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My fantastic interview with Alison Norrington on The Chatsfield: Harlequin Mills & Boon's transmedia storyworld is up! Check out how this Cutting Edge Multi-Platform Publishing Venture is supporting Fan Fiction & Fan-Made Videos... super cool http://www.tmcresourcekit.com/the-chatsfield-case-study-interview-with-alison-norrington/
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October 7, 2014 3:49 AM
Upper young adult writers and story creators, this is awesome!
Look to the past, whether 1430 or 1930, for clues as to where user experiences are heading.
It's ironic that a game about time shifting and time manipulation, seems to be stuck in an endless time loop, never getting any closer to be being released. 2015 is still so very far away! T...
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March 2, 2:13 PM
Lee Robinson: "For any gamers who are still unaware of what Quantum Break is, it's an upcoming Transmedia AAA game and live action TV show, exclusive to the Xbox One."
"To a Great mind nothing is little" - Sherlock Holmes & the #IoT @Columbia - new Storytelling in the #digital age http://t.co/7nJh0F8ktW
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It's like Uber for everything. It's wildly ambitious, brilliantly simple, and hardly works at all.
The app will ship with content from Jim Henson TV, DreamWorks, Mother Goose Club, and National Geographic, as well as a variety of high-profile YouTube stars. Strict rules for advertising could come between brands and kids. It's not clear whether YouTube will use its traditional advertising model or product placement. Google recently amended its advertising policy on YouTube to prohibit video overlays of sponsor logos and product branding unless the sponsor buys advertising.
The minds behind Headspace are thinking big about using tech to get your mind right.
Students using the hashtag #closeFCPS expressed their outrage at having to report to class on time in the hazardous conditions. They also became real-time weather reporters by posting videos and photos of snow conditions, roadways and accidents.
"A company called Elemental Path is developing a new line of smart toys for children which will be powered by the super computing system IBM Watson, enabling the toys to engage in real and personalized conversations with kids, and evolve with the child as he or she grows. CogniToys, as the toy line is being called, is today introducing its first entry into this space, with a smart dinosaur toy that supports full speech recognition and can chat with kids, tell them jokes and answer a wide variety of "who," "when," "where" and "why" questions..."
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Diamond Age anyone?
There was a great disturbance in the Force this week as George Lucas announced he's locating his new art museum in Chicago instead of San Francisco. But Lucas's art isn't all Millennium Falcon models: There are some seriously fascinating pieces in his collection, all themed around the concept of storytelling.
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Oculus VR, Sony, HTC and other headset makers have incorporated technology to combat motion sickness, paving the way to mass-marketing their products.
Adam Butcher spent 13 years designing an eight-bit video game. Was he driven by creativity or madness?
When I was about 13 years old, I was among the small army of white boys who wanted to be a game developer. So I taught myself C++ and started building simple game engines when I ran into a problem ...
After surprising users by completely banning adult content on a blogging platform previously committed to freedom of expression, Google has done another volte-face and rolled back their draconian policy.
I must confess to not being especially riveted by the prospect of knowing what people like myself are thinking about or doing clear across the globe right this very second —…
Blend of 'kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats' becomes third-biggest campaign of all-time on crowdfunding site
Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, an organization devoted to encouraging self-esteem in young girls ("change the world by being yourself" is their very Leslie Knope-like motto) joined in for this year's Golden Globes — the obvious tie-in being that Poehler co-hosted with Tina Fey — and spread the hashtag through their own accounts. It was a hit with their audience, so Smart Girls continued with the SAG Awards and the Grammys. According Alee-a Blanco, social media director of Smarts Girls, from January 19, the week after the Golden Globes, to today, there have been 2.5 million impressions of #AskHerMore across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Ella Davis's curator insight,
March 6, 12:36 PM
I believe the work that Amy is doing to find ways to encourage girls to beat sexism and inequality, especially in a place such as the work force is a great idea. To show women and MEN that women are capable of preforming as a man can.
Facebook's plot for ad domination is coming to fruition. Today at Facebook headquarters, its ad execs explained how two years of seemingly isolated launches and acquisitions are melding into a powerful way to show ads across the Internet and track the purchases they inspire both online and offline.
SnapChat, another ephemeral application, is the fastest-growing social app heading into 2015. With a user base 100 million active users, 60% of whom engage with the app 22 times per day, Snapchat represents another dark social platform that should be considered in 2015. This is especially true with the upcoming strategic partnership model that will incorporate multiple media outlets into the platform. This will convert the experience to include more content from external networks and publishing partners.
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The multi-instrumentalist and composer will write a song a day from 23 February for a week about a different Guardian news story. Here, he talks about optimism in the face of world horrors, sibling rivalry and his debut solo album, Policy
The business of heroes needs saving from the crushing weight of its own data. The Marvel team thinks they've built a solution: a massive database that uses graph theory to give fans a simple take on characters that span comics, movies, and video games.
Darkness.com ☥'s curator insight,
February 19, 4:19 AM
Wow. Just wow. The physical representation of the Marvel universe's characters... is absolutely breathtaking. Visually, it's just... wow. I know, but hell, is there any other word for it? Graphed out, it actually looks like a Universe; or well, a Miniverse, --the complexity of the Universe itself is infinite, the complexity of the Marvel Universe is finite, --and this is just one of the stunning graphics you can see on the source. Some of the other visual graphics for the Marvel universe are multicolored, but... phew. I want this in my house. Like, as a giant mural, covering one wall; do you think if it was blown up against one big wall, you could see all the characters and names? All their relationships? My ex-husband would stare at something like that for hours, and most likely, go into serious nerd overload. He might even have a seizure. The Marvel universe is... beautiful.
Blizzard ramps up charity efforts with a charming, digital goat.
The idea of writing a "strong female character" isn't enough. As shorthand, it sounds noble. It seems spot on. But a lot of writers -- and writing advice about the subject -- seem to get it wrong. ... |


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quote:According to that chart the vast majority of married people have sex weekly or a few times per week and it dosnt drop off until they are 60 or so.
quote:I'll check back in on this thread when Vader makes an appearance.
quote:Marry someone you love, make an effort to be happy, dont argue about stupid shit, quit being a prick, dont marry a cold bitch, dont be a jackass, do something nice every day
quote:Every woman has something that gets them in the mood, DO THAT.
quote:Don't get caught up in every day life and forget about your spouses feelings and needs.
quote:I tell you it took me a long to time to realize(too long) this because I thought I was being a good husband, which I was, in every way but making her feel wanted and needed. I just thought she knew the way I felt about her and I didn't need to show her but that shite doesn't work. Now that I have refocused on us and things have been 1000x better. Of course she needed to do the same because it can't be a one way street but so far so good.... Good luck...
quote: I just thought she knew the way I felt about her and I didn't need to show her but that shite doesn't work.
quote:honestly this isnt hard. Pay attention to what she is asking for. If your bed room is a pig sty then its pretty likely she aint putting out. Help around the house. Actually listen to her when she speaks. Use some common sense and the sex will flow freely. Seduce her mind...her body always follows.
quote:Or just find some other guy to do all of that stuff, right?
quote:dont marry a cold bitch, dont be a jackass, do something nice every day
quote:Women need constant attention.
quote:need, no. want, yes.
quote:Don't know about you but I do what needs be done to get what I want.
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In Trials marking is most important, if the dog can't see the object thrown how can they be expected to mark the fall, its common practice to tie streamers or ribbons to bumpers or birds..And pups seem to love the Dokkens
In Trials marking is most important, if the dog can't see the object thrown how can they be expected to mark the fall, its common practice to tie streamers or ribbons to bumpers or birds..And pups seem to love the Dokkens
"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
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All of my dogs love the Dokken bird bumpers. They will pick those first over any bumper I use. Start with a teal and then the mallard. And they will out last the Avery true bird. As long as you keep them as a training tool and not a play toy for your pup. I have had some of my Dokken bird bumpers for 10 or more years.
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I agree! I've had four Dokkens that have been used regularly for several years. Put one in each pile of bumpers set out for cold blinds and the first dog back is always carrying the Dokken. I like to use them in a dog's first water poison bird blind presentation because they float so high in the water.....excellent suction. When throwing marks and looking for greater visibility of the AOF, they bounce really high and usually more than once giving a young dog a "better look". In cover, they have a very distinct and often nasty smell (at least mine do) which aids a dog's nose to kick in at the end of a mark.All of my dogs love the Dokken bird bumpers. They will pick those first over any bumper I use.
Never leave them in your van/truck on a hot summer day after water work.
As for very young pups. They might surprise you if exposed (or not). When Daisy was ten weeks old, I was doing walking singles with my older dogs. I brought her out afterwards for a fun romp in the grass. Just for the fun of it, I whipped a full sized Dokken out to see what she would do. I was very pleasantly surprised. To see if it was a fluke (or not), I tossed it twice.
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quote:You'd hope a guy about to be a 5th year senior, who knows he's not getting drafted, wouldn't be dicking around in the classroom.
quote:No,,, You'd think any player, which has more resources available to him than any other student wouldnt be dicking around in the classroom. I mean for the most part, that's the only reason they are even at LSU, to play football. Make your grades, stay out of trouble. Thats all you gotta do.
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quote:yeah, they banned me for saying Isaac would be practically nothing in BR and we'd play football that Saturday. I can't believe how wrong I really was!
quote:I'm sure it was more than that
quote:I have avatars turned off. I guess this guy stole mine?
quote:I still contend that there was a screw up somewhere in the advising part of the equation. It's not normal to have so many guys that have been in the program for so long with no issues to all of a sudden just up and start dicking around in school.
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quote:I think they will add a scene or two to show how badass he is and make the viewers scared of him
quote:My thoughts: I think episode 7 is too early for RW. I feel like Autumn Storms is when Jon climbs the wall and he and Bran's stories overlap (Queenscrown), Dany buys Unsullied, and Balon's death. It will set up the RW in episode 9 as well. Season 3 will have RW in episode 9, then aftermath in episode 10 as well as Jon's imprisonment by Slynt. Season 4 will have PW halfway through, episode 7's cliffhanger will be Oberyn volunteering as Tyrion's champion, 8 will be viper vs mountain, 9 or 10 will have Tyrion's escape and Tywin's assassination. I really hope that's how it plays out. I just don't want the show to lose viewers after RW
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This interpretation of a traditional beach house captured the judges' attention, as did its exquisite siting on a gentle hill. The cedar-shingled house has two volumes—one for sleeping, one for living—connected by a latticed glass bridge. That scheme draws visitors up into the landscape and through the house. Viewed from the dunes, the building seems to shrink, becoming two modest boxes that belie its size. "It responds to the big view, but is cozy," a judge said. "It keeps its simplicity and parti."
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It was 39 years ago today (September 28th, 1974) that Andy Kim's "Rock Me Gently" hit Number One on the Billboard Hot 100. Kim was born Andrew Joachim of Lebanese descent in Montreal, Canada in 1946. He moved to New York City at the age of 16 and eventually hooked up with the legendary songwriting team of Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry -- the duo responsible for "Be My Baby," "Chapel Of Love," "Hanky Panky," and dozens of other '60s classics.
Kim eventually married Greenwich and formed a songwriting partnership with Barry. Together they wrote the Archie's 1969 Number One smash, "Sugar, Sugar" -- a song originally offered to the Monkees. Kim continued to record as a solo act and scored two Top 20 hits with remakes of the Greenwich & Barry-written Ronettes classics "Be My Baby," and "Baby, I Love You."
By 1974 Kim was without a recording contract and ended up financing the recording of "Rock Me Gently" himself. He only had enough money to record two songs. Rather than waste the second tune for the record's B-side, Kim tagged an instrumental version on the back.
"Rock Me Gently" was released on June 22nd 1974 and took over three months to reach Number One -- knocking Barry White's "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" out of the top spot.
During that same time, R&B stations were playing the instrumental B-side.
The song held the top spot for one week. Kim told Billboard in 1974: "I never mentally admitted defeat in spite of 18 months between record contracts. It's true that you can be lonely at the top, but believe me, it's lonelier at the bottom."
In 2010 Kim released his first album in 20 years, called Happen Again.
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I recently got to spend a few days with a class of headphones I haven't had a huge amount of experience with, on-ear portables. This is a fast-growing category for a number of good reasons, mostly because of their compatibility with portable players and smartphones. And I admit to having a bit of a bias about them: I have always assumed that when it comes to this sector of the market, sound quality comes in second to form factor and device compatibility. So it was with a mixture of skepticism and anticipation that I accepted the box with the Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones for a bit of steady listening.
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Headphone enthusiasts in the reading audience are no doubt familiar with this set's big brother, the P5s. They bowed to wide acclaim in 2011 and soon wowed reviewers around the globe, our own Ralph Graves among them.
The P5's unique streamlined rectilinear minimalism struck a chord with listeners. Plus, the sound was clear, true and engaging. They were just a tad big for wearing on the subway. So when Bowers & Wilkins' plans for a more portable "P-series" family member came to light, everyone, myself included, was curious. Could the company successfully adapt their winning recipe to a form factor that has often put sound quality second?
First peek
Unboxing the P3's was an unexpected treat. They come in a substantial box with a spring-loaded clamshell case inside. The clamshell cradles the headphones (in folded position) in cushioned comfort. Two thin, tangle-resistant four-foot cables are contained therein, one with an in-line remote switch/mic optimized for Apple® iOS® devices, and one plain one without any inline modification. The cables can be swapped out by removing the magnetic earpads to reveal the clever strain-relief/connector receptacle hidden underneath. When I placed the headphones on my head, they felt really comfortable. They had a confident clamp pressure and giving, open-weave cloth pads. It all added up to a fit that felt secure on my head without feeling hot or constricting.
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Having given the P3s a thumbs-up for comfort, it was time to switch them on. I did the bulk of my listening in the manner I believe many buyers of these headphones will — plugged into my portable player (in my case, an iPhone®4). I like to begin my listening sessions with headphones with music that is more acoustic in nature, so I spun up singer-songwriter Meg Hutchinson's Coming Up from her album The Crossing. The definition of the flatpick on the guitar strings (two guitars, split left and right) was crisp and even without being shrill, and when her voice joined in, in the same octave as the guitar, I could see that the overall midrange experience was going to be highly "listenable." I use that term to define a listening session where there's no fatigue from overemphasized frequencies or poor waveform resolution.
When the bass joined in around 50 seconds, it was an eye-opener. I was honestly taken by surprise that such a compact driver could deliver such pleasant, authoritative bass, and I also felt that its overall voice complemented the midrange presentation to deliver a well-integrated (here's that term again) highly listenable sound that I haven't heard from other headphones in its class. It's not that the P3s are earth-shattering, or that their clarity is beyond that of an audiophile unit --- they're just way beyond most highly-portable headphones. Plus, they look 500 times cooler than most, too (a purely subjective opinion, but try them and tell me you don't think so too).
Classical music was next. I chose a contemporary piece, movement 1 of John Adams' Shaker Loops. While I found the overall image of the string orchestra a bit compressed, I could certainly pick out the positions of various instrumental voice groups with ease.
Finally, I chose a tune by alt-rock mainstay Guster: Happier, from the Lost and Gone Forever album. This is a nicely layered tune, with a lot of dynamic range and some well-defined percussive voices. The P3's delivered the impact of the bass and percussive voices with a tight, focused accuracy, and a satisfying punch. These headphones might be small, but they sure don't sound it.
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Two notes here. First, unlike most small headphones, the P3s hardly leak at all. I cranked a stadium rock number and a big band number, and asked my cubicle neighbor if he could hear anything. Nada. And while I could still hear sounds around me, they were well-dampened by the ear pad design.
Secondly, be aware that placement of these pads on your ears is fairly critical to your listening experience. A few millimeters one way or the other impacted my perception of the frequency response, so there definitely is a focused "sweet spot" coming from these drivers. Move them around as you play music, it will be very clear to you when you've found the right position. Once you've set that up, they stay in place nicely.
The bottom line
So how do the P3s compare to the bigger P5's? Well, they're not the same. But you can certainly tell they share a lineage. The place where I see the difference is in soundstage, it's definitely a bit more restricted and close to the head on the P3's. I suspect the very high end of the treble range isn't as emphasized on the P3's, so the acoustic clues for reverb, reflections and other high-frequency dimensional clues are blunted a bit. But on the whole, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed wearing these headphones, and just how convenient and low-impact they were. While they aren't designed for the critic who depends on everything to be evenly voiced, I found that I was thoroughly enjoying listening to my music on the P3's. And isn't that what it's all about? The Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones are a clear winner for those who like to enjoy their music while on the move.
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I think you mean August, right Peter?I find it interesting that the forum's most active month also seems to coincide with it's most quarrelsome month. Perhaps, at least, from an activity perspective, a little controversy may not be all that bad
If ya'll should ever need any member volunteer help...please don't hesitate to call on 'ol Bob. I'm always willing to do whatever I can.....
With a seemingly exponentially increasing server load, I hope backups happen frequently. It would be a shame to lose any of this forum to bad luck.
I nominate Norma to be a mod.
Also, some members, like Chicago Bob and Aimless Ryan, have been posting at a considerably higher rate than they usually do.
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. Also, some members, like Chicago Bob and Aimless Ryan, have been posting at a considerably higher rate than they usually do. Peter
I think I have a little to do with that, too. Not so sure about Bob, though. He's too easy to get along with.
Bill even had to shoot the warning shot over my head one time.
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From its humble beginnings in 1947, Crown International has grown to become one of the world's largest and most respected manufacturers of power amplifiers and microphones for professional audio markets.
Crown's history traces back to 1947 and an Elkhart, Indiana minister named Clarence C. Moore (1904-1979). Moore, a longtime radio enthusiast, had spent the early part of the '40s in Quito, Ecuador working for HCJB, a non-profit Christian broadcasting and engineering group.
Following his return to the United States, he felt the desire to supply Christian broadcasters like HCJB with quality electronic products. As a result, Moore founded International Radio and Electronics Corporation (IREC) in 1947 and converted a former chicken coop into the budding manufacturer's first production facility.
The company's early reputation was built on a family of rugged and compact open-reel tape recorders designed to operate reliably when used by missionaries in remote, often-primitive regions of the world. After modifying and distributing several existing models (Magnecord, Recordio, Pentron and Crestwood) for the first couple of years, Moore obtained a patent in 1949 for a groundbreaking invention: the world's first tape recorder with a built-in power amplifier (15 watts).
Eventually, Moore's wife and co-founder, Ruby (deceased 2002), suggested that 'International Radio and Electronics Corporation' was too long a name for the company. Since IREC had by this point produced vacuum tube tape recorders branded 'Royal' and 'Imperial', in addition to the fact that the emblem on those products was a fancy crown, she felt that the company should simply be called Crown.
Her husband agreed, and, in the '60s, the company's name was changed to 'Crown International, a division of International Radio and Electronics Corporation'. Finally, in 1975, the stockholders voted to change the name of the corporation to Crown International, Inc.
In the 1960s, the introduction of the DC300 high-powered, solid-state amplifier offering 150 watts per channel at eight ohms and AB+B circuitry moved Crown into a leadership position in worldwide power amplifier markets. Well over 30 years later, many DC300s are still being used in professional audio applications.
In the 1970s, Crown launched the PSA-2 Power Amplifier with a built-in computer to maximize performance of its output transistors. Product diversification began with the introduction of the still-popular line of Pressure Zone Microphones (PZM) and TEF audio analyzer.
With the implementation of Grounded Bridge circuitry in the '80s, Crown offered an innovation providing lower distortion, less thermal stress, higher acoustic output, greater reliability, superior power density and audio quality, Grounded Bridge circuitry was integral to the engineering of the Macro-Tech and Micro-Tech amplifier lines.
The 1990s found Crown developing computer-controlled audio systems with the IQ System. In 1997, the company added another new milestone in audio technology with the introduction of the K2 amplifier featuring Balanced Current Amplifier circuitry offering innovative thermal and energy efficiencies.
Acquired by Harman International in March of 2000, Crown has continued to move forward, producing numerous innovative designs, including The CTs Series amplifier line for the installed sound markets, Crown's next-generation IQ System, now called IQ Network, and the I-Tech Series touring amplifiers, the world's most advanced professional amplifier and representing the pinnacle of their over 30 years of amplifier leadership. These products and more embody the reliability and innovativeness that have long been the manufacturer's hallmarks. Crown today continues to delight its customers with products that consistently exceed both specifications and expectations, even on the most demanding tours and installations.
Crown International Senior VP of R&D Gerald Stanley, who originally joined the company in 1964 as a tape recorder line technician and amplifier design engineer, comments on Crown's success over the years. "In an era of cookbook designs and buggy software, it would seem that the most basic lessons of history have been forgotten," he says. "Crown's recipe is simple: design, build and service each product as if you were the customer. This approach not only drives the product to excellence, it drives the people to be the best that they can be."
1947 Founders Ruby and Clarence Moore establish International Radio and Electronics Corporation modifying and distributing high-quality tape recorders (Magnecord, Recordio, Pentron, and Crestwood) for rugged environments. Transistor invented at Bell Labs. Bing Crosby "White Christmas" |
1950 Introduction of worlds first tape recorder with built-in power amplifier. Tone control circuitry further enhances this unit designed for PA system use. Nat King Cole "Mona Lisa" |
1950s Crowns line of vacuum tube tape recorders includes the Standard, Imperial, Broadcast, Prince, and Royal. |
1953 A three-motor electromagnetic braking mechanism revolutionizes the tape recorder industry. Clarence Moore obtains patent the following year. Speakers are designed and manufactured as accessories to tape recorders. Tony Bennett "Rags to Riches" |
1955 Tape recorder production grows and expands. Bill Haley and the Comets "Rock Around the Clock" |
1958 The Royal makes its appearance as Crown's first stereo, 2channel, tape recorder. Elvis Presley "Don't" |
1959 Crowns tape recorders take on a new rack-mount design with the introduction of the Crown Prince. Crown introduces standalone vacuum tube amplifiers including the A15 and A30. Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" |
1960-61 Crown tape recorder improvements include separate electronic and transport sections, push button and relay control, and remote control capabilities. The Gold Crown Stereo X recorder includes several innovations in component electronics. Patsy Cline "Crazy" |
1962-63 The first solid state, professional quality tape recorder is invented at Crown. The Beach Boys "Surfin' USA" |
1964 Crowns first solid state amplifier, the SA 20-20, is an industry first, low-profile unit (1 3/4 inches high). The Beatles "She Loves You" |
1967 Crown raises the bar once more with the introduction of the DC-300 amplifier. It is the worlds first reliable, solid-state, high-power amplifier. Rated conservatively at 150 watts per channel, the amplifier features extremely low distortion and noise. Two years after its introduction, High Fidelity magazine calls it the worlds best stereo amplifier. Jimmy Hendrix "Purple Haze" |
1968 The Pro 800 Series tape recorders feature a logic-controlled transport. Marvin Gaye "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" |
1970 The new IC-150 pre-amp and D-150 amplifier feature exceptional sound quality. James Taylor "Fire and Rain" |
1971 The grounded bridge amplifier is invented at Crown. Prototypes, however, are destroyed in another significant event of 1971. Rod Stewart "Maggie May" |
Thanksgiving Day, 1971 Fire destroys over 60% of the Crown facility and the remainder of the plant is severely damaged. $1 million of uninsured inventory destroyed. Production resumes within 6 weeks with the D-60 amplifier. |
1972 A new Crown plant emerges over the ashes of the former structure. Introduction of the M600/M2000 amplifier, another industry first (2000 watts mono into 8 ohms), using the patented grounded-bridge circuit. Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" |
1975 International Radio and Electronics Corporation becomes Crown International, Inc. KC & the Sunshine Band "That's the Way (I Like It)" |
1976 The patented EQ-2 synergistic equalizer is added to the Crown product family. Boston "More than a Feeling" |
1977 Crown gracefully ends production of its tape recorder products. Introduction of DL-2 controller, revolutionizing preamplification with digitally controlled modular systems, computer interface capabilities, and patented phono circuitry. The IOC (Input-Output-Comparitor) circuit instantly indicates amplifier overload conditions. Eagles "Hotel California" |
1978 The newly introduced D-75 amplifier is combined with the RTA2 (real-time analyzer) to create a compact, accurate, and easy-to-use instrument for acoustical analysis. Bee-Gees "Stayin' Alive" |
1979 Patented SA2 is the worlds first power amplifier to use a built-in computer to maximize transistor performance. The newly introduced FM ONE tuner is a design winner at the Consumer Electronics Show. Police "Roxanne" |
1980 Crown begins microphone manufacturing with the introduction of the PZM (Pressure Zone Microphone) family of microphones. Pink Floyd "The Wall" |
1981 FM TWO replaces FM ONE with a low-profile, digital-tuning design. Diana Ross and Lionel Richie "Endless Love" |
1982 Development of Delta Omega power amplifier. The patented design allows an operator to compensate for speaker cabling effects that normally reduce usable power. Van Halen "Pretty Woman" |
1984 Micro-Tech family of amplifiers brings patented Grounded Bridge and Junction Temperature Simulation technologies to the audio world. PIP modules also provide input flexibility. Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" |
1986 The PCC-160, an advanced directional boundary microphone, is launched. Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer" |
1987 GLM (great little mics) line of miniature microphones is developed for recording use: radio, TV, and motion pictures. A new line of hand-held microphones, the CM300 Differoid, is patented. The ultimate amplifier, MA10000, provides 10,000 watts of power. First application, to provide power for 465 speakers at the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway. U2 "Joshua Tree" |
1988 The IQ-2000 System allows computer monitoring and control of up to 200 remote power amplifiers. Michael Jackson "Man in the Mirror" |
1989 Com-Tech amps for fixed installations debut with direct 70-volt operation. The Patented SASS microphone becomes the first new stereo recording system since WWII. The Macro Reference amp provides exceptional sonic performance for the studio market. Tom Petty "Runnin' Down a Dream" |
1991 MPX-6 and SMX-6 mixers expand the IQ System family of products. Scorpions "Wind of Change" |
1992 MA-5000VZ amplifier featuring the Variable Impedance (VZ) bi-level power supply added to the Macro-Tech Series, quickly becoming the touring standard for Sub cabinets. Development of PZM-11 and PCC-170SW microphones. Boyz II Men "End of the Road" |
1993 Introduction of the CM311, a head-worn microphone. First created for country music star, Garth Brooks. Stone Temple Pilots "Plush" |
1995 CM-700 studio condenser microphone earns rave reviews from both critics and users. Hootie & the Blowfish "Let Her Cry" |
1996 A new 46,000 square foot facilities addition expands the production capacity. The revolutionary K2 amplifier is the star of the NAMM show, offering 1270 watts mono output from a chassis only 3 inches high, and with no cooling fan. The Wallflowers "6th Avenue Heartache" |
1998 CE1000 and CE2000 offer outstanding performance at an affordable price Faith Hill "This Kiss" |
1999 The IQ-PIP-USP2, Crown's second-generation DSP-based amplifier module, provides amazing power and flexibility with an extensive list of features. Santana "Smooth" |
2000 Crown becomes a member of the Harman International family of Pro Audio companies. CE4000 expands the CE Series, Crown's most cost efficient amplifier yet. Creed "With Arms Wide Open" |
2001 Crown's IQ-PIP-USP2/CN, when added to a PIP2 amp, creates the industry's first CobraNet-compatible amplifier. Janet Jackson "All for You" |
2002 Crown reinvents it's IQ System and ships the world's first solution for transporting networked audio control and digital audio via a single 100 Mb Ethernet network connection. CTs Series introduced as the new flagship Installed Sound amplifier. The new XLS Series sets sales records for Crown. Avril Lavigne "Complicated" |
2004 OutKast "Hey Ya!" |
2005 Kelly Clarkson "Since U Been Gone" |
2006 Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California" |
2009 The I-Tech HD Series is introduced: the 5000, 9000, and 12000 models continue this legacy. Black Eyed Peas "I Gotta Feeling" |
2010 The XLS DriveCore™ Series is introduced with the 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 models. Ke$ha "Tik Tok" |
2011 The XTi2 Series is introduced with the 1002, 2002, 4002, and 6002 models. Adele "Rolling In The Deep" |
2012 The legacy continues with the new I-Tech 4x3500HD four channel model. Gotye feat. Kimbra "Somebody that I Used To Know" |
2013 The new DriveCore™ Install Series is introduced. Robin Thicke feat. T.I. "Blurred Lines" |
The Crown Audio Truck
Since 1993, the Crown Truck has toured North America, performing demos and training sessions for both skilled and novice users of Crown Audio products. Logging nearly 50,000 miles a year, this "training school on wheels" has been seen at every major Audio Industry trade show and has made an appearance in nearly all of the lower 48 states and across Canada through its ten-year history.
In 2002, the second-generation Crown Truck hit the road, featuring a new, larger trailer. The new trailer provides a more spacious and comfortable interior, along with a built-in conference room among other amenities.
Offering complete, self-contained training and demonstration facilities within its well-outfitted trailer, the Crown Truck features an array of products from Crown's full amplifier and microphone lines, as well as working components for demonstration of Crown's IQ Network, Crown's computer-control audio system. The truck's controlled environment provides a unique opportunity for hands-on training of the full line of Crown audio products.
Extensive training and demo sessions have been held at a variety of locations: places of worship, music stores, schools, stadiums, theme parks, arenas and more. For the upcoming year, the truck's touring schedule includes several multi-state treks, with stops from coast to coast.
To request a Crown Truck demonstration in your area, contact your local Crown Representative.


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quote:we can ask Xenophon if he wants to take over a team.
quote:DB 87 VKC 81
quote:also does every team play twice this week?
quote:So what are we doing? Adding the scores from both games?
quote:I would think separate them, since the EPL site is doing them separately. However, we should open waivers on Monday, the 26th and reopen them for Thursday and Friday, the 28th and 29th.


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Yes he does he loves it.
He was personally present at my own gay wedding (it was a phase) a few years back. I didn't even want to get married (I wasn't even gay to be honest) but Frrosted insisted I do as it was for the good of the nation.
He is not just pro gay, he is a pro-gay-militant.
He has even gone so far as to protest against straight person marriage and prefers it only be done if it is same sex or intra-species as it aligns with God's plan.


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February 16, 2012
Four letters
I am usually somewhat censored on this little blog and try to keep the four letter bombs to a minimum, but I am at my whits fucking end and I need to release a little tension. It doesn't help that my box-o-delicious has run out and I don't even have some nerve sauce today.
My house is completely upside down. We are having our dining room and kitchen floors redone after our flooding over Halloween. EVERYTHING is in our living room right now. Including the refrigerator and stove. Its a fucking nightmare. We can't even get into the kitchen. Off limits until the tiles are put into place. Awesome.
This week has been pure hell at work. Without going into any detail, I want to kick some shins. The micromanagement and miscommunication has reached epic proportions. I dropped a loud eff bomb at my desk yesterday. And didn't give a flying shit. On a scale of ONE to a IMMACUTABITCH, I'm about at machete level.
And the cherry on top of the fucktastic cake is that I am being taken advantage of. Hard. By people that are supposed to be friends. I think I've posted on this topic before, but it seems sometimes that nothing good comes from being nice. And kind. And giving. All you do is get shit on. I wish I had it in me to be an asshole. I wish I could tell people to shove it up their ass so hard that they're shitting rainbows for a week.
But... my mama taught me better than that. So, I Xanax. And I whine. And I wine. And I drop eff bombs on le blog. Because no matter what, I always have you guys. And you bitches are the best.
32 comments:
- NCThinker said...
K - I'm so sorry things are so rough right now. :( Good things do come from being nice though. -- Only, sometimes we have to use a little discretion on how many friends we allow to choose us versus those we would choose. You have such a big heart - I hate to see you give it to anyone in any way that doesn't deserve and appreciate it. I love you -- oh - and you should know that you're one of the few women I know who can manage to be funny and charming whilst dropping the eff-bomb and "imacutabitch" - Are you sure you're not from the South!!?? :)
- February 16, 2012
- K said...
Oy that sounds like a nightmare! I can't even imagine what it is like to have your whole house turned upside down with a toddler on the move. I mean... my house is normally a disaster, but thank god Big A is tall enough to walk over the shit that it everywhere! And those people taking advantage of you? Want me to take care of them? I'm great at being an asshole! OH! And should be sending a package your way today! Hope it makes you smile!
- February 16, 2012
- Courtney said...
So since you can't use the kitchen are they paying for all your food since I am pretty sure you are eating out?
Drop all the F bombs you like. Wish I could overnight you a box of goodness.
:) - February 16, 2012
- Ashley said...
There aren't many worse things than your house being a disaster zone. makes all of your days feel the same way. I hope they get all that finished as soon as they can. I'm sorry you're having a shitty week! I'm pretty good at being a bitch, so you can just send those "friends" my way and I will take care of them for you!
- February 16, 2012
- Leah said...
Dang girl that sucks! and yeah people who are selfish and don't give a crap that you're bending over backwards to be nice to them... well they have bad karma coming their way. Also sucks on the kitchen sitch. Good news is lots of eating out? Except for that gets expensive real fast :( I hope today goes better for you xo
- February 16, 2012
- Kim H. said...
Whoa, that's a lot in 1 week. I'm hoping that the house stuff resolves quickly. I can't imagine that level of chaos with le toddler. Sounds like things at the office are out of control - is it shit running downhill? I always found that when my boss was under the gun - it got taken out on me. Like they jacked something up, but suddenly it's my fault because they were called on their bullshit. As for the person or people taking advantage - that's just wrong assholes. You don't bite the hand that is always willing to help and be supportive - you just don't... It's part of the human decency code. Amen?
- February 16, 2012
- Heather (Live.Love.Laugh.) said...
I enjoy a good eff bomb! I have a trucker mouth! I would flip too of my house was upside down. I don't do well with clutter!!!
- February 16, 2012
- Holly said...
Not to minimize your problems by any means, but I am laughing my ass off at my desk right now.
Lady, you are funny.
Let your freak flag fly. Say goodbye to the bad friends. Ignore the losers at work. And milk the fact that your frdige is in your living room, because that is damn awesome. - February 16, 2012
- Kara said...
Vent away girl!!! Do we work at the same office?! I think drinking on the job should be implemented. Just sayin'
- February 16, 2012
- Mommara said...
Girl vent away. That sounds horrible. I hate being taken advantage of. Shame on them . Whine, wine, and xanex it up momma! I've got a switch blade, an extra set of hands , and an Italian temper if you need ant assistance.
- February 16, 2012
- Mommara said...
Girl vent away. That sounds horrible. I hate being taken advantage of. Shame on them . Whine, wine, and xanex it up momma! I've got a switch blade, an extra set of hands , and an Italian temper if you need ant assistance.
- February 16, 2012
- World of Waxes said...
I hear ya sister! Being taken advantage of is not fun. Hang in there. P.S. I really like how honest you are and the way you write.
- February 16, 2012
- "B" said...
I enjoy other peeps F Bombs, b.c I am too big a weany to use them myself! So drop away, and I can send you all the box-o-deliciousness that are in my fridge since I cannot partake myself - though I desperately WANT too :(
- February 16, 2012
- elizabeth said...
So sorry things are rough! It always seems things pile on at the worst times.
I say eff probably 3x a day and way too much out in public! - February 16, 2012
- Megan Wichman said...
I love a good f-bomb dropping. Especially when it's obviously needed...and you need it! Hope things start to turn around for you... but if it keeps fucking suck, keep fucking drop it on here!
- February 16, 2012
- Summer said...
girl I say the f bomb is totally in order lol! You have lots going on sweet friend! I am with you we should both try to be not as nice and tell some people to shove it up there arse so far that they will b shitting rainbows for a week love it ha! I have that problem too being to nice and being taken advantage of and I can't be mean not even once lol so I am with you I Xanax and I whine and I wish I could wine but the chemo shizit is saying not good so can't do it but you can drink more for me lol! Oh and if you need me to come down there and roid rage on a biotch I'm down lol!
love you
Sums - February 16, 2012
- {andthisiswhatshesaid} said...
Awww, I am sorry girl. Its so hard when people take advantage oF you... I'm in the same situation. Its hard to restrain. We love you though, xoxo.
- February 16, 2012
- Laura said...
I would seriously flip my SHIT if I had to be without a kitchen... and had all my stuff in the living room... and had a toddler to care for... damn. You NEED wine. 2 boxes.
I really hope it gets better for you.
p.s. On a scale of ONE to a IMMACUTABITCH - made me LOL at work. - February 16, 2012
- Stephanie said...
Listen up, lady. At times, only dropping the FUCK bomb gets the point across. Drink and drop 4 letters words all you want. Sometimes, this is the only way! And BTW, fuck is my favorite choice word.
- February 16, 2012
- J and A said...
I wish I lived closer. I'd bring you a box-a-wine stat. Vent away and your f-bombs are always welcome here.
- February 16, 2012
- *Katy* said...
I would need a box of wine AND a box of xanax if my fridge and stove were in my living room! good luck :)
(and for people being bitches to you-screw them!) - February 16, 2012
- Ginger said...
Blah. I totally understand, both about the work insanity and the wine.
I'm thinking of taking a new job with a paycut so huge, my husband would have to go back to work and clara straight to daycare. THAT's how shitty my job has been lately.
well, at least your house looks adorable... - February 16, 2012
- Marian said...
Hey. I love you. Don't forget it. Even though I do suck at responding to emails...the love, its still there!!
Also, I've been working...so can kick some asses...just saying;) - February 16, 2012
- Shannon Dew said...
i'm sorry you're having a hella sucky week. if i were there we would hit up happy hour. the good news is we both bitched today on the blogs and people are supportive over it.
- February 16, 2012
- Kristin said...
Dude. Your week sounds like a hot mess. Stop by the nearest liquor store on your way home for a box of deliciousness. I think you've earned it...
- February 16, 2012
- Colleen said...
I am SO sorry to hear things are so rough right now. That is awful. And sucky people really do just suck the soul right out of you.
If it makes you feel any better, even with your fridge in the middle of the room, your livingroom still looks nicer than mine!
"On a scale of ONE to a IMMACUTABITCH, I'm about at machete level" Love this. - February 16, 2012
- Laura said...
Sorry your week is lame, girl. :(
- February 16, 2012
- LisaGrant said...
I was putting new floors in the downstairs of my last house and the day they were to put them in they discovered that they were unusable when they put a couple down. I then had to live two weeks with concreate floors and my living room in the dining room because they had to special order new floors and it was the week of thanksgiving....I feel your pain girl!
- February 16, 2012
- Deals, Steals and Heels said...
i can get the hubs to totally hack their computers and make them look like terrorists if you want =)
supposed "friends" who end up being skanks are the WORST. - February 17, 2012
- ♥ Marcy ♥ said...
Love you!
- February 17, 2012
- Michelle said...
Your blog is the coolest. Took your button and smashed that sucker on my own blog. :)
iturnedforpeace.blogspot.com - February 17, 2012
- grickis said...
Don't often have time to check in on your blog but I surely hope you are having a better week! On your post about SAHMs...we are ALL busy ALL the time, just somehow, some of them find the time to only post the rainbows!
- February 21, 2012