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Vodafone has revealed that it has timed its abolition of roaming charges for new and used phone customers with the holiday season in mind.
The operator is to remove additional rates for holidaymakers using their phones abroad between June 1st and the end of August. The agreement applies in 35 countries.
Ian Shepherd, consumer director at Vodafone, said that the decision was made in order to differentiate itself from its competitors and claimed that the timing was deliberate.
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Dealing with resolution is difficult if you want pixel-accurate results like you're accustomed to seeing on a Gameboy or one of the older consoles.
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Firstly, if you absolutely have to have pixel-perfect results between effective resolutions, then you'll need to create two distinct sets of sprites (EDIT -- that is, if you also want highest-available resolution, or a smaller resolution that isn't a common denominator of 1080p and 720p) -- One designed for 720p, and another designed for 1080p. I would either derive both from the same source image at 2x 1080p scale (scaling down by half for 1080p, and by 2/3rds for 720p), that will give you good-quality output from the same source. Alternatively, you can create both sets by hand at each resolution -- that'll look best, but be essentially 2x the work through production and all subsequent revisions. Keep in mind that you'll need to adjust for logical pixels of 2x2-4x4 real pixels if you want that pixelated look, but full-resolution, hand-drawn raster art is nice too, and still looks very distinct from vector-art a'la flash.
Secondly, you could just create high-res, 2x-1080p artwork like in the first version, but let your engine do the scaling at run-time, either by direct-scaling in your projection matrix, or by rendering to a smaller back-buffer that uses the logical resolution (the one that matches the blocky pixels naturally) and then up-scaling it for output. The later approach can give better results since you can apply your own scaling method, rather than relying on the GPU to do it (probably a box-filter), and optionally can apply algorithms like scale-2x if you like.
Finally, if the desired amount of pixelation lines up, certain lower-resolutions scale up perfectly to both 720p and 1080p -- for example, if designed for a logical resolution of 640x360, then it scales perfectly by a factor of two to 720p and by a factor of three to 1080p. If that's a good match for the desired amount of pixelation, this is definately the way to go because it gives pixel-perfect results in both cases, with no additional work, without starting from over-size sprites, and the scaling can be done in-engine. 640x360 is probably the only practical resolution if you want to use every pixel on the screen in both modes (320x180 is the next one down, and that's really pixelated already). Others are decent candidates if you can accept some letterboxing (say, 420x240 -- although that's not perfectly 16:9 either).
Then, there's the whole other issue of whether or not the game could simply be made to adapt to different resolution using the same art -- basically, you just see more of the world at once. This is a viable approach too, you just have to be aware of how it can impact competitive (especially) and cooperative play, as well as how it impacts level design.

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Powerman 5000, SOiL + 3 Years Hollow Hitting the Road for Summer 2015 Tour
Powerman 5000, SOiL and 3 Years Hollow have lined up June and July shows this summer.
Powerman 5000, SOiL and 3 Years Hollow have lined up June and July shows this summer.
Vocalist Ryan McCombs details a scary account of waking up to their bus going off the road.
SOiL frontman Ryan McCombs has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke in his sleep Sunday night.
Over the years, we have made MANY fond memories with the guys from SOiL. Whether it's from the Taylortown show back in the day or from last year at Festapalooza, we know Ryan McCombs and company pretty well. But for those of you that don't know the band like we do, the YouTube internet show Bus Invaders raided SOiL's bus and gave an up close and personal view of what it's like to be on the road with the band. Pretty cool video that you can check out below.
2013 was a banner year for our buddies in SOiL. Not only did they reunite with original singer Ryan McCombs (which is AWESOME) and put out a new album, 'Whole' (which is absolutely PHENOMENAL). But they also melted faces and kicked ass all over the world on tour. So, building on their success from last year, SOiL is back with a brand-spanking new single, 'The Hate Song'.
99X winners had the chance to hang with all the Festapalooza bands and snag some photos and autographs. How many tongues can you count in these photos?
Soil took the stage at Festapalooza this afternoon following American Fangs, Digital Summer, and Texas Hippie Coalition, and got the crowd screaming and pumping fists.
Among their powerhouse setlist included fan favorites "37 Stitches" and their recent hit "Shine On." Check out the photos we caught while they owned the stage.
When I first heard that Ryan McCombs got back together with SOiL, I was elated. During their time with Ryan, they were a force to be reckoned with, consistently cranking out hard hitting material that could go toe to toe with any band on the planet.
But then I got to thinking, how could their new album 'Whole' ever compare to 'Scars' or 'Redefine'?
The countdown is on to the 99X-Redd's Apple Ale Festapalooza, presented by Bossier City Harley-Davidson! The first major outdoor rock festival in the SBC in over 15 years goes down Saturday, September 14th at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport, with seven great bands scheduled to play for an all-ages audience
The typical office has arguments over things like their favorite "Breaking Bad" character and the best place to have lunch. This isn't your typical office.
With SOiL playing Festapalooza on September 14 and their new record "Whole" due out on August 20, we started discussing (read: arguing about) which of their five albums is the best one. Help us settle this.
For those that remember the first X-Fest back in 1997, I think I can say that one band in particular owned the stage that day. They had just recently released their first album, and even though we'd been banging their song 'Black' on the radio, they were relatively unknown
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The Indianapolis Colts have signed former Stanford tight end Coby Fleener, the last of the team's 10 draft picks to agree to a contract. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Wednesday. Fleener was selected in the second round, 34th overall. Teaming with fellow Colts rookie Andrew Luck at Stanford, Fleener had 34 catches for 667 yards - a 19.6-yard average - and 10 touchdowns last season. In 51 career games, he had 96 catches for 1,543 yards and 18 TDs. He had his best game in Stanford's 2011 Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech, finishing with six receptions for 173 yards and three touchdowns. The Colts open training camp Saturday.
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I didn't know you could get sued for throwing someone out of your home, but that is what is happening to Trent Richardson. This is what happened when you bring girls home from the club you don't know. Here are the details of the lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that the incident began on Dec. 9, 2012, at Rumors night club following a Browns victory and continued into the early hours of Dec. 10 when the defendants invited Krystal Jones of Maple Heights and Kathleen Hunter of Cleveland to Trent Richardson's home in Columbia Station, according to the complaint. Once inside the home, Trent Richardson asked the two women to leave, but as they were leaving, Christman said Richardson became enraged, cursing the two women for "slamming a door" and "disrespecting his house," according to the complaint. The complaint accuses Richardson of slamming his fist onto the hood of Jones' vehicle, denting the hood and causing $1,500 in damage. It also accuses Richardson of orchestrating a physical assault on the two women, naming his girlfriend Sevina Fatu of Columbia Station and two other yet unnamed women as the assailants. So, basically Richardson did this to the women and they want money.
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Now WDW feels sooooo THREATENED that they feel the need to "attack" DL on its home turf. DISGUSTING.
Now WDW feels sooooo THREATENED that they feel the need to "attack" DL on its home turf. DISGUSTING.
NO attacking going on, Otown. They're advertising the great delas where you work on the west coast... that's ALL, dude. Take a pill and calm down!
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I just can't understand this need of DL regulars to have the celebration all to themselves. Disney is a corporation, folks, and has money making as its goal. If they can piggy back onto DL's thing in the other parks around the world, how is that in any way hurting DL's thing? What hurt DL was Pressler and Harriss not anticipating the importance of this date until it was too late. Ouimet has done a killer job of sprucing the place up, bringing Buzz online, and rushing the completion of Space Mountain to coincide with the anniversary date. Other than that, there just wasn't much that they could do with the massive neglect of the past administration.
And as someone else said, Disney has decided to celebrate the birth of the theme park, rather than concentrating on DL alone. Good synergy, good money making potential, just good business all around. People that talk about WDW horning in on DL's fun should try to remember that they're all run by the same people.
I don't mind the promotions for other parks. I just wish they wouldn't call it the happiest celebration on earth. it should have been titled DL 50th anniversary and there are deals going on in all of our parks. the synergy is great, but the ads hardley ever elude to DL 50th.
I'm heading to WDW this summer, so I'm hoping all the tourists head out here to Anaheim, keep them away from Orlando! All are welcome! All are welcome!
Honor those who fall under the sword.
But pity the warrior who has slain all his enemies.
besdies WDW relies on these celebrations to get the locals.. DL has themn already...
DL is doing this for the tourists... WDW already has those... They are sharing to get more money..... (spend money on some interesting decorations.. get money back???)
I basically agree with Dan's assessment. The bottom line is it was easier/more cost effective/maybe even smarter to market DL's 50th as a world-wide celebration. It's not like anyone at DL isn't going to realize what's being celebrated. And if folks at WDW don't understand, well that brings to mind an old joke 'How many average WDW guests does it take to screw in a lightbulb?' You can fill in your own punchline.
The problem I have is all these marketing events start to blend together. Magical Gatherings, 100 Years of Magic, Millennium etc ... to me it shows a profound lack of faith in the core product to attract guests, so they need to come up with something they believe is slick to draw folks in.
I remember back in 1981 when WDW celebrated its Tencennial with an incredible parade (still the best non-holiday daytime one ever at the Mk), elaborate stage shows, and truly unique merchandise. They also did this with no national advertising whatsoever. But people still came because they wanted to see WDW, the 10th celeb was just a bonus.
Also, these celebs are getting longer and longer. They usually start at one year or 14 months and then are extended 'due to guest demand' according to the press releases. Really ticks me off. Going back to the Tencennial, it lasted exactly one year (as did the 15th and 20th celebs, if I remember correctly). Started 10-1-81, ended 9-30-82 and EPCOT Center opened the next day.
Nowadays the special entertainment never ends. A wand at Epcot for the Millennium is there six years later. A 45th Anniversary parade at DL runs until six months before the 50th parade debuts. A 100 Years of Magic snowglobe parade is still going strong with no end in sight ... all this does is cheapen the Disney experience.
Of course, things aren't like that in Tokyo, are they?
I'm glad the Snowglobes were still running- I did not get to come down for Walt's 100th b-day- so I was upset that I might miss it, but I got to see it last July.
People can not always plan a vacation in a year- it might take time- so they extend it. So what?
I also agree, it's not an "US" versus "THEM" kind of situation. It's all the same team. It's all Disney. And they are collectively trying to market this 50th celebration in the biggest, most lucrative way they can.
By luring the fans who are already excited by DL's 50th - the AP's who will hit DL effortlessly numerous times during the celebration - they are drawing people to their biggest cash cow, WDW. The resort you can't just swing in for an afternoon for, but have to stay a whole week to do properly and that means big dollars in the pockets of Disney.
That's why WDW got rides from all the other parks to celebrate the 50th with, not DL. Because DL is no longer the international destination WDW is and can not hold people on property for a full week, spending money, the way WDW can.
Disney are simply marketing the 50th into the biggest success possible for the company as a whole, not to slight DL or seemingly pamper WDW. They don't take sides about it like the fans do. It's all the same bank account.
Actually, i see it a little differently. I don't think they consciously made the decision to make additions to other resorts like WDW because of the 50th. These were things that were going to happen anyway. they just couldn't pass up the opportunity to throw them in as part of the hype. The attraction plans came first, then the convenient tie in explanation that they were "gifts" because of the 50th.
Bingo, Xharryb. I've been saying for a while now that this is exactly what happened. It's a manufactured celebration, taking advantage of a fortuitous coincidence of special events and new attractions that came under the banner of the 50th celebration. It's another way for Disney to make a nice buck, not that there's anything wrong with that.
Oh, who gives a flip? It's all the same division of the same company.
Besides, more people going to WDW = less crowds at DL
Obviously, from the wealth of contributions on this subject both here and on other sites, quite a few people give a flip.Originally Posted by MickeyMania
Not necessarily, you have to realize just how far apart DL is from WDW. I go to WDW cause it is closer, while DL would be a long, long flight for me. It all depends on what region of the country you are in. Easterners are more likely to go to WDW, while westerners are more likely to go to DL.Originally Posted by MickeyMania
I haven't put my two cents in this thread yet, so here it goes. Why not let WDW take some glory off of the 50th, I don't think that just because WDW is helping DL to celebrate its 50th that people will pick WDW over DL. I think it is just a marketing thing. It also takes the celebration everywhere. Think about this. What if I can't afford to visit DL for the 50th, and I can't, but still want to get in on the celebration. I can because I can afford to drive down to WDW and stay for a while, therefore I can still catch a little bit of DL's 50th from the celebration at WDW!
There is MY two cents. Say what you will.
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Being a "California" native, I can understand both sides of the issue. DL is the original. Period. Cut and Dried. It just seems odd that ALL of the other parks would be getting as much if not more attention during DL's 50th. That being said, I agree with danyoung in that this is a business, and there number 1 priority is to make money. When you look at what all the other parks seem to be "getting" as a "gift", it seems to pale in comparison to what the original park is getting. I also agree that due terrible leadership in the past, Matt did what he could do, with the time that he had available.
I have to say, that I am going to back to WDW this year with my family and then going to DL with the same group, plus a few more in December partake in the celebration.


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Françoise-Claire Prodhon
March 12th, 2015Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
The Fall-Winter 2015/16 Ready-to-Wear collection was unveiled within a bistro environment designed by Karl Lagerfeld which he named the "Brasserie Gabrielle". This larger-than-life "brasserie," an institution that has long embodied the Parisian lifestyle, was constructed inside the Grand Palais and perfectly conveyed the spirit of the collection.
Using vocabulary that its creator deemed "very French," this "French Collection" reinterprets the wardrobe of a modern "bourgeoise," a woman who exudes Parisian chic and cosmopolitan culture, who could grace the streets of any major city around the world. The "new bourgeoise," as dubbed by Karl Lagerfeld, is accessorized day to night in beige and black slingback shoes with a squared heel. This is the first time since the designer's arrival at Chanel that he has explored this iconic shoe, of which he revamped its proportions. All 97 models of the collection wore these two-tone shoes, which make the legs look thinner and bestow a woman with confidence.
The silhouettes ranged from extremely feminine to sometimes androgynous, in colors such as navy, gray and burgundy and in prints such as tartan or houndstooth. The common thread of the collection was Chanel's emblematic tweed, which was reinvented in the form of zipped or preciously buttoned up coatdresses trimmed with woven braid. It also manifested in pencil skirts cut just below the knee or at calf-length, elegant suit-jackets and large wool coats, in jackets "à berthe" or with large collars, and in flowing skirts. The subtly flared silhouettes were fitted at the waist with a skinny belt. Urban and all about comfort, the elegant models wore bomber jackets whose fronts were reminiscent of a Chanel jacket, skirt suits or quilted coats, and embroidered parkas elevated to the status of an evening coat. Knit was omnipresent in both sporty and sophisticated styles with jacquard print sweaters paired with tweed skirts, oversized off-the-shoulder sweaters, elegant two-toned A-line dresses and long evening gowns.
Very striking, more androgynous silhouettes passed by in short box coats that revealed white shirts and plastrons, as well as long grosgrain-belted aprons tied nonchalantly around the waist. These simultaneously seductive yet casual aprons were paired with jeans, slim-cut leather pants or tweed dresses in the style of a neo three-piece suit. For evening, the looks were elegant and vibrant, including little black chiffon dresses, a trompe-l'œil two-piece suit with a bow tie and brilliant details inspired by folded brasserie napkins, transparent and layered effects, lace skirts and dresses, and spectacular skirts painted with feathers paired with woolen cardigans that revealed maxi sleeves also with feathers.
Françoise Claire Prodhon
Photo by Olivier Saillant
January 29th, 2015Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
Both romantic and modern, Karl Lagerfeld designed an exquisite wedding dress to close the Chanel Spring-Summer 2015 Haute Couture collection. This fairy tale dress inspired by flora, was created in the Lemarié ateliers. A dozen people over a month assembled more than 3,000 components.
The gown's entirely sequin-embroidered short-sleeved top, flared over a long train which was like a bed of flowers. Barely colored by occasional pops of delicate pink, this subtle collage of pristine petals revealed a composition that blended chiffon, organza, white iridescent plastic curls, rhinestones and pearls. In lieu of the traditional white veil, Karl Lagerfeld used a wide-brimmed hat topped with a cloud-like tulle.
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Photo by Olivier Saillant
January 28th, 2015Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
Chanel presented the Spring-Summer 2015 Haute Couture Show within a circular botanical glasshouse erected underneath the dome of the Grand Palais. At the show's opening, a tropical garden blooming with paper flowers revealed the magic of lush, multi-colored vegetation.
It is a collection that Karl Lagerfeld designed using a sumptuous palette of fresh, vibrant colors that were loosely inspired by an extraordinary and generous garden. The first suits to walk set the tone: bright orange, electric blue, pollen yellow and hot pink underscored the modern style of the collection's silhouettes, which were accessorized with sock-like black leather boots and oversized wide-brimmed hats with straw concealed by a veil of black tulle. Cropped tweed jackets with long or three-quarter sleeves were married with low-cut skirts revealing the models' midriff. These skirts, either short and flared, slender and straight, or flowing and twirling, were embellished with skinny belts whose unusual length accompanied the garments' movement for the ultimate finishing touch. Black and white, Chanel's iconic colors, surfaced in the form of graphic, sleek suits. Lively and airy, silk chiffon was used to create a subtle play of layering and transparency, which was masterfully showcased by large belted coats worn over tone-on-tone sets and dresses in black, pink and bright red. Embroideries, origami folds, braided and fringed chiffon, pearls, sequins, material effects and delicate motifs conveyed the full extent of the ateliers' expertise. The countless floral motifs that emphasized the collections' theme enchanted the evening with their magnificence.
Bouquets of organza, leather, tulle, rhodoid and pearls bloomed from skirts, jackets and sleeves while also gracing chiffon mittens, and elegant knit hats were dotted with an array of precious flowers. Poetic and modern, the Chanel flower women incarnated a larger-than-life garden in which Haute Couture rhymed with perfection.
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December 9th, 2014Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
Chanel presented the 2015 Métiers d'Art Paris‑Salzburg collection in a glorious Rococo setting at the Leopoldskron castle. The show drew inspiration from Austrian history, that of Empress Elisabeth "Sissi," who was admired in her time for her elegance and beauty, as well as traditional attire such as the lederhosen and dirndl which Karl Lagerfeld infused with modern luxury by using an elegant yet sporty color palette. The signature piece of the collection is the four-pocketed jacket inspired by the garments that Gabrielle Chanel would have seen elevator operators wear at the Mittersill hotel during her stays in Austria. This further inspired the collection's silhouettes of boxy jackets paired with wide-cut trousers featuring contrasting tuxedo stripes, calling to mind a structured, uniform-like look.
Flared jackets, capes and maxi-length coats reveal a pleat at the back that echo the traditional loden coat while their leather trimmings, gold embroidery, feathers and flower appliqués evoke the Austro-Hungarian period. Knits are punctuated with Alpine flora while Austria's famous lederhosen are paired with leather breeches and also reimagined as handbags. A rich palette presented the iconic colors of white, red, navy and black enhanced with hues like forest green, khaki green, dove gray and brown. Sophisticated yet sporty, the collection was intentionally contemporary. Karl Lagerfeld explores Austrian style, showcasing its refinement through the savoir-faire of the Chanel ateliers. Embroidery, feathers and pleats are crafted with painstaking delicacy to give this collection a romantic edge. Tweed, leather and cashmere partnered with loden and felt, and these materials blended with satin, faille, taffeta and lace lend the collection a fresh, youthful vibe.
The models walked in moccasins decorated with edelweiss, ankle-strap clogs and thigh-high lace-up boots, while their heads were graced with feather-topped hats and ear muff-like headphones styled to look like coiled Heidi braids. The collection's jewelry creations celebrate all things Alpine with cable car, cuckoo clock and edelweiss motifs. Black and white silhouettes often adorned with flower embroideries dominate the collection's evening looks. Bodices, ruffs and pleats soften structured dresses, which are finished off with patent leather boots for an edgy style.
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Photo by Benoit Peverelli
December 3rd, 2014Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
The story of the Chanel jacket all began with the invention of the suit in the early 1950s. This modern, comfortable garment, combining masculine and feminine elements, was Gabrielle Chanel's answer to the style of the 1950s, which she considered too constraining and not adapted to women's lives.
"A Chanel suit is made for a woman who moves," said Gabrielle Chanel, adding: "I really care about women, and I wanted to dress them in clothes that make them feel at ease, clothes they can wear to drive a car, but that still emphasize femininity". It was immediately successful, and the suit along with its jacket became essential items in women's wardrobes, the synonym of freedom and casual elegance.
The jacket, worn with a wrap-around skirt, is unique, taking inspiration from traditional Austrian men's jackets. This jacket in tweed, one of Mademoiselle Chanel's signature fabrics, was designed like a second skin: straight, structured, with an edge-to-edge closure and no shoulder pads or stiff interfacing.
To reconcile flexibility and support, the jacket front is cut on the grain, without darts at the bust. The back is cut the same way, simply separated by a center seam. Vertical side panels join the front and back. The sleeve, cut on the grain, meets the bodice at the top of the shoulder. It is slightly angled with darts at the elbow to follow the shape of the arm for ease of movement and comfort. To ensure this perfect freedom of movement, Mademoiselle Chanel would take her customers' measurements with their arms crossed and hands resting on their shoulders. The silk lining of the jacket is cut with the same criteria ensuring comfort. A delicate chain sewn into the lower part of the jacket ensures that it falls impeccably. The graphic aspect is emphasized by the braid (grosgrain braid, knitted, etc.) that outlines the contours of the jacket, the pocket edges, and the cuffs. The pockets are placed to make it easy to slip the hands in. The jacket is done up with jewel-like buttons stamped with the lion's head motif (Mademoiselle Chanel's astrological sign was Leo), sheaves of wheat, camellia, or the double C logo.
Reinvented every season, the jacket has become one of the iconic elements of the Chanel style. "Actually, the Chanel jacket is inspired by the traditional Austrian men's jacket. Coco Chanel invented a type of garment that did not exist in this exact form, and this is an achievement that no one can take away from her. It is one of the symbols that defines the Chanel style." As Karl Lagerfeld has said, "In the world of fashion, some things never go out of fashion: jeans, a white shirt and a Chanel jacket".
Françoise Claire Prodhon
Photo by Benoit Peverelli
December 1st, 2014Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
Austria captivated Gabrielle Chanel with its charm, atmosphere and mountainous landscape. She loved nature, sport and outdoor activities as much as cultural events and high society: Austria offered it all. In a letter to Jean Cocteau on July 16, 1922 she wrote: "Tzara is in Tirol - seems to be feeling better and happy - perhaps I will go there too". Like many artists at that time, Tristan Tzara was there with Max Ernst and Paul Eluard, other members of the Dada movement.
Since the mid-nineteenth century, Salzburg and the Austrian Tirol had become highly desirable destinations. This popularity was confirmed in 1920, when director Max Reinhardt, composer Richard Strauss and author Hugo von Hofmannsthal created the Salzburg Festival, an annual summer operatic festival attracting a cultured and elegant audience.
In the early 1930s, Gabrielle Chanel loved to visit the famous ski station of Saint‑Moritz, and it was here that she met Baron Hubert von Pantz, a dashing Austrian aristocrat. Elegant and courtly, he had all the traits to charm Gabrielle Chanel, with whom he had a two-year affair. In these early years of the 1930s, he bought Schloss Mittersill, a castle he transformed into a prestigious luxury hotel.
Schloss Mittersill was an instant success and in 1936, the American edition of Vogue magazine referred to it as: "the most talked-of place in Austria". With his high standards and exquisite manners, Hubert von Pantz attracted high ranking guests from the elite, including the Duc de Gramont and the Marquise de Polignac; but also artists such as Marlene Dietrich, Douglas Fairbanks and Cole Porter, all drawn in by the hotel's refined atmosphere as well as its traditional character. It offered many activities, ranging from golf to hikes on the glaciers, as well as shopping, an opportunity for this swanky clientèle to buy traditional Loden garments. It was at Mittersill that Gabrielle Chanel noticed the impeccable jackets worn by the hotel's elevator operators… A garment that she would remember in the early 1950s, when she created the iconic jacket of the Chanel suit, worn in 1961 by her friend, Austrian-born actress Romy Schneider...
Françoise-Claire Prodhon
The actress Romy Schneider during a fitting with Gabrielle Chanel in 1961
Photo Giancarlo Botti ©BOTTI/STILLS/GAMMA
October 2nd, 2014Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
The Spring-Summer 2015 Ready-to-Wear show transported us to a typical Parisian boulevard miraculously erected under the glass dome of the Grand Palais, where 80 models casually strolled past the "boulevard Chanel's" facades while donning the collection's myriad looks.
The collection is decidedly optimistic and rich with a variety of propositions that Karl Lagerfeld used to set the tone right from the start: these Chanel women are free-spirited and daring; they progress far beyond mere social norms; they are independent, modern and active, in the very image of Gabrielle Chanel. Firmly rooted in their day and age, they walk the streets of major cities with long, confident strides.
With their tweed pantsuits accessorised by vibrant silk neckties, these professional women are a perfect blend of masculine and feminine. Their elegant, comfortable style is inspired by menswear with double-breasted blazers and boxy jackets, cuffed wide-leg trousers and flat boots. The base remained feminine however, through a palette of vibrant colors (orange, pink, purple, blue, green) and flamboyant prints (florals, watercolor prints) interpreted on blouses, neckties and scarves, as well as boots and loafers. The skirt suit was paired with printed fabric boots; soft, flowing blouses were punctuated with a pointed, elongated collar, and a tennis stripe adorned generous cuffed bermuda shorts to give them an urban flair. Open derby shoes closed by an ankle strap appeared in gold and black leather, black and white leather, as well as black satin versions. Chanel's iconic colors of black, white and navy served as the foundation of this easy-to-wear wardrobe.
From long tweed coats lined with printed silk to military-inspired khaki suede jumpsuits, a sailor stripe knit that is as fresh a look in the city as it is at the beach, gauzy blouses, lace and dresses embroidered with small scale-like tiles interspersed with tiny flowers, summer of 2015 will focus on the winds of freedom that blew during the years 1968-1970. The whole collection is a play on proportions, layering and transparency. Immaculate white blouses with wide collars are cinched with a gold belt to give the bermuda short a feminine touch.
The collection's accessories added a whimsical, humorous twist to its message of freedom: clutches were stamped with messages like "Féministe mais Féminine" and "Make Fashion not War." A new bag incorporating all of the codes of the Chanel jacket (tweed, braid, buttons) made its debut with soft leather handles that allow it to be worn over the shoulder or tied around the waist.
Photo by Olivier Saillant
August 18th, 2014Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
1913: The Normandy coast with its expansive gray-blue skies and beaches still resembled the representations depicted by Eugène Boudin and the Impressionists at the turn of the 19th century... There was no swimming, or very little at most... Visitors splashed about or baited for shrimp, and the more elegant among them were seated under their parasols or withdrew into their canvas sun tents, wearing the same restrictive outfits on the sand as they wore in town. All of them were still unaware that a revolution was underway...
1913 was the year when Coco Chanel chose to open her first fashion boutique on rue Gontaut-Biron in Deauville.
This young woman, who successfully opened her first hat store in 1910 called "Chanel Modes" located at 21 rue Cambon in Paris, had established a formidable reputation and had already won over the most elite socialites of the time. However, it was in Deauville where she was the first to invent a sporty sense of style that reflected a changing society, a style that would forever alter the course of women's history.
Here at this chic resort destination she sold her wide-brimmed hats that were simply decorated with a single feather or ribbon. Yet most importantly, she offered wealthy clients open-air apparel that she displayed along Deauville's famous boardwalk. The selection notably included the fisherman-inspired striped jersey sweater: yet again, she was able to reinvent a masculine garment and transform a classic work wear item into something comfortable for women who were ever so ready to be liberated from the heavy, corseted silhouette imposed by the "Belle Epoque". Other outfits followed that embodied casual chic and successfully put everything else out of fashion: striped shirts, sailor pants, and beach pajamas that she accessorized with pearls and camellias loosely stitched to the belt or collar lapel. In Deauville, Gabrielle's boldness paired with the elegance of Adrienne (her young aunt) and her sister Antoinette (both dressed by Chanel) was as surprising as it was seductive. Gabrielle Chanel breathed new life and fresh air into fashion, fully embracing the spirit of the times, which the Avant-gardists were also doing at the same time in other creative fields such as painting, sculpture, literature, poetry, and music.
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August 6th, 2014Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
The relationship between Gabrielle Chanel and the Basque coast dates back to 1915. It was Arthur "Boy" Capel who introduced her to Biarritz while on leave from his military duties. The war that raged on relentlessly seemed far off while at this famous seaside resort: many wealthy women had fled Paris to seek refuge there and spent quiet, peaceful days at the seaside. Gabrielle Chanel was captivated by the smart and stylish atmosphere of Biarritz. It was here that she decided to open her first couture house in 1915 in a villa facing the casino.
She experienced instant success: neighboring Spain was neutral during the war, and orders poured in from Spanish royalty and very wealthy clients, as well as from French clients who were won over by the innovative luxury of Chanel. Biarritz had also served as a resort destination for Russian aristocrats since the 19th century, who purchased and built numerous villas there. After the fall of the czar, many of them sought refuge in Biarritz. It was here in 1920 that Gabrielle Chanel met Grand Duke Dimitri Pavlovitch, cousin of the czar, with whom she had an affair until 1922. She spent much time with him at various villas along the Basque coast. In 1920, Gabrielle Chanel became the symbol of elegance, introducing the world to a modern sense of style that she embodied ever so perfectly. It was reflected in her streamlined silhouettes, ankles revealed by shortened skirts and dresses, simple garments with clean lines, and soft materials such as jersey knit, fabrics so comfortable that she made swimsuits from them, in addition to the jacket and skirt suits that she was the first to wear.
While enjoying freedom, an outdoor lifestyle and the modern winds that were blowing around her, Gabrielle Chanel cut her hair short and exposed herself to the sun. Women quickly followed suit, mimicking the look that would foreshadow the profound changes yet to come of a society heading full steam into the 20th century.
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June 12th, 2014Par Françoise-Claire Prodhon
The Paris-Dallas 2013/14 collection conjures all the fantasy and romance of the Wild Frontier. From the pioneer days of pre-Civil War Texas, to the refinement of early 19th century Americana, Karl Lagerfeld refused to let this whimsical and distinctly contemporary collection linger in the past.
The Wild West is won in sophisticated details that showcase expert craftsmanship and impeccable taste: embroidery, feathers, fringe, pleats and frills lend a soft, feminine twist to this home-on-the-range style. Suits take on a whole new twist: a loose-fitting jacket with fringe embellished with stars and a mid-calf cowgirl skirt to be worn over boots. The urban yet unrestricted silhouette is topped with thick woolen ponchos and capes, winter coats fastened at the waist and worn over jackets, a leather topstitched cowboy shirt worn with pants and a leather coat with fringe detail. Elegant eveningwear features star-spangled gowns of velvet and tulle, satin blouses with fringe and flared sleeves, and pleated skirts with lace, feather and tulle flounces paired with delicately embroidered tops. The signature Chanel palette of white, beige, red, navy and black is enhanced here with browns, grays, taupe, and pink accents.
The little black jacket fearlessly features Wild West shoulder pads. Tweed, leather, knit, denim, cashmere and muslin are speckled with Native American geometric symbols and stars –a favorite Chanel motif, and a nod here to the "Star-Spangled Banner." Accessories are also given a romantic western treatment: bags and gloves with fringe detail, branded purses, Civil-War-era-inspired Stetson hats, pantyhose branded with a trompe l'œil cowboy boot print, and mid-calf and knee-high boots set to take on open prairies and city streets.
The Paris-Dallas Métiers d'Art 2013/14 collection is now available in boutiques.
Photo by Benoit Peverelli


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Culture, Nationalism, and the Role of Intellectuals: An Interview with Aijaz Ahmad
Repovz, Erika, Jeffs, Nikolai, Monthly Review
Q: Cultural studies are currently in vogue in the Atlantic academy. Although many academics would claim that their cultural criticism is itself profoundly subversive, they regard as "vulgar" any cultural work that connects theory to political commitment outside the academy. So, for example, two of the most frequently cited precursors of cultural studies - Antonio Gramsci and Raymond Williams - are turned simply into cultural thinkers, though both were politically active intellectuals. How would you respond to this conception of cultural studies?
Ahmad: My own writings, actually even my prose style, should be testimony enough that I have no use for Stalinist kinds of distortions and simplifications of Marxism often called "vulgar." But that really is not what is at stake in today's culturalist charges of "vulgarity." Such charges are available, I think, against anyone who makes a direct and consistent connection between culture and class; between social oppression and economic exploitation; between cultural work in the academic institution and political accountability outside the institution; between a critique of capitalist culture and a commitment to socialist transformation in the sense of a revolutionary politics of the working classes. The avant-gardist consensus which dismisses all such work as "vulgar" became dominant in France after the defeat of 1968, the Gaullist restoration, the modernization of French capitalism during the 1970s, the continuation of all that in the time of Mitterrand. In the United States, such distancing of cultural studies from revolutionary Marxism and even labor traditions came in the last two decades, partly out of earlier and very powerful traditions of anti-communism, partly out of the importation of Parisian fashions, partly out of the decline of the 1960s left in the next decade. The bizarre acceptance of 1989 as a year of democratic revolution and liberation then authorized everyone to dismiss as "vulgar" everything that even spoke of the implacable reality of class conflict.
In this atmosphere, it is only natural that Gramsci's thought would be stripped of its revolutionary charge and that he would be presented in the United States as a cultural critic on the model of Matthew Arnold and Julien Benda. Edward Said goes so far as to trace a line of straight descent from Croce to Gramsci, which is like saying that Marx presents not a critique but a continuation of Hegel. And, mind you, Croce!!! the Croce who campaigned actively for the fascists in the elections of 1924, the very elections that sealed Gramsci's fate forever. No one wants to say that Gramsci's thinking on "culture" simply cannot be separated from the fact that he was at the nerve-center of the largest proletarian uprising that Europe witnessed in the aftermath of the First World War or that it is not the category of "culture" but the issue of the strategic dilemmas of the Italian Communist movement that gives to the architecture of the Prison Notebooks its essential unity. If you were to say that there is some connection between celebrating Gramsci in glossy, avant-gardist journals and eliding the question of the central political commitment of his life, you would be called "vulgar," "moralistic," etc.
The case of Raymond Williams is not entirely comparable with that of Gramsci, but there is one thing about cultural studies that I find very striking. In England, the beginnings of cultural studies were inseparable from working-class aspirations and, more generally, they were concerned with the way the disprivileged of society - the elderly poor, the women who gave their lives to domestic labor and low-wage work, the proletarian men, the children who can't even dream of private schools - get caught between pressures of upper-class culture and the cultural worth of their own lives. The way Williams initially conceived of his project had a lot to do with his work in adult education and with his involvement in the socialist and peace movements. …


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Just what the hell does "dumbed down" even mean anyway?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
Dumbed down, as in World of Warcrap. All the thinking has been done for you. Now go kill ten bears and we will give you a purple hatchet of +1 agility when chopping trees, $18 dollars a month please, thank you come again!
Allods Online: gPotato to Release Revised Item Shop
News & Features Discussion « General Discussion
Hey I don't mind if they want to make a dollar on all they're efforts. But hopefully they will take the money and buy a faster server. The game is so glitchy I can barely play it. I thought it was maybe just me but the forums are filled with the same complaint. gpotato is very hit or miss with me. My wife talked me into playing Flyff for a bit and was kinda fun. Rappelz is just grind junk and will just wipe at any given moment. I know its not my comp as I have played wow, lineage, anarchy online, eve, and d&d all with no problems.
Bat outta Talpec (PvP video)
General Discussion « Darkfall
Funny. But alas I am still quite pissed over the whole Shadowbane thing. So anyone who supports this game is a traitor to the whole mmorpg universe. And here, you shouldn't call folks losers, it really doesn't work anymore, ya know the whole insult us thing. We are all game nerds and geeks but call us losers and we start to hunt you down and nuke your harddrive over the net. Have fun supporting mmo terrorists!
Allods Online CBT4 Beta Keys ( EU )
General Discussion « Allods Online
Don't bring more people!! The game is almost just right as it is. A little glitchy but looks to be quite fun. More clowns will just gum up the works!!
I really wish developers wold stop listening to the whining forums.
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
Yeah well its not like any of us can call Blizzards office and suggest things for development. So the forums are really the only place to voice opinions and that's why the companies come here to gather information. Unfortunately nobody at Blizz hears me yelling " Starcraft mmo Please"!!! Also what's with all the new hello kitty games that have popped up? Dragonica, Fiesta, etc....How about a really good game, with great graphics and you can actually play it. Not like, let's say a three day download and then a tiny glitch keeps you from meeting requirments. AOC, DDO, Warhammer, etc.. So devolopers need to listen to the complaints, but they really don't. It's what makes the money in the end that they listen to. I really wish they would listen to us
Your Opinions Do Not Matter
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
Well, you know what they say about opinions right? Opinions are like assholes, everyones got one and they all stink. Now someone kick Blizzard in the balls and while they are down make them develop a Starcraft mmo for bollocks sake!!
Critic of Funcom urging new players to try AoC for themselves!
General Discussion « Age of Conan
Well either way, numbers or not, I tried downloading AOC ( which took like three days, literally) I couldn't get it to work for nothing. Frustration only takes one so far and I had reached my limit. Funny thing was AOC gave me an extension after a survey and I tried the fixes the engineer told me to try, and of course nothing. It's no wonder WOW and other games like Perfect World and Requeim play like a dream on almost any comp are so popular. Same thing with Warhammer, can't play it at all. The problem with the industry is that they think it's funny to partner with comp companies and force people to buy newer comps and/or bitch about lower subscriptions. I don't think WOW is the best out there for sure but at least they know what it takes to keep people interested and have the respect enough to know folks just can't afford really bad ass comps. So to prove that a really detailed and fun game can be downloaded and played on a mid level computer, go to the Sword of the New World and give that a try. Until then though funcom should revamp they're engine and cater to the masses, much like Blizz does. Hmmm what a concept, actually caring about your subscription base. Sorry if this offends anyones feelings, but getting a little tired of hearing how great AOC is. Blessed Be
Why is Blizzard doing this ?
The Pub at MMORPG.COM « General Discussion
Here's what you have to do Believe all the hype about a game like let's say, Mabinogi. Download it, play it and then you get the sinking feeling of wasting your time on another crappy game. Then maybe you can go back and play wow and realize how great a game it really is. Right now I am trying Neo Steam, which is good so far. You just have to take a break once in a while to know what a great company Blizz is. Of course they are in the market to make money, we all are. I can't wait till the next expansion just see the new stuff. Any (serious) gamers out there don't just try one game and stay there for ten years, your not a serious gamer if you play wow all day everyday, that's called a addict lol. Now get up, go take a shower, make a cup of coffee and then go to the game list on this site and try something new for a bit. There are a ton of free games to try. You will be ok, don't worry, I know the sunshine hurts your eyes, and you will probably get the shakes from not being in Northrend, but it will be ok. OH, AND HEY BLIZZ (KNOCKS ON SCREEN) INSTEAD OF WOW EXPANSIONS, WHEN THE HELL YOU GONNA DO A STARCRAFT MMO FOR BOLLOCKS SAKE?!?!?!
Goblins or Worgen?
General Discussion « World of Warcraft
I think it sucks that the Alliance is getting the awesome Worgen and the Horde gets a Goblin. I only play Horde as that's what the real game is all about and I can't really relate to all the young kids on the Alliance. The Alliance may only have the upper hand in numbers but not shear ruthlessness. Rediculous, having to pay another $40 to play a goblin, lol. Come on Blizz you can do better than that!! And when the hell are they gonna come out with a Starcraft MMo? Blessed Be to you all and I wish you all the best of fortunes!! Now sssshhhhhhh this will only take a moment while I consume your soul.


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The sharp economy of Lloyd's direction allows the incontestably great Streep to take impressionistic snatches of a life and build a woman in full. This is acting of the highest order. show more
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It's hard to rationalize the vision of this dotty elderly woman with the tough-minded politician. The story lacks insight, glosses over key political issues and is unworthy of Streep's masterful performance. show more
April 18, 2012 MaurEmail
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I have ************ 30 minutes of it. and ready to return it---very backward movie and Meryl Streep should have never agreed to do this one...HORRIBLE
April 16, 2012 jackd1207
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I rarely see a film with an an actor known to me that I don\'t SEE that actor as acting a role. The makeup and acting in this movie was so superb as to fool my mind\'s eye into thinking that I was actually watching Margret Thatcher play herself. EXCELLENT!
April 13, 2012 mept29
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I thought it a waste of time and of M.Streep\'s talent.


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Wales need to start beating teams like South Africa - Jonathan Davies
Jonathan Davies says Wales are ready to fulfill their potential when they face South Africa.
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Our preparation has been excellent - extremely tough but that is what you have to go through when you are planning to beat one of the southern hemisphere sides.
We have had some new boys come into the squad so we have been working on a lot of rugby stuff to get them familiar with different moves; our organisation in attack and in defence and just making sure we are all on the same page. It is a real intense training environment here - we have this new altitude chamber which is not pleasant and they have really worked us hard in it. There is a real edge in training which is good.
I am pleased that Rhodri Williams has been called up into the squad . I have watched him really develop his game with the Scarlets and this environment really suits him. It's such a great learning curve to be involved in the national set-up and it really helped me when I first got called up. You may be playing well for your region but this is another step up all together and you are challenged all the time to keep on taking that step up. Rhodri has adapted well though and I hope things go well for him. Mike Phillips is glad to be back in Wales and is looking forward to the challenge of players like Rhodri putting pressure on him for that No.9 shirt.
Scott Williams has played extremely well and I am looking forward to teaming up with my Scarlets centre partner on Saturday. His performance in the Heineken Cup has been exceptional and he's ready to take the next step in his career. Competition for the centre is really fierce with the likes of Cory Allen and Ashley Beck also playing so well.
Physical test
South Africa is a huge test for us - they are the second best team in the world and anyone who watched the Rugby Championship will see just how well they have been playing. They bring a real physicality to the game - a physicality that just never lets up and they just keep on coming. This season they have also added another dimension to their game - we all know how dangerous Bryan Habana is but they have got players like Willie le Roux who loves to attack too and are dangerous from all over the park.
This is a game that we are all looking forward too. We are a well-established side now - a group of us have 20-30 caps and it is important that we are moving in the right direction and that means getting wins over the likes of South Africa. We want to be competitive at this level - to win massive games at World Cups we have to beat the best teams in the world. We are looking for some big results this autumn.
Last autumn we were a bit slow getting out of the blocks and we cannot afford to do that this year. We have really focussed on getting geared up and knowing what we have to do from the very first whistle. We cannot allow South Africa to just hit us standing still; our forwards are excellent and can really hold their own against anyone. There is a lot of talk about playing in the right areas and not putting pressure on ourselves - that means being patient and trusting in what we have done in training. Sometimes in the heat of the battle you can force the issue a bit but we have to stick to our game plan - South Africa are a team who can really punish you.
Confidence is high
There are a big group of us who experienced that Lions series win over Australia. However there has not been much mention of it, it's crucial that we focus on where we want to go with Wales and not what happened in the summer. It's important that we move forward as a squad and there is a lot of pressure on us to produce some good performances. But I believe that this group of players perform better under pressure and can deliver what is expected of us.
I sat down on Saturday and watched the England v Australia game and thought England did really well in the second half. Obviously we are playing Australia this autumn too and have England in the Six Nations so it was interesting to see how they got on. However we don't look too far ahead and by the time we get to play them a lot would have changed. Our total focus at the moment is South Africa and to get a winning start to our autumn series will be huge.


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Strategic role of NGNs
Actual market situation
Global situation
Polish case
Justification and the scope of public intervention in Poland
During the last decades Internet has became one of the most important
digital media. Common and fast access to the Internet is no more
a luxury but the every day working tool. Because of that the
broadband penetration level is recently on of the most important
indicator of the information society and the telecommunication
is one of the most important factor concerning the level of the
society development. It is known that the world goal for
upcoming years is to provide fast roll-out of the next
generation networks (NGNs). All the goals and trends mentioned
above are also very visible in Poland. From the Polish
perspective quick roll-out of NGNs is one of the most desired
actions which need to take place.
The development of the fiber optic has a significant meaning for the
future of Poland because it will demonstrate its strength in
terms of competition and economy. Because the economic situation
is not stable and the income is not easy to foresee private
investors are not optimistic about starting the new investments.
However, It is also important to remember that the
infrastructure is not only about the income but as a long term
investment necessity for the country.
The telecommunication authorities shall not treat the telecommunication
infrastructure as only in the interest of private investors but
also take some of the responsibilities. It concerns not only the
financial part but the most important to provide an appropriate
regulatory framework for the investors.
Taking a Stock
Before creation of new regulations in Poland the first task was trying
to define what in the Polish situation the broadband access to
the Internet means in fact and what kind of technologies are
available to provide it.
We came into a conclusion that the broadband access to the
Internet means the normal connection which prize is not
dependent from the time of use and parameters larger than the
normal dial-up ( transfer larger than 144 kbps in both
directions (up link and down link of communication) and is
performed usually through one of the basic technologies:
Telephone lines (xDSL)
The biggest advantage of the xDSL is the possibility of the
use of the existing telecommunication infrastructure ( set
of the copper lines) at the end part of the connection (to
the client/user), which is consided as the most expensive
part of the investment. Taking into consideration large
penetration of the telephone service, usually the investment
needed for the start-up of the xDSL lines is limited to
installation in (the telephone exchange) and ensure the
proper speed transfer in the backbone network. The
disadvantage of this solution is the limited transfer which
decreases with the distance from joint network ( exchange or
dispatch point). In the practical approach if it comes to
the ADSL (most popular xDSL technology), it is rather
uncommon to have the offers over 10 Mbps and in the rural
areas the significant distances prevent from using this
Cable TV infrastructure
The similar situation appears when it comes to the cable TV
infrastructure. The advantage is that they do not need
additional investments as xDSL. The disadvantage of this
solution is that it has a limited transfer, close to the
Fiber optic lines
The problem of the limited transfer and the loss of the
parameters with the distance is not know in the technologies
based on the fiber optics (optic cables). The disadvantage
include the high costs of building completely new
infrastructure, which not differ from the costs of building
the telecommunication connections or cable tv. The total
costs of the FTTx investment differ from implementation
options mentioned below:
The most expensive implementation option is FTTH but the new regulations
were established for the purpose of this technology since
the other technologies including radio lines have certain
limitations, (like the coverage area, location and placement
of the base station). The high cost is not because of the
fiber optical cable price which not much differ from the
cost of the telephone cable but because of the higher
construction costs than FTTB or FFTC (the construction costs
are about 80% of all costs). On the other hand the
infrastructure which has practically unlimited possibilities
could be build. It is very common to think that the answer
to the demand on enlarging data transfer are the wireless
networks. Even with the development of the other
technologies (like WIMAX) it is very important to remember
that they can not substitute optical connections which offer
much better quality parameters and practically unlimited
possibilities. The wireless solutions should be considered
as a temporary or supporting answer ( for example to the
mobile devices). The passing by of the high costs of the
cable networks on the rural areas can be performed by
installing the fiber optic cables above the ground level.
In Poland also: radio lines, which characteristic is a
limited compatibility of the network.
The main purpose of the regulatory changes in the in the
investment process in Poland were established for the purpose of
the introduction of the NGNs. The next very important
technological change, visible through the development of the
fiber optic cable is the transfer of all services ( telephony or
TV) and the network management to the IP protocol. This solution
together with the access networks of the enlarger parameters is
covered by the next generation networks (NGN), which allowed
very broad scope of services unproportional to the former uses
solutions- possibilities.
NGN means not only faster view of the WWW or e-mail downloads
but mostly the wider scope of the services - for example HD TV,
HD video conferences or the remote disc compatibility. What is
very crucial, NGN also safeguard the quality parameters (QoS),
thank to which the scope of tele-working not only through the
call center but also for example tele- medicine and
e-administration services.
Thank to the NGN it will became every day situation that people
perform home working from the place situated far away from the
work place. NGN will make it possible the constant HD video
communication which will significantly change the way of
education and teaching possibilities. Remote schooling will be
not limited to one-way video communication or internet pages but
the everyday teaching will be the fully interactive classes,
convent from different places in the world at the some time. The
use in the fiber optic networks which include the newly develop
technologies which are just being developed like communication
with the 3D – which needs the very large date transfer.
Another aspect worth to mention is the possibility of using
modern telecommunication infrastructure for the implementation
of several improvements in the field of public administration,
(for example through the possibility of communication with the
Administration only by Internet).
It is very important to remember that many countries not only
made a positive decision concerning the NGNs but also have
already provided the necessary infrastructure. It is sure that
those countries which are in delay will find themselves behind
the competitive market. It may be possible that in 5 years the
necessary element of the placement of the investment would be
not only the road system or the labour force but also the
telecommunication development or the optic networks.
Global Situation
The broadband access to the Internet is absolute standard in the most
developed countries. In the EU countries the level of
penetration in 2009 was at the average level of 23,9% per 100
Even with the xDSL being the most popular technologies ( according to
OECD 60% in 2008) and the cable tv (28%) access through the
fiber optic cable (9%) became more and more significant. In 2008
in the OECD countries there was already 23 mln accesses to the
Internet performed in the FTTx technology. It is important to
underline that the growth in this technology was the most
dynamic in comparison to other broadband access (39,6 growth in
comparison to 13,6, chart 1).
The leading countries in the development of NGN are Japan and
South Korea where the use of the FTTx technologies in 2008 was
at the level of 45% and 38% (chart 1). It is important to
underline that Europe is behind in this category. The positive
examples include Sweden where through the fiber optic cable 19%
of the Internet accesses is performed and Denmark with the level
of 9%. The countries with the biggest economic growth like
France, United Kingdom or Germany use the FTTx technology.
In total numbers the above mentioned Asian countries have a
leading position and in comparison to all OECD countries 82% of
access came from those countries. The next leading country is
USA with over 2,5 mln accesses in the FTTx technology ( which is
next 11%).
It can be predicted, that the trend of enlargement of access in
the FTTx technology will remain. Japan and South Korea will keep
on developing of the their networks and substituting the copper
lines with fiber optic cables. The European countries like
Poland, France, Netherlands and United Kingdom are building the
proper infrastructure as well.
Chart 1: Broadband internet access by different technologies
Chart 2: FTTx/LAN technologies as percentage of the total
broadband access (%, OECD)
Polish Case
In 2009 the number of people using the broadband access to the
Internet in Poland was increasing. But the level of penetration
was still below the OECD average and unfortunately there was a
threat that the distance will be deeper every year (Chart 3).
The weak position of the broadband Internet access in Poland is
the consequence of a few factors ( Chart 3), which can be
categorized into 3 groups:
Low knowledge about computers and Internet. Many people in
Poland are not interested in having a computer and Internet
access at home. This is due the insufficient computer
education in the country.
Too high costs for the consumer. The price of the Internet
access has decreased in the resent years and is comparable
to other EU countries or even lower. But taking into
consideration the income range the price still remains too
high to be affordable for all.
Existence of the "white spots". There are many areas in
Poland (even around urban areas) where due to the
technological problems it is not possible to have broadband
access to the Internet.
Chart 3: The main reasons of not having the Internet access
in the households according to Polish Central Statistic Office
2008 (in %)
Furthermore, the speed of the transfer significantly differ from
the European average and additionally the fix operators are not
offering the real triple-play, which is considered already a
global standard.
The alternative operators, which in 2008, had the 16,6% share in
the DSL market, are offering their services mostly through BSA,
and not through own infrastructure or LLU. In fact Poland have
no infrastructural competition. The alternative operators has
also lower investment potential and probably it would not change
significantly very soon.
The cable TV providers are creating small infrastructural
competition for the incumbent operator. They have the 30% share
in the market of the broadband services. Mostly in the big
agglomerations they win most of the consumers. Unfortunately
their coverage is limited to the big and middle agglomerations.
Furthermore the TV cable providers take the advantage of the
fact that they provide exclusively the triple-play service and
having in fact the significant position (the cable TV market is
not regulated in the way the fix telephony is), often need the
purchase of the TV cable services.
In Poland the situation of the development of the fiber optic
cables is even worse. Poland is far behind the most developed
countries. In the FTTx technology only the test localizations
exist (Warsaw and Lublin area). According to the Polish
regulator UKE at least 17 operators have the FTTx lines but none
of them has started the implementation of the construction of
the networks in this matter. So there were only limited chances
to change this situation in the upcoming years.
The total comparison of the development of the broadband
Internet access in the mentioned 3 technologies ( xDSL, Cable
TV, FTTx) turns out to be not optimistic. The indicators of
total penetration of services is increasing but at the slower
level than in other OECD countries. Poland is also behind the
newest development in the fiber optical cables. In conclusion,
the level of the broadband access to the Internet in Poland is
unfortunately still not satisfactory, as in comparison to the
other countries and it is estimated at the level of 12,8 % per
100 inhabitants.
The Internet access situation in Poland in the broadband access
technologies to the Internet (and mostly fiber optic network),
described above was rather not optimistic. This technology
existed only as minor or test solutions. The situation was not
easy to change because:
None of the fix operators proposed any development plan
concerning the NGN networks with any specific time frame.
Local self-governments showed no interest in the development
of the fiber optic networks.
There was no infrastructural competition from the operator
of the cable TV in the scale of the whole country.
Public utility enterprises ( like energy companies) were not
interested in the development of the access technologies
supported by their infrastructure.
The society was too poor to participate in the financing of
the optical networks roll-out.
Taking the above into consideration to proper actions were introduced to
improve the existing situation.
The actions included:
the elimination of the investment barriers;
clearly defining the regulations concerning the access to
the fiber optic and the technical sewage system;
the intervention must stimulate the investment.
It was very clear that Polish budget will not be able to financially
support the investments like
it was done in the Asia region ( it would not also be in line
with the EU Law). This did not stop the Polish Government from
introducing the regulatory solution through the act on
supporting the development of telecommunications services and
networks. However, the government could take the steps
encouraging the local self governments to promote the
development of the fiber optic networks and also to promote
education of the citizens which should produce the demand for
the services which need a large transfer.
It was considered that Poland needed integrated policy concerning NGNs.
And it was identified that the state intervention shall include:
Establishment of the clear regulatory policy concerning high
transfers access.
In this field one of good examples was the obligation to
make the BSA on fiber optic cables accessible. The
operators shall share the cables ( additional fee shall
apply)- but with as close connectivity with the client as
possible- not at the level of the exchange or regional loop.
Establishment of the regulations concerning the access to
the actual teletechnical infrastructure. The operators shall
have the obligation to share the access to the teletechnical
infrastructure – additional fee shall apply.
Encouraging the self local governments to engage into the
development of the telecommunication infrastructure. It is
not only to raise the potential awareness but also to
provide the framework for this activity.
Assigning the budgetary funds towards the support for the
development of the next generation telecommunication
infrastructure. The total cost shall be not less than the
income from the future frequency auctions.
The obligation of providing the new apartments with the
fiber optic infrastructure.
Elimination of the barriers concerning the Access to the
Ensuring the right of way. The local self governments can
not refuse the access to the right of way to develop the
fiber optic infrastructure.
Ensuring the possibility of using the existing public and
communal infrastructure. Operators shall have the right to
use the existing public infrastructure (It should be
possible to install the fiber optic lines in savage (other
than telecommunication) or above the ground.
Providing the coordinated approach while the street
constructions or other infrastructure are performed. Those
works shall be notified to the telecommunication regulator
to ensure that the operators could at the same time place
the fiber optic infrastructure.
Setting the technical standards. The newly placed
infrastructure must be compatible with existing once.
Use of the European Funds. It should be underlined that the
use of EU funds for the telecommunication sector shall be
enlarged (for example for the identification and elimination
of the white spots).
It is important to notice that apart from point 4 those changes
do not cause the necessity of direct spending from the budgetary
funds but only shall eliminate the investment barriers.
ADSL- Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line
BSA - Bitstream Access
DSL - Digital Subscriber Line
FTTB - Fibre To The Building
FTTC - Fibre To The Cabinet
FTTH - Fibre To The Home
LLU - Local Loop Unbundling
NGA - Next Generation Access
NGN - Next Generation Network
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
VDSL - Very High Speed DSL
WiMAX - Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
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I've been calling for the introduction on wireless power transfer for years! Thank you for listnening brilliant scientists!
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