Videographer company listed on WeDJ.com and start receiving more leads for Water Mill weddings, parties, corporate events, and more. Over 20,000 people search our website every day for Videographers in the Water Mill area. Start your free Videographer membership today: Join WeDJ
Google AI has provided the following suggestion for Water Mill Videographer.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming - Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Insurance
Home | Site Map | Advertising | Link To UsInsurance | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Copyright © 1998 - 2023 WeDJ.com - Djs-Photographers-Videographers
Page last updated on 09/30/2023


text:
Action News is in NYC as Regis Philbin signs off LIVE! for the last time. Ask questions, see pics and chat with our crew!
"I'll always remember spending the mornings with all of you," the veteran show-biz personality said, ending his final appearance as host of "Live! With Regis and Kelly."
Philbin, at 80 years old, has logged more than 17,000 hours on television in a career that dates back to the 1960s. He gained prime-time fame as host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" a decade ago. But his enduring impact was as a morning show host, and his way of weaving something from nothing, turning stories about a dinner out on the town into compelling viewing.
Philbin was dry-eyed, but co-host Kelly Ripa fought tears as she recalled how terrified she was on her first day as Philbin's partner and how he put her at ease.
"You always want to make me feel like a million bucks, always," she said.
The show had opened with cameras following Philbin's walk from his dressing room to the stage, the final step knocking on Ripa's door and walking out with her. "I love you," she said quietly as the lights went up.
Ripa's predecessor, Kathie Lee Gifford, was in the audience but had no role in the finale.
The audience was stacked with other celebrities, including Katie Couric, Donald Trump, Alan Alda, Meredith Vieira and Tony Danza. Others like Justin Timberlake and Anne Hathaway offered brief filmed tributes.
The show was otherwise devoted to emotion-filled clip sequences of hijinks with Ripa and celebrities like Dana Carvey trying their Regis impersonation. Earlier in the week, David Letterman and Vice President Joe Biden had stopped by to pay respects.
Philbin has been careful to say he's not retiring, and his immediate plans include a tour to promote his new book, "How I Got This Way."
"Where's Regis going?" he said. "Regis doesn't know. Stop asking me!"
The show will continue with Ripa. Similar to when she replaced Gifford, a succession of co-hosts will join her, some essentially trying out for the permanent job.
Philbin's parting gifts were a key and a plaque. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appeared to thank Philbin for making the city a big part of his show, and offered a symbolic key. Walt Disney Co. chief executive Bob Iger showed a plaque honoring Philbin that had been installed on the outside of the building where the show's studio is located.
"I wanted this to be a show where people would feel better about themselves, to look at life in a different way, a funnier way," Philbin said.


text:
A Car that Transforms into a Robot Come Experience the Unbelievable at BBT2016
The only event of its kind, Big Boys Toys the Luxury, Innovations and Technology Expo is set to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 23rd to the 26th of November, 2016. The 7th edition of BBT will provide you with an experience that compares to no other, revealing to
- Published in Press
The World's Fastest Street Legal Production Bike at BBT 2016
Big Boys Toys the region's premier Luxury, Innovations and Technology Expo is set to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 23rd to the 26th of November, 2016. For its 7th edition, BBT brings together one of the world's largest array of first time global launches and one of a
- Published in Press
7 Billion people on Earth, 7 Senturions made – Be One in a Billion at Big Boys Toys 2016
Abu Dhabi, 19July, 2016: In an exclusive preview for the media earlier today, Big Boys Toys, the Middle East's premier luxury, innovations and technology expo, confirmed the attendance of Senturion, the world leader in supercar synchronisation. Senturion allows supercar owners to control their vehicle using the luxury wrist-wear. It will be on display at the
- Published in Press
BBT, Breaking All Barriers of Innovations
August 21, 2016, Abu Dhabi: Your notion of what is possible will be changed forever, Big Boys Toys the Middle East's premier luxury and lifestyle expo is proud to bring together never before seen products that push the boundaries of luxury, technology and more. The super show will introduce Flike, the world's first manned tricopter
- Published in Press
The Seventh Edition of Big Boys Toys UAE to Feature Products Worth More Than USD 200 Million
Abu Dhabi, UAE, September, 2016: Artaaj Events reports that Big Boys Toys 2016 will exhibit luxury and lifestyle products that surpass a net worth of USD 200 Million and includes the renowned brands – Automotive Couture, Holodia, Royal Yachts, and Steve Vigar. The British Car Couturier Company, Automotive Couture, will bring immense excitement to automobile
- Published in Press
Experience the Unbelievable at Big Boys Toys – The Luxury, Innovations and Technology Expo
The Middle East's premier Luxury Lifestyle supershow is back, bigger and better than ever before with the world's newest, rarest and most unique innovations and state of the art products from across 11 categories. The seventh edition of the Big Boys Toys Exhibition will take place in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from
- Published in Press


text:
For those of you working on wedgette, I have decided to present the bodice numbers in a diagrammatic way, well, like a worksheet, before I write them out.
With RS facing, pick up 172(196-220-244-264-288-312)sts along top edge of "skirt". First row – K 43(49-55-61-66-72-78)sts, place marker, k 86(98-110-122-132-144-156)sts, place marker, k remaining 43(49-55-61-66-72-78)sts Knit 4 more rows. Buttohole row – knit 6, bo 2 sts, knit to end. Knit the next row, and cast on 2 sts over bound off 2. Knit 3 rows. Next row (WS) – K 6 sts and place them on a holder. K to last 6 sts, place last 6 on a holder. Change to st st and work 4 rows straight begin neckline shaping.
Neckline shaping
Dec row (RS)- k3, k2 tog, k to last 5 sts, ssk, k3.
Repeat dec row every 6th row 2(3-0-0-0-0-0) times.
Then, Repeat dec row every 8th row 9(9-12-13-13-13-14) times.
(Meanwhile you will be shaping the armholes, and later the shoulders.)
When piece measures 2.75(3-3.25-3.5-3.75-4-4.25)" from top of skirt, ending with a wrong side row it's time to separate the fronts from the back. Directions assume you are working one section at a time.
. turn, begin armhole shaping.
Bind off at armhole 4 sts once, 3 sts once, 2 sts 1(1-2-3-4-5-6) times. Dec one st (following neckline necks as a model) 3(5-6-7-8-9-10) times
When piece measures 7(7.5-8-8.5-9-9.5-10)" from beg of armhole shaping, begin shoulder shaping. (You may still be shaping the neckline).
Shoulder shaping
Bind off at shoulder edge, 3(5-5-5-6-7-8) sts 2(1-4-2-4-1-1) time(s), then 4(4-0-6-0-6-7)sts 2(3-0-2-0-3-3) times.
With RS facing, join yarn to back and work armhole shaping at each edge. Work shoudler shaping at each shoulder as described above.
With RS facing, join yarn to left front and work armhole shaping at beg of RS rows. (Continuse with neckline shaping as well). Work shoulder shaping at beg of RS rows as described above.
With smaller needles (2 sizes smaller) and WS facing, slip sts for right front holder to needle. Join yarn, p1, k1 (m1p, k1) 3 times, p1 – 9 sts. Work 1/1 rib for the same # of rows as the front edge.
Trick – work the rib until you think it's about right. Don't' bind off. Sew it to the front using the mattress st – one full st in and taking one row at a time. When you get to the top adjust the # of rib rows as you complete the sewing and bind off. For the left band, begin with RS facing, join yarn, k1, p1 (m1k, p1) 3 times, k1.


text:
Did Wikileaks and Twitter Cause Tunisia's Revolution?
It's been a month since protests erupted in Tunisia. President Zine El Abidine has fled, the government's collapsed and clashes between protesters and police are sweeping the country. Of course, the requisite cries of "Twitter revolution!" are sweeping the blogosphere.
- There is certainly a lot of Twitter chatter about the protests, under the hashtag #sidibouzid, and it's been a valuable source of information for Tunisians, who live in a country with highly oppressive government censorship.
- Added to this is new speculation that maybe Wikileaks caused the revolution, too? Some protestors have cited a Wikileaks cable that featured criticism of Tunisia's corrupt leadership.
- Or maybe it was the loose-knit hacking collective Anonymous? They attacked Tunisia's government in retaliation for censoring said Wikileaks cable.
- Don't forget about rappers who make viral videos and bloggers. The government arrested a bunch of them in retaliation for Anonymous' retaliation.
- Then again, it could be a big moment social bookmarking site Posterous. The blogging collective Nawaat has been frenetically updating their Posterous with excellent videos and images of the protests.
- Nobody's citing Foursquare yet, but it's only a matter of time before some journalist finds a few protestors checking into a riot.


text:
Putting an expiration date on the future is risky. Take the Terminator franchise: The all-important "Judgment Day" — originally set in the "near future" of 1997 — has been pushed back twice already. Here's a timeline of future scenarios past their sell-by dates - and a few that will curdle soon.
Better to keep things safely distant, like Starship Troopers did (set in the 23rd century), or ambiguous (Gattaca could be 10 years from now or 100). Still, specificity is hard to resist. Here's our timeline.
1973 - IT! The Terror from Beyond Space (made in 1958)
Astronauts complete not one but TWO missions to Mars. Too bad they're still using bolt-action rifles to fight the rubbery monster that snuck onboard.
1980 - Just Imagine (1930)
Everyone has serial numbers instead of names and pops pills instead of eating. Strangely, no one has heard of Michael Jackson.
1984 - "1984" (1948)
Mind-controlling propaganda infiltrates every aspect of daily life—but why is everyone so glum? MTV isn't that bad.
1993 - Robocop (1987)
Military robots, venal tech moguls and privatized police (not to mention insane TV hosts and ads in urinals)? They're crazy!... not to have set it in 2008 instead.
1995 - Quantum Leap (1989)
Time travel, courtesy of an A.I. named Ziggy and a dude with a hologram-projecting PDA. Sure beats Netscape and the Newton.
1997 - Escape from NY (1981), Predator 2 (1990), Terminator 2 (1991)
Convicts control Manhattan, a fishnet-wearing alien terrorizes LA, and Skynet nukes the whole world on "Judgment Day." We've had better years.
1999 - Strange Days (1995)
Black-market brainwave recordings let you see through someone else's eyes...and then hurl because of the shaky pics. (What, no built-in image stabilizer?)
2000 - Metropolis (1927)
Plutocrats control a shimmering cityscape, supported by a dronelike underclass. We didn't know they spoke German in Dubai!
2001 - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Supercomputer HAL takes mankind "beyond the infinite." Meanwhile, Kozmo.com takes our deli order.
2005 - Bicentennial Man (1999)
An insipid robo-Mrs. Doubtfire in every home? We'll stick with our Roomba, thanks.
2009 - Freejack (1992)
Transhumanism meets time-travel: Old rich guys will pluck young replacement bodies from the past. Does Ray Kurzweil know about this?
2010 - District B13 (2004)
Sure, Sarkozy's got a temper — but we doubt he'll clean up Paris's slums with a neutron bomb. Click to view
2013 - A Scanner Darkly (2006)
A schizo-hallucinogenic drug war? Maybe. Robert Downey Jr. still nuttier than a Payday bar? Definitely.
2015 - Back to the Future II (1989)
Skip the self-lacing Nikes and focus on Mr. Fusion. The clock's ticking, science!
John Pavlus is a science writer and filmmaker based in Brooklyn.


text:
Even now, with mobile supposedly a more mature and well-understood channel, the first request we agencies and developers get asked by brands is 'can we have an iPhone app?'
For many brands, mobile is still all about the latest tech and most sophisticated use of software and hardware. No matter that SMS, which is now celebrating its 20th birthday, is still an amazing and usable tool. No matter that mobile sites get forgotten in the quest towards the shiny and new. No matter that the first question should always be, 'what are we trying to achieve here?'
For me, a handy rule of thumb is that apps are good for building loyalty, usually among existing customers, whereas mobile sites are more useful for customer acquisition. Your website is what people searching for your brand will encounter first, and let's not forget that in May 2012 Google reported that mobile search had grown 500% since 2010.
That's a lot of potential customers to ignore in favour of those who might or might not download your app. Some searches will take place on the app store, no question, but they tend to be for brands with a well-known name already (often car makers, or global consumer brands).
Alternatively, the search might be for a tool people need, such as a digital tape measure or barcode scanner. So 'utility' might be a way into mobile for your brand, but only if you create something genuinely different, useful and valuable - and there are a lot of tape measures out there already.
So the default thinking for a mobile strategy should always be to get your mobile site right first, before thinking about an app. That's where customers will land when they search, and if that site works out nicely for them you can try and persuade them to hunt out your app too.
That means the site needs to be effective on all smartphones, whether it's just your desktop site optimised for mobile or a dedicated mobile site. Generally speaking, the latter is more effective if your service demands a mobile-specific approach.
For example, someone searching for 'local pizza' on a mobile phone will probably want to make an order there and then or book a table, but not read all about the history of the restaurant.
So if you want to be sure you're taking the right approach on mobile, look at the SEO data and see how, when and why people are searching for your brand on their phones.
And it may sound obvious, but bear this in mind: an app is not a website. It may be wise to think of an app more like a product. After all, Rovio's website isn't Angry Birds - you don't download the latter if you want to find out more about the former.
And in fact, most branded apps are, frankly, a waste of both time and money; it's rare to get enough downloads to justify the initial expense and they require far more upkeep and ongoing investment than a mobile site (making them work for different platforms, offering regular updates updating them every time a new operating system comes out, etc).
In addition, an app needs to offer something of value. A game or personal organiser or plaything is all well and good, but just look at how many there are out there already and how few make any money. In essence, by making the app the priority you're adding another product line to your brand, pushing it into a hugely crowded marketplace and assuming customers will find it and come begging for more.
Of course apps can work. Of course they can be popular. However, don't make the mistake of thinking that they're what mobile is all about. They're just one element of the channel, and for the vast majority of brands they shouldn't be at the top of the wish list. Certainly if you haven't got your mobile site sorted first.


text:
- seamless & sexy look - Available in Panty or Thong styles; Removable & adjustable shoulder straps;
- Out layer: 87% Polyamide 13% Spandex. Inside layer: 96% cotton 4% Spandex.
S, M, L, Xl, 2xl, 3xl
Black, Nude
1.Received your order request
After processed your payment and received your order request, we will email you to confirm this order. And then, we will prepare the items in your order.
2.Processing time
In this part, we kindly ask about 1-3 business days for the quality control and arrange a suitable shipment. After the package ship out, we will send you an email about the delivery information.
Note: In orders with more than 100 items, the processing time will be based on the item with the longest processing time.
3.Shipping time
The actual shipping time to destination countries is based on the shipping method in your order.
A: DHL Shipping: 3 - 5 business days
B: FedEx Shipping: 5 - 7 business days
Note: The public holidays, destination countries and couriers will be affected the shipping time too .
Total delivery time= Processing time + Shipping time
According to the feedback, the most packages can deliver fast and safely.
It's Ok!
This body suit is awesome. It holds you in where you need to be held in and lifts what needs to lift! The fabric is top quality. I just orderd 25 more for customers after they saw how well mine fit.


text:
When it comes to workout supplements such as Hemo Rage, there are certain ingredients that have been added specifically to ensure that individuals perform optimally, and those who are thinking about using them should take the time to find out about how they work. Some of the best supplements on the market are those that contain ingredients that are naturally occurring within the body, and this is because they can give the body a boost without forcing a person to consume chemically manufactured products. In the end, however, products often combine manufactured and naturally occurring ingredients to allow people to get what they need when they work out.
Taurine is well known as a beta-amino acid, and some of its main functions are the improvement of cardio functioning, as well as regulating electrolytes within the body. Athletes who get a lot of muscle cramps during their workout are often advised to take a supplement containing Taurine, such as Hemo Rage, since it can help somewhat in alleviating this symptom.
2.L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate is a supplement that is often associated with optimal athletic performance. Some studies have shown that high levels of ammonia in the system, when combined with this supplement, can actually assist in reducing the associated difficulties with ammonia toxicity. Further studies still have to be conducted to ensure that these results are accurate, however, and so people shouldn't rely solely on these results.
Lastly, Acetyle-L-Tyrosine is another ingredient commonly used in workout supplements and this is because it works as the protein's building blocks. The body naturally manufactures this amino acid by using phenylalanine, but this product can also be found in food substances such as beans, eggs, wheat, meat, fish and oats, among others. In some instances, people apply this substance to their skin because it has been known to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. People with PKU are often advised to take supplements containing this ingredient since these individuals are unable to manufacture tyrosine within their body, and so to keep them in optimal condition, they need to complement their diet with this supplement.
In the end, people need to make smart choices about the supplements that they use to enhance their workouts, and this means getting to know what their body needs to function optimally. As you become more experienced in the use of these supplements, you can obtain more accurate results, and this makes putting in the effort to do the research more than worthwhile.
For more information about the Hemo Rage, please visit our website.


text:
Roofing: Keeping Cool with a DIY Reflective Roof Coating
Most of us know wearing a dark hat in the summer will make our head feel warmer. But we think nothing of leaving a dark "hat" on our homes. A house with a dark roof absorbs a lot of summer heat, making the house less comfortable, and raising summer cooling bills.
There is a relatively inexpensive but effective solution for low-slope roofs: reflective roof coatings. These can be professionally installed, or do-it-yourself kits are available. When applied properly on the right roof, these coatings can be major energy savers.
How do reflective roof coatings work?
Coatings contain either cement particles or polymers and white pigments (or sometimes both), to reflect sunlight and reduce heat-related roof damage. They have been successfully used on flat and low-slope roofs for more than 20 years.
Newer products are available for DIY application on steep-slope asphalt shingle roofs, which are the most common residential roof. However, the American Society of Home Inspectors, the National Roofing Contractors Association and other groups warn against these products. Asphalt shingles are not designed to be coated, and the coatings could cause structural problems and void warranties.
Even for flatter roofing, reflective coatings are not for everybody. If your roof is shaded or the attic is well insulated, you may not see significant energy savings (though they could still extend the life of the roof).
To be effective, the coatings must be applied thickly, according to manufacturer's instructions, on a clean, dry roof compatible with the coating. They should also be kept clean to maximize reflectance and minimize damage.
How much do reflective coatings cost?
Reflective coatings typically cost $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot, including labor, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Of course, you can save money by carefully installing the coatings yourself.
The coatings should last at least 10 years, and can extend the life of the roof. Look for Energy Star-labeled products, which have been tested long-term. The low-slope roof products are guaranteed to reflect at least 65 percent of the sun's heat upon installation, and at year 50 percent after three years. Energy Star-rated steep-slope products have at least 25 percent reflectance upon installation, and 15 percent after three years.
How effective are the coatings?
Tests at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have shown that reflective coatings can cut energy costs for summer cooling by 25 to 67 percent. The greatest changes were seen on buildings with lightly insulated roofs. Uncoated bitumen or tar-and-gravel roofing can reach 200 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, but a coating will keep surface temperatures before 135 degrees.
The Lawrence Laboratory tests show the best products reflect up to 85 percent of solar heat, and only cause a 9-degree temperature increase in direct sunlight.
This adds up to significant energy savings and increased comfort, plus further savings by extending the life of a roof.
Steve Graham writes for Networx.com.
Updated April 30, 2018.
Looking for a Pro? Call us(866) 441-6648


text:
Remixing is prevalent in almost any industry. Djs and producers re-mix hits, using other people's creations to make their own masterpieces. Think of Puff Daddy, Daft Punk or any dance producer out there!
With the advent of web 2.0, it seems that everything is being re-mixed. YouTube videos let people re-interpret their favorite movies or tv shows, blogs release their favorite satire logos, even Stephen Colbert dared his audience to remix his show, putting a green screen behind him (Stephen's remix challenge)
Remixing, whether it be music, logos, movies or art, quickly started an international debate on it's legitimacy and it's role in the economy.
The outline of the debate is quite simple. Companies whose products are remixed claim copyright infringement, on the basic premise that sales are being stolen. Others, such as those who DO the remixing, claim that remixing is actually beneficial for the original artist, as others are essentially promoting your image at no charge, and at an exponential rate! I mean, isn't there no such thing as bad publicity? Look at celebrities! They are all seem to crave bad press! The basic question is, do we move towards a sharing economy, or do we stay a commercial economy?
The Wordans Designer community let's people share their graphic designs and t-shirt designs with the public. Our team works hard to ensure that all artwork does not infringe on copyright laws and is submitted by the original designer.
Obviously, some designs slip through the cracks, and we try to redress the situations as quickly as possible.
So here is the problem! Wordans was recently contacted by the NHL regarding some modified or "Remixed" NHL team logos. Fearing the all mighty hand of the National Hockey League, Wordans has decided to remove all NHL inspired Remixed logos from our site.
We want to know what you think about this whole debate! Below, you'll find some of the images that the NHL requested be removed. Do you think these artist renditions should be considered copyright infringement? Do you think these designs are a detriment to the NHL, or do they help promote the institution?
This is an important debate, one that is very well described in Lawrence Lessig's fifth book, Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy.
We're looking forward to your input! Send us your comments by e-mail or simply by commenting below. You can also follow the debate on Twitter.
Wordans. Custom T-shirts, T-shirt Printing, and T-shirt designs


text:
Reader Interactions
I love all your photos of the event. Looks like you couldn't help but have a blast there! Thanks for the eye candy and words of wisdom regarding quilters… I couldn't agree more!
i was there! it was so amazing 🙂 i saw you a few times and wanted to tell you what a huge fan i am…but it always felt so stalker-ish haha anyway, im a big fan :)
p.s. wasn't eleanor burns hilarious?!
It looks like a wonderful event, glad all your classes went so well!

Have fun at Sewing Summit :o)
What a great time! I wish I had been able to go. Next year?!
Thanks for the pics and glad you had great class!
It really was SO great to see you, Amy!! I didn't realize you and Melissa were rooming together. Duh! That makes sense…….hope to see you very soon :).
this looked like a really fun retreat! Hope you had a wonderful time!
it looks like it was an amazing time!
Thanks for the recap & beautiful pics!
I wish I could have taken ALL your classes… but really, there were so many good ones! So glad I was able to meet you, and I'm sure our paths will cross again!
Oh wow! I loved seeing the photos. I wish I could have done some of your classes but am glad that you shared the photos–looks like such fun!
It looks like you had a great time. I look forward to the bag pattern coming out!
Sounds like a great time Amy — LOVE that Union Jack bag!
Such great pics, Amy; such great moments! Amen to Jenny Doan's words.
Can't wait for the UNION JACK bag pattern!
That was a lovely post – not only eye candy and creativity inspiration but those words at the end from Jenny Doan. I'm glad you had such a good time and I have to say – I'm loving that Union Jack bag.
Beautiful! The colors, the quilts, all those pictures. Sounds like it was a great experience.
I hope you got some sleep this last weekend….you needed it after all that teaching! I wish we would've had the chance to chat more….we need to do that soon.
Elizabeth
Great photos! Great blocks!

Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing, I really wanted to go but it was the first week of school here in Canada (I had one starting Kindergarten so BIG moment!) Maybe next year. I can't wait for your Union Jack bag pattern, I have a very dear friend who is a British ex. pat and this would be such a perfect gift for her!
Hi Amy! I'm glad I had the pleasure to meet you in Vegas and take the class about Modern Quilts inspired by traditional quilting. (I'm the one wearing a polka dots cardigan!). I'm gonna make a post about your class soon. I also have a picture with you! I'm looking forward to the next Riley Blake Festival!
Great pics! Can't wait to see your pattern for the bag, it is way cute 🙂
That looks like it was a really great time. I wish I could have been there but the timing wasn't good. Maybe next time.
oh how fun! I especially loved the ironing board photo through the lobby I saw somewhere this week…IG? I am so glad you were able to go and share your wealth with what looks like a great group of quilters! I would love for you to come to Texas sometime!!!!!


text:
Sri Lanka & India: Miles Software, a Fintech specialist in the Wealth, Asset, Portfolio management and Custody business, today announced the Go live of MoneyWare Custody at Hatton National bank, the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka.
Hatton National bank (HNB) recently launched its custody operations in the country to strengthen its product depth and service offering. Being one of the first local private commercial banks to enter the Custody and Trustee space gives the bank the platform to be in a position to cater to specially cross border clients entering the Sri Lanka capital market.
Mr Tyrone Hannan, Head -Custody and Trustee Business adds "The setting up of the Custody and Trustee business strengthens our offerings and is a testament to HNB's commitment to providing world class banking solutions to its customers. We were looking at a solution that is robust, scalable, flexible and future-ready architecture to handle both custody management and fund accounting services. Within relatively short period of time, the Miles team put in their 100% effort to achieve the swift Go live."
Mr. Ruwan-bakmedeniya, CIO, further adds " The changing business dynamics and the complex custody business framework requires us to meet global standards.It is imperative to have a technology platform that manages the complete life cycle of the global custody business. . MoneyWare Custody positions us to do so with the flexibility and sophistication while supporting our need for business innovation."
"We are excited to welcome HNB to our growing roster of custody clients. It is our utmost privilege to work with the premier bank HNB in Sri Lanka. HNB is now well positioned to be a serious player in the capital market by positioning itself as the local player in the custody and trustee services space". said Milan Ganatra, CEO Miles Software
Hatton National Bank : A premier private sector commercial bank operating in Sri Lanka with 251 branches spread across the island. The bank has been internationally recognized by the Asian Banker Magazine as the "Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka" on nine occasions from 2007 to 2016.
Miles Software : A Global Fintech player in the Wealth, Portfolio and the Asset management space. MoneyWare, our flagship product is ranked #1 Private banking solution (IBS Sales League Tables 2016 and 2017, IBS Intelligence, UK).
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Nithya Kalyani Mahesh
VP – Marketing & Alliances
Miles Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
801, B-Wing, Trade World, Kamala Mills Compound,
SP Marg, Lower Parel (W),
Mumbai – 400013, India
Tel: +91-22-66518400 x 478
Fax: +91-22-24970508
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
|Product Name
|Morgan's Run Display [With Riser]
|Book / Magazine / Publication
|Short Description
|11-13-2012 1:34:17pm
|09-14-2017 10:20:08pm
|Search Google
|by EAN or by Title
|Query Time
Article of interest
The maxicode barcode is identified by the circular bulls-eye in the center and a matrix of circular dots that make up the data. Unlike many of the other 2D barcodes, this symbology uses a hexagonal grid rather than bars or squares.
These symbols are always printed as a 1 inch square often found on shipping packages and can store around 93 characters. If more data is needed, up to 8 codes can be chained together and scanned one after the next. The bulls-eye helps the scanner identify the pattern even when packages are streaming by at speed.
There are several modes that these symbols can use. UPS uses mode 2 and 3 on their packages.
- Mode 0 - Obsolete mode superseded by modes 2 and 3. (Older printers will produce Mode 0 if the firmware is outdated. Mode 0 MaxiCodes can be visually determined by examining the two horizontal hexagons in the upper right-hand corner. They will be white if the Mode is 0. For all other modes, they are black.)
- Mode 1 - Obsolete mode superseded by mode 4.
- Mode 2 - Formatted data containing a structured Carrier Message with a numeric postal code. (Primary use is US domestic destinations.)
- Mode 3 - Formatted data containing a structured Carrier Message with an alphanumeric postal code. (Primary use is international destinations.)
- Mode 4 - Unformatted data with Standard Error Correction.
- Mode 5 - Unformatted data with Enhanced Error Correction.
- Mode 6 - Used for programming hardware devices.
If you need to generate your own maxicode barcodes, you can check out the bcgen.com web site.