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Traditionally, chat clients on the Mac have been anything but glamorous. Colloquy is an advanced IRC & SILC client which aims to fill this void. By adhering to Mac OS X interface conventions,
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Elegant personal task management.
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So, we code web sites by hand. And one day, it hit us: our web workflow was wonky. Weâd have our text editor open, with Transmit open to save files to the server. Weâd be previewing in Safari,
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Share images, ideas and have fun with friends online.
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Quite simply put, CSSEdit will save your sanity when editing style sheets. Its intuitive approach to style sheets and powerful editing features will make you deliver beautiful standards-based sites
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Quinn is an arcade-style tetromino puzzle game written and designed specifically for Mac OS X. It features a clean, elegant user interface, beautiful graphics, and smooth, subtle animations for
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iTerm is a full featured terminal emulation program written for OS X using Cocoa. We are aiming at providing users with best command line experience under OS X. The letter i represents a native Apple
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Comic Life
Create your own digital photo comics.
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Miro is a free application that turns your computer into an internet TV video player. The Mac version of Miro uses Quicktime 7, which is built into the operating system, to play video. In addition,
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Hey, Who Put Apple Music in My SoundHound?
One of the App Store's popular music discovery sources - SoundHound - has already been updated to include Apple's own music discovery source - Apple Music. That was fast!
Arcane Legends has a New Expansion Called Rage of the Ren'gol
Arcane Legends has been going strong since it debuted at the tail end of 2012. So well, in fact, that it's already up to its sixth expansion.
Vector 2 is Officially a Thing and it's Coming Later This Year
Vector is a pretty cool parkour-driven runner that's gotten a pretty decent following since it first came out - although personally I think more people could stand to show it some love. Anyway, Nekki has announced that a sequel isofficially on its way and will be coming to the App Store later this year.
Get Ready to Trucksform and Roll Out (and Drill, and Fly, and Shoot) Later This Month
It looks like NuOxygen is bringing the truck-transforming racer Trucksform (get it?) to iOS in a couple of weeks. Although really it's more of an auto-driver than a racer. But still, transforming trucks!
11 Out of 10 Rockstars Agree: SongPop 2 is Coming to the App Store Next Week
The original SongPop was a decent place to get your music trivia groove on. But soon we'll be able to get our hands on the more robust sequel, so out with the old!
This Week at 148Apps:June 22-26, 2015
June's Summer Journey Continues With 148Apps
How do you know what apps are worth your time and money? Just look to the review team at 148Apps. We sort through the chaos and find the apps you're looking for. The ones we love become Editor's Choice, standing out above the many good apps and games with something just a little bit more to offer. Take a look at what we've been up to this week, and find even more in our Reviews Archive.
LightRunner Armband
The LightRunner armband is about what you'd expect from a typical armband meant for running - at least I think, but I'm hardly an expert on running equipment - but it does offer a couple of useful features that could give it an edge. Mostly because of how it uses a protective layer to guard your iPhone or iPod from scratches while still letting you use the touch screen, and because it can light up to make nighttime jogs a bit safer. It's a pretty well-constructed band that keeps your device secure while also allowing access to the headphone jack if you need it. I feel it's a bit on the bulky side, but seeing as it's meant to fit 11 different kinds of smartphones (from the iPhone 5 to the Moto X) I'm not sure there's much they could've trimmed off. It might take some getting used to, but it works. --Rob Rich
Fallout Shelter
In preparation for Fallout 4's release this fall, Bethesda announced thatr they had also been working on a mobile title named Fallout Shelter. It's largely a management tapper like Tiny Tower, though it feels distinctly more like a Fallout wasteland scenario and less like a knockoff free-to-play experience. Fallout Shelter may not be for everyone, and it may seem like it misses a few opportunities, but it's a very interesting experience.Fallout Shelter lets players see what it would be like to be the overseer of a vault in the Fallout universe. Essentially this just means they're in charge of building a vault that provides safety and happiness for the dwellers within it. Much like Tiny Tower, players can expect to build additional rooms, match dwellers with jobs that make them happy, and collect resources.--Campbell Bird
Papaly Bookmark Manager
On the surface, Papaly Bookmark Manager sounds like something that isn't really needed in a world of Instapaper and Pocket. In reality, it's a very different kind of thing.It's a way of organizing your links, but it also means that you can easily share them, according to subject, with other users. In that respect, it's almost like a community. You can opt to simply import your links from social media and keep them safe, but you can also view many other selections. There's a category devoted to gaming sites, for instance, as well as news sources.--Jennifer Allen
Her Story
At first glance, Her Story doesn't seem like much. It emulates the look and feel of seaching a police database from 1994 on an old Windows desktop - down to the horror of that teal background and ugly interface. There are only six things to click on and no real action to speak of. And yet, there is something strikingly compelling about it all. Sam Barlow, creator of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle, has brought his storytelling expertise to this interactive narrative. The entire game revolves around searching through clips of several videos of the police speaking with someone named Hannah Smith. --Jessica Fisher
I had my first experience with Whitaker Trebella's Piloteer several months ago during GDC, and my opinion hasn't changed much (read: at all) since then. It's still super-awkward to control, it's still incredibly difficult, and it's still ridiculously fun.You control a nameless (but you get to name her so I guess she's technically not nameless) inventor who's just made the world's first jetpack. Since she presumably doesn't have the same knack for PR as she does for tinkering, she's going to have to pull off some impressive stunts in order to convince the rest of the world that she's on to something. This is, of course, much easier said than done. --Rob Rich
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EA Sports UFC
If anyone should try to tackle a sports sim, it should be EA Sports. And tackle fighting it did with EA SPORTS UFC.Somehow, the tutorial is quite enjoyable on it's own. It's of the hands-on variety, so one is able to learn while doing with visual cues that help folks to understand the control system — which incorporates gestures and swipes to control the basics. With said tutorial we see attacks and special attacks, defensive maneuvers, take-downs and even submissions. The controls require dexterity and a keen eye, as there are times a very precise tap is needed. The teaching tool also doesn't clear until one is able to execute the moves proficiently.--Tre Lawrence
Spider Square
We did wonder just what Spider Square is all about. What better way to find out than to, well, play it?Graphically, it looks like a basic affair; the game uses bright splotches of pastels, and is presented in 2D form. The animations are crisp, and as we see when we get into the action, the colors do frame the gameplay quite well.When we say "simple" with regards to the gameplay, we mean just that. The idea is so easy to grasp, the game barely needs a formal tutorial. It's an arcade game that is delightfully cloaked as a platformer. The action "moves" from left to right, and the main concept is to get a square, uh, spider(?) to keep moving rightwards (forward) for as long as possible. The main tool is a rope, and the cube moves by swinging from said rope attached to the roof of the playing area. The kicker is that the cube can't touch the floor or ceiling.--Tre Lawrence
Alphabetty Saga
Yes, Alphabetty Saga is a word game, but clearly wants folks to know it is more than simply that; it packs in elements across the board, from Scrabble, word search, matching, and even a lit bit of Tetris-y gravity play… and then some. It does a lot, which helps it come out the gate strong.At first glance, it's easy to see developer King's handprint on the visuals. The game employs bright colors and graphics that lean towards the whimsical without necessarily stumbling into the cartoonish. As a word game, it relies heavily on tiles, but the developer isn't so jaded as to forget splashing character into the background. It's a vivid presentation, and it mostly works in the plying area, which usually consists of random word tiles.--Tre Lawrence
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World of Tanks Blitz celebrates its first anniversary with special in-game events
Today marks the first anniversary of the launch of World of Tanks Blitz, the mobile version of the PC tank battler, World of Tanks.
World of Tanks Blitz launched on iOS and Android on June 26th last year and to celebrate, Wargaming is giving all players a special tank as a gift.
There'll also be daily challenges that players can compete in for prizes as well as a livestream on Twitch complete with giveaways to those who turn up.
World of Tanks Blitz is a free-to-play tank battler in which players take control of swift light tanks, jack-of-all-trades medium tanks, or almighty heavy tanks and head out into battle against opposing players.
The controls have been completely redesigned for touch and the whole game can be played with just two thumbs. That doesn't mean the core game has been simplified though - all the depth of the PC original remains.
You can also play using the same account on both iOS and Android with all of your in-game progress and achievements intact as well as play against players on all platforms with cross-platform support.
World of Tanks Blitz is available now in the App Store [download] and Google Play [download].
This article is sponsored as part of Steel Media Preferred Partners.
Heroes and Castles 2 Has its Own Standalone Free Version
Heroes and Castles 2 is a third-person castle defense game from the same team behind Block Fortress and Bug Heroes. It's cool, it's fun, and now it has its very own free version.
Formula Cartoon All-Stars Lets You Race As and Against Your Cartoon Network Favorites
Ever want to pit your favorite characters from shows like Steven Universe, Adventure Time, and Regular Show against each other in a not quite death race? Well once upon a time you could, but Formula All Stars Touch N' Go doesn't exist anymore. Hope is not lost, however. Now you can do the same thing, arguably better, with Formula Cartoon All-Stars.
Hungry Shark Evolution Celebrates Shark Week and Findependence Day a New Update
Shark Week is almost here, as is Independence Day, so naturally Hungry Shark Evolution is going to get in on the action. Yes, even the fireworks.
The New Trivia Crack Will Feature a Music Trivia Channel from iHeartRadio
It's official: iHeartMedia (you may know them from iHeartRadio) will be in charge of providing music-related questions for Trivia Crack's upcoming sequel. Also Trivia Crack is getting a sequel.
Ironkill's Big New Update is Big and New and Updatey
The other popular robot fighting game on the App Store, Ironkill, has received a pretty substantial update today. We're talking new bots, new rewards, graphical tweaks; the works.
iOS Users, Say Hello to Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
The App Store is no stranger to the Dragon Quest series, and has had its fair share of ports for quite some time. That tradition is staying pretty much exactly the same with the release of Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation.
Now is the best time to try League of Angels - Fire Raiders
League of Angels - Fire Raiders is the mobile sequel to the hit Facebook MMORPG League of Angels and is out now on iOS and Android.
There are over a hundred beautifully hand-drawn heroes and angels to collect that each possess their own unique special effects when using skills.
You'll need to figure out the best combination of these and level them up, teach them new skills, and upgrade their equipment to create an all-conquering team of angels and heroes.
Sometimes, even the best team won't suffice though. Different enemies require different strategies so you'll need to switch up your approach and use the best team for that current situation if you find yourself stuck.
Battling comes in many different forms. The PvE modes include a single player plot to follow, team dungeons, and mini-games while PvP offers cross-server arena battles and Island Raid.
Island Raid is a guild versus guild mode that assigns each guild a resource-producing island that you and your guild must protect. Of course, you can also become raiders yourselves and take the fight to opposing guild's islands.
Also, twice a week a World Boss appears somewhere on the vast ocean and all players must cease fighting for a moment to team up and bring it down. The more damage you deal, the greater the rewards.
Download League of Angels - Fire Raiders right now from the App Store [download] and Google Play [download] to receive a free beginner's pack worth $15 as part of an exciting temporary event in which players must race to level up, earning gift packs at levels 15, 35, and 45.
With exciting events like this every week and a constant stream of updates, now really is the best time to try League of Angels - Fire Raiders.
This article is sponsored as part of Steel Media Preferred Partners.
Heeeeeey Sexy App Store - Crossy Road has Added Gangnam Style's Psy to its Roster
Crossy Road has had its fair share of odd characters and crossovers, and it's gotten even more interesting now that ten new characters have been added - including Korean pop star Psy (Gangnam Style - yes, that Gangnam Style).

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6th November 2013
Terrence Higgins Trust urges gay men to make a pledge against rising HIV 4
3:20 PM — Terrence Higgins Trust is calling on gay and bisexual men to help halt the spread of HIV by making a small pledge of support on its new 'It Starts With Me' website.
25th October 2013
Bangladeshi Nobel prize winner targeted by anti-gay clerics 7
7:33 PM — Bangladesh's only Nobel prize winner, Muhammad Yunus, has been lambasted for supporting gay rights by state-backed religious hard-liners.
InterTech named Business Network of the Year at the PinkNews Awards
12:31 PM — InterTech won the title of Business Network of the Year at this week's PinkNews Awards.
16th October 2013
Terrence Higgins Trust launches first ever Supper Club at Home sponsored by PinkNews
4:34 PM — Terrence Higgins Trust has launched its first ever Supper Club At Home fundraising campaign sponsored by PinkNews.
11th October 2013
Get set for the National AIDS Trust's Wig Party 2013
5:26 PM — The National AIDS Trust has announced details of this month's annual Wig Party in central London on Sunday 27 October - and it's receiving the support of TV star Graham Norton.
8th October 2013
Naked skydiver thanks gay community for supporting fundraiser to help terminally ill children 16
3:31 PM — A North Staffordshire skydiver has thanked the gay community for supporting him in his efforts to do a charitable naked skydive.
2nd October 2013
Boris Johnson: My glasses are "a bit Sir Elton John' 9
7:01 PM — Boris Johnson says one of his aides disapproves of his choice of glasses because they resemble the style worn by gay pop legend Sir Elton John.
13th September 2013
Northern Ireland Health Department to fight to keep gay adoption ban at Supreme Court 51
6:26 PM — Northern Ireland Health Minister Edwin Poots plans to spend even more public money in his fight against allowing same-sex couples the right to adopt in the country.
19th August 2013
Feature: Free Bingo with Paddy Power
1:06 PM — Online bingo is loved by millions. What can make an online bingo game even better? When the game is free! Follow these hot tips to find the best free online bingo games.
LobbyForRussia.org launched to help LGBT people in Russia 11
12:41 PM — A new campaign site has been launched to allow individuals to lobby their MPs to demand action from the UK Government on the atrocities in Russia.
16th August 2013
Downton Abbey star Tom Cullen takes part in sexy photo shoot for Attitude 3
7:02 PM — Downton Abbey's newest cast member Tom Cullen has been snapped looking hot and sexy on the cover of September's edition of gay magazine Attitude.
13th August 2013
Gay-Straight Alliances launched in South Wales' schools 4
3:11 PM — Pupils from three secondary schools in Cardiff have set up Gay-Straight Alliances to educate pupils about the effects of homophobia.
2nd August 2013
Lucy Meadows coroner rebuked by complaints office for criticising transphobic press 11
4:04 PM — The coroner who wrote to the Culture Secretary to express his disgust at the press following the death of transgender school teacher Lucy Meadows is reported to have been given an official rebuke by the Office for Judicial Complaints.
31st July 2013
Millivres Prowler Group launches new gay charities partnership 57
1:06 PM — Millivres Prowler Group (MPG), one of the largest gay businesses in Europe, has launched a strategic partnership with charities linked to the gay community.
22nd July 2013
First royal baby born into new age of gay equality 87
8:38 PM — The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has given birth to her first child, the first major royal born into a new age of equality.
5th July 2013
Pope John Paul II who called gay rights the 'new ideology of evil' to become a saint 71
1:12 PM — Pope John Paul II who famously described gay rights advances such as same-sex marriage as a "new ideology of evil" is to be canonised as a saint, it was announced today.
1st July 2013
Lesbian former army officer becomes president of Unison 6
3:13 PM — Unison, one of Britain's largest trade unions, has elected its first openly gay woman as its new president.
28th June 2013
Feature: Our top three European gay hotspots
6:50 PM — The typically inconsistent English summer weather has left us all dreaming of an exotic break in the sun. Whether you're after a cultural escape, a serious bit of R&R, or a wild party getaway, these hot holiday destinations are not only conveniently affordable and close, but will also tick off all your holiday desires.
25th June 2013
Ex-Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova: 'Gay men still feel oppressed on court' 5
4:19 PM — Tennis star Martina Navratilova says gay men still feel oppressed on court – and many are still in the closet.
24th June 2013
Video: Scottish campaign for equal marriage launches 'It's Time' celebrity video campaign 15
12:00 AM — The Scottish Equality Network, the key LGBT group campagining for equal marriage north of the border, has launched a video campaign modelled on the English Out4Marriage campaign to help convince the public and politicians of the need for same-sex marriage.


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Our first 3 for $30 eyeshadow sets were such a big hit that we decided to go a little bit wild with the newer ones. So when we first asked Urmila to model our Vivid! for Brown Eyes eyeshadow set, she was agreeable. Then we told her the colors in the set. "Aegean??? I don't think I can wear blue eyeshadow," she said. Of course we told her she definitely could, and we would prove it. The results are here for the world to see!
We started out with Urmila's Satin Matte Foundation, Beige 4, and applied it with our #25 Foundation Brush. With the #3 Concealer Brush, we also brushed a bit of foundation onto her eyelids to give a nice neutral base. Then we added a bit of Satin Matte Blush in Melon to the apples of her cheeks with our #21 Buff Brush.
Since Urmila was a little "blue-shy," we wanted to keep her look simple and office (if your office isn't a cosmetics company) appropriate. We brushed Leone Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow over her entire eye area using the #37 Eye Blending Brush. Then with the number #36 Pointed Crease Brush, we added the slightest touch of Aegean Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow to Urmila's crease and blended it well. Then we mixed some Aegean with water and applied it as a thick liner with the #33 Angle Liner Brush, winging the outer corners up and out. To add definition to Urmila's lash line, we used Black Satin Matte Eyeliner, just smudged into the roots of her lashes. To finish the look, we slicked on some Organic Nourishing Lipbalm in Holly Berry.
If you are a bit more "blue-venturous," try using Aegean on your entire lid, either wet (for the very bold) or dry (for the more subdued). But we rest our case...see Urmila, you CAN wear blue shadow!
Most people with blue eyes already know, either through trial and error or just instinctively, how to make the most of them with eye shadows. But, if you are looking for a simple set to do it without having to put much thought into it, our 3 for $30 Best for Blue Eyes set is a great option.
We applied these shades to Noelle's beautiful blue eyes to show you how effective they can be. We started with Vanilla Satin Matte Eyeshadow from her lashes to brow, using the #37 Eye Blending Brush. Then, with the #36 Pointed Crease Brush, Palomino Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow went on the lid and extended slightly into the crease. The #36 brush works great for packing more color onto the lid because of the compact shape of the bristles. The finishing touch was Luminous Shimmer Eyeliner in Illusion, applied with a damp #31 Fine Lining Brush. When Noelle looks into the camera, although not a lot of eyelid shows, but as you can see, it still emphasizes her beautiful blue eyes!
Noelle is also wearing her Satin Matte Foundation in Beige 2, Luminous Shimmer Blush in Freja and Organic Nourishing Lip Balm in Mango.
What can you say about someone who takes their personal tragedy and turns it into a way to help others? Someone who deals with their own grief by finding a way to ease the road for those that are dealt a similar, devastating hand? We think you could say she is fiercely loving. Or maybe bravely compassionate. Definitely Naturally Gorgeous!
This month's Naturally Gorgeous model is Regina Ellis, founder and CEO of Children's Cancer Association (CCA). CCA was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1995, by the Ellis family after their daughter Alexandra died from cancer. As the only organization of its kind in the nation, CCA helps inspire kids to meet the challenge of facing a life threatening illness by providing JoyRx delivered through non-medical programs of chemo pal mentors, bedside music medicine, tailored support and resources. CCA's innovative brand attracts powerful, strategic partners and global leaders such as Apple iTunes, Converse, Genentech, Blazers, Gatorade, Nike, Fader, Atlantic Records, Anomaly and others who support CCA's initiatives helping thousands of kids- transform a moment and have a better day.
AP: How do you describe what you do for a living?
RE: I deliver joy.
AP: What do you want to tell us about the journey that brought you to your current position?
RE: Life, my children, family, my daughter's courage and joy in life facing cancer and then death at 5 years old; hope, laughter and passion to leave the world a little better than I found it. Oh, and my type A personality.
AP: Do you have kids or pets?
RE: Alexandra, my oldest, died of cancer in 1995. Zach is 20, Kate is 16. Max is our 1-year-old Golden Retriever.
AP: Anything you really want to tell people about yourself?
RE: I don't take myself too seriously. Most people don't know that I have a secret crush on …rap and hip-hop music!
AP: What do you really care about?
RE: Family dinner and laughter.
AP: How do you define beauty?
RE: The width of your smile.
AP: What makes you feel beautiful?
RE: My reflection in my children's eyes. And always being around my momma.
AP: What is always in your handbag?
RE: Alima Pure lip balm in Cranberry.
AP: What movie have you seen lately that you really enjoyed?
RE: I watched "Queen to Play" on Netflix last weekend. My all-time favorites are "Life is Beautiful" and "Chocolat."
AP: Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party?
RE: My daughter Alexandra, who died in 1995, Mary Oliver; Van Morrison, Oscar Pistorius, Juliette Binoche, Mario Batali, Bobbi Brown, Ghandi, Morgan Freeman, Bob Marley, Kelley Corrigan, Martin Luther King, Anne Frank, Roberto Benigni, Stevie Wonder, Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller and my crazy, Italian family!
AP: If you were given an all-expense-paid, weeklong vacation that you had to take next week, where in the world would you go and what would you do?
RE: Florence and Lucca, Italy. I go every chance I get, to walk the cobblestone streets, hear the church bells, go to the Mercato to get dinner, and breathe in the simplicity and music of life.
We applied Satin Matte Foundation in Beige 5 with our #25 Foundation Brush, and added a tiny bit under her eyes with the #3 Concealer Brush. We highlighted Regina's cheeks with Satin Matte Blush in Antique Rose on our #17 Blush Brush.
We swept Luminous Shimmer Eye Shadow in Chai over Regina's entire eye area with the #37 Eye Blending Brush. From the lashes to the crease, we used Pearluster Eye Shadow in Grace to bring out her eye color. We lined her upper lash line with Satin Matte Eye Liner in Onyx on a damp #33 Angle Liner Brush, and used a bit of Onyx to fill in the brows. We finished the entire look with Organic Nourishing Lip Balm in Cranberry.
If you live in Portland and listen to 97.1 Charlie FM in the mornings, you probably already feel like you know our latest Naturally Gorgeous Model Nicolle Camarata, as she is the host of "Mornings with Nicolle Camarata from 6-9am." That's one of the beautiful things about Nicolle… her bubbly personality (which we think comes across on the radio and in a photo almost as well as it does in person) makes everyone feel like a BFF.
AP: What is your favorite part of your job?
NC: Making new friends! People come up to me all the time and say how something I did made them laugh, or gave them good advice, and you feel like you just made a new friend. Mornings have always been my favorite day-part because you have a chance to cheer people on at the start of their day.
AP: We also know you have another job, and that it is related to something you care very much about. Would you like to explain that?
NC: I am the director of Nicolle Shops Portland, a popular shopping website that promotes Portland and encourages people to buy locally. I really care about this city—its economic growth, its advancements in green technology, its national appeal for tourism, and all of the people and places that make it so special. I started Nicolle Shops Portland ten years ago to promote the Rose City and it is still exciting to cover my first true love, Portland, Oregon. I have been all over the world and I can honestly say that this is heaven on earth to me.
AP: Do you have children or pets?
NC: Oh yes! We have a busy household full of fun and laughter. I got married last summer and now in addition to my daughter Kaden, I have my husband Cory and his two kids, Justice and Lanie; two energetic dogs, Mojo and Rosie (named after the Rose City); and Lola and Billy Idol, our two cats. Our house is a constant whirlwind of activity!
AP: What do you do for fun?
NC: Playing by the water is my idea of fun. It is so soothing and I'm not even picky--rivers, lakes or beaches; boating, sun-bathing or swimming...if it's in the sun, I'm having fun. We moved over the holidays and are now two miles from the shore line and I am really excited about this summer!
AP: What inspires you?
NC: I'm inspired by possibility, the ever-evolving nature and limitlessness of our potential.
AP: What scares you?
NC: That something will happen to our precious children. Their safety and well-being is our top priority but as any parent knows, only in our control to a degree. Being a protective parent of kids who are getting older is always scary!
AP: How do you define beauty?
NC: Beauty comes from the inside and makes you shine on the outside. It's a glimpse of someone's genuine and loving spirit combined with their strong sense of self and purpose that makes them beautiful.
AP: What's always in your handbag?
NC: My camera! I use it daily to remember and record what is important to me. Just yesterday I took pictures of my children all eating ice cream out of the carton, the dogs snuggling in front of the fire, and several store fronts and shop owners on NW 23rd for work.
AP: What surprises people about you?
NC: I'm not sure. Most of my life has been an open book since I grew up here and I've been doing radio and television for so long. People usually feel like they know me way before we've even met. But, I think it surprises some people that I like to sew, scrapbook, garden and bake. I am going to be really good at being a little old lady!
AP: What book have you read lately that you really enjoyed?
NC: I got The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm for Christmas, and have really enjoyed reading it. It is written by James Napoli, the executive vice president of the National Sarcasm Society) and he has a ridiculously unapologetic sense of humor that is hysterical.
AP: Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party? (Living or deceased, from different eras—no rules!)
NC: I would invite my dad, Babe Camarata. He passed away suddenly when my mom was pregnant with me and naturally I would like to meet him. It broke my mom's heart and she never remarried. She was going to name me after him, but she jokes that I was too ugly of a newborn to be named Babe! But I kept my maiden name to honor his memory and I inherited his eyebrows.
AP: Is there anything else you want people to know about you?
NC: Don't let the small stature and big smile fool you. I am older and smarter than I look!
One of Nicolle's favorite Alima Pure products is our Pistachio Color Balancing Powder. We applied some Pistachio with a #15 brush to her cheeks and nose area to tone down a little redness. Then we applied her Warm 2 Satin Matte Foundation with a #25 Foundation Brush and added a bit of Mimosa Satin Matte Blush to the apples of her cheeks with a #17 brush. Because Nicolle was wearing a turtleneck for some of the shoot, we contoured along her jaw-line with a bit of Mauna Loa Bronzer and the #17 brush.
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CB: People that think they have everything figured out. Losing connection with a sense of community in our culture.
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(AP note: When Uprising has a show coming up, we will definitely let everyone know!)
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CB: We have just finished The Nutcracker and A Holiday Revue. The next ballet we're working on is Giselle, which opens in February, but I don't know for sure what my roles will be yet.
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Electronic teleconferencing configurations use one or more remote microphones for added functionality. A base unit includes an interface to a telecommunications network and at least one remote microphone in wireless communication with the base unit, enabling a carder of the microphone to speak to a listener through the base unit over the telecommunications network. The base unit may form part of a telephone, and would preferably further include a docking station to receive the remote microphone along with electrical contacts causing the telephone to enter into a speakerphone mode when the remote microphone is removed for use. A speaker may either be provided in the base unit, or may be disposed in the housing of the remote microphone, for example, in the form of a headset. With multiple wireless microphones audio processing circuitry may be added for level control or microphone/speaker discrimination.
1. Telecommunications apparatus, comprising:
a base unit including an interface to a telecommunications network;
at least one wireless remote microphone in wireless communication with the base unit, enabling a user of the microphone to speak to a listener through the base unit and telecommunications network,
the base unit forming part of a video teleconferencing system including a video camera for capturing images of the user for transmission to the listener through the telecommunications network;
a wireless locator signal transmitter located at the base unit;
the remote microphone being configured to receive and re-transmit the locator signal to the base unit, enabling the base unit to determine a positional aspect of the user of the microphone; and
a pan or tilt capability associated with the video camera which is controlled as a function of the positional aspect, enabling the video camera to visually track a moving user.
2. The telecommunications apparatus of
an auto-focusing capability for the video camera which is controlled as a function of the positional aspect.
3. The telecommunications apparatus of
a zoom lens associated with the video camera which is controlled as a function of the positional aspect.
4. The telecommunications apparatus of
a plurality of wireless remote microphones, each re-transmitting the locator signal to the base unit; and
circuitry for distinguishing the signals received by each microphone so that the camera tracks a particular user when that user is speaking.
5. The telecommunications apparatus of
a plurality of wireless locator signal transmitters; and
wherein each remote microphone re-transmits one of the locator signals to the base unit, enabling the base unit to determine a positional aspect of each user.
6. The telecommunications apparatus of
a pan, tilt, or zoom capability associated with the video camera which is controlled as function of the positional aspect of each user.
7. The telecommunications apparatus of
8. The telecommunications apparatus of
an auto-focusing capability for the video camera which is controlled as a function of the positional aspect of each user, enabling the camera to control depth-of-field associated with one or more users.
9. The telecommunications apparatus of
10. The telecommunications apparatus of
11. The telecommunications apparatus of
12. The telecommunications apparatus of
evaluating signal quality from the microphone; and
a activating an alarm if the signal quality indicates that the microphone is being carried away by the user.
This invention relates generally to telecommunications and, in particular, to audio and video telecommunications apparatus incorporating wireless microphones for added capabilities.
Increasingly, telecommunications equipment is being operated in a hands-free manner. Even in the case of the common office telephone, an increasing number of units include a speakerphone capability. Video teleconferencing equipment also ordinarily provides one or more table-top microphones used to pick up the audio associated with the various participants.
There are at least two problems associated with current equipment operated in a hands-free manner. First, those on the other end of the line are usually aware that a speakerphone is being used due to the poor, echo-like quality of the sound. This disturbs some people to the point that some individuals will ask that they be taken off of the "squawk box." A second problem is that those on the sending end never really know how their voices sound, and this causes users to get close to, or even shout into, the microphone.
This invention resides in electronic teleconferencing configurations incorporating one or more remote microphones for added functionality. Broadly, the invention includes a base unit having an interface to a telecommunications network, and at least one remote microphone in wireless communication with the base unit, enabling a carrier of the microphone to speak to a listener through the base unit over the telecommunications network.
In one embodiment, the base unit forms part of a telephone, and further includes a docking station to receive the remote microphone. The base unit preferably further includes a set of electrical contacts between the remote microphone and the base unit and a switch in electrical communication with the switch means, causing the telephone to enter into a speakerphone mode when the remote microphone is removed from the docking station for use. A speaker may either be provided in the base unit, or may be disposed in the housing of the remote microphone, for example, in the form of a headset.
A more complex embodiment would include a plurality of remote microphones, along with audio processing circuitry operative to deliver the signals to a remote participant through the telecommunications network interface. The audio processing circuitry may include a level control, causing the volume associated with each microphone to appear uniform to the listener, or may include discrimination circuitry operative to selectively pass the audio from a subset of the microphones based upon current usage. Such discrimination may be based upon separate carrier frequencies or, if a common carrier frequency is used, packetized header information.
The telecommunications apparatus of the invention may also form part of a video teleconferencing system, in which case one or more cameras would be employed to capture user images for transmission through the telecommunications network. As a further option, the system may transmit a wireless signal for transponding by the remote units, enabling the determination of distance to the base unit. In this embodiment, a series of acoustic pulses are preferably broadcast to each active microphone, which is relayed back to the base unit to determine distance based upon time-of-flight.
Particularly with the use of separate frequencies, the location of each remote microphone may also be determined using multiple antennas and triangulation. By knowing distance and/or position, additional capabilities are possible by virtue of the invention. For example, with the addition of a pan/tilt mount, a camera may be automatically pointed at a user while speaking. With distance information, the camera may be zoomed to include one or more subjects and/or auto-focused. Subject framing and/or depth-of-field also be adjustable as a function of distance.
Broadly, this invention adds remote or wireless microphones to various pieces of telecommunications equipment which, in turn, adds additional capabilities described elsewhere herein. In particular, by giving users of hands-free phones and video teleconferencing apparatus their own, dedicated wireless microphone, features such as more advanced discrimination/mixing, focusing and pan-zoom may be added, depending upon the embodiment.
A basic arrangement according to the invention is shown in
Given the introduction with reference to
A remote microphone 210 is contained by the base unit 202 in some form of cradle or holster in the preferred embodiment. When the remote microphone 210 is removed, a user may place the unit in a pocket or clip the unit to a lapel, etc., with audio then being picked up and transmitted to the base unit, as shown in
As an alternative to the speaker 206, the unit 210 may include its own speaker, or it may be provided in the form of a headset, in which case the communication between unit 210 and the base unit 202 would be two-way. In that the unit 210 would need to be battery operated, in the preferred embodiment, a holster is used with additional contacts enabling the battery within the unit 210 to be recharged while the equipment is not in the hands-free or speaker-phone mode.
Although the basic embodiment of
Preferably, however, the base unit 302 would include some capability for discriminating among the various remote microphones, not only to provide level control or other audio mixing functions, but in addition, with the base unit 302 knowing which microphone or microphones are sending an audio signal at a given time, a single speaker may be locked in, or others locked out, until a predetermined period of silence has occurred, thereby ensuring that the conversation delivered to the remote end is less confusing and more intelligible. Such discrimination may be accomplished in different ways according to the invention, including the use of separate carrier frequencies for each remote or, if the same carrier frequency is used, the signals from each microphone may be identified with header information, enabling the base unit to discern separate signals from different remote units.
The invention is not limited to audio-only telecommunications, but is also applicable to audio/video configurations, wherein additional capabilities are made possible through the teachings herein.
Whereas the audio received from remote microphone 610 over path 612 may be similar, if not identical, to the audio embodiments described elsewhere herein, the existence of camera 603 as part of a video telecommunications system adds additional capabilities through the use of one or more wireless microphones according to the invention. For example, with appropriate directional antenna 605 associated with the base unit 602, positional aspects of the microphone 610 may be ascertained, allowing the camera 603 to pan and/or zoom to one or more speakers. This basic capability is described in our U.S. Pat. No. 5,995,763, which is incorporated herein by reference. This patent also describes how, through the transmission of inaudible signals from a base unit, the distance to a remote microphone may be determined through time-of-flight ranging, thereby providing an autofocussing functions Although our issued patent describes these techniques in relation to audio/picture recording apparatus, they are equally applicable to the telecommunications apparatus now being disclosed.
It is important to understand that, as used herein, terms such as "pan" and zoom" should be taken to mean both purely mechanical, as well as electronic alternatives not requiring moving parts. That is, as in the case of conventional pan/tilt/zoom mounts, signals derived from remote units according to the invention may cause a camera to physically move from side-to-side, up-and-down, and in-and-out through servomotors or other appropriate linkages. But in addition, particularly in the case where a very high resolution image sensor is used having a field of view greater than a particular field of view of interest, terms such as "pan," "tilt" and "zoom" may be taken to include the selection of subset scenes from larger images without necessarily having to mechanically move any portion of the camera itself. Concepts of this type are becoming more popular with the advent of high-resolution digital cameras, many of which offer a "digital zoom" which simply selects a subset from a greater number of pixels, thereby simulating an optical zoom. This invention extends such concepts to include optional pan/tilt on a selective basis.
The use of selective pan, zoom and/or focus offers certain advantages through the inventive use of multiple remote microphones, as better understood with reference to
With the base unit according to the invention being able to determine where each activated remote microphone is located in three-dimensional space, in a video teleconferencing embodiment of the invention, camera pan/tilt/zoom and focusing functions may be tailored for multiple speakers, as discussed above. As shown in
To allow time for the audio and pan/scan circuitry to respond to changes in the speaker or location of the speaker, the system may employ both audio and video time-compression facilities. As an example, the type of time-compression circuitry employed with audio signals for speech compression of radio broadcasts, or for television broadcasts to adjust the length of movies to fit in a shortened or lengthened time-slot, may also be utilized with these teleconferencing systems. If multiple cameras are employed, the video-delay system would allow the detection of a change in the speakers, and therefore allow a switch to a different camera with an improved "camera angle." The delay system would allow this switch to be performed seamlessly. A similar application of time-delay circuitry to the audio side would enable the microphones to be switched accordingly. In either case, the effectiveness of these techniques would rely on signal buffers to implement appropriate delays.
In an alternative embodiment, the systems disclosed with reference to
In yet a further embodiment, a conferencing participant may be located in an automobile or other mobile remote site. In this case, the vehicle would be equipped with a "holster" or "receptacle" facility, in which a cellular telephone or portion of a cellular phone could be inserted. By "portion" it is meant that the user device may only contain a microphone, speaker, and modulated audio transceiver. For example, in a vehicular application, and infrared or dedicated RF carrier may be used.
In practice, the receptacle adapted to receive the user device could be formed from plastic or foam materials, and could further include microphone and speaker facilities which were designed to interface with the receiver and transmitter facilities, respectively, of the cellular telephone; a power supply interface would also be provided. These facilities would allow interfacing with microphones and speakers within the mobile environment, which would serve the purpose provided by the base units of the previous descriptions.
Since various types of portable communication devices are designed to fit comfortably next to the human face of the average user, the receptacle device would easily interface with these types of portable communication devices. To improve the reception of audio within the mobile environment, noise-canceling technology may be employed, preferably by utilizing an audio pickup of environmental noise to produce phase-reversed signals that are of the proper amplitude and frequency spectrum to cancel the that of the ambient environment.
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In Dan Brown's The DaVinci Code, Mary Magdalene is the key. She is the Holy Grail, the wife of Jesus, mother of his child, a Jewish princess from the house of Benjamin, an embodiment of the pagan earth mother whom the Catholic Church has sought to marginalize and suppress for thousands for years. And while The DaVinci Code is fiction, its massive popularity does point to the fact that Mary is the great untold story of Western culture. MARY MAGDALENE capitalizes on the long-standing popular interest in Mary Magdalene, Which has been piqued by Dan Brown. Who was Mary? What can we know about her? What was her relationship to Jesus? What part did she play in his ministry? What was her influence on early Christianity? What caused her to become such a controversial figure and inspire so many legends? These are the questions that world-renowned biblical scholar Bruce Chilton seeks to answer in MARY MAGDALENE: A BIOGRAPHY-- and the answers will surprise many readers. For instance many readers believe the tradition that Mary was a penitent prostitute, but there is absolutely no historical evidence to support this claim. In fact, Bruce Chilton brilliantly makes the case for regarding Mary as a sophisticated religious thinker in her own right. For the first time, Mary is presented in all her authority and complexity. Both reviled and revered throughout the ages, Mary is a controversial figure in Christianity--she could have no better biographer that Bruce Chilton, author of our own Rabbi Jesus and Rabbi Paul.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Brad Keselowski passed Brian Scott on a restart with 11 laps to go Friday night and pulled away after another restart with six laps remaining to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Richmond.
RICHMOND, Va. - Brad Keselowski was probably a dark horse at best to win the Sprint Cup championship a year ago.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have a new look during the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship as Hendrick Motorports has finally sold the remaining inventory on his No. 88 Chevrolet.
And then there were five.
HAMPTON, Ga. - For drivers such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., patience is definitely a virtue at this point in the season.
HAMPTON, Ga. - Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wanted to run at the top of the track.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Furniture Row Racing never stood a chance at keeping Kurt Busch once Gene Haas began courting the 2004 NASCAR champion.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Furniture Row Racing never stood a chance at keeping Kurt Busch once Gene Haas began courting the 2004 NASCAR champion.
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Kasey Kahne was fed up with all of Joe Gibbs Racing by the time contact with Matt Kenseth ended his race at Watkins Glen earlier this month.
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Denny Hamlin, searching for anything to save his season, got a slight boost Friday with a pole-winning run at Bristol Motor Speedway.
BRISTOL, Tenn. - The crowd showered Kyle Busch with boos Friday night as he celebrated yet another Bristol Motor Speedway win in Victory Lane.
BROOKLYN, Mich. - On another record-setting day at Michigan International Speedway, Joey Logano raced to one of the fastest qualifying speeds in NASCAR history.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - As the reigning Sprint Cup champion, Brad Keselowski's photo holding the coveted series trophy is on the cover of the media guide NASCAR hands out at races. The venues change, the photo doesn't, a constant reminder of a great season.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - There was no slipup on the final lap this time, so Kyle Busch's victory celebration at Watkins Glen International was as sweet as it gets.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Riding bumper-to-bumper at nearly 200 mph, Austin Dillon was smack in the middle of a pack of cars headed to the checkered flag when he was suddenly sent on the ride of his life.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR's national series tracks announced Thursday that they are asking fans to refrain from displaying the Confederate flag at races following the deadly attack at a South Carolina church two weeks ago.
SONOMA, Calif. - Tony Stewart spent a rare week off traveling across Ohio as the hands-on owner of a sprint car series.
Jordan Taylor stood atop the podium at Le Mans, surveyed the massive crowd below him, and thought of only one thing to scream.
It's never come easy for Martin Truex Jr., a journeyman driver who has never found the success he hoped to have at NASCAR's highest level.
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The confessions of a 'Wheel of Fortune' fan.
May 12, 2014, Vol. 19, No. 33 • By JOHN SIMON
Even finer viewing is the pretty hostess, Vanna White, who uncovers the spaces where a letter has been correctly called. She does this with a delightful tap, displaying an allure that has only increased over the years. She wears an undeterrable smile and enviably flattering clothes, usually floor-length dresses. It is also gratifying to observe the losers, especially when BANKRUPT strips them of considerable winnings, including, perhaps, the aforementioned car—run over, as it were, by Fortune's wheel. At such times we are allowed to expend, according to our natures, either Samaritan compassion or guilty schadenfreude, both equally satisfying in different ways.
For us viewers, there is also the modest pleasure of having guessed the correct solution, perhaps even before the apt contestant. This does not fill our pockets, but it does fill our souls with justified pride for having figured out "Refreshing Coconut Water" (clue: Food and Drink) or "On the Job Training" (clue: Thing) or "An Extraordinary Experience" (clue: Event) or "Stop Texting Me I'm Cramming for Finals" (clue: Phrase) or "Superstition by Stevie Wonder" (clue: Song and Artist) or "Electric Toothbrush" (clue: Around the House). All comfortable, homey things; no Robert Louis Stevenson's grave here.
Blurt out "The Latest Technology" (clue: Thing) 10 seconds before the hausfrau with five children or the assistant librarian from the corn belt who studies Chinese on the side, and you bask in the warmth of the halo around your prescient head.
And at the end of the program, you get to see, as they rush up to the stage to embrace the winner, the beautiful wife or the handsome husband or the beaming kinfolk or the best friend—whoever the invited rooters might be. And whatever pleasantries Sajak exchanges with them—not to mention the cute concluding duologue between Pat and Vanna, bristling with highly paid bonhomie—all this, dear home audience, you're invited to wallow in, looking forward to tomorrow's show—except, alas, on weekends.
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In 2011, the Cincinnati Bengals had lady luck on their side. With a rookie quarterback (Andy Dalton) passing to a rookie No. 1 wideout (AJ Green) in a West Coast offense called by first-year coordinator Jay Gruden - the upstart Bengals shocked the league, as their 6-2 record through eight games led the AFC North. Then, in Week 10 of the regular season, the hated Pittsburgh Steelers would come into town. As has been the case recently, the Steelers would walk out of Paul Brown Stadium victorious, this particular time by a score of 24-17. The loss would send the Bengals into a downward spiral that saw them lose five of their next eight games, including the AFC Wild Card game. So it should come as no surprise that, for the Cincinnati Bengals, their biggest home game of the 2012 season occurs on Sunday, October 21st, when the Steelers visit once again. The Bengals will be looking to avenge a loss that saw Andy Dalton throw two interceptions - including one late in the fourth quarter...
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The principals of The Williams Group (TWG), a management consulting firm specializing in human resource management and employee relations, shared their HR expertise in a point/counterpoint format before the Energy Battery Group's Annual Convention in Anaheim, California. The presentation presented both the employer and employee perspective on potentially litigious employment issues and was well received by the group of 450 convention attendees.
T. Hensley "Ted" Williams, J.D., Principal Consultant at TWG, and his son Joshua R. Williams, Esq., Managing Attorney at JRW Law, made a joint presentation to the group with Ted Williams representing the employer and Joshua Williams the employees. The presentation reviewed strategies, tactics, and approaches to address a variety of employee relations issues, including:
"Our trademark is to go beyond the 'talking heads' and deliver a more lively presentation approach," said Ted Williams. "In fact, EBG President Rick Hallock said we are just what the doctor ordered,' giving EBG business owners and manager more insight than they get from similar presentations. We often address topics related to executive management and employment strategies, and we always use a more dramatic approach to make the information more memorable and more interesting."
In addition to one-to-one consulting, TWG offers HR seminars and workshops covering a wide range of timely topics. Seminars average from one to four hours and are accompanied by workbooks, case studies, interactive discussions, and more.
For more details about TWG's complete consulting and seminar series, visit http://www.the-williams-group.com.
About The Williams Group
Based in Des Moines, the Williams Group offers full-service human resource and management consulting and training to management in both the private and public sectors. The firm specializes in working with small start-ups and companies that are expanding to become larger corporations with 10,000 or more employees.
The Williams Group offers extensive coaching and guidance to employers, and advises employees looking for new strategies to thrive in the 21st century workplace. The Williams Group has a national practice, and consultants are available on-site, via Skype, FaceTime, Google+, or video teleconference to resolve workforce and workplace issues.
For more information, visit http://www.the-williams-group.com.


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When it decided to update its aging communications system, BryanLGH, a hospital in Lincoln, Neb., called in a trusted solution provider, Windstream Communications, to help it make the transition from TDM to VoIP.
Franchiser Connects With VMware Desktop ServiceThe Utility Company, an Ottawa-based IT franchising company, will begin beta-testing a new VMware-based virtualized desktop service this month and plans to release the first version of the service in early 2008.
Microsoft's Pall Leads Channel Into VoIP BattleMicrosoft channel partners say Gurdeep Singh Pall has done an exemplary job of explaining where the opportunities exist in unified communications.
Review: VoIP Solution Plays Star RoleOur Test Center test-drives Starface as a hosted PBX solution to get a feel for the system's features.
Cisco Expands SMB Channel With New Partners, ProductsCisco says it's on track to add 5,000 certified SMB partners this fiscal year and has its sights set on double that number in the near future.
Putting The Microsoft VoIP Puzzle TogetherMicrosoft is the first to admit that when it comes to VoIP, it can't quite do it all. There are several more pieces to the VoIP puzzle that solution providers working with Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 and the rest of Microsoft's new portfolio will need to add.
Calling Google: More Than Just A gPhoneGoogle's foray into the mobile world may be a big step toward voice becoming an application, as opposed to a disparate system within an IT framework.
Google Reveals Phone Plans And Alliance With Intel, Sprint, OthersGoogle's Android is a fully integrated mobile software stack consisting of an operating system, middleware, user-friendly interface and applications.
Are You Ready For The Google Phone?The phones are expected to include several Google applications and technologies, including its search engine, Google Maps and more.
A Voice From Redmond Means Opportunity For The ChannelWhether you like the company or not, Microsoft's big-splash entrance into the voice market earlier this month is one of the most significant the channel has seen in years.
Microsoft To VARs: You Need A New VoiceMicrosoft wants to put an end to all those wasted minutes per week spent playing phone tag and in voice-mail jail.
Internet Tax Ban Extension Nears Light of DaySome support a permanent end to the taxation of Internet access while others favor a four-year ban.
Ingram Micro Taps Web 2.0 To Build Partner RelationshipsIngram Micro became the first distributor to tap into the power of Web 2.0 by offering its reseller customer communities a collection of social-networking sites that will allow them to build relationships and hopefully drive more sales into the small-business market by sharing best practices and business strategies.
TAP Into Network AnalysisSystems administrators and solution providers that work with them can proactively manage their networks by incorporating analysis tools to the network.
Dell Jumps Into VoIP With Microsoft, NortelNot wanting to be left out in the cold, Dell is teaming with Microsoft and Nortel to gain a foothold in the unified communications space.
Microsoft's Gates: Say Goodbye to VoIP As You Know ItIn an interview with CMP Channel, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates touted the vendor's entrance into the VoIP market as an evolution that will change the way customers communicate. He also downplayed the likelihood of Google and open-source VoIP staking a claim in the enterprise space, and revealed how his own work life has changed as a result of the technology.
VTN Gives Microsoft Unified Communications Thumbs UpAlthough not all partners are using the Microsoft platform yet, they say it may lead changes in the market.
Gates Launches Microsoft VoIP Portfolio, Predicts Demise of PBXWith the launch of Microsoft's unified communications portfolio, Bill Gates said it won't be long before the PBX is just a fond memory.
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The Fertility Centers of New England is proud to announce its designation as an Aetna Institute of Excellence™ Infertility Clinic for Assisted Reproductive Technology services for the second consecutive year.
Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their health care needs. To be selected as an Aetna Institute of Excellence, fertility clinics must satisfy benchmarks for the following criteria:
The Fertility Centers of New England has successfully met and surpassed all qualifying criteria for the 2014 calendar year.
"We are honored to be recognized as an Aetna Institute of Excellence™ for the second year in a row," stated Chief Operating Officer at Fertility Centers of New England Brian E. Miller, Ph.D. "This designation speaks to our commitment to providing our patients with the highest levels of care, affordable treatment options, and high success rates."
In addition to being included in the Aetna Institute of Excellence™ network of providers, the Fertility Centers of New England is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
"There are few IVF centers in the United States achieving both Institute of Excellence™ status and accreditation by the AAAHC," notes Miller. "Our entire team is very proud to be a preferred IVF provider for Aetna and we are confident that patients will receive the highest quality care at all of our locations."
About Fertility Centers of New England
The Fertility Centers of New England is an international leader in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility. We combine advanced reproductive technologies with a comforting, supportive environment to give patients the personal care they deserve.
The Fertility Centers of New England has ten convenient locations for treatment and cycle monitoring throughout New England. We accept all insurance plans and offer a range of options for self-pay patients, including donor oocyte cycles. Patients interested in obtaining additional information about the Fertility Centers of New England may call our center at 877-877-9901 or visit us at http://www.fertilitycenter.com/.
Media inquiries: Please contact Brian E. Miller, Ph.D. at millerb(at)fertilitycenter(dot)com or 781-942-7000 Ext. 631.


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El Salvador's political and social history provides important background on the events described in Justice and the Generals. An imbalance between the wealthy and the poor led to years of civil unrest, exacerbated by violent clashes between a government run by the military and those opposed to it. These circumstances eventually led to the Ford v. Garcia trial, centered on an isolated incident, but representative of the nation's primary conflicts.
Students will:
analyze El Salvador's history and the conditions that contributed to its civil war
identify the factors that led to the churchwomen's murder
make determinations about the future of El Salvador's political and social climate with respect to human rights
5-6 classroom periods
Justice and the Generals video
Internet access (if available)
Print resources on El Salvador's history and present status
The Case of Four American Churchwomen
Historical Overview: El Salvador
Chart paper
Map of the world and/or of Central America
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1) Ask students to identify El Salvador on a map of the world or Central America and then share what they know about the country. (Students might note topics that include the nation's history, current events, political and economic conditions, and human rights. Or, offer these and related topics as prompts for student discussion.) Record student responses on chart paper. Acknowledge particular student-identified themes related to the film's the story line, incorporating them into an overview of El Salvador's history and the Ford v. Garcia trial.
2) Provide some background on the premise for Justice and the Generals. Have students view the recommended film segments. After viewing, pose the following discussion questions (or distribute them as a worksheet):
What aspects of El Salvador's history contributed to the nation's civil unrest and war? Given the circumstances, could a civil war have been avoided? Explain why or why not.
What was the role of the four U.S. churchmen in El Salvador? Why might El Salvadoran leaders have considered this type of clergy activity to be "subversive?" What other roles did clergy undertake? In your opinion, what were the pro and con aspects of this service?
What are the events involved in the murder of the U.S. churchwomen?
What was the role of the U.S. in the nation's civil war, the treatment of El Salvadoran military leaders, and the murder investigation? Justify or negate the actions of the United States.
What factors hindered the churchwomen's families' pursuit of information? What other challenges did they encounter?
What was the primary argument the defense would use during the trial?
3) Divide students into small groups and ask them to further research El Salvador's history and the Ford v. Garcia trial. Distribute the handouts
The Case of Four American Churchwomen
Historical Overview: El Salvador
and point students to relevant Web sites and print resources. Explain to students that as they research, they should identify and record the primary factors that led to the nation's struggles and the murder, and also those that influenced the trial. Instruct students to list these themes/topics, which might include class division, poverty, unequal land distribution, absence of a democratic government, a government led by the military, U.S. foreign policy, death squads, and opposition groups. For each selected theme, students should have qualifying information. For example, if they choose class division, they should elaborate on what this entailed (i.e., wealthy landowners claiming indigenous people's lands).
4) Post at least 15 sheets of chart paper around the classroom. Invite each group to share its themes. Chart each individual theme on separate chart paper sheets. Make sure to list all the themes, avoiding duplication. Invite the groups to write their qualifying information under each recorded theme (if applicable) on the chart paper.
5) Have each group evaluate the class' cumulative information and for each theme, note how situations could have been altered or prevented in order to avoid the consequences-multiple deaths, poverty, the churchwomen's murder, etc. Instruct the groups to construct strategic and practical recommendations, considering relevant legal, international, political, and economic factors. For example, they can contemplate how leadership roles might have been monitored or redefined; what international involvement could have been stepped up or eliminated; and what could have prevented the deaths not only of the churchwomen, but those of thousands of El Salvadorans.
6) In the role of political analysts, have each group present its perspectives, highlighting its selected factors and approach to change. Groups can use charts, graphs, and other visuals to demonstrate their points of view. Engage the class in an informal debate on the proposed strategies.
7) Explain that in 1992, the Salvadoran government and armed opposition groups (Farabundo Marti Liberation Front-FLMN) signed a peace treaty, leading to the nation's first democratic government. Ask students to speculate how the country has fared since this agreement, given the country's history and struggles. Do they believe the inequities have subsided, that the government has eased its force, or that human rights abuses have decreased? Remaining in their small groups, have students research the nation's current status to determine what changes have occurred and what still needs to be addressed. Maintaining their roles as political analysts, have each group highlight what it considers to be persistent problems and what needs to be done on a global level to ensure El Salvador's democratic practices and protection of human rights.
Assessment should be informal and focus on student contributions to group and class discussions, participation in group projects and presentations, interaction with group partners, and capacity and willingness to negotiate controversial and complex subject matter. Keep in the mind the challenging topic, allowing students to work at their knowledge and skill levels. Assessment may be rubric-based or students can use journals to document their understanding of the materials and topic and assess their involvement in projects and discussions.
Other countries, such as Haiti, Guatemala, Angola, Argentina, Liberia, and Colombia, have experienced political and social unrest, civil war, and violence. While specific circumstances and events have differed in each nation, factors such as human rights abuses and military force were-or still are-common elements of their respective struggles. In small groups, students can conduct a comparative study of selected nations, noting their conflicts' similarities and differences. Invite them to write news analyses as international journalists, discussing possible future global solutions to these types conflicts
Students can take on roles of actual or fictitious individuals (citizens, members of opposition groups, American government officials, military leaders, guardsmen, etc.) living through El Salvador's civil war. In this capacity, they create and present dramatic monologues about their experiences.
Enemies of War
Online Newshour: Truth and Democracy
Amnesty International
Global Issues
Lawyer's Committee for Human Rights
New Day Films: Central America: Roots of Conflict
Country Reports: History of El Salvador


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I am stuck on a homestead mission called "The Fight". It is a minigame involving two Irishmen in a disput and Connor has to break them up. You have to use the sticks to slide this meter so they separate. Simple? I have no idea how to beat it and the game won't let me continue until I solve it. It's the most bull**** minigame I've played since the first Force Unleashed. Has anyone else encountered this side mission and were able to beat it?
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As bad as fun. is or will/would be, JJ still takes the cake. Never felt better about leaving the Polo grounds early as I did 5 years ago.
Funny, I do not see Oasis on here.I picked Jack Johnson for fact that the Verve should of headljne.We didnt even get one Storm in Heaven song.
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Swans @ Terminal West 03/28/15
Drive like Jehu @ The Glass House 04/08/15
Electric Wizard @ Slims 04/17/15
Acid Mother Temple @ BOTM 04/18/15
Faith No More @ the Warfield 04/20/15
John Zorn @ UCLA 05/02/15
Will Bulter @ Slims 05/26/15
Neutral Milk Hotel @ Pappy & Harriets 05/30/15
Mariah Carey @ Caesars palace 06/11/14
At least the Killers had fireworks, for the love of God.
KoL, because of what they did to the brothers.
No stone roses? That was abominable.
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Tie between kings of Leon and black keys, with fun. right behind.
4/8 Ride @ The Roxy, 4/10 St. Vincent @ The Cosmopolitan, 4/14 Barry Manilow @ Staples Center, 5/2 Desert Daze, 5/8-10 Levitation, 5/16 The Juan Maclean @ The Regent, 6/10 Emmy the Great @ Hotel Cafe, 6/12 Emmy the Great @ Hotel Utah
stone roses first weekend was fucking pathetic. and I think they're all right.
Courtney Barnett - 6/5 - The Mohawk
The Avett Brothers/Old Crow Medicine Show - 6/27 - Whitewater Amphitheater
Death Grips - 7/18 - The Mohawk
Kraftwerk - 9/25 - Bass Concert Hall
KOL >>>>>>>>>> Jack Johnson
Much of the KOL hate is unwarranted. Aha Shake Heartbreak and Because of the Times are decent albums
Saw Verve do the sublime 'Already There' off A Storm in Heaven a few days before in Vegas. But why wasn't 'She's a Superstar' ever in the set? Such a filthy, desert opening guitar riff.
The pilgrimage is not perfected save by copulation with the camel.
this poll is fucking pathetic
Kings of Leon are as shitty at being people as they are at making music, so there's also that.
4/8 Ride @ The Roxy, 4/10 St. Vincent @ The Cosmopolitan, 4/14 Barry Manilow @ Staples Center, 5/2 Desert Daze, 5/8-10 Levitation, 5/16 The Juan Maclean @ The Regent, 6/10 Emmy the Great @ Hotel Cafe, 6/12 Emmy the Great @ Hotel Utah
Why does Tom have such depressing threads? Am I going to be that depressing when im old?
Do a poll
kol. so, so bad. although I went with jj due to the fact that I could still hear it in camp.
Jack Johnson, by far. There is no other performer who can suck the life out of the festival more than Jack Johnson.


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