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Award-winning production arrives in the historic city
Award-winning production arrives in the historic city
Jeddah, KSA, January 15, 2014 – 1001 Inventions launches award-winning exhibition in Jeddah for a one-month residency.
The 1001 Inventions exhibition in Jeddah is a main attraction at Saudi Aramco's iThra Knowledge Programme – one of the programmes organized by King AbdulAziz Center for World Culture. The exhibition, which was declared the world's best by the European museums Industry, will be open until the 13th of February 2014.
Science explainers, role playing ancient scholars from Muslim Civilisation, welcome visitors to the
1001 Inventions exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The exhibition highlights a thousand years of scientific, technological and cultural achievements from the seventh century onwards, a period known as the "Golden Age of Muslim Civilisation" stretching from Spain to China.
Exhibitions produced by 1001 Inventions have already received more than three million visitors at blockbuster residencies cities around the world breaking visitor number records in London, New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
Ahmed Salim, Producer and Director of 1001 Inventions, said: "This is an important day. We have the honour of bringing one of our biggest exhibitions to this wonderful city. Also we are proud that for the first time ever, 1001 Inventions has three major exhibitions open at same time around the World. One here in Jeddah, another in Sweden and a third in Kuala Lumpur under the patronage of the Government of Malaysia."
1001 Inventions exhibition in Jeddah is a main attraction at Saudi Aramco's iThra Knowledge Programme
1001 Inventions productions highlight the role of men and women of different faiths and cultures that worked together in Muslim Civilisation, building upon the knowledge of ancients civilisations, and helping to make breakthroughs that have left their mark our lives today.
This Jeddah exhibition features a diverse range of exhibits, hi-tech games, interactive displays and science theatre that bring to life historic role models from Muslim Civilisation aiming to serve as inspirations for young people in Saudi Arabia to pursue careers in science and technology.
Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy six interactive 'Zones' that reproduce some of the most astounding inventions of the Golden Ages and demonstrates the broad influence that Muslim Civilisation has had on the way we live our lives today.
Guests enter the exhibition after watching the award-winning short film – 1001 Inventions The Library of Secrets. Told as a short story, the 10-minute movie follows the journey of young children exploring the era of the historically mislabeled 'Dark Ages' and this will give them a better understanding and appreciation when they start exploring the main exhibition.
Oscar-winning actor, Sir Ben Kingsley, plays renowned 12th century engineer, Al-Jazari, who introduces the wealth of innovation and advancement that occurred throughout the Muslim World from 7th and 17th centuries.
TIMING: The 1001 Inventions exhibition in Jeddah is open from 15th January till 13th February 2014. Open daily from 5.00pm, and will close at 11.00pm on weekdays and 12.00am midnight on weekends.
LOCATION: The exhibition is located in a large-scale custom-built venue beside the Saudi Aramco Training Centre next to Jeddah Airport.
About 1001 Inventions
1001 Inventions is an award-winning educational organisation that is championing an international effort to celebrate the achievements of Muslim Civilisation.
Working with a network of high profile international partners and world's leading academics, 1001 Inventions produces world-class experiences, blockbuster interactive exhibitions, short feature films, live shows, books and classroom learning materials that are being used by hundreds of thousands of educators around the world.
Through its award-winning multi-media productions, 1001 Inventions showcases one thousand years of contributions from inspirational men and women of different faiths and cultures in a civilisation that spread from Spain to China.
1001 Inventions has already helped engage with over 70 million people. It is unique both in terms of its quality content and productions, and its unrivalled success in reaching the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world.
The 1001 Inventions brand focuses on socially relevant media aiming to accelerate change, engage and inspire audiences.
- Brand reaches over 70 million people worldwide
- Award-winning films seen by over 33 million viewers
- Blockbuster exhibitions visited by over 3.3 million people
- Over 200,000 worldwide book sales
- Over 16.5 million website visitors.
- Over 2,5 million registered member fan base
- Media Coverage in 78 countries
- 27 International Awards
For further information please contact us.
Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC)
The Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) is the global academic and knowledge partner for 1001 Inventions. FSTC is an international network of historians, scientists, engineers, educationalists and museum professionals working to popularise awareness of the historic roots of science. By highlighting role models from the past and how their achievements and inventions live on in the modern world, FSTC aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Further information is available on FSTC's popular website: www.FSTC.org.uk.
Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives
Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI) is a global strategic partner for 1001 Inventions. ALJCI is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the ALJ Group, which is a Toyota automobiles distributor in 13 different countries. ALJCI plans and operates numerous global programs, such as poverty-alleviation initiatives, artistic and educational projects and technology innovation grants, including a long history of scholarships for students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For more information please visit ALJCI website: www.aljci.org


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So thats the only reason I can explain why this team is so bad every week. Trust me I hate thinking and typing this. I only remember the last years of Chuck Noll. I'm only 27. So Bill Cowher is really the only coach I know for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Luke 8:26-39 26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. 27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. 29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) 30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. 31 And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. 32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked. 34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 36 They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. 37 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. 38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
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Draft Dandies: Zach Boychuk
by Staff Writer / Chicago BlackhawksTop-rated Lethbridge Hurricane forward, Zach Boychuck, is in his third season in the WHL.
While many of his other draft-class competitors have already been knocked out of the Western Hockey League playoff race, Boychuk is leading the Lethbridge Hurricanes into the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.
Boychuk has six goals and five assists for 11 points in eight postseason games. He had at least one goal in each of the first five games and finished with eight points in their six-game opening-round series win against Brandon.
It was the Hurricanes' first playoff series win since 1997 when a young defenseman named Chris Phillips was their star performer.
"You hear about all the history and that '96-97 team and how great they did," Boychuk said. "We just made it our goal ever since I've been here to really start creating more success. There's been a playoff drought for quite a while so it's nice to get one under our belt. The fans are really behind us right now. You could tell in the first series. The building was electric. It's good and the guys feel great."
The win didn't come without some drama. The Hurricanes jumped to a 3-0 lead in the series before Brandon bounced back with a couple of wins to force a sixth game. Lethbridge stormed out to a 4-0 win at home in Game 6 to claim the series.
"The keys to round one were pretty simple," Boychuk said. "We just had to play our game. We finished ahead of Brandon in the regular season and I think we knew that we could play a better game than they did and that showed up in the first three games especially. They were really close games, but we just found ways to win."
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While many of the other top prospects from the WHL will suit up for Canada at the World Under-18 Championships starting next week in Kazan, Russia, Boychuk is happy to continue his season in Canada.
The extended playoff run has capped off an exciting – and busy – season for Boychuk. After playing in the Canada-Russia series in November, Boychuk suited up for Canada at the World Juniors and then played in the CHL-NHL Top Prospects Game in Edmonton in January.
"There is so much going on through the year," Boychuk said. "I'm just trying to have as much fun as I can with it and have a good time."
Boychuk said that the fans in Lethbridge have rallied behind the team during their playoff run. The players say that the Enmax Centre has been noisier in this playoff run than they've ever heard it before.
"I think the fans are really excited that we made it past the first round," said Boychuk, an 18-year-old from Airdrie, Alberta. "That was one huge leap that we had to make; but now we've got to get enough steam to go a lot further. That's our goal."
The Hurricanes are facing Kootenay in the second round of the playoffs.
I know that the draft is coming in June and this is a big year for me, but I just have to focus on playing my best every night. - Zach Boychuk
Boychuk was held off the score sheet in a 3-2 loss to the Ice in Friday's opening game of their second-round series. The next night, Boychuk scored the opening goal and added a pair of assists in a 5-4 overtime win that tied the series."We think we've got a good chance against Kootenay and we'll see how it goes," Boychuk said. "They took out a great team in the Medicine Hat Tigers. They are a hard-working and skilled team, that are similar to us. We're going to have to try to battle that much harder. They've got a lot of good veteran guys, so we'll just have to play our best and see what happens."
Boychuk had an outstanding third season with the Hurricanes, scoring 33 goals and 39 assists for 72 points in 61 games. He helped Canada win the gold medal at the World Junior Championships in January and caught fire when he returned to Lethbridge. Boychuk scored his first career hat trick and piled up three four-point games during the month of February.
His offensive production has been a big part of the team's success this year.
"That's been our goal all season against them is to try to put up some goals, especially my line with Mitch Fadden and Colton Sceviour," Boychuk said. "We're going to be looking forward to trying to raise our level on the power play, especially, and just getting pucks on their goaltender."
Boychuk has also played with the added pressure of being a top draft prospects for this June. He said that he hasn't had a lot of time to worry about the NHL Entry Draft later this season, but will start to focus on it more once his season has ended in Lethbridge.
"I try to keep it in the back of my mind as much as I can," Boychuk said. "I know that the draft is coming in June and this is a big year for me, but I just have to focus on playing my best every night."
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When police first announced the arrest of Justin Ross Harris, social media erupted. Supporters took to the internet, creating online petitions and voicing their displeasure. Due to new details, the supporters are starting to change their tune. VPC
After new details emerged, an online petition siding with Justin Harris was shut down.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – Support appears to be fading for the father charged with murder after leaving his 22-month-old son in a hot car.
Justin Ross Harris, 33, of Cobb County, Ga., is charged with murder and second-degree cruelty to a child in the death of his son, Cooper. Harris told police that he forgot to drop his son off at daycare on June 18, leaving the boy in the SUV for more than seven hours as outside temperatures climbed to about 88 degrees.
Harris initially garnered an enormous amount of online support after police filed murder charges against him. More than 11,000 supporters signed an online petition urging Cobb County District Attorney Vic Reynolds to drop the charges. Supporters also donated more than $22,000 for burial expenses and legal bills.
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However, police issued a new arrest warrant on Wednesday that offered more details into the events surrounding the boy's death. In it, police said that Harris and his son had breakfast at a Chick-fil-A on Cumberland Boulevard on the morning of the incident. The warrant states Harris placed his son into rear-facing car seat a little after 9 a.m.
Harris should have turned at the intersection of Paces Ferry Road and Cumberland Parkway to head to Cooper's daycare. Instead, he went straight through the intersection and proceeded to work.
The drive from the Chick-fil-A to Harris' office took less than three minutes when WXIA drove the route on Wednesday. Harris told police that was enough time for him to forget his son was in the backseat.
Cooper Harris's daycare is located at the Home Depot Corporate Headquarters off Paces Ferry Road. His father works at the Home Depot "Treehouse Office" located about a mile away on Cumberland Parkway.
The warrant also states that Harris returned to his car around lunch time, reaching in through the driver's side door and placing something inside.
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At 4:16 that afternoon Harris left work for the day and traveled north on Cumberland Parkway toward the Akers Mill shopping center, instead of south toward his son's daycare. Police said he pulled over into the shopping center when he realized his son was incapacitated.
Critics of the department's handling of the case initially said police were too quick to charge Harris with murder and too slow to explain the evidence they had against the Web developer.
A new warrant has been issued against Justin Ross Harris, the father accused of killing his 22-month-old son. Police now say Harris knew young Cooper was in the car hours before he told police.
After the new information was released, organizers of the online petition at change.org shut it down. A message posted on Thursday read:
"Hello, I think that based on the recent developments this petition is no longer relevant. I still pray that this was truly an accident. If that is the case, the DA now knows that the community does not want Justin prosecuted on murder charges."
A YouCaring fund-raising site appears to still be active, but funding has slowed. Former supporters are now posting negative comments to both sites.
Cooper Harris' mother, Leanna Harris, has managed to avoid the intense media spotlight focused on her husband. Police say both Justin Harris and his wife remain under intense scrutiny, but only the father is charged.
The police department stated publicly for the first time on Wednesday that they do not believe Cooper's death was an accident. Autopsy results showed the boy, Cooper Harris, died of hyperthermia, and that the investigation "suggests the manner of death is homicide," the Cobb County Police Department said.
People who witnessed Justin Harris when he discovered his son's body at the shopping center had differing opinions on his guilt. Police had to restrain Harris because he appeared to be distraught and took him into custody for questioning at that time.
Cooper will be buried on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but investigators say he will not be allowed to attend the funeral.
(Contributing: USA TODAY)


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THQ has announced that Metro 2033 will pull into retail stations on March 16 in the US and Germany, and on March 19 in Europe. Limited editions, which include an "exclusive" in-game automatic shotgun and "four art cards," will be available for both Xbox 360 and PC. Pre-orders at select retailers will also include a Metro 2033-themed Avatar item.
Listen, we know what you're thinking: another post-apocalyptic FPS full of brown? However, our initial impressions were positive and THQ's attitude change has put the publisher on a roll. Red Faction: Guerrilla was on several Joystiq editors' "best of the rest" lists for 2009 and Darksiders set a quality bar right at the start of 2010. If THQ keeps it up, Metro 2033 could be another surprise.


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類型/形式: | History Biographies |
其他的實體格式: | Online version: Grafton, Anthony. Cardano's cosmos. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1999 (OCoLC)654706275 |
提及的人: | Girolamo Cardano; Cardano, Gerolamo <1501-1576>; Girolamo Cardano; Girolamo Cardano; Geronimo Cardano; Gerolamo Cardano; Geronimo Cardano |
文件類型: | 圖書 |
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Anthony Grafton |
描述: | xii, 284 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
内容: | The Master of Time -- The Astrologer's Practice -- The Prognosticator -- The Astrologer -- Becoming an Author -- Astrologers in Collision -- The Astrologer as Political Counselor -- Classical Astrology Restored -- Rival Disciplines Explored -- Cardano on Cardano -- The Astrologer as Empiricist. |
責任: | Anthony Grafton. |
Cardano's Cosmos provides the pleasures characteristic of Anthony Grafton's other books devoted to the intellectual history of early modern Europe: As in Defenders of the Text and New World: Ancient Texts, we are regaled with donnish anecdotes and high-table factoids...Beyond doubt, Grafton is now our leading guide to the history of humane letters and scholarship between the Renaissance and the rise of Romanticism. In the end, Cardano's cosmos is nothing less than a world of wonders...[Grafton] shows us that the 16th-century thinkers found in astrology much of what we now look for in psychology, political theory, moral philosophy and economics--'fundamental tools for analyzing and controlling' our societies and ourselves. -- Michael Dirda Washington Post In Anthony Grafton's open-minded study Cardano's Cosmos, the question of how scientific Girolamo Cardano really was comes up often, giving the book much of its interest...Grafton's ambitious book aims to estimate the place of astrology in Renaissance society and perhaps to modify its place in our own. -- Alastair Fowler Times Literary Supplement [Cardano's Cosmos] accords Cardano all the respect the crusty Italian's industry and intelligence once warranted without question...[The] book delivers satisfaction on all...accounts...The combination of telling detail and intellectual sweep in Cardano's Cosmos is irresistible, and it shapes Grafton's book as Cardano once shaped his disparate empirical data into system. We do not accept the system now, but Cardano himself, as his biographer makes movingly clear, still 'deserves to be heard.' -- Ingrid D. Rowland New York Review of Books 20010222 In this eloquent study of a sixteenth-century astrologer who combined mathematics, astronomy, and medicine in counseling people at every level of society, Princeton University historian Grafton offers readers both a 'microscopic investigation of an individual's mind and a wide-angled survey of the millennial intellectual traditions which nourished it. Natural History A fine biography and a feast of intellectual history. amazon.com A fascinating picture of a very complicated man. -- Fernando Q. Gouvea Mathematical Association of America An ambitious young man from Milan, life-saving physician, traveler, mathematician, scholar of antiquity, 16th-century academic superstar and victim of the Inquisition, Girolamo Cardano embodied in one life much of what makes the Italian Renaissance fascinating to modern readers. The polymathic and resourceful Grafton places Cardano's life and works at the center of a detailed investigation of Renaissance astrologers, their work, their beliefs, their clients and their impact...Explaining how European readers regarded astrology and its rival arts, Grafton also relates the often ferociously personal intellectual battles that were fought. A writer of superb perspective and clarity, Grafton aims both at other historians and at lay readers. The latter will have to wade through some abstruse detail but will likely find the varied, informative, sometimes bizarre journey more than worth the effort. Publishers Weekly Grafton's book is an engaging scholarly study of Cardano's work on astrology, and its place in his life and society. Short Book Reviews 再讀一些...
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By dcarpenito at July 2, 2014 | 7:38 pm | 0 Comment
This stunning wedding was held at Vie in Philadelphia, one of the most desired and sought after venue in the city. After seeing these photos taken by top Philadelphia wedding photographer Russ Hickman Photography, we know why! The Vie in Philadelphia is located just north of City Hall and the famous "Love Park". It is the fourth Philadelphia wedding venue by Cescaphe
Real Wedding: Greater Philadelphia Area Wedding at "Industrial Chic" Venue
By dcarpenito at June 30, 2014 | 7:36 pm | 0 Comment
Jessica & John held their wedding at Phoenixville Foundry, a greater Philadelphia area wedding venue, one of the oldest structures in Phoenixville. The ceilings are 60 feet high, revealing the buildings original hip shaped roofs & clerestory windows. The dramatic lighting system throughout the 18,000 square foot venue, inside and out, creates a romantic and
Real Wedding: Michigan Wedding Venue Henry Ford Museum
By dcarpenito at June 25, 2014 | 6:32 pm | 0 Comment
// Emily & Christopher's Wedding was held at the impressive Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. What an amazing backdrop for a wedding, and what an adorable couple. This Michigan wedding venue is impressive, with soaring 40 foot ceilings and covering nine acres dedicated to showcasing tens of thousands of the finest artifacts. The Museum Plaza has a sweeping
Stunning Maryland Wedding on the Water
By dcarpenito at June 17, 2014 | 6:31 pm | 0 Comment
// This Maryland Wedding we are featuring today has so many beautiful details, we couldn't wait to share it! Katie and Dan were recently married at the The Kitty Knight House, a wedding venue on Maryland's eastern shore with an 18th-century waterfront inn on the Sassafras River harbor. It has a stunning setting with a tented pavilion that fits 100 to 350 guests and is
10 New Must Have Wedding Photos of Moments You Won't Want to Miss
By dcarpenito at June 16, 2014 | 7:26 pm | 0 Comment
// You spend months and months planning your wedding making sure every detail is just right. You've gone through your entire wedding checklist, found your perfect wedding dress, found your venue, chose your wedding photographer, your wedding entertainment, picked the perfect wedding menu, and planned your dream honeymoon. Then, the big day comes and it's all over in a
Top 10 Vineyard Wedding Ideas for a Wine Themed Wedding
By dcarpenito at June 9, 2014 | 8:54 pm | 0 Comment
// A vineyard wedding has to be the most elegant and romantic venue setting there is. And, what would fit better than a wine theme?There are so many unique and fun ways to pull this off, from save the dates to desserts. Here are 10 of our favorite vineyard wedding ideas for a wine theme wedding, read on! Vineyard Wedding Ideas 1. Wine Cork Save the
Real Rustic Wedding: Vinewood Plantation in GA
By dcarpenito at May 27, 2014 | 11:47 pm | 0 Comment
// Vinewood Plantation in Georgia is an amazing historic venue for a dream rustic wedding ceremony and reception location. The stables date back to the 1830's when it served as an Atlanta area working barn for Vinewood's original cotton plantation. It has been renovated with all of the contemporary amenities necessary for a wedding, and the attention to detail is
Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas
By dcarpenito at April 25, 2014 | 7:22 pm | 0 Comment
Looking for a unique way to remember your wedding guests? We've pulled together 5 unique wedding guest book ideas to use for inspiration. Give these creative ideas a try instead of the usual signature in a book! Shadow Box Frame Wedding Guest Book Have your guests sign a heart and drop it in the shadow box frame. You can hang this beautiful frame in your home. //
Bridal Bouquet Styles
By dcarpenito at April 23, 2014 | 6:49 pm | 0 Comment
If you've been on the hunt for a dose of bridal bouquet styles inspiration to help you select the perfect bunch of blooms for your big day, then you've come to the right place! SimplyBridal's infographic Bridal Bouquet Styles offers some great information on different bridal bouquet shapes and flower types, along with which seasons they're available in. Looking
How to Coordinate Mismatched Bridesmaids Dresses
By dcarpenito at April 22, 2014 | 8:02 pm | 0 Comment
// Bridesmaids come in all shapes and sizes, so picking out bridesmaids dresses that everyone will feel comfortable with and look fabulous in can be challenging. This is why the decision to have mismatched bridesmaids dresses has become more and more popular recently. Remember, you can't just let your bridesmaids pick whatever they want, there has to be some element
10 Unique Wedding Photo Poses & Ideas
By dcarpenito at March 28, 2014 | 6:37 pm | 0 Comment
// Looking for some inspiration and guidance on unique wedding photo poses and ideas for must-haves?We've gathered together 10 of our favorite unique wedding photo poses that are not only cute, but will most definitely set your photos apart from the rest. 1. Hold an ampersand sign between the two of you for a cute engagement pose. Photo by
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10 Unique Save the Date Ideas
By dcarpenito at February 21, 2014 | 5:18 pm | 0 Comment
Photo Courtesy of: Hassas Photography // Save the Dates are a great way to get the word out about your engagement and to create excitement and anticipation for your big day! They're certainly not necessary, but especially important if you're planning a destination wedding or if your wedding will take place on or around a holiday. Here are 3 of the most important
Valentine's Day- All About Kissing
By dcarpenito at February 12, 2014 | 5:42 pm | 0 Comment
Valentine's Day is upon us, and couples all over are preparing to spend an extra-special evening together. Whether you're going all out and planning a fancy 'caviar and champagne' kind of evening or keeping it low key by ordering pizza and snuggling at home, you'll most likely receive a sweet Valentine's Day kiss at some point in the evening. To make sure you
Wedding Veil Giveaway Winner
By dcarpenito at February 10, 2014 | 8:43 pm | 0 Comment
Our Bridal Giveaway winner is Aileen Colburn of California, she's won a Wedding Veil of her choice from Simply Bridal! We've teamed up with some great wedding vendors to giveaway some cool prizes, and every two weeks we pick a winner! Become a fan on our Facebook page to enter the latest giveaway and win! And if you haven't already, Find Your Perfect Wedding
Wedding Dress Trends for 2014
By dcarpenito at January 17, 2014 | 4:05 pm | 0 Comment
With the New Year clipping along, wedding proposals are happening the world over as excited couples embrace their new life together. Once the question has been popped, the wedding planning starts, even if it's more wishful thinking than tangible plans at this stage. For the bride-to-be, her most important decisions will be the gown she wears and her bridesmaid
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New York Wedding with a Paebaek Ceremony
By dcarpenito at January 13, 2014 | 5:22 pm | 0 Comment
The VIP Country Club in New Rochelle New York is located on the shores of Long Island Sound, where Ciara and Chang celebrated their wedding day reception. The marriage integrated both Ciara's Irish heritage and Chang's Korean heritage, including a traditional Paebaek ceremony. The day began with a few quick portraits at the Scarsdale Women's Club Ballroom, followed by a
'Up' Inspired Shoot-Couple celebrates 61 years
By dcarpenito at January 3, 2014 | 5:24 pm | 0 Comment
We just had to share this special and meaningful photo shoot by Cambria Grace Photography! Donald and Dorothy Lutz were married 61 years ago, and to celebrate they decided on a beautiful anniversary photo shoot inspired by the Disney movie "Up". The shoot took place on Boston's Old Northern Avenue Bridge, chosen for its industrial look. "They were
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Happy Thanksgiving!
By dcarpenito at December 27, 2013 | 7:40 pm | 0 Comment
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! To our readers, members, and friends, we are so thankful, honored, and grateful to have your support. As we celebrate this holiday we'll raise our glasses to you, hope you eat lots of great food, spend quality time with your family, and travel safely! And remember, "Gratitude is the smile of love". We hope to
Bride/Groom Cornhole Bags Giveaway Winner
By dcarpenito at October 28, 2013 | 1:43 pm | 0 Comment
Our Bridal Giveaway winner is Courtney Conant of Arizona, she's won a set of 8 Bride/Groom Cornhole Bags from The Bag Ladies 2013! They've got a great selection of quality cornhole bags; embroidered, themed, wedding, waterproof, team bags and more. We've teamed up with some great wedding vendors to giveaway some cool prizes, and every two weeks we pick a winner! Become
4 DIY Bridal Makeup Ideas
By dcarpenito at October 24, 2013 | 1:41 pm | 0 Comment
Are you trying to decide on the perfect makeup look for your wedding day? Well, there are a few factors you should consider before making the big decision. Firstly, wait until you've determined your wedding theme before deciding whether you want a light, natural look or something a bit more dramatic. You should also try to ensure you select a makeup look that reflects
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Behind the Lens with God's Glories Photography
By dcarpenito at October 18, 2013 | 8:20 pm | 0 Comment
Member James Sebesta of God's Glories Photography's passion for photography began the day he took a photo of the day lilies in his yard. The photo came out so nice it inspired him to begin God's Glories Photography. A few years later he began shooting weddings and fell in love with it. "It's like watching your friends get married every week."Learn more about his
Behind the Lens with D Coleman Photography
By dcarpenito at October 18, 2013 | 8:18 pm | 0 Comment
Member David Coleman of D Coleman Photography in Nixa Missouri fell in love with photography 11 years ago when asked to photograph his sisters wedding. Learn about David's style, what he offers, his recommendations for new photographers, and more in this edition of Behind The Lens. WPUSA: David, you've been a member of WeddingPhotoUSA since 2005 so you've got some time
Wedding Hair Pins Winner Announced
By dcarpenito at October 8, 2013 | 3:53 pm | 0 Comment
Our Bridal Giveaway winner is Meagan Clark of California, she's won a set of 3 Pretty Wedding Pins from Miss Joan's Bridal Boutique! You'll find beautiful Wedding, Bridal, Bridesmaid Jewelry & Hair Accessories at Miss Joan's Bridal. We've teamed up with some great wedding vendors to giveaway some cool prizes, and every two weeks we pick a winner! Become a fan on our
Wedding Photo Sign Winner
By dcarpenito at September 30, 2013 | 9:09 pm | 0 Comment
Our Bridal Giveaway winner is Samantha Miller of New York, she's won an Illuminated Wedding Photo Sign from Signs Remembered! Signs Remembered sells personalized gifts and displays for all occasions! We've teamed up with some great wedding vendors to giveaway some cool prizes, and every two weeks we pick a winner! Become a fan on our Facebook page to enter the latest
Wedding Photojournalistic Style of Photography
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:45 pm | 0 Comment
Wedding Photojournalism is an increasingly popular style of wedding photography today. Brides who choose photojournalists to capture their wedding day feel the traditional photography style is stale and old, they are looking for something new and different. Photojournalism is a skill, not just the name of a style of photography. A wedding photojournalist is a
Photography Workflow – How to Cut Production Time by 50%
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:42 pm | 0 Comment
Like most photographers, I like to play around and constantly explore Photoshop. Each time you use it, it seems like you discover some new trick or wonderful way of accomplishing something quicker than before. But I'm a businessman too, so I need to be careful about how much time I'm spending in front of the computer. The more time I spend there, the less I have for
Photography Lighting – The Importance of Contrast For Great Shots
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:41 pm | 0 Comment
The primary purpose of a photography lighting system or kit is to illuminate a subject to allow proper image capture or to achieve the desired effect. The proper illumination of a subject or a product being photographed is one of the most important details in the production of high quality photography. Photographers can utilize a wide variety of lighting devices for
A Photographer's Wish List
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:41 pm | 0 Comment
Finding and hiring a professional photographer to document your wedding day is a sizable investment, in not only money, but time as well. By doing your research and hiring a professional that suits your style, you can rest assured that he or she is going to capture your day exactly how you want. But achieving the best possible results doesn't end with the signing of the
Ideas for a Perfect Bridal Shoot
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:34 pm | 0 Comment
You have selected your wedding photographer and now it's time for your bridal shoot. So many questions to answer and it isn't even your wedding day yet! Here is some advice for the perfect bridal shoot. Bridal Shoots usually occur at least a month or two before your wedding date. The location of your bridal shoot is one of the most important decisions you
Photography Ideas to Inspire You
By dcarpenito at September 23, 2013 | 3:32 pm | 0 Comment
Last week on my way into town traveling 70 mph I saw what I thought was a photograph. I was even compelled enough to turn around to get another look to see if it was indeed something worth recording. Someone had plowed their field and the snow had not melted in the bottoms of the rows. These created dark and light patterns in the field that I thought were


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when taken as prescribed, too much Tylenol can have serious side effects. The makers of Tylenol recommend not exceeding eight pills of 500 mg Extra It is acetaminophen that is dangerous in high doses and that is found in many Tylenol products, How Much Tylenol With Codeine Do You Take at One Time? Detail:http://www.ehow.com/about_5454451_much-tylenol-can-one-day.html


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The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer.
Below is the September 1st Thoughts from the Frontline, republished in full.
"It's said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power."
– David Brin in The Postman
"For every good idea, ten thousand idiotic ones must first be posed, sifted, sniffed, tried, and discarded. A mind that's afraid to toy with the ridiculous will never come up with the brilliantly original."
– David Brin, Orbit interview
As I begin my 15th year of writing Thoughts from the Frontline – some 700-odd newsletters plus 400–500 editions of Outside the Box, 6 books, and scores of special reports – I decided to take a random walk back through some of my writings (and your comments!). With some glaring and notable exceptions that I would like to take off the internet (but won't because to do so seems somewhat intellectually dishonest), the body of work has held together pretty well. My writing style has matured and so has my thought process – or at least it seems so to me. Writing this letter has been the best personal educational tool I have ever experienced, enriching my life far more than I have probably enriched yours. I've done my 10,000 hours. Plus. No college, no course or seminar, could provide me with the wide range of materials I've studied.
And that is the thing that stands out to me: the wide variety of topics we've covered over the years. The themes vary from week to week and month to month. I write about what interests me that week – where my research and curiosity are taking me. I am, of course, influenced by my somewhat heavy travel schedule and the interaction I have with readers from all over the world (some 65 countries now), both directly and through correspondence. I seem to attract a number of readers who are quite willing to push back and make me think about all sides of an issue. For that I'm grateful.
I want to thank each and every reader, many of whom have been there for all 15 years and some who just joined my assembly of best friends last week, for the precious gift of your attention. In a world where we are all assaulted with multiple competing cries for our immediate focus – family, friends, business, social commitments, political and community involvements, household chores, trying to stay fit – all while trying to keep up with the vast flow of information coming at us 24 hours a day from 100 different sources – I recognize that when I show up two or three times every week, I am asking for the most valuable thing you have: your time.
Each week when I sit down to write, I strive to be worthy of your time. I try to bring some insights that will deepen your understanding of how the world works, not always just in economics, but always with a focus on making us better investors and people.
This letter has always been free, and it is my intention to make sure it always is. My style is more casual than that of many other writers, but that's because from the beginning I've always seen this letter as something I'm writing to my best friends. So write back. I do read your comments and appreciate your thoughtful insights and suggestions. That's how best friends stay in touch.
Sometimes the best ideas for a letter come in response to questions and comments from readers. Last week I responded to a letter from sci-fi writer, professional contrarian, and my good friend David Brin. We took a journey into the world of Adam Smith. You can read that here.
This week I will respond to the second part of David's letter. Please note that David and I characterize our conversations as joyous deliberations, excited parry and thrust in the realm of ideas. I especially appreciate David because he forces me to think about many of my casual assumptions, although in a battle of wits with David I often feel as if I'm bringing a knife to a gunfight. (Every writer needs a few David Brins in his life. Sometimes I think I have more than my share.) The part of the letter I'll respond to today is as follows:
John, excellent [Outside the Box] missive on automation. I share your overall optimism.
Still... although Keynesianism deserves lots of criticism for the 30% of the time that it has proved wrong... and Hayek had a lot of good and important things to say... it remains disappointing that you do not use your influence to help hammer nails into the coffin of the Rentier Caste's catechism... Supply Side (Voodoo) Economics (SSVE), which is not just 30% wrong. It has proved to be almost 100% diametrically opposite to right, with every forecast that SSVE ever made having proved to be calamitously wrong.
David, I think there are more than a few problems with that paragraph. Since we don't want to write a book here, let's deal with just a few of them:
- You confuse correlation with causation.
- You make the common mistake made by many economists (which I've come to think of as the single biggest error in economics) in that your "model" simply does not take into account enough variables to enable you to draw the conclusions that you do. (I should note that here I am guilty of doing the same thing when I want to prove a point. It is an utterly human flaw, but one that politicians, philosophers, and economists have in abundance. There's a 12-step program in here somewhere.)
- Further, I have no idea how you associate supply-side economics with what Adam Smith refers to as rentiers. Seriously, I know of no self-respecting supply-side or Austrian economist who favors crony capitalism. For that matter, I think it would be difficult to find a Keynesian who would admit to as much. Yet, in spite of no one's being in favor of crony capitalism, somehow bureaucrats and politicians manage to create favored constituencies. Of course, each constituency rationalizes that the policies favoring it are necessary for the public good and are fair or whatever, but it seems that everyone wants their turn at the trough.
- Even were we to use the sophisticated analytic and predictive models based on multivariable dynamics that professional economists favor, we would still miss the core ingredients of growth.
Ultimately we are talking about economic growth, a topic you and I delve into frequently, and I want to spend the bulk of this letter on that topic.
Readers do not have the advantage of referring to our multiple previous discourses in which you argued that growth under Republican administrations and supply-side economics has been weaker than growth under Democratic and Keynesian policies. You have cool charts. I can also produce charts which show that, depending on how you choose your time frame (is the Clinton growth era a result of Gingrich-initiated policies?), supply-side economics and fiscal restraint were the drivers of growth in the '90s. And you're not going to get me to agree that the damaging surge in spending by the Republicans in 2000-2006 was reflective of supply-side economics. The tax cuts then produced more revenue, but a profligate Congress doubled down on spending and blew the benefits of the tax cuts.
But the reality is that there has been no pure, scientifically established experiment comparing differences in the application of various economic theories. We are in the field of conjecture here. As we will see in a moment, the key causes of growth in the last 100 years have lain entirely outside the fields of politics and economics, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. To conduct a rigorous economic experiment you would have to have multiple controlled environments where you could test your hypotheses. This is not possible in economics, and so we are subjected to endless rounds of speculation about cause and effect.
Politicians and monetary apologists are quick to take credit for positive economic developments and to blame negative developments on past bad decisions of the "other guys." (Both sides do it. Bush had his "Clinton recession," and Obama had his "Bush recession." Reagan blamed the Carter years.) While fiscal and monetary policy are important, they are somewhere around numbers four and five on the list of the drivers of growth.
That being said, I readily acknowledge that bad economic policies can inhibit the sources of growth from being able to function. At the very least, good economic policy and good governance get out of the way of growth; and at best, they encourage and foster the drivers of growth.
The Limits of Dynamic Multivariate Economic Models
Along about the early part of the last century the economics profession developed a bad case of physics envy. It wanted to move from being a soft science to a hard science. At some point "we" (I use that term loosely) felt we were capable of creating mathematical models that would not only explain how economies worked but would also predict outcomes. There was a time, sadly not all that long ago, when I actually had the hubris to think such things were possible. Governments especially wanted these models, as they needed to be able to understand what the effects of their policies would be on the economy. And since everyone (except a few Luddites), no matter their political or economic persuasion, believed in the necessity of economic growth as a driver of improvement in the general good, we were all keenly interested in predicting what the outcomes of particular policies would be vis-à-vis growth.
Now, as I showed a few months ago, back at the very beginning of this new econometric world, politicians were looking for economic models that would allow them to pursue their desired political objectives. If your political objective was a small government footprint, you favored certain models which suggested that was the proper course of action. If your political objective was a larger government and income redistribution, you favored other types of models. The latter approach (Keynesianism) has won out so far.
The problem is that whichever model you choose – and they have become increasingly more sophisticated – they are all still lousy at predicting the future. They're not even very good at analyzing the present or the past, because they are so fraught with errors implicit in the assumptions the modelers make. I should point out this is not just a problem with economic models; you can probably give me examples off the top of your head in the hard sciences, and the other soft sciences are riddled with such errors. Assumptions can be a bitch. (For new readers, that is a technical economics term.)


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Quick White Sangria Recipe
Using white instead of red wine makes my version of sangria a little lighter, yet it still has the same wonderful sweetness. Frozen fruit allows me to serve this any time of year.—Sharon Tipton, Orlando, Florida
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 cup sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed
- 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
- 1 medium lemon, sliced
- 1 medium lime, sliced
- 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry white wine, chilled
- 1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda, chilled
- Ice cubes
- 1. In a pitcher, mix sugar and brandy until sugar is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients; stir gently to combine. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.
Reviews for Quick White Sangria
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"I used an entire bottle of Prosecco instead of white wine, added star fruit and fresh raspberries along with the fresh peaches, lemons, and limes. It was delightful , tasty, and refreshing!"
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"I used Prosecco instead of white wine and added fresh star fruit along with fresh peaches and raspberries. It was delicious and refreshing."
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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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Yesterday New York Times published an article covering Nicira, a semi-stealthy startup working on an open source soft switch (Open vSwitch) and associated OpenFlow-based controller, triggering immediate responses from GigaOm and Twilight in the Valley of the Nerds. While everyone got entangled in the buzzwords (or lack of them), not a single article answered the question "what is Nicira really doing?" Let's fix that.
Short summary: Nicira is developing a layer-3-aware soft switch for Xen/KVM that could be able to route (not bridge) IP and IPv6 in the hypervisor. Combined with the ability to establish dynamic GRE (or CAPWAP or VXLAN) tunnels between the hypervisors, and an OpenFlow-based scalable controller, they could have the only solution I'm aware of that might be on par with Amazon EC2 VPC. If you want to build huge scalable IaaS cloud infrastructure, Nicira is definitely a company you should be talking to.
Disclaimer: My contacts within Nicira consistently and politely declined my questions about their products. This blog post is a pure speculation reverse-engineered from publicly available documentation.
There's no doubt the main focus of Nicira is hypervisor-based soft switching and virtual networks built directly between hypervisors. They are behind the Open vSwitch that is now part of official XenServer distribution. Open vSwitch can act like a simple layer-2 learning switch, or it could be programmed through OpenFlow extended with numerous Nicira-developed features (some of them submitted for inclusion in OpenFlow 1.2).
It's pretty evident to me Nicira doesn't want to get involved in core network programming. For example, the Open vSwitch has embedded LACP and 802.1ag support (similar to Nexus 1000V LACP offload) instead of running control protocols through the OpenFlow controller like a purist implementation should do. They also rely on GRE tunnels to get data between hypervisors rather than trying to program hop-by-hop flows throughout the network. Obviously these people are smart and well aware of how hard it is to scale solutions with per-flow state.
The documentation for Open vSwitch Open Flow Controller CLI is a treasure trove of information about Open vSwitch features (I don't have the mental energy to browse through the source code and I haven't found a document describing Nicira's OpenFlow extensions explicitly – if there's one, please add the link in the comments). Assuming everything described there actually works, Open vSwitch can do (among other things):
- Layer-2 forwarding (bridging),
- 802.1Q VLAN tagging,
- 802.1p-based QoS,
- ARP forwarding to OpenFlow controller,
- IPv4 and IPv6 matching (ACL) and forwarding,
- Forwarding to and from GRE tunnels,
- Modifying source and destination IP addresses and port numbers (NAT, server load balancing),
- Load balancing across multiple links.
The Open vSwitch seems to supports up to 255 independent forwarding tables, so it's possible to implement numerous layer-3-aware VRFs within the same hypervisor.
The OpenFlow actions listed in the above document do not include TTL handling, so it seems that although Open vSwitch is layer-3 aware, it's still not a true router – it can forward packets between hypervisors (using GRE tunnels) based on destination IP addresses, but not route between subnets.
Still, the big question is: "how far did they get with their controller?" The NTT press release and associated diagram hint at VXLAN-like capability (with proper OpenFlow-based control plane). I hope they didn't stop at yet another L2-over-GRE solution; it's perfectly possible to implement a solution equivalent to Amazon EC2 VPC with Open vSwitch (including IPv6 support which is still lacking in VPC), but we don't know whether Nicira already has truly L3-aware OpenFlow controller.
The virtual networking concepts and bigger picture
The concepts and challenges of virtualized networking are described in the Introduction to Virtualized Networking webinar (register or buy a recording); the cloud computing-related aspects of networking in the Cloud Computing Networking – Under the Hood one (register).
For more details, check out my Data Center 3.0 for Networking Engineers (recording) and VMware Networking Deep Dive (recording) webinars. Both of them are also available as part of the Data Center Trilogy and you get access to all above-mentioned webinars (and numerous others) as part of the yearly subscription.


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Katie's Project Life 2013 | Weeks 16 & 17
Welcome to Katie's Project Life 2013 | Weeks 16 & 17. I am going to attempt to play major catch up this week on this project. Time has gotten away from me, and I've fallen majorly behind. I am so looking forward to get caught up. I really enjoy writing down our stories from the week right after they happen vs. trying ... Read More


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T'S NOT A BAD DAY JOB. AS WARREN BUFFETT'S right-hand man and chief bean counter, mild-mannered Charles Munger pulls down $100,000 in salary and has $1.2 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock. But what really gets Munger's juices going is his other, lesser-known avocation:dragging pesky legal opponents through the courts-then driving a spike through their hearts by winning costly victories.
For Charlie Munger is a guy who just loves the law. A Harvard-trained lawyer, he's the founding partner of the Los Angeles firm of Munger, Tolles and Olson, and also owns the Daily Journal Corp., a Los Angeles-based publisher of 19 newspapers, many of them legal titles. "Charlie doesn't own the Journal to make money,"says Steven Brill, the former chief executive of American Lawyer Media. "He just likes owning it. I'd be surprised if he reads half of it after it's published."
Perhaps. But Munger undoubtedly gloated last month after a California Supreme Court judge sided with him after a four-year battle. Munger had contested allegations that his company undercut competing sheets owned by Metropolitan News by selling notices of foreclosures below cost to customers like Fannie Mae and Wells Fargo (Berkshire Hathaway is a longtime investor in Wells Fargo).
In June Metropolitan News owner Roger Grace appealed a jury verdict that sided with Munger, looking for more than $10 million in damages. The case finally was resolved in late October in Munger's favor. The verdict was hardly vindication for this belabored case. Years of lawyerly machinations resulted in more than 340 motions, briefs and petitions filed by both sides.
Wouldn't it have been cheaper and more expedient for Munger to settle? Or just buy Metropolitan News with pocket change and fire Grace? Probably. But for the 76-year-old Munger this was sport. When a judge ordered both sides in for a powwow last year, Munger refused to negotiate face-to-face.
"For three days my wife and I sat in a room by ourselves while a mediator talked with Munger," fumes Grace, who claims that on the third day Munger offered to settle for $4.5 million over 15 years, on condition that Grace turn his largest newspaper, the Metropolitan News-Enterprise, into a weekly political newsletter. No way, said Grace. No comment from Munger.
This isn't Munger's first dance in court. In 1995 he was a named defendant in a $4.6 million lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Barge, a former newspaper owner from New York, who claimed that a Daily Journal executive feigned interest in buying his Seattle paper in order to obtain confidential information to launch a competing paper. More than five years later a judge ruled with Munger.
Last year Daily Journal invested $6.7 million in a Newport News, Va. software company that enables courts and lawyers to file cases electronically and publish information online. That could mean more exposure for a company primarily relegated to the West Coast.
But it also puts Munger squarely at odds with national legal publishers like American Lawyer. Just think of the possibilities: Competition! Munger's firm as acquisition fodder! Lawsuits!


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Review: HTC Freestyle
Mar 4, 2011, 11:39 AM by Eric M. Zeman @phonescooper
updated Mar 14, 2011, 8:30 AM
The HTC Freestyle is the first phone to hit U.S. shores running Qualcomm's BREW MP operating system. Thanks to HTC's tinkering, however, the Freestyle behaves more like a Sense-equipped smartphone...most of the time.
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HTC has put its user interface and software development chops to good use on this little phone, which emulates the Sense smartphone experience on a device that's not a smartphone. The HTC Freestyle is one of the first to be based on Qualcomm's BREW MP. HTC proves that even non-smartphone operating systems can be simple and powerful.
Why would anyone buy this phone?
As for the phone price, I bought my Inspire at the no commitment price, so the Freestyle would be $100.00 less. The huge decrease in functionality, in my opinion, wouldn't be worth saving $100.00.
Nice feature phone (HTC's Sense UI rocks), but ultimately not worth it.
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The Los Angeles Unified board Tuesday approved a $30 million contract to buy iPads for 30,000 students, the first phase in an ambitious plan to equip every pupil with a tablet computer within the next 14 months.
The deal is a huge win for Apple, as the district expects to continue with the same vendor as it acquires the technology that can support the new Common Core curriculum launching in 2014, as well as a new online state testing system.
The plan calls for the 47 schools in Phase I to have iPads by year's end, with the rest of the tablets purchased within 14 months. Money for the project will come from two school bonds - Measure R, approved by voters in 2004, and Measure Y, passed in 2005.
"This is an amazing adventure we're about to embark on, so hopefully we're making the right choice," said board member Tamar Galatzan. "Nothing is perfect, but we've made the best choice possible, based on the advice that's out there. This is the least-expensive option and, hopefully, we're in for a fruitful relationship."
The vote was 6-0, with board member Bennett Kayser abstaining because he owns stock in Apple. He and Superintendent John Deasy, another Apple stockholder, left the board room during the discussion.
Facilities chief Mark Hovatter called the decision one of the most important purchases in the district's history, with the potential to change how teachers teach and students learn.
Students will be able to access online lessons and digital texts and take the online tests that are becoming the norm. Officials also said that digital knowledge is a key component of their goal to prepare every student for college or a job by the time they graduate.
The iPads will cost $678 each, which includes a case and a full slate of learning software, but no keyboard. Money for the project comes from voter-approved bond revenue. Additional costs within the $30 million include hiring about 15 "facilitators," as well as additional training and support for the first 47 schools.
District officials said they've resolved questions about whether students can take the iPads home -- they can -- and that Apple will have to provide replacements for iPads that are lost, stolen or broken. The devices will also have a three-year warranty.
Affiliated charter schools and charters that are co-located on LAUSD campuses will also be part of the iPad purchase.
LAUSD received more than a dozen proposals for the lucrative contract, and narrowed the field to three finalists -- Apple and Arey Jones, which submitted separate plans using Dell and HP tablets. A team of 30 students, teachers and technical experts tested the devices, and Hovatter said Apple scored better than the computers that ran on a Microsoft operating system.
Each of the three finalists included Pearson educational software as part of their plan.
Microsoft representative Robyn Hines addressed the board, expressing disappointment at staff's recommendation to go with Apple and suggesting that members split the project in two.
But Deputy Superintendent Jaime Aquino said it would be too difficult to maintain two platforms. A single platform means students and teachers will be able to move seamlessly from one campus to another, he said, and that the district will be able to digitally archive all of a student's work and assessments.
Steve Zimmer asked district staff for assurances that "the highest integrity and above-boardness" had been followed in awarding the contract.
"I'm in awe of how we have done this process," Aquino responded. "My conscience is clear that we've done the right thing for our kids."


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Petrol in Delhi and NCR will cost Rs. 2.40 less from Friday. In the steepest reduction in prices in the last nine months, the state-owned oil companies on Friday announced a cut in petrol prices by Rs. 2 per litre (excluding state taxes), resulting into an effective reduction of up to Rs. 2.50 per litre.
While the new petrol rates will be effective from Friday, there will be no change in those of diesel.
The reduction in rates comes in the wake of falling crude oil prices in the international market. The fall in global oil prices has also helped lower losses on diesel sales.In Delhi, petrol will now cost Rs. 68.34 per litre against Rs. 70.74 currently.
It was expected that oil firms will affect the monthly hike of 40-50 paise per litre in diesel rates but they reportedly deferred the decision to save the government from trouble in Parliament.
When oil firms had last hiked petrol price on March 2, the Opposition parties had disrupted one full day's proceedings.
The cut in petrol price follows two rounds of hikes since February. Petrol price was hiked by Rs. 1.50 per litre on February 16 and then by Rs. 1.40 per litre on March 2. Both the hikes were excluding local VAT.


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Topic: Soil
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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsoilsoil1 /sɔɪl/ ●●● W2 noun 1 [countable, uncountable]TASDLG the top layer of the earth in which plants grow syn earth fertile soil (=good for growing crops) The soil here is very poor (=not good for growing crops). Roses grow well in a clay soil.► see thesaurus at ground2 → on British/French/foreign etc soil3 [uncountable] a place or situation where something can develop Eastern Europe provided fertile soil for political activists.4 → somebody's native soil5 → the soilCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + soilgood/rich/fertile (=good for growing plants)The fertile soil produces delicious wines.poor (=not good for growing plants)If the soil is poor, add manure or compost.deepThe soil near the river is rich and deep.thin (=not deep)The thin soil is easily washed away.moist/dryKeep the soil moist.The soil was dry after three weeks without rain.light/sandy (=containing a lot of sand)Some plants prefer sandy soils.heavy/clay (=containing a lot of clay)The soil was too heavy to grow decent carrots.well-drained (=letting water pass through easily)Plant the seedlings out in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.acid/alkalineBlueberries need acid soil.garden soilTry planting them in compost rather than garden soil.verbswork the soil (=prepare the soil to grow plants)They worked the soil with hoes and forks.till the soil (=prepare the soil to grow crops)Their time is spent in constantly tilling the soil.THESAURUSsoil the top layer of the earth that plants grow inRoses do best in well-drained, slightly acid soil.earth the brown substance that the ground is made up ofThousands of tons of earth were moved to build the dam.dirt American English loose dry eartha pile of loose dirt in the wheelbarrowdust a dry powder made up of extremely small bits of earth or sandA cloud of dust billowed out behind the tractor.mud wet soil that has become soft and stickyThe dog came back covered in mud.
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Most listings are in the $0's per square foot per year. The Bremer County region is experiencing a decrease in rates. In the last 3 months, the median rate fell $30 per sqft per year. That's a 100% decline in rent.
In the last 90 days, 2 listings have been posted online, which means spaces are probably going fast. You'll want to be prepared to make an offer immediately. There aren't many listings below 2,000 square feet on the market, so finding a space for a small business might be tough.
Even though the median size is 50,000 sqft, there are still 0 leases below 2,000 sqft. Most properties in this region are approximately 4 floors. Most buildings in this market were built in 1969 and are Class A.
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DETROIT (AP) - The Chicago White Sox fell back to second place for the first time in nearly a month.
It had been even longer since Chris Sale left the ballpark with a loss.
Sale allowed five runs in seven innings, and the Detroit Tigers took over first place in the AL Central on Saturday with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago. The White Sox had occupied the top spot since a June 24 win over Milwaukee put them a half-game ahead of Cleveland.
Now the Tigers lead by a half-game over Chicago. Sale (11-3) lost for the first time since May 12.
Detroit will go for a three-game sweep Sunday, sending rookie Jacob Turner (0-1) to the mound against Philip Humber (4-4).
``You just keep coming out and playing,' White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. ``Nobody said it would be easy.'
Before the game, Chicago acquired Houston reliever Brett Myers and cash considerations for two relievers and a player to be named.
Rick Porcello pitched brilliantly into the ninth for Detroit, Brennan Boesch hit a three-run homer and Austin Jackson drove in the other four runs for the Tigers.
Porcello (7-5) fell just short of his first complete game, departing after he allowed two hard-hit singles to start the ninth. He allowed a run and five hits.
``I wanted to finish it, so I was excited to be able to go back out there,' Porcello said. ``Unfortunately, I let the first two guys get on and from there you can't expect to stay in the game after that happens. It was nice to be out there in the ninth for sure.'
Porcello struck out four with no walks.
Sale allowed seven hits. The left-hander struck out six and walked four.
Detroit was expected by many to win the division easily after finishing 15 games in front last year and adding Prince Fielder in the offseason. But the Tigers struggled through the first half of the season and Chicago emerged.
Now the White Sox have lost four straight and six of eight. They seemed to have an advantage on the mound Saturday - Sale was 8-0 with a 1.61 ERA in his last 10 starts - but that didn't materialize.
``Just made some bad pitches at some bad times,' Sale said. ``A team like that is going to capitalize.'
Porcello retired the first 12 hitters he faced. Chicago took the lead in the fifth on Dayan Viciedo's RBI single, but the Tigers answered quickly.
With two outs in the bottom half, Gerald Laird and Danny Worth, Detroit's eighth and ninth hitters, hit singles. Jackson drove them both home with a double.
Boesch's homer the following inning also came with two outs, and so did Jackson's two run single in the eighth. Since the All-Star break, the Tigers have scored 35 of their 48 runs with two outs, according to STATS, LLC.
Before the break, they scored 129 of their 387 runs with two outs.
Boesch struck out his first two times up against Sale before connecting for his 10th homer of the year.
``Any time you get left-handers getting good swings off of him, he's not as sharp as usual,' Ventura said.
The 23-year-old Porcello has had a rocky start to his career. He won 14 games for the Tigers as a rookie in 2009, but manager Jim Leyland has essentially admitted he was rushed to the big leagues.
A few more starts like Saturday's would give Detroit quite a lift down the stretch. The crowd gave him a standing ovation when he came back to the mound for the ninth, but he wasn't able to finish for the elusive complete game. He threw 94 pitches, and the crowd repeated the warm ovation after Leyland lifted him.
NOTES: The time of game was 2 hours, 11 minutes. ... Jackson's four RBIs equaled a career high set May 9, 2011, at Toronto. ... The Tigers have allowed five or fewer hits in four straight games, the team's longest streak since May 20-24, 1984.


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