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Maker Faire Bay Area 2014
Concept Smarter Sketching
Concepts: Smarter Sketching is reinventing design for the mobile era. It's precise, it's intuitive, and it's infinitely flexible. Come learn about industrial design sketching, enter to win a full set of COPIC markers, and see an exclusive tech preview of the future of design!
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Concept Smarter Sketching
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truTV new series Hack My Life, coming in early 2015, will be giving hands-on access and live demonstrations of everyday life hacks guaranteed to save today's busy adult a lot of time, effort and money.
RadioShack, a leading national retailer with more than 27,000 knowledgeable associates at more than 5,000 stores in 26 countries, is proud to return as a Goldsmith Sponsor of World Maker Faire New York. After high demand at Maker Faire Bay Area earlier this year, RadioShack will again host a learn-to-solder area, teaching participants of all ages the ins and outs of soldering. While trying out their soldering skills, faire-goers can experience RadioShack's on-site mobile device repair station, Fix It Here! Common device issues such as broken buttons, cracked screens and water damage can be repaired usually in a few hours by our trained Fix It Here! technicians. In addition, RadioShack will highlight weekend projects with DIY products and Make instructions. RadioShack is focused on connecting consumers with personalized solutions and discovering what's possible through the latest in consumer electronics. The company's updated product assortment incorporates national brands, industry-leading private brand products, mobile devices and wireless carriers. Customers can shop leading brands in headphones and speakers, wearable technology, smart toys and DIY supplies, connected home, power accessories and home entertainment. Find RadioShack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Creative Electron
Creative Electron manufactures and distributes high performance, cost-effective, offline x-ray and optical inspection systems and test equipment used for quality assurance and counterfeit detection by the manufacturers and distributors of electronic systems and components.
The Walt Disney Company
As a company that sparks the imaginations of kids and families all over the world through storytelling, Disney plays an important role in nurturing the creative-thinking skills of the next generation of innovators and makers.
At the Disney World Maker Faire booth, kids and families are challenged to solve the Friends for Change Tangram Puzzle with help from Disney VoluntEARS. Puzzles are a great way to join together to practice problem solving, while creating inspiring designs of your own. The rules are simple; use all seven pieces to create a picture or design. The pieces must lie flat and are not allowed to overlap. It's a fun game with endless possibilities!
Disney is also excited to present its newest animated feature film, Disney's Big Hero Six at this year's Faire. Come see 3D printers in action creating miniature models of the film's robotic star Baymax, test your electronics building skills with littleBits, and sign up for the Big Hero Six XPRIZE Challenge where you can submit your idea to change the world.
There's more! Enjoy connected play and digital exploration through demos provided by Sphero and Snowshoe u2013 startup companies selected for a first-of-its-kind Disney Accelerator program powered by Techstars. The 15-week Accelerator mentorship and investment program gives today's innovators the opportunity to design the future of entertainment and technology like never before.
Complete your Disney Citizenship experience by joining us at our exclusive World Maker Faire KaBOOM! Imagination Playgroundu2122. Whether you're a kid or young at heart, put your creativity on display.
Continuing its longstanding support of the Maker Movement, Disney is the title sponsor of the 2014 New York World Maker Faire, bringing the best of DIY ingenuity to 75,000 kids and families. Disney supports dreamers and doers through a wide variety of programs across the Company's businesses and brands, which include: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Consumer Products, Walt Disney Interactive, Disney | ABC Television Group, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and ESPN, among others.
BuildTak is a thin, durable plastic sheet that adheres to the print bed of FFF 3D printers to provide an ideal surface for 3D printing. It replaces the need for blue masking tape, kapton or other alternatives and works with PLA, ABS and more. Composed of high quality, heat-resistant raw materials, BuildTak reliably allows for 3D printed objects to adhere to the build platform while printing, and then allows for clean, easy removal of completed builds.
Linux New Media
Discover the world of open hardware with Raspberry Pi Geek magazine! Raspberry Pi Geek is the first commercial print magazine dedicated to Raspberry Pi and the open hardware revolution. Each issue offers special projects and expert advice on configuring, programming, and hardware hacking for the Raspberry Pi, with additional coverage of other open platforms such as BeagleBone and Arduino.
DF Robot
Founded in 2008, DFRobot is a robotics and open source hardware provider, catering to hardware engineers, DIY enthusiasts and interactive designers. Our ever-growing product catalog boasts over 900 components and widgets from sensors, robotic platform, communication modules to 3D printers. With our mission of driving the future rooted in our corporate culture, our research and development team have constantly innovated with latest technology and collaborated with various tech giants such as Intel, Microsoft and Texas Instruments to maximize our impact. Besides, we strive to promote makers cultures by providing tools, electronics and training for schools, hacker spaces and hackathon events. In 2012, we opened the second hacker space Mushroom Cloud in Shanghai?s high-tech park to provide public greater access to maker culture.
Toyota Activities at World Maker Faire
World Maker Faire is very pleased to welcome back Toyota as a Goldsmith Sponsor. Toyota will host several exciting opportunities for Faire attendees to get hands-on with Toyota, including:
u2022 Power Racing Seriesu2014Attendees can watch teams from around the country compete in this nationwide circuit in their self-created electric vehicles as their race on unique full-size tracks.
u2022 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Derbyu2014Mini Prius Plug-in Hybrids will be available for attendees to race on a special electric slot car track in Toyota's exhibit.
u2022 Vehicle Demonstrationu2014The full-size Prius Plug-in Hybrid will be on hand for Faire goers to learn all about the most efficient Prius yet. In addition, Toyota will also be showcasing the u201cU2u201d Urban Utility concept by Calty Design Research.
u2022 Charging Stations in Toyota Exhibitu2014Attendees can enjoy recharging their devices while at the event utilizing power stations inside Toyota's exhibit.
o About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world's top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through itsToyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, Toyota has built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where it operates 14 manufacturing plants and directly employs more than 40,000 people. The company's 1,800 North American dealerships sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks in 2013 u2013 and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today. For more information about Toyota, visitwww.toyotanewsroom.com.
Cornell Engineering will be showing robots that Cornell Engineering students make and work on. We will also be providing information on how we train makers and engineers to listen to customer feedback, measure demand for products and commercialize their ideas to further their work.
Powered by PepsiCo, BEVLAB at Maker Faire is a pop-up lab that mixes hands-on experimentation with moderated discussions, and a sampling station. It is designed to spark discussion around the future of beverages and give makers of all kinds a hands-on opportunity to experience the future of beverage creation.
Participants will experience the lab in groups starting with a short moderated discussion (BEVFORUM) around the future of beverages. After the discussion, the group will be randomly assigned to one of four experiments in which they will receive instruction and be allowed to make their own future beverage concept.
Visitors will be able to see and interact with several of our products as well as learn about our First Build collaborative initiative. We will be demonstrating how our smart water pitcher and our revolutionary food waste disposer work. In addition, we will be showcasing some of the innovative prototypes our community is building for our Chill Hub project.
UDOO (www.udoo.org) is an open-source hardware single board computer that features a powerful Freescale applications processor with an embedded Arduino integrated on board. Supporting both Android and Linux, UDOO is an extremely versatile prototyping board for software and hardware development and design; it?s easy to use and enables the creation of innovative projects with minimum programming and interfacing knowledge. UDOO takes your DIY projects to the next level and it?s a powerful tool for education and creativity!
Microsoft 3D printing, computers and electronics
Aleph Objects
Built upon the philosophy of freedom, Aleph Objects, Inc. is transforming the 3D printer industry. Based in Loveland, Colorado, we are committed to Libre Innovation, which means the hardware and software we create is free to be copied modified and converted by all users. Empowering customers is part of our innovative spirit, and why we set out to manufacture the LulzBot line of rapid prototyping 3D printers, the first ever hardware product to receive the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification from the Free Software Foundation.
With more than 1,500 books in print and e-formats, Apress is the authoritative source for IT professionals, software developers, and business leaders all over the world. Apress provides high-quality, no-fluff content that helps serious technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success. Since 2007, Apress has been part of Springer Science+Business Media, one of the world's leading scientific, technical, and medical publishing houses, enabling global distribution of Apress publications. For more information, please visit www.apress.com. We will be making Arduino Adventures LED buttons and will have a book signings by ''Mastering 3D Printing'' author Joan Horvath and ''Arduino and LEGO Projects'' author Jon Lazar. Limited free books will be available during these signing times.
AgIC International Corporation
Let's make your own circuit on a paper at home and office. AgIC is a start-up that provides solutions to make circuit boards more accessible. We developed two products, circuit marker and printer, based on conductive silver ink. Using our circuit marker, you can write your circuit as you use normal marker. Our printing solution lets you print your design into a circuit board, just using a normal inkjet printer and conductive ink cartridges. It takes only a few minutes to draw or print your circuit. At Maker Faire, try out our circuit markers and see what we can make with our products.
Play-i is a startup that creates robots for children to program.
Micro Center
Micro Center is introducing our new $999.99 PowerSpec 3D Pro 3D Printer at World Maker Faire New York. To celebrate, we will be giving away one of these new 3D printers per hour during World Maker Faire New York. Attendees can register in our booth for a chance to win one of the 17 new PowerSpec 3D Pro 3D Printers we will be giving away. Those who visit our booth will also receive free filaments.
Carbide Labs
Carbide Labs is working to make modern electronics design accessible to everyone. We'll be demonstrating the Pick 'n Paste: a low-cost desktop circuit board assembly tool. The Pick 'n Paste enables circuit design with components both smaller and more powerful than those used in typical breadboard designs. We'll be running the prototype and discussing ways the system can help your next project! Feel free to stop by!
Simplify3D Software
Simplify3Du2122 Software is a powerful, integrated control center for all your 3D printing projects. The software includes model preparation tools, model repair tools, print customization settings, a lightening-fast slicing utility, a highly detailed print visualizer, and a customized printer control panel. Simplify3D replaces several individual applications with one integrated program. Take control of your 3D printing workflow and produce stunning results with Simplify3D Software! Simplify the workflow. Improve the end result. Both are possible! During Maker Faire, we will demonstrate the software and the unique capabilities to do some of the following: - demonstrate how to print multi-part build plates - demonstrate how to use support structures to enable printing of large, complex models - demonstrate how to use the print visualizer to identify areas to improve your prints - demonstrate our software being used on 3 state-of-the-art new 3D printers (different manufacturers)
Italian Trade Agency
Italian Trade Agency will feature 12 of Italy's best known makers, offering a number of innovative designs, machinery, technology and more.
XYZ Printing
Founded in 2013, XYZprinting is dedicated to bringing cost-effective 3D printing to consumers and businesses around the world. With proven industry expertise and an innovative spirit, XYZprinting is poised to break down the barriers of the 3D printing industry by creating easy-to-use devices that provide an outstanding user experience. XYZprinting is backed by worldu2019s leading electronic manufacturing conglomerate--- Kinpo Group, which earns more than $30 Billion in revenue annually and has more than 8,500 engineers in research and development across four continents. Kinpo Group has more than 15 years of experience developing and manufacturing printers for both personal and commercial use. XYZprintingu2019s first printer, da Vinci 1.0, won the CES 2014 Editorsu2019 Choice Award for being the most approachable and affordable 3D printing machine. It was also recognized by Tomu2019s Guide Readersu2019 Choice Award in the same year. Currently, XYZprinting has offices in China, Japan, the United States and Europe.
Mighty Mug
Developed by a team of mechanical engineers and industrial designers, Mighty Mug is the only mug that grips to your desk when knocked into, but lifts naturally. Featured in over 100 publications and television shows worldwide, Mighty Mug and its patented Smartgrip technology is sure to excite and amaze. Whether you are looking for a vacuum insulated mug to keep your beverage warm on the go, an ice tumbler for those hot summer days, or a travel mug to fit your single-serve coffee machine, there is a Mighty Mug tailored to your needs.
Cooking Hacks By Libelium
Cooking Hacks, the open source hardware division of Libelium, is an online retail store that brings the Internet of Things to everyone by making electronics affordable, easy to learn, and fun. Cooking Hacks believes that when cooking and electronics projects share first class ingredients and a set of step-by-step instructions, they produce the best results. In addition to products, components, and tools, Cooking Hacks offers online tutorials and videos to make creating tasty electronics as easy as cooking. Cooking Hacks is supported by a worldwide community of developers, designers, engineers, hobbyists, inventors, and makers who love to create electronics with sensors, robotics, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi. Creators of the Arduino Xbee shield among other add-ons, Cooking Hacks is an active contributor to the maker community, bringing 3G connectivity to Arduino. In our stand you will find all our products developed since 2007, including XBee, GPRS, 3G, Radiation Sensor board, e-Health and HVAC IR Remote for Arduino and Raspberry Pi as well as Waspmote, our Open Source Sensor Platform for the Community. Visit us to meet special and funny demos based in Arduino and don't forget to attend the speech given by Mike Script, from GuardIt, about INSPIRE: the smart device which detects pneumonia in babies.
LEGO Mindstorms
LEGO bricks allows you to build and rebuild anything you can imagine, even working robots! At the World Makerfaire, LEGO presents LEGOu00ae MINDSTORMSu2122, the construction system that allows you to build and program robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine! At the LEGO booth you will meet fan ROBOT MAK3RS that show only the mind is the limit for what you can create using LEGOu00ae MINDSTORMSu2122.
Mozilla Webmaker
About Mozilla Webmaker
Webmaker is a part of Mozilla's non-profit mission to create a more open, web literate world. Our free, online toolsu2013X-Ray Goggles, Thimble, Popcorn and Appmakeru2013help people become makers while learning web mechanics, code and other valuable skills as they go. Webmaker's global community of educators and mentors also promote web literacy through hosting events and creating curriculum and other content that focuses on making and learning. Visit http://webmaker.org to learn more.
About Hive Learning Networks
Hive Learning Networks are a growing constellation of communities around the globe that are championing digital skills and web literacy through connected learning. Organizations (libraries, museums, schools and non-profit startups) and individuals (educators, designers, community catalysts and makers) come together to create learning opportunities for youth, and to design innovative practices and tools that build the field for greater impact, and contribute to their own professional development within an active community of practice.
Delta Faucet
There is transformative power at the heart of every Deltau00ae product. From Touch2Ou00ae Technology that turns faucets on and off with just a touch to H2Okineticu00ae shower technology that provides the feeling of more water without using more water; Deltau00ae products incorporate smart thinking that anticipates people's needs. Paired with beautiful and inspirational design, the Deltau00ae brand is more than just a faucet. A WaterSenseu00ae partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Delta Faucet Company is a global organization offering kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, tub and shower systems, toilets, bath sinks and related accessories, selling products in more than 53 countries. For more information, visit www.deltafaucet.com.
SmartJarsu00ae are a unique and truly handy way to help Makers organize garages, workshops, craft rooms, and kitchens. SmartJarsu00ae launched a successful Kickstarter while attending last year's World Maker Faire NY and are now available online. Stop by the booth for samples and to check out the product firsthand.
dog hunter, a company with headquarters in the USA (Boston), in Switzerland (Zug) and in Taiwan, designs, develops and produces WiFi modules supported by the Linino distribution of Linux and aimed at the educational, hobby and industrial sectors. Through its controlled company DH Labs in Italy it designs and develops solutions for sensors' management and control for the industrial sector. Arduino Yun, Linino ONE, Linino Yun Shield, Freedog, OpenSDA, Lucky Shield for Linino ONE are the most known modules by worldwide Makers and you'll find them at dog hunter's booth, together with newly developed prototypes. A team of Linino engineers and staff will be at the booth, ready to give you demonstrations, all of the information you need and to show some of the potentialities of the WiFi modules. Some sample projects will be on show, too...come and visit the booth to be astonished by the many uses of the company's products!
NASA will be highlighting: - Centennial Challenges - CubeSat - 3D Printer on the International Space Station
Make your mark with Dremel. Interact with the tools and see the exciting new tool released at Maker Faire.
Texas Instruments
We'll be showcasing our MCU LaunchPad development ecosystem and Energia open-source software framework for rapid prototyping. We'll even have Robert Wessels, creator of Energia, in our booth teaching showgoers how to get started using his open-source software framework with our LaunchPad development kits.
Liquid Wrench celebrates makerspaces! Come check out the folks from the Milwaukee Makerspace from Milwaukee, WI and Pumping Station: One from Chicago, IL.
We are designers. But we don't just design products. From award-winning classics like the Super SportsDisk to newer creations like OGOBILD, we don't just design toys or sporting goods - we design something more...We design active play for all ages. We design endless hours of fun for your children. And hours of fun with your children. OgoSport was founded in 2004 by a duo of accomplished designers from world-renowned school of design, the Pratt Institute. Our talented roster of creators formed the company to question the current direction of play, and these inquires have inspired us to seek new directions in product development. Accordingly, we have set the following criteria for products that carry the OgoSport name: Encourage active play and exercise Age ranges span from young children to grandparents Encourage play between all age combinations in-between Allow for open-ended exploration and experimentation Opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play Benefits for therapy and children with special needs Safety, quality, and integrity Batteries not required
Electroninks Writeables
Draw electronics with a rollerball pen on paper! With our highly conductive Circuit Scribe pen and electronic modules, create complex circuits with light sensors and motors, or draw a greeting card that lights up as you open it. We have all our modules and plenty of pens and paper for hours of fun.
The Creativity Hub
The Extraordinaires Design Studio is a game that allows player to create and dream up wild and wonderful inventions. We aim to introduce the steps before the 'making' - the brainstorming, the innovation and the formation of the idea and design. The Extraordinaires are a range of colourful characters, made unique by the job they do, the environment they live in or their appearance. What is it like to invent a remote control for a pirate or somewhere to sleep for a vampire teen? Come by and find out!
littleBits is the New York-u00adbased startup that is making hardware limitless. The company makes a library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets to let anyone build, invent, and prototype with electronics u00adu00adu2013 no soldering, wiring, or programming required. littleBits breaks down powerful technology u2013 from music with the littleBits Synth Kit, to space exploration with the littleBits Space Kit, to the Internet of Things with the cloudBit u2013 and makes them accessible and easy to understand. The littleBits library includes more than five kits and nearly 60 interoperable modules with products sold in 70 countries around the world. The company was founded in 2011 by MIT graduate, TED Senior Fellow and Open Hardware Summit cofounder Ayah Bdeir, and has grown to be a global leader in hardware. littleBits has one mission: To put the power of electronics into everyone's hands.
3D Hubs
With more than 7000 print locations 3D Hubs is the largest and fastest growing 3D printing network. Providing over 1 billion people access to a 3D printer within 10 miles of their home.
As the industry leader in Connected Play, we are defining the future of fun. Founded by Ian Bernstein and Adam Wilson, passionate robotics and software engineers, we create connected toys, fusing emerging technology with the latest innovations in robotics. Unlike traditional toys, our robots and software allow us to create ever-evolving experiences u2013 changing the way people play, learn and explore. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the Sphero team takes fun very seriously. We have found that people learn about Sphero best when they get to play with it. So we have developed an event track (can vary in size but is optimal at 6' x 18') that allows for up to 6 different people to drive and play with Sphero at the same time. In the track are certain obstacles and jumps that add to the challenge. We bring with us a branded backdrop that is 8' x 20' to fit behind the track, and a TV monitor with video of Sphero and Ollie in action. In addition to the driving experience, we sometimes do on-site giveaways and live demonstrations.
Epilog Laser
Epilog Laser will be demonstrating the latest in laser technology and giving away some cool laser-etched/cut samples! Make sure to stop by and learn about all the things you can MAKE with a laser! Epilog Laser is the leading designer and manufacturer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting and marking systems. Used for prototyping, creating 3D models, engraving logos and much more, Epilog Laser has always been a huge supporter of the Maker Movement.
We make UP! 3D Printers
MadeSolid is a startup which focuses on the development of advanced materials for 3D printers. We have researched and develop a variety of materials for both UV laser printers and FFF style. We will be live printing with the material and have prints ready for you to touch!
3D Maker World
3D Maker World is a U.S.-based 3D printing technology company. At the NYC World Maker Faire, the company will demonstrate its newly released Artifex-2 3D Printer, which comes with both flexible material extrusion and dual extrusion capability in a single unit without tool change.
ROBLOX is the most flexible free online platform on which to create and publish engaging, multi-player games. Learn from experts how to start creating games using the free ROBLOX integrated dev environment, multi-platform support, and a global cloud of servers. With ROBLOX, you make the game.
Transit Connect Pinewood Race. Ford designed this space to speak to the ingenuity of the thinkers, tinkers, hobbyists and tech enthusiasts who use u201cremakingu201d to fulfill an individual vision. Stop by to create and race your own mini Pinewood Transit Connect Vehicle. And share your experience via our Instagram hashtag printer. Check out the winning Transit Connect designs from the Makers Design Challengeu2014a partnership with DIY blogs, Boing Boing and Make. The challenge encouraged Makers to put their creative vision on display by transforming the Transit Connect into their very own mobile lab.
Uber is a mobile app that connects riders to drivers with the push of a button. Request a ride in the app and a driver will appear in minutes to take you where you need to go. Payment is automatic and no cash or tip needed.
MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development. Demonstrations of MATLAB and Simulink integrated with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Lego Mindstorms.
The worlds leading delta style 3D Printers. From DIY kits to completely assembled ready to print machines, materials and supplies, and one of the larges online desktop 3D printing communities, SeeMeCNC has you covered. Come see the NEW Rostock MAX v2 DIY kits and Orion Delta ready to print desktop 3D printers and meet the guys behind them.
Formlabs is revolutionizing 3D printing by making the precision of stereolithography more attainable with the Form 1: an affordable high-resolution desktop printers for professional makers, designers, and engineers.
Ultimaker is open source and is a pioneer in the field of 3D printing. Come to our booth 815 and have a chat with us. We can tell you all about Ultimaker and 3D Printing!
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd., is leading the Next Industrial Revolution by setting the standards in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing. Founded in 2009, MakerBot has built the largest installed base of desktop 3D printers sold to innovative and industry-leading customers worldwide, including engineers, architects, designers, educators and consumers. The MakerBot 3D Ecosystem drives accessibility and rapid adoption of 3D printing and includes Thingiverse.com, the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner, the MakerBot Replicator line of Desktop 3D Printers, MakerBot Desktop, the MakerBot MakerCareu00ae Protection Plan, the MakerBot Retail Stores and strategic partnerships with top-tier brands. MakerBot has been honored with many accolades, including Popular Mechanics' u201cOverall Winneru201d for best 3D printer, Time's u201cBest Inventions of 2012,u201d Popular Mechanics' u201cEditor's Choice Award,u201d Popular Science's u201cProduct of the Year,u201d Fast Company's u201cOne of the World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronicsu201d and many more. Join the Next Industrial Revolution by following MakerBot at makerbot.com.
AIO Robotics
AIO Robotics developed the world's first All-In-One 3D Printer ZEUS. This device can scan, print, copy, and fax 3D objects with just the touch of a button. Very intuitive. ZEUS comes ready out of the box. Setup time less than 10 min.
We will be hosting a meetup at TechShop with Autodesk, FormLabs and Occipital, open to all 3D printing enthusiasts!
Freescale Inc.
Freescale is a maker of microcontrollers, microprocessors, sensors, analog ICs and connectivity. Come browse some great boards to get you started like Teensy 3.1, Freedom Board, Humming Board, RIoT Board, Wand Board and more..
Velleman Inc.
Working to spark the imagination of electronics enthusiasts and Makers everywhere by providing them the tools and materials they need to bring their creativity to life.
Meccano (Spin Master)
We will be performing seminars, teaching how to build a Meccano models and the customer can take it home to continue the fun. We will also have tables with Free play where people can came and spend time using the parts and build whatever they want. Kids and Family will all enjoy the Meccano zone.
Annikken Andee has simplified the entire process for mobile integration with Arduino projects. You don't need iOS or Android programming to create functional UI on your touch screen device. Buttons, sliders, graphs, text input and many more for all the customisation you need! Bundled together with Annikken App and Annikken resource library, our board brings your Arduino projects to the next level.
Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co.,Ltd
Established in 2002, Shenzhen ESUN Industrial Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in researching, developing, producing and operating degradable polymer materials. ESUN own three different R&D centers, which specialized in material syntheses, modification and application. Since 2007 ESUN has began to research 3D printing material , PLA,ABS,PVA,conductive,HIPS,nylon,Polymorph,and flexible filament etc. With exclusive professional formulas and professional production lines, ESUN 3D filament is characterized by round shape, accurate diameter, high tenacity, uniform color shade and stable melting point.
Far more than just an online 3D printing service, i.materialise helps people to materialise their creative ideas. With over 20 years of experience in the technology, more than 70 3D printers, and the largest selection of materials (including metals) and finishes out there, our support goes beyond 3D printing to address our clients' real needs. Whether you are looking for a specific solution, starting a business or simply want to get your name out there, i.materialise is the partner you can count on. i.materialise, supporting your online 3D printing needs. i.materialise, supporting your online 3D printing needs.
Wiley will have a selection of its books for sale, on topics like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, LEGO Mindstorm and Minecraft. We have been lucky enough to persuade some of the most creative and inspirational Makers to write for us, and as a result we have some tremendously exciting books available. Stop by our stand to see what we can help you make. And while you're there, make sure you enter our competition to win a copy of every book at the show!
Metasphere is a platform that connects hardware and software interfaces for developers of any skill level, from beginner to enterprise. Metasphere addresses the lack of flexible communication between hardware and software with instant plug and go connections in few lines of ready-made code. Metasphere brings higher level programming languages and powerful features to low level hardware, shortening the length of time and effort required to engineer new ideas from prototyping to product. We will be demonstrating the metasphere platform with one of our projects, a motorcycle remote started using an Arduino and a smart phone. The project includes a riding jacket with wearable LED's that sync with the motorcycle's turn signals and break lights. The project will highlight metasphere's realtime data capture taking statistics from the motorcycle including geospatial data, gauge outputs, and more.
Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone--from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyistsu2014uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
ShopBot Tools
Since 1996, ShopBot Tools' mission has been to make the empowering technology of digital fabrication widely accessible and usable. ShopBot's subtractive digital fabrication (CNC) tools, working across a range of sizes, deliver the power, precision and reliability of digital tools traditionally costing thousands of dollars more. ShopBot tools are designed and built in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Stop by our booth and you'll see our popular Desktop tools and our Handibot Smart Power Tools at work! You can even enter to win a FREE Handibot Tool.
A Goldsmith Sponsor of Maker Faire and founding sponsor of the Maker Education Initiative, Intel delivers accessible and open development platforms to the maker community to empower makers of all ages.
Vex Robotics
VEX IQ is a robotics platform designed to transform STEM learning for young students and their teachers. Students as young as 8 can jump right in and snap robots together using this intuitive, toolless platform while educators can utilize the free VEX IQ Curriculum to help teach them valuable lessons and skills that are needed in today's changing world. The VEX IQ system was designed to be simple and easy for students to use. Structural pieces snap together and come apart without tools, allowing for quick build times and easy modifications. A variety of gears, wheels and other accessories allows for complete customization of VEX IQ projects and mobile robots. The Robot Brain takes high-end, powerful technology and simplifies it for educational use while keeping a high ceiling. Connect any combination of up to 12 Smart Port devices to the Robot Brain, which can then be controlled by built-in programs or programmed via a computer and compatible software program. In addition to using pre-programmed instructions, VEX IQ robots can be controlled by drivers using the Controller. VEX IQ sensors, including a color sensor, gyroscope, or distance sensor allow for advanced robots and teaching opportunities. Free graphical programming software, powered by Modkit, allows for custom robot commands, sensor interaction and more. ROBOTC 4.0 for VEX IQ, created by Robomatter Inc. and supported by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, allows robot programming in C. VEX Assembler powered by Autodesk 123D adapts the power of Autodesk's advanced 3D modeling tools, giving students the ability to assemble and test VEX IQ mechanisms and robots virtually. The affordable, accessible and scalable VEX IQ system will take STEM education at younger ages to a whole new level.
Learn to Solder Activity powered by RadioShack
Learn to solder by making your very own blinking LED rocket ship pin, for free, to wear proudly. RadioShack will also host a Fix It Here Station to repair broken devices and Weekend Project instruction cards.
The Grommet
Founded by Jules Pieri and Joanne Domeniconi, The Grommet is a launch platform for innovative products with a purpose by Makers with stories. Visit our booth to experience a variety of early-stage products in action.
American Bones is a multi media art investigation of American cultural identity. The 7'long laser cut roller coaster is the icon and souvenir for the project. Translated through multiple digital fabrication methods.


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Bryce Harper, who cut himself last night, is playing again tonight.
This being the apex of hockey season and all, we should be accustomed to professional athletes playing hurt, even if it means playing with 10 stitches above your eye. Yet because we're talking about baseball, not hockey, it is somewhat surprising to see Bryce Harper back in the Nationals' lineup, one night after he suffered a severe cut above his eye upon slamming his bat against a dugout wall and having it ricochet back at his face.
Nobody's ever accused the 19-year-old of being soft, though at the moment the bigger concern might be that he's cold at the plate. Harper has just one hit in his last 13 at-bats and has seen his batting average plummet to .233. Perhaps he can get things going again tonight against Reds right-hander Mat Latos.
Latos will be opposed by Jordan Zimmermann, looking to earn his much-deserved second win of the season, even though all six out of his outings to date have been quality starts.
As you know, I'm not in Cincinnati, so please enjoy the game and the conversation. And remember, no matter how frustrated you get, it's never a good idea to slam your bat on the dugout wall…
WASHINGTON NATIONALS at CINCINNATI REDS
Where: Great American Ball Park
Gametime: 7:10 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN2, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WNEW (1580 AM), XM 89
Weather: Cloudy, 73 degrees, Wind 2 mph out to RF
SS Ian Desmond
LF Roger Bernadina
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
- NatsLady - May 13, 2012 at 2:39 AM
They are not showing Davey's presser on MASN, but here is Amanda from Twitter:Davey on Wilson Ramos: "I don't know how bad it is but I have a bad feeling he tore something in there." #nats have a move in progress
- rdexposfan - May 13, 2012 at 2:41 AM
Amanda Comak @acomakDavey on Wilson Ramos: "I don't know how bad it is but I have a bad feeling he tore something in there." #nats have a move in progress.Ramos has gone for an MRI
- baseballswami - May 13, 2012 at 2:42 AM
Yeah, Natslady – Ray Knight totally throwing the pitcher under the bus. Bo Porter was standing inches from him the entire time. Cheap junk, there, Ray.
- natsfan1a - May 13, 2012 at 2:43 AM
Got tired of waiting for info on the postgame. Hope it's not bad but it didn't look good.At any rate, nice to take a series at the Reds (thumps chest). Also, I thought maybe Danny was wanting to steal bases for the cycle for a while there. Nice game, kid.
- sjm308 - May 13, 2012 at 2:44 AM
So, is it Leon or Maldonado?
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - May 13, 2012 at 2:44 AM
@Jane: Davey sez Moose doesn't look good "and he definitely tore something." Be out for awhile.Grandpa Davey looked like he'd just been hit by a truck while he was talking.
- natsfan1a - May 13, 2012 at 2:45 AM
- NatsLady - May 13, 2012 at 2:45 AM
Davey looks about ready to cry talking about "Willie." I pray to God Wilson will come through this.
- Doc - May 13, 2012 at 2:47 AM
Bam Bam still has his left eye–he's lucky!Reds TV guys kept saying how JFlo is the Nats' better defensive C. Guess he'll have to be the better offensive C for a while, too!Lerners should consider buying a hospital!
- natsfan1a - May 13, 2012 at 2:47 AM
Me, too, NatsLady.
- NatsLady - May 13, 2012 at 2:48 AM
Davey won't say. Said they need to get ahold of the people involved. Hopes to have someone here by game time tomorrow but won't make any announcement.Said JZ's 7th inning won the game, said JZ pitched great when he was tired. Called Ramos one of the top catchers in the game. Complimented Espi. Never saw a sadder man after a win.
- Cwj - May 13, 2012 at 2:49 AM
What did Ray Knight say? I missed that…I do know that sometimes he focuses on a single minor issue after a win. Kinda strange.
- baseballswami - May 13, 2012 at 2:49 AM
Talk about looking old – I know Ray Knight has been sick , but he looks terrible. I know I feel like I age more quickly with each one of these one -run games — which feels like all of them. It was nice to get the win, but losing Ramos is just another blow.
- baseballswami - May 13, 2012 at 2:51 AM
By the way – early game tommorrow – how do you get a catcher there by game time? Drive all night?
- NatsLady - May 13, 2012 at 2:52 AM
Ray Knight got out a base and did a long "demo" of how to tag a base when a fly ball is hit, etc. etc. I figure he was just passing the time until video of Davey's presser was available, but it was not a pretty picture. He was out of breath just stepping a few feet.
- natsfan1a - May 13, 2012 at 2:56 AM
Also the Espi haters. :-)Cwj said… Wow! That'll shut up the Henry haters! Go Nats! May 12, 2012 10:21 PM
- JaneB - May 13, 2012 at 2:57 AM
I must follow the wrong people on Twitter. All Caps. No Wilson.
- natsfan1a - May 13, 2012 at 2:58 AM
I'm not seeing anything new either, Jane. Heading to bed now and hoping for the best.
- JaneB - May 13, 2012 at 3:00 AM
Also didn't get to,the newer, post 200 comment comments.If Davey is lookimg sick, he is sick. So am I now.I hope Wilson is a fast and graceful healer. What a horrible year for him.
- Cwj - May 13, 2012 at 3:01 AM
NatsLady- Oh ok thanks. I like Ray, but he can be a little odd sometimes.Natsfan- Very true. Danny looks to be heating up.Goo dnight everyone
- Cwj - May 13, 2012 at 3:03 AM
*Good night, I meant
- Tom in AR - May 13, 2012 at 3:10 AM
Looks like Sandy Leon is the hottest catcher in the system right now. And Solano is currently on the DL.
- Marty - May 13, 2012 at 3:13 AM
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- FS=Faraz Shaikh - May 13, 2012 at 3:13 AM
how can we possibly contend without all these players? With Zimm not pulling his weight and Harper seems to have hit a wall, our offense is completely reliant on Adam and couple of hot hitters.
- peric - May 13, 2012 at 3:16 AM
So, is it Leon or Maldonado?Not a complete question?Solano is still on the 7 day DL yet he is the only one on the 40-man roster. They're going to have to start moving some players who are the 15 day to the 60 day DL. Both are hitting. Leon is actually hitting better than Maldonado. Neither is on the 40-man so some big moves may be coming. This might put the kibosh on the rumored trade talks. My guess is its Sandy Leon. He's better than Ramos, Flores, Maldonado, and Solan defensively. He's a switch hitter and their top catching prospect with the trade of Derrick Norris.
- Marty - May 13, 2012 at 3:16 AM
Free Pudge ;)I had not seen this till tonight, but DeRosa reinjured himself giving Harper a high five the other night? http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2012-05-11/mark-derosa-high-five-injury-bryce-harper-oblique-washington-nationalsPoor Lombo.Lets get all the injuries out of the way now…
- baseballswami - May 13, 2012 at 3:22 AM
Seriously, folks – that's enough. But in the silver lining department – we could be amazing in the second half if we can just hold the line now.
- Scott from Burke - May 13, 2012 at 3:26 AM
they have gotten hit hard by injuries but so far their starters have not missed a pitch (you could argue wang i suppose)…and catcher is one position where they have depth
- FS=Faraz Shaikh - May 13, 2012 at 3:38 AM
come on Swami. Let's look at our team. no morse, no werth, no ramos, no storen, no lidge. Wang missing the beginning has been a blessing so far. besides that all other have been beyond terrible. at least give us a day to mourn all these losses.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 13, 2012 at 3:50 AM
Wow I was thinking Ray Knight was telling you exactly what we all heard our coaches tell us when we 12. If you on third the ball is the iar you tag up, if it drops in you will score anyway, and there is no readon to take any steps toward home. The fact he wnttoward home made it nearly impossible to score. that is not on Porter. That is purely on the runner we learned that long ago (almost 50 years since I played), but that has not changed in all the years JZim was just not thinking like we were taught.As for henry haters. I am probably one that people would accus of that. I do not hate Henry. However I can tell within 3 pitches just how much Maalox I will have to take. If hsi first 3 pitches are hitting the spot, he is marvelous, and if they are not he makes me pull the little hair I have out. Real simple. It is not hate. It is can't stand when he misses his spots (he misses by a lot when he misses).
- k9natsfan - May 13, 2012 at 1:34 PM
I have been traveling to Dallas for work and recently got MLB.tv to see the Nats. I have similar issues – it keeps telling me I'm in the blackout zone. If it happens next week – i am going to cancel. Good luck calling.. it was one of the worst CS experiences ever. I actually wished they'd farmed it to India I might have gotten it fixed.

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November 2012 Equity Market Review
By Natalie Trunow, Chief Investment Officer, Equities, Calvert Investment Management, Inc.
CIO, Equities
With the U.S. presidential election decided on November 6, market participants refocused intently on the potential—and quite negative—implications of the impending fiscal cliff. A lack of positive near-term catalysts, exacerbated by the continued political gridlock in Washington, a less-than-stellar earnings season in the U.S., the negative economic impact of Hurricane Sandy, and recession in the eurozone, further dampened investor sentiment in November. Despite the resulting uncertainties in the macroeconomic landscape, a rally by equities to close the month helped most major equity market indices finish November in positive territory. For the month, the Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500, Russell 1000, Russell 2000, MSCI EAFE, and MSCI Emerging Markets Indices returned 0.58%, 0.79%, 0.53%, 2.43%, and 1.28%, respectively. Growth stocks outperformed value stocks with the Russell 1000 Growth Index returning 1.67% while the Russell 1000 Value Index dropped 0.04%.
Within the Russell 1000 Index, Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, and Consumer Staples were the top-performing sectors for the month, while Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunication Services sectors lagged. The Consumer Discretionary sector is now leading the charge for the year-to-date period through November, with an impressive 23.86% return, followed by the Financials sector, which is up 21.63%. With the housing and equity markets doing better this year, the Consumer Discretionary sector may continue to lead for some time while Financials may cede some of their leadership position given the challenges in their earnings profile.
Investors and Companies Focus on U.S. Fiscal
The fiscal cliff was a major source of concern for investors during the month. Despite initial positive rhetoric from policymakers, Democrats and Republicans appeared to be far apart in negotiations on entitlement reforms and increased tax revenue.
With the Bush-era 15% top tax rate on dividends set to expire at the end of year and dividends reverting to being taxed as ordinary income, dividend tax policy is likely to be an ongoing point of discussion during fiscal cliff negotiations. A significant number of companies have already responded by issuing large special dividends prior to the end of the year, while some firms, including Wal-Mart, have shifted the timing of dividend payouts from January to December. U.S. companies have also been lobbying Congress to limit the dividend tax rate hike, urging policymakers to at least keep it in line with the capital gains tax rate, noting that a higher tax rate on dividends relative to capital gains penalizes dividend-paying companies compared to growth-oriented companies that don't regularly issue dividends.
Gradual Economic Recovery in the U.S. Continues, Weighed Down by Hurricane Sandy and Fiscal Cliff
After already being weakened by the global economic slowdown, the U.S. manufacturing sector, particularly in the Northeast, received an additional blow from Hurricane Sandy. As of the time of this writing, the release of the November ISM National Manufacturing Index indicated manufacturing activity in the U.S. shrank for the first time in three months. However, despite the devastation caused by "super-storm" Sandy, other U.S. macro data were slightly more positive in November.
Construction spending increased for a sixth straight month, driven by strong gains in private residential construction, and domestic vehicle sales also continued to post strong gains. Orders of both durable goods and capital goods increased more than forecast in October, while the U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in September. Exports reached a record high as demand from emerging markets more than offset weakness in Europe. Unfortunately, we believe that the impact of the storm on economic activity will rear its ugly head in the months to come. According to New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley, the negative impact of Hurricane Sandy on fourth quarter GDP could be between 0.25 and 0.5 percentage points, though the positive multiplier effect of reconstruction could wind up lifting GDP in 2013.
The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index fell in October, but remained firmly in expansion territory while the employment component increased to a seven-month high. With the jobs market also on the mend, the consumer sector should get even more support, though jobless claims are likely to remain elevated and volatile in the near term in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
The initially estimated 2% annualized GDP growth rate in the third quarter was revised higher to 2.7%, supported by the better-than-expected trade data and upward revisions to inventories. However, the increase in personal consumption was revised down from 2% to 1.4%.
Inflation remained tame and consumer confidence continued to improve with the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rising to its highest level since 2008. Consumer credit increased more than forecast in September, led by increases in borrowing for college tuition and automobiles, though other data released during the month showed real consumer spending declined in October with the Commerce Department estimating the storm reduced pay at an annual rate of $18.2 billion. We expect the upcoming holiday season to provide a boost to the Retail sector.
U.S. Housing Market Recovery Continues to Gain Traction
The decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to purchase $40 billion of mortgage-backed securities each month in an effort to lower long-term interest rates seemed to be working, and the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes indicated members expect to continue asset purchases into next year.
With mortgage rates at record lows, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) purchase index rose to its highest level this year while other housing data continued to show home prices rising. Pending home sales also surged in October, suggesting sales of existing homes should continue to increase in the coming months.
Double-Dip Recession in Eurozone
The eurozone continued to provide a negative backdrop for equity markets in November with unemployment in the euro region at a record high and manufacturing PMI mired deep in contraction territory. Eurozone GDP contracted at a seasonally annualized rate of 0.1% in the third quarter on a quarter-over-quarter basis and 0.6% on a year-over-year basis, officially pushing the euro area into a recession for the second time in four years. Core European economies also continued to be negatively impacted by the region's economic troubles. Industrial production declined sharply in both France and Germany, while consumer spending in those countries has also been weakening.
There was some progress on the policy front during the month as Greece reached a deal with its international creditors that will allow for the release of the next tranche of bailout funds while reducing Greece's debt burden to 124% of GDP by 2020. The package of measures was approved by Germany's parliament, removing one potential obstacle that could have inhibited the deal's implementation.
China's Economy Stabilizing
Data released in November suggested China's economic slowdown may be stabilizing as the growth-boosting measures enacted by the Chinese government seemed to be having the desired effect without stoking inflation fears. China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 1.7% in October and the Producer Price Index also came in lower than forecast at -2.8%.
China's official manufacturing PMI rose to a seven-month high in November while the HSBC China Manufacturing PMI indicated an expansion in manufacturing activity for the first time in 13 months. Profits earned by Chinese industrial companies increased 20.5% in October compared to the same period one year ago, which pushed year-to-date profits into positive territory (on a year-over-year basis) for the first time this year. Although economic growth appeared to be stabilizing, the Chinese economy is not out of the woods yet. China's transition from an export-driven economy to a more consumer-driven economy will likely face significant challenges.
We are looking for continued uncertainty surrounding the resolution of the fiscal cliff at year end. We remain hopeful that reason will prevail and policymakers will be able to reach a compromise. However, we think that the opportunity for disappointment is significant with the deadline for a deal approaching. At the moment, there seems to be little focus in the marketplace on the potential negative impact that the dysfunctional U.S. political process around fiscal cliff and budget ceiling negotiations could have on the outlook for the credit rating of the United States and resulting actions by credit rating agencies.
If the payroll tax breaks are not extended into 2013, which is a likely scenario, and spending cuts are affected automatically, the negative impact of the fiscal cliff on U.S. GDP in 2013 could be as much as 1 to 1.5 percentage points. We believe, however, that if the housing market continues to recover and gather momentum the way it has been this year, a positive multiplier effect could be felt throughout the U.S. economy as consumer confidence and spending improve. We continue to think that the housing market can provide a substantial positive impact for the U.S. economy in the next 12 to 18 months and, quite likely, beyond. This should, to a degree, offset the negative impacts of the fiscal cliff.
This commentary represents the opinions of the author as of 12/19/12 and may change based on market and other conditions. These opinions are not intended to forecast future events, guarantee future results, or serve as investment advice. The statistics have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of this information cannot be guaranteed. Neither Calvert Investment Management, Inc. nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Accounts managed by Calvert Investment Management, Inc. may or may not invest in, and Calvert is not recommending any action on, any companies listed.
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Go Mobile: http://mobile.fosters.com Taking the mystery out of Irish Set Dancing
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Editor's note: Sue Dunlavey, of Dover, teaches Irish dancing for the Seacoast Set Dancers and hopes her story will attract others to this ancient and energetic art form.
It was another year before I broke the code and found a group of dancers. We returned to the Catskills the following year and I signed up for a week of set dancing classes. From there I learned about where people danced, who taught, when everything was held, but the majority of the classes were in New York City, about an hour away from our home. Undeterred, I kept asking, and finally a fellow student in my husband's accordion class told us of a group just 20 minutes from home, and scribbled down a phone number for me to call. My foot was now in the door to a whole new world.
There's footwork, but when you are a beginner, you can get by with simply sliding to the rhythm. There are four couples in a "set," thus the name "set dancing." It originated in Ireland in the 1700s when country folks would gather after church on Sunday in the crossroads to mingle, dance, share food, play tunes and enjoy the day not spent working in the fields. It was the primary social interaction for the community where boys met girls, ladies gossiped, and the men folk showed off their talents in dancing steps and playing reels, hornpipes, jigs.
The movements and tunes are fast, so it's not uncommon to be winded after dancing a figure. We never put on the heat when set dancing in the winter, as we warm up quickly. Some call it sweat dancing, and bring an extra shirt to change into after dancing for an hour or two or three.
Five years ago my husband and I moved to Dover. We picked Dover largely because of its Irish history. We made several trips to the area before moving here, each time investigating the traditional Irish music scene, attending traditional Irish music sessions and making new friends. Although I was unable to find any set dancing in the area, I knew it must be there, just hidden. Where's there's Irish music, you'll find the dancing. Or so I thought. I was disheartened to learn that set dancing had gone by the wayside, and no one was teaching anymore in the area. I would have to go to Boston to dance.
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Virtually everyone knows of Boeing, but how many are aware of its history? This geek finds it fascinating.
In 1916, Yale University Alumnus William E. Boeing formed The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington. Why Seattle? Seattle's booming wood industry included a wealth of Spruce, a wood deemed to be perfect for manufacturing airplanes.
Interestingly enough, Boeing began his career in the timber industry and, in doing so, became very wealthy. It also afforded him a working knowledge of wooden structures—expertise that would prove invaluable in the construction of novel planes. Boeing opened his first airplane manufacturing facility, Heath's shipyard on the Duamish River, in March 1910. He later incorporated the company on 15 July 1916 as the Pacific Aero Product Co.
When Boeing crashed a friend's seaplane, he learned that replacement parts would take a considerable amount of time to procure. In fact, he and U.S. Navy Engineer George Conrad Westervelt decided they could build an entire plane from scratch in less time—and that's just what they did.
In June 1916, the first B&W seaplane made its maiden flight—and a second flight followed shortly thereafter. Many of Boeing's early projects were seaplanes, which are still popular today amongst Seattle pilots given easy access to the vast Puget Sound and surrounding lakes.
Pacific Aero Products Co. became the Boeing Airplane Company on 9 May 1917. Later that same year, the U.S. became embroiled in World War I. Boeing was certain that Navy pilots would love his new seaplanes, so he shipped two Model C twin pontoon seaplanes powered by Curtiss OX-5 engines to the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Florida. This simple act proved to be a great business maneuver. U.S. Navy pilots and officials were so impressed with the two Model Cs that they promptly ordered 50 more! This early success was short lived, however.
This geek loves a suspenseful story with twists and turns, and hopes you do, too. Stay tuned for the rest of the story in upcoming blogs!


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POSTED: Saturday, January 5, 2013 - 1:00am
UPDATED: Saturday, January 5, 2013 - 1:04am
CNN — Jennifer Lawrence's "Hunger Games" training hasn't gone to waste.
The 22-year-old actress told Vanity Fair that, like her character Katniss Everdeen, she's not afraid to whip out her bow and arrow in the name of self-defense.
In fact, she told VF, she's done it once before:
"I pulled into my garage and I heard men in my house. And I was like, 'I'm not letting them take my stuff.' I had just gotten back from training, so I had the bow and arrows in the back of my car. I went to my car and I put this quiver on me and I had my bow and I loaded it and I'm walking up the stairs. And I look and my patio doors were open, and there were guys working right there, and I was like, 'Heyyy, how you doin'?"
Thankfully for those guys, no arrows were fired - a fact that disappointed Lawrence's friends.
"They were like, 'We've got to stage someone to break into your house and you can kill them!'" Lawrence said. "That would be the funniest news ever. Katniss Everdeen actually kills someone with a bow and arrow!"


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Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5. This may just be normal, and the child may outgrow it.
Growth - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Weight gain - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Slow rate of growth; Retarded growth and development; Growth delay
A child should have regular, well-baby check-ups with a health care provider. These checkups are usually scheduled at the following times:
Constitutional growth delay refers to children who are small for their age but are growing at a normal rate. Puberty is often late in these children.
These children continue to grow after most of their peers have stopped. Most of the time, they will reach an adult height similar to their parents' height. However, other causes of growth delay must be ruled out.
Genetics may also play a role. One or both parents may be short. Short but healthy parents may have a healthy child who is in the shortest 5% for his or her age. These children are short, but they should reach the height of one or both of their parents.
Delayed or slower-than-expected growth can be caused by many different things, including:
Many children with delayed growth also have delays in development.
If slow weight gain is due to a lack of calories, try feeding the child on demand. Increase the amount of food offered to the child. Offer nutritional, high-calorie foods.
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Contact your health care provider if you are concerned about your child's growth. Medical evaluations are important even if you think developmental delays or emotional issues may be contributing to a child's delayed growth.
If your child is not growing due to a lack of calories, your health care provider can refer you to a nutrition expert who can help you choose the right foods to offer your child.
The health care provider will examine the child and measure height, weight, and head circumference . The parent or caregiver will be asked questions about the child's medical history, including:
The health care provider may also ask questions about parenting habits and the child's social interactions.
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Cooke DW, Divall SA, Radovick S. Normal and aberrant growth. In: Kronenberg HM, Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR, eds. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 24.
McLean HS, Price DT. Failure to thrive. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2011:chap 38.
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Seriously dudes. I saw her first, ever heard of taking one for the team?
And Saturos, your gay man.
John's going to shut it down now.
Lash loves Saturos anyways.
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B.) No looky or touchy.
C.) John's right... even though I know he was laughing while reading it.
D.) Lash loves Saturos anyways.
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The placenta is the link between you and your baby. When the placenta does not work as well as it should, your baby can get less oxygen and nutrients from you. As a result, your baby may:
Placental dysfunction; Uteroplacental vascular insufficiency; Oligohydramnios
The placenta may not work as well due to pregnancy problems or habits in the mother, such as:
Certain medications can also increase the risk of placenta insufficiency.
In some cases, the placenta:
A woman with placental insufficiency usually does not have any symptoms.
The health care provider will measure the size of your growing womb (uterus) at each visit, starting about halfway through your pregnancy.
If your uterus is not growing as expected, a pregnancy ultrasound will be done. This test will measure your baby's size and growth, and assess the size and placement of the placenta.
Other times, problems with the placenta or your baby's growth may be found on a routine ultrasound that is done during your pregnancy.
Either way, your doctor will order tests to check how your baby is doing. The tests may show that your baby is active and healthy, and the amount of amniotic fluid is normal. Or, these tests can show that the baby is having problems.
If there is a problem with the placenta, you and your doctor must decide whether to induce labor.
You may be asked to keep a daily record of how often the baby moves or kicks.
The next steps your doctor will take depend on:
If your pregnancy is less than 37 weeks and the tests show that your baby is not under too much stress, your doctor may decide to wait longer. Sometimes you may need to get increased rest on your side. You will have tests often to make sure your baby is doing well. Treating high blood pressure or diabetes may also help improve the baby's growth.
If your pregnancy is over 37 weeks or tests show your baby is not doing well, your doctor may want to deliver your baby. He or she may induce labor, or you may need a c-section .
Problems with the placenta can affect the developing baby's growth. The baby cannot grow and develop normally in the womb if it does not get enough oxygen and nutrients.
When this occurs, it is called intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). This increases the chances of complications during pregnancy and delivery.
Getting prenatal care early in pregnancy will help make sure that the mother is as healthy as possible during the pregnancy.
Smoking, alcohol, and other illicit drugs can interfere with the baby's growth. Avoiding these substances may help prevent placental insufficiency and other pregnancy complications.
Baschat AA, Galan HL, Ross MG, Gabbe SG. Intrauterine growth restriction. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap.31.
Grivell RM, Wong L, Bhatia V. Regimens of fetal surveillance for impaired fetal growth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(1):CD007113.
Farinelli CK, Wing DA. Abnormal labor and induction of labor. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap.14.
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Bellevue, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.
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14 March 2012
Visual.ly releases infographic creation tool Visual.ly Create
Infographics and data visualizations have been with us from many-a-year, but something quite interesting happened when Visual.ly hit the scene with social media acting as a catalyst. Visual.ly, a data visualization and infographic directory launched in July 2011 (with $4.4 million funds under its belt so far) has stolen thunder from many similar other resources and blogs.
Infographics and the data they can communicate suddenly became a little bit cooler. Other infographic blogs, sites and resources have been around for quite some time celebrating the use and presentation of data and information in more digestible visual formats, but the ante was raised as Visual.ly became more popular. There are great examples of visualisations out there, including many suspect ones that purists would frown upon, but it's undeniable how infographics have breathed life into how marketing messages, products and/or services may be communicated for many brands. Bloggers and media have embraced them with open arms and it hard to remember what it was like without them to brighten up content.
Visual.ly proudly shares how users will be able soon create their own infographics using its Visual.ly Create tool many have been waiting for with baited breath.
Many will be looking to find out how the tool uses data and matches it to themes, indeed, how flexible it will be. Infographics share research and analysis, but given how the raw data can vary and how complex that can become, it will be interesting to see how different infographics made with Create will look. Will the tool produce template designs, or offer enough differentiators so infographics don't look like a factory line output? Visual.ly states that its tool will allow for users to create infographics people will want to share digitally and hang on walls, but will automatically generated infographics lack the flair and personality that specifically created designs offer and need?
Visual.ly hopes to include additional data feeds, designs, stories and themes in other verticals e.g. sports, politics, economics, food and more. Claiming this will be opened up to its community, enabling users to create their own designs and themes more easily.
Visual.ly aren't strangers to automated infographics with its very fun and popular Twitterize Yourself going down a storm with global users allowing them to face-off other Twitter friends, or anyone they wish.
Automation is useful when applied correctly and in the right circumstances. Is this where designers and infographics creators can set themselves apart by offering what automation cannot?
A version of this article by Elemental first appeared on Technorati.
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DARIEN - Authorities say the body of a 15-year-old McIntosh County boy was found in a rugged state wildlife management area after a 12-hour search.
McIntosh County Sheriff Steve Jessup says a Georgia Department of Natural Resources ranger and other searchers found the body of Daniel Head Monday afternoon about three miles from the nearest paved road.
DUBLIN - Police in Dublin say a 15-year-old is charged with having a firearm on campus after a handgun he was carrying discharged in a classroom and a bullet fragment struck another student.
Dublin Police Chief Wayne Cain says the 15-year-old told authorities he brought the gun to Dublin High School on Monday for self-protection. Cain says he was putting the gun in his backpack when it went off.
Georgia has been named one of 16 finalists in the first round of the Race to the Top competition, the U.S. Secretary of Education announced Thursday. Along with 14 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia scored in the 400-plus range to remain in the running for a piece of a nearly $5 billion pie.
The Coastal Regional Commission will have a regional public hearing to take comment on the Regional Plan of Coastal Georgia at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Quality Inn Hotel, 4300 U.S. Highway 17 South in Richmond Hill.
ATLANTA - A new report ranks Georgia 15th in the nation for killings of women by men in single-victim homicides, most of them murders connected with domestic violence.
The report was released by the Violence Policy Center with help from two prominent Georgia advocacy groups.
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor says the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to a record 10.4 percent in January, and Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond says the job crisis is getting worse.
The rate tops the previous record of 10.3 percent set in December. It's also up 2 percentage points from the 8.4 percent at this same time last year.
SAVANNAH - Sounding a familiar clean-energy theme, President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced details of a proposed energy rebate program he hopes will spur demand for insulation and water heaters - and jobs for hurting Americans.
Obama said the administration's "HOMESTAR" program would reward people who buy energy-saving equipment with an on-the-spot rebate of $1,000 or more. He cast the idea as one that would save people money on utility bills, boost the economy and reduce American dependence on oil.
ATLANTA - The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld death sentences for Darryl Scott Stinski, who was convicted of killing a woman and her 13-year-old daughter in 2002.
In an opinion published Monday the court found that evidence presented in the case was sufficient to conclude "beyond a reasonable doubt" that Stinski was guilty of the slayings of 41-year-old Susan Pittman and her daughter, Kimberly.
WASHINGTON - Consumers would collect on-the-spot rebates of $1,000 or more for buying insulation, water heaters or other equipment to make their homes burn energy more efficiently under a rebate program President Barack Obama is promoting.
Obama was traveling to Savannah, Ga., on Tuesday to outline the Home Star program. Obama called for energy rebates in his State of the Union address, and officials hope the plan will be as popular as last year's Cash for Clunkers money-back program for autos.
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Sonny Perdue on Friday proposed a budget that continues to slash state spending and recommended three more unpaid furlough days for teachers and other state employees over the next six months.
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Michele Kim, Alaimo's law clerk, confirmed to The Associated Press that Alaimo died Wednesday morning at a hospital in Brunswick, near the judge's home on Sea Island. She said she did not know what caused his death.
ATLANTA - Georgia's powerful House speaker resigned Thursday after a suicide attempt and allegations by his ex-wife of an affair with a lobbyist.
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Piecing together this large floor puzzle engages a child's hands, mind and imagination. The exclusive artwork, inspired by our bedding collection, is screen printed in beautiful colors.
- 24" wide x 36" deep
- Puzzle grayboard contains 90% recycled paper.
- Product printed with nontoxic soy-based inks.
- Packaging contains 70% recycled paper.
- Artwork is created by our in-house designers; the same artwork can be found on our Woodland Plaques (sold separately).
- Set of 24 puzzle pieces.
- Ages 5 and up.
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Details like framed doors, turned feet and aged-iron bail pulls lend a substantial quality to this buffet, a handsome piece for media or entertaining. It's artfully weathered and distressed to highlight the wood's grain pattern.
66" wide x 19" deep x 36" high
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Gestation is the period of time between conception and birth. During this time, the baby grows and develops inside the mother's womb.
Gestational age is the common term used during pregnancy to describe how far along the pregnancy is. It is measured in weeks, from the first day of the woman's last menstrual cycle to the current date. A normal pregnancy can range from 38 to 42 weeks.
Infants born before 37 weeks are considered premature. Infants born after 42 weeks are considered postmature.
Fetal age; Gestation
Gestational age can be determined before or after birth.
Before birth, your doctor will use ultrasound to measure the size of the baby's head, abdomen, and thigh bone. This helps determine how well the baby is growing in the womb.
After birth, gestational age can be measured by looking at the baby's weight, length, head circumference , vital signs, reflexes, muscle tone, posture, and the condition of the skin and hair. The baby's developmental gestational age may not be the same as the calendar age. For example, an infant born at 36 weeks may actually have a developmental gestational age of 38 weeks. This baby may be more like a full-term infant than a baby born prematurely.
Determining a baby's gestational age is important. It gives your doctor information that help set the baby's medical treatment plan.
Benson CB, Doubilet PM. Fetal measurements: normal and abnormal fetal growth. In: Rumack CM, Wilson SR, Charboneau JM, Levine DL. Diagnostic Ultrasound. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2010:chap 42.
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Bethanne Black, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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