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A Gouverneur man was sentenced Wednesday in Jefferson County Court to five years in state prison for having sexual contact with a minor in 2007.
Eric K. Goodfriend, 25, address not available, was also ordered to undergo an additional seven years of supervision upon his release from prison and register with the state as a sex offender for a Dec. 7 guilty plea to first-degree criminal sex act. He admitted that he engaged in sexual conduct with an 11-year-old girl in the town of LeRay in July 2007.
Judge Kim H. Martusewicz said he is also facing a three-year consecutive sentence in St. Lawrence County for similar acts with a different child. Information about that case was not available. Prior to sentencing, Goodfriend offered an apology to his victims.
I wish I could tell them Im sorry and tell the families that Im sorry, he said.
In other court activity:
Katrina M. Limon, 20, of 214 Flower Ave. E., was sentenced to five years probation and fined $1,500 for a Dec. 21 guilty plea to felony aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child as a passenger. She admitted that she drove while intoxicated Sept. 14 on Keyes Avenue with a 14-year-old girl as a passenger. She also had her drivers license revoked and was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle she owns or operates.
Charles J. Johnson, 58, whose last known address was 833 LeRay St., pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree burglary as a result of separate incidents. He admitted that on May 26 he entered the Watertown Urban Mission, 247 Factory St., with the intent to steal something and that two days later he broke into Avon Shoes, 67 Public Square. Police said at the time that $39 was stolen from a cash register at the store.
He is expected to be sentenced March 27 to two to four years in prison. Depending on information contained in a presentence investigation, Judge Martusewicz said he may mandate that Mr. Johnson serve his sentence in the prison systems Willard Drug Treatment Program.
Marquis M. Dawkins, 23, Watertown, pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary and third-degree attempted criminal mischief. He admitted that on June 24, with others, he entered the Starbuck Avenue apartment of Michele R. Bowens without permission with the intent to commit a crime. Police said at the time that Ms. Bowenss son, Corey R. Smith, was punched and kicked in the incident. Mr. Dawkins also admitted he damaged a kitchen sink and a bathroom door at the residence. He is expected to be sentenced to two to four years in prison and be ordered to pay $360 in restitution. Judge Martusewicz will mandate that he serve his sentence in the Willard program.
Joshua D. Brownell, 30, of 22000 Admirals Walk, town of Pamelia, pleaded guilty to two counts of petit larceny and a single count of reckless driving stemming from three incidents. He admitted that on April 11 he stole a piece of jewelry valued at $2,000 from Sams Club on Route 3 in the town of Watertown and that the following day he stole a pair of safety glasses from a hardware store. He also admitted that he drove recklessly Dec. 16 in Watertown, traveling at 53 mph in a 30-mph zone.
He is expected to be sentenced April 19 to a year in the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building on the petit larceny conviction for stealing the jewelry and a consecutive six months in the PSB for taking the glasses. He will face a fine and have his drivers license suspended for the reckless driving conviction.
Anthony I. DeJesus, 20, of 123 S. Rutland St., pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal contempt and second-degree menacing as a result of two incidents. He admitted that he violated an order of protection held by his estranged wife, Haley M. DeJesus, by arguing with her and having unwanted physical contact with her Jan. 1 in the town of Theresa. He also admitted that on Jan. 5 he got into a dispute with his wifes brother, Louis A. Alteri, and threatened him with what appeared to be a pistol. He is expected to be sentenced April 8 to three years probation.
Timothy S. Fowler, 23, Copenhagen, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault. He admitted that he struck Harley Sanders, causing injury, Jan. 12 in West Carthage. He is expected to be sentenced April 5 to no worse than probation supervision and possibly a conditional discharge.
Dillon M. Ashley, 18, of 17481 Route 11, Lot 47-N, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny. Sentencing was set for April 17. He admitted that on Jan. 5, with others, he stole an all-terrain vehicle valued at more than $1,000 from a front yard at the Patrick Bates residence on County Route 189 in the town of Lorraine.
James T. Keech, 41, Watertown, admitted violating probation and was resentenced to an unspecified amount of time served at the PSB and restored to probation. He admitting violating supervision by being charged in November with writing four bad checks and by also being arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He is serving three years probation imposed in August 2011 for convictions on two counts of second-degree menacing for threatening a woman with a baseball bat.
Joseph I. Dukes, 27, Fort Drum, was arraigned as a fugitive wanted in Georgia for an alleged probation violation. He agreed to waive his extradition rights and be returned to Georgia, although Assistant Public Defender Matthew J. Porter said probation officials in Georgia have indicated they are unlikely to seek his extradition.
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New features for iPhone 6& iPhone 6 Plus revealed:
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PureMobile is going the extra mile this Holiday Season. After offering deep discounts on cases for the LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S4, and the Apple iPhone 5S, PureMobile is now offering a free gift for those who make a purchase over the weekend. This weekend, make any purchase and you will receive a set of iLuv earbuds. These earbuds are valued at $15. All you need to do is type in the coupon code after you make your purchase and these earbufs will be packed, loaded, and shipped with your original order. It's that simple!
In addition to the free gift, PureMobile is offering special discounts on Apple iPhone 5S cases and is offering free shipping on all orders until Christmas. Free gifts, special discounts, and free shipping. PureMobile has you covered from every angle this Holiday Season. Enjoy Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
PureMobile is pleased to be adding Just Mobile as a brand. Just Mobile specializes in making high quality accessories for your favourite Apple products like the iPhone, iPad, iPod, MacBook Pro, iMac and more. Just Mobile broke onto the scene with the introduction of the Xtand, a stand designed for the MacBook Pro. Since then, Just Mobile has expanded to produce and design phone cases, stands, styli, and many more cool and high quality products. We are really happy to have Just Mobile as one of our brands on PureMobile. Here are some of their exciting products now available on PureMobile.
Just Mobile AluFrame™ is the high-design aluminum armour for the Apple iPhone 5. It wraps around the your phone's vulnerable edges, encasing them in a protective layers of rubber and metal - shielding your phone from scratches and chips without spoiling its design or significantly increasing its bulk.
Just Mobile AluPocket™ is the perfect storage solution for your iPhone. Crafted from high-grade aluminium and moulded plastic, AluPocket™ will hold your device firmly in place using soft plastic grips - even if it's in a case.
Just Mobile AluCup Desktop Stand
Just Mobile AluCup™ is the multi-purpose desktop stand for iPhone and iPad mini. Sculpted from a single piece of high-grade aluminium inset with soft rubber, AluCup™ provides a rock-solid upright stand when you sit your iPhone inside it. And thanks to its high-friction rubberised edges, it doubles as a stylish reclining pedestal for iPhone or iPad with space for cable storage within. AluCup™ features four cable slots to allow for clutter-free charging, and is available in a choice of colours to suit your desktop.
To check out even more products from Just Mobile, visit PureMobile and click on their brand page to view their entire product line and see what has us so excited about Just Mobile!
PureMobile is continuing their series of discounts, and this week they are focusing on Apple iPhone 5S cases. Beginning with the LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy S4, PureMobile has been offering generous discounts on products over the last few weeks. This week we are upping the ante on 5S cases, giving you 25% off over 150 5S cases with free shipping. This deal features cases from Otterbox, Incipio, iLuv, and more. Check out a few selections from this deal here on the PureMobile Blog.
iLuv's Tangle is an Apple iPhone 5S case that is sure to grab attention with its bold, crisscrossing pattern of colored strips. The strips are made of elastic gore that can be stretched from the case to hold items such as a stylus, cables and earphones. This case enables you to keep your Apple iPhone 5S stylish, and some of your smaller accessories safe at the same time.
The Incipio STASHBACK™ Credit Card Case for the Apple iPhone 5s is built to hold up to three credit cards or ID's. The STASHBACK™ Case's flip-open design allows for easy access to your cards without sacrificing iPhone protection. This case is built with a rigid plextonium shell with an impact resistant core. All this protection and storage is afforded in a low profile case from Incipio.
The Defender Series from Otterbox is rugged, essential smartphone protection for the Apple iPhone 5S. This case is made of a clear protective membrane, high-impact polycarbonate shell and durable silicone. It provides added protection for your Apple iPhone 5S against scratches, dust, drops, bumps and shock. Protect your Apple iPhone 5S with one of the best names in protection.
Don't miss this excellent deal from PureMobile. You will never find a better deal on 5S cases so act fast before supplies run out!
The BlackBerry Z10. Is it the best smartphone? Nah. Is it a great smartphone? Maybe? Is it an okay smartphone? Yeah, definitely. Is it worthy of a $2400 upgrade courtesy of Porsche? Haha. No. Well, that's what's happening. Just like previous versions before it, BlackBerry has partnered up with Porsche to design a souped up version of their mildly popular smartphone, the Z10. What's different? well, we'll get to that but first things first, I don't think $2400 and BlackBerry belong in the same sentence unless we're talking about buying BlackBerry. The company. Now, let's see what Porsche has done for the BlackBerry Z10.
This "elite" handset from Porsche and BlackBerry is all about looks. In fact, the guts of the Z10 itself remain almost completely untouched minus the addition of a 64 GB storage drive, upgrading the phone's original 16 GB drive.
So what has changed on the outside? Well, this Z10 features a stainless steel frame and a back that is wrapped in real Italian leather. If you're super elite, BlackBerry will also be shipping a limited number of Crocodile leather backed phones as well. As for the standard $2400 phone, the backings will come in fuchsia, blue, and silver.
Inside, the Porsche Z10 features the BlackBerry 10 operating system and custom PIN numbers so that when you are using BBM people can see that spent $2400 dollars on a mid-level phone. In addition to the recognition, this phone has custom designed clock faces and backgrounds to make your Z10 stand out. As a refresher, the BlackBerry Z10 features a 4.2 inch screen, an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, 2 megapixel front-facing camera, and a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor.
While this phone will appeal to a very select few when it launches today, I'm sure there will be more than a few ex-BlackBerry employees wondering how BlackBerry was able to front the money to fund this project. Either way, if you get your hands on this enjoy it.
PureMobile is getting warmed up for Black Friday by running a series of promotions leading up to the big day! Last week we featured the LG G2. This week we are stepping it up and offering deals that are out of this Galaxy...
Haha? This week enjoy 20% off all cases for the Samsung Galaxy S4. This includes cases from some seriously good brands like dbrand, Otterbox, Incipio, iSkin, and, of course, Samsung. Take advantage of these excellent deals from PureMobile before the holidays and stock up for that special someone!
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dbrand uses only Authentic 3M vinyl on their Black Titanium Samsung Galaxy S4 skins. That means there's never any adhesive residue left on your device, guaranteed. We are committed to providing our customers with uncompromising quality. You can relax. We only use the highest grade materials on the planet. Pick up this stylish skin for your Samsung Galaxy S4 today.
The Defender Series is rugged, essential smartphone protection for the Samsung Galaxy S4. This case is made of a clear protective membrane, high-impact polycarbonate shell and durable silicone. It provides added protection against scratches, dust, drops, bumps and shock. Shipping in a stunning black and yellow finish, keep your Samsung Galaxy S4 fresh for the Holiday Season.
Take the back cover off and snap the case back on. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Leather Flip will protect your phone from scratches, damage and bumps. This case also sleeps and wakes your Samsung Galaxy S4, adding another level of convenience to this case designed especially for this phone.
Stay tuned to PureMobile as we continue to knock back prices on accessories for your favourite phones. last week it was the LG G2, now the Samsung Galaxy S4. What could be in store for next week? Check back and find out with PureMobile!
The HTC EVO 3D is one of the newest HTC Smartphones to be released specifically by Sprint during the past year. The HTC EVO was originally released in June 2011 but the good news remains is that is popularity has not waned. The HTC EVO 3D features a 4.3-inch, glass-free 3D display and a dual megapixel camera. The HTC EVO 3D also includes a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera, support for 1080p video playback via the HDMI out and a Android 2.3 with Sense. With those thoroughly defined 3D features, we must also include thoroughly defined 3D accessories for the HTC EVO 3D Smartphone.
1) Every beautiful and bountiful Smartphone needs protection especially if its the HTC EVO 3D Smartphone. The Griffin View Twin Shell HTC EVO 3D Case is featured in a Majestic Red and features a two layers of protection for this majestic Smartphone. The Griffin View Twin Shell HTC EVO 3D Case also features a inner sheer silicone cushion and a hard outer polycarbonate shell for duality and durability. The "Twin Shell" name says it all as it fits snug around the HTC EVO 3D Smartphone's cutouts of connectors and controls to keep the dust and dirt out and to protect your smartphone from scratches and scrapes.
2) Some other skillfully crafted HTC EVO 3D Cases include the Incipio HT199 NGP for HTC EVO 3D in Matte Black and the Incipio HT200 NGP for HTC EVO 3D in a magnificent Magenta. The Incipio HT199 NGP for HTC EVO 3D and Incipio HT200 NGP for HTC EVO 3D comes accessorized with an Incipio Vanity Kit that includes a surface protector and an applicator card and cleaning cloth. Both of these cases are soft shell cases, that are slim, flexible and compact all at the same time.
3) Every good and smart smartphone needs a smart battery such as the Seidio Innocell Slim Extended Battery for the HTC EVO 3D. The Seidio Innocell Slim Extended Battery is specifically designed for Smartphone users who need some extra battery life without the extra weight. This particular model fits in your HTC EVO 3D existing battery space and doesn't require a replacement door and is a perfect replacement for your original HTC EVO 3D Battery itself.
4) The Sony Mobile Smart Wireless Headset Pro is a multifunctional Bluetooth Headset that is compatible with a variety of Smartphones including the HTC EVO 3D. The Sony Mobile Smart Wireless Headset Pro features a professional display of caller names, media titles, text messages and Email. The Sony Mobile Smart Wireless Headset Pro also includes a MP3 player & FM radio perfect for those especially on the go.
5) The HTC EVO 3D Headset with Remote Controller allows its users to talk on the phone, watch video clips, play games or listen to songs in stereo without holding the phone. The HTC EVO 3D Headset with Remote Controller features lightweight and comfortable ear-buds that readily reduces noise in the surrounding areas and is perfect for those users who are once again on the go. Of course the built in remote controller allows you to to pause, play, fast forward and rewind on your HTC EVO 3D Smartphone.
6) The HTC HS U110 3.5mm Audio Adapter with Headphone is also another perfect accessory for your perfect HTC EVO 3D Smartphone. The HTC HS U110 3.5mm Audio Adapter features an audio adapter cable lets you listen to music on your HTC EVO 3D and the headphones allow you to listen to your own music selection with your own favorite headphones. The HTC HS U110 3.5mm Audio Adapter with Headphone also include an internal microphone and an answer call and end call button.
7) The BlackBerry Music Gateway for HTC EVO 3D is one of the HTC EVO 3D's newest accessories that has been released in recent months. The BlackBerry Music Gateway for HTC EVO 3D allows you to wirelessly play music from your HTC EVO 3D to your Bluetooth enabled laptops, personal computers, smartphones and tablets with just the click of a button. The BlackBerry Music Gateway for HTC EVO 3D can be connected to a speakers on the bookshelf, a car stereo system or an MP3 Player Docking Station. The BlackBerry Music Gateway for HTC EVO 3D is compatible with any devices such as tablets and smartphones supported by A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles, the devices must also be supported by a Near Field Communication connect feature and must be connected with the include 3.5mm auxiliary cables.
8) The HTC Scribe Digital Stylus Pen is perfect digital pen for the HTC EVO 3D that allows you to digitalize your smartphone without scratching and scraping its exterior. The HTC Scribe Digital Stylus Pen allows you to ink on photos, notes and screen captures of your favorite websites and even allows sharing on your favorite social networks such as Facebook or Twitter. This digital pen can also be used to scribble and scribe your very own thoughts onto your HTC EVO 3D Smartphone interface.
9) The HTC Desktop Docking Station is perfect for your HTC EVO 3D Smartphone. The he HTC Desktop Docking Station allows you to to quickly and easily place your phone in the dock where it can and will synchronize your files with your PC and fully charge your device. The HTC Desktop Docking Station is specifically designed for the HTC EVO 3D Smartphone allowing you to ensure its convertibility and compatibility, it also hold your smartphone at such an angel to allow you the ease of surfing the internet, play some games or even watch movies.
10) The HTC EVO 3D Screen Protectors are not only designed to protect your smartphone from scrapes and scratches and clean from dirt and dust but is also meant to enhance your smartphone screen viewing. The HTC EVO 3D Screen Protectors are designed with unique materials to enhance your your screen by reducing the distracting glare that is caused by reflected light. The Screen Protectors are very easy to remove and use on your HTC EVO 3D Smartphone.
The most common and popular Android Smartphones include the Samsung Galaxy S3, the HTC One X, the HTC One S and the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx by Verizon Wireless. Here's some interesting facts about the Android Smartphones is that the total number of Android Smartphones worldwide is 268,000,000 and more than 800,000 Android Smartphones are activated each day. More than 35 percent of the Smartphone markets in the United States are Android Smartphone users, more than 15000 Android Applications are released each month, more than 62 percent of those Android Applications are free and more than 15 percent of all Android Applications are games. Here are ten of the most popular Android Applications for the Android Smartphones:
1) Google Music lets a user upload 20,000 songs from a PC or Mac to the cloud; the Android application instantly syncs those tunes and playlists, so there's no longer any worry about plugging a mobile device into the desktop to download their music. Google Music is nicely integrated with the Android Market and features popular songs free and other titles for $.49.
2) One of the most unsettling features about Android Applications is their uncanny ability to often reach the market without any testing for malicious software. However, WEBROOT SECURITY AND ANTIVIRUS will take care of all of your malicious software worries and concerns. This application for Android users such as Sony Xperia Play, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, etc.. free version automatically scans a phone for viruses and blocks malicious Web sites and SMS messages and also includes a device locater feature, which is activated from the company's Web site.
3) SWIFTKEY X which can be purchased for $3.00 is perfect if your thumbs don't fly on a touch-screen keypad, and newfangled typing options like Swype do not work This Android Application also features offers corrections and predictions as you type, and it can scan your Gmail, Facebook, Twitter and SMS accounts to refine its predictions.
4) ANY.DO is a free Android Application that is an Internet component reminder service that features an auto-fill feature to save keystrokes, and tasks can be rescheduled by dragging entries from one day to the next. Reminders come reliably on schedule, and when a task is complete, the entry can be crossed out with a swipe of the finger.
5) 8TRACKS is a free Applications that allows Android users such as Sony, HTC, Samung, etc.. to listen to other people's music. With 8TRACKS strangers are your new Disc Jockeys with the simple name of an artist or genre, and it delivers related playlists from other listeners. It's like having a virtual audience of listeners before you, ready to indulge your musical tastes.
6) PAPER CAMERA allows users to see the world through a novel, original, stylish and captivating lens with real time cartoon and painting effects displayed on your camera feed. Paper Camera allows you to access the ultimate collection of cartoon/sketch/comic book/half tone/noir/neon and many other effects painted directly on your camera.
7) TEXTONLY — BROWSER allows smartphone users to intends to help you reduce your data usage by up to 90% through the displaying of readable content only, doing away with ads,scripts and images without taking away from your Smartphone texting limits. Most sites with good RSS feeds will be supported, and over 95% of websites are compatible with the TextOnly Browser.
8) BEWEATHER delivers quick, essential weather related information with a flick of the thumb. BEWEATHER forecast data is from Weather Underground, a service that has built a loyal following and a good reputation for reliability.
9) GOOGLE CURRENTS delivers beautiful magazine-like editions to your tablet and smartphone for high speed and offline reading. Every Edition they include is free and features Publisher Editions such as Forbes, The Guardian, TechCrunch, PBS, Saveur, Popular Science, ABC, 500px, Fast Company, Scientific American, CBS, The Atlantic, your favorite blogs and feeds and Google trending editions.
10) SPEAKTOIT ASSISTANT is the next best thing for Android Smartphone users next to Siri, the personal assistant for iPhone 4S owners. However, while it doesn't have the same capabilities are Siri it does include, it opens a Google search with a few key words from your request, which is often faster than typing. Maybe it should have closer comparison to Dragon Naturally Speaking Software.
AT&T is an international communication corporation that offers international voice and data coverage for any United State Phone Service Carrier in more than 220 countries around the world. They also offer data in more than 205 countries and 3G network services in more than 145 countries and in the more recent years they've become the proud creators of the HTC Smartphone Family. The HTC Smartphone family includes the HTC One X, the HTC One S, the HTC One V, the HTC EVO 3D, the HTC Radar, the HTC Sensation, the HTC Explorer and the newest member of the HTC Family, the HTC Rhyme. Here are some of the most popular accessories for the collection of HTC Smartphones:
1) The HTC Media Link allows your Smartphone to be intensively immersed into high definition entertainment with this HTC Media Link. This Media Link allows you to watch movies from HTC Watch Applications, videos and photos from your own personal collection, Youtube, Netflix, Hulu and more from your HTC Smartphone onto your big screen television. With its Dual Screen Mode the HTC Media Link allows you to share a movie or photo slide show on your HD TV while you email or surf the internet. The HTC Media Link is easy accessible and easy to set up, it's even portable enough to take with you whether your at home or on the road.
2) HTC Car Accessories another very popular accessorizes for your HTC Smartphones. Some of these Car Accessories include the HTC Car Kit which is specifically designed for your HTC Smartphone and your car. Some of its unique features includes the ability for you to notice a more driver friendly user interface come up on your phone, complete with large icons and easy to access navigation and phone book. In car mode, the HTC Car Kit enables your HTC Smartphone to automatically activate when your smartphone is placed into the phone cradle.
3) Another set of HTC Car Accessories includes the HTC Car Mic Bluetooth Speakerphone which operates as a large speaker and microphone wrapped in a compact and creative design. The HTC Car Microphone allows your smartphone to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to the Car Microphone, all the while letting you now have the convenience of a hands free smartphone. The HTC Car SteroClip is a perfect accessory for the smartphone users on the move. The HTC Car SteroClip allows you to wirelessly stream music from your HTC Smartphone through your car stereo speakers.
4) The HTC Family of Smartphone is sure to include just as awesome and adaptive line of of HTC Smartphone Accessories including a collection of lithium ion batteries. The HTC 1250mAh Lith-Ion Battery and the HTC 1520mAh Lith-Ion Batteries both features manufacturing warranty that'll cover your HTC Smartphone Battery in the unlikely event of a Smartphone tragedy. It also the exact son battery that come with your original HTC Smartphone purchase. The good news is that it's also impossible to notice especially if it replaces the original HTC Smartphone Battery.
5) Digging around your wallet, purse or pocket trying to find your ringing HTC Smartphone can be a daunting and often challenging task especially if your hear your Smartphone ringing but you can't answer the phone call. The HTC Smartphone comes equipped with a wonderful collection of HTC Cases and Pouches including the Two Toned Horizontal Black Cell Phone Pouch, an Extra Large Vertical Pouch and even a Black Sport Armband Case all of which let you easily and successfully answer your HTC Smartphone at a moment's notice.
6) The HTC Smartphone also comes equipped with a collection of HTC Bluetooth Hands Free Headsets, a smart device that every Smartphone user should have. The QuikCell Azure Blue Q9 Bluetooth Headset offers simple and standard capabilities at a low cost to you, it also enables you to use your Smartphone securely and safety while driving your vehicle. The HTC Jabra EASYGO Bluetooth Headset offers some specific features such as complete noise cancellation, a battery life of more than six hours and more than 200 hours of talk time. It also features you to answer, end, and switch calls without the use of your device.
7) HTC Desktop Chargers such as the will suit your personality and your HTC Smartphone all the while allowing you to place your phone into the holder and let your phone begin charging back to full battery life. The Sensation 4G USB Sync also includes a 2nd Battery Charge Cradle that allows you to work from the comfort of your desk all the while monitoring your HTC Smartphone for incoming texts and phone calls. The HTC Desktop Chargers guarantee that your HTC Smartphone will charge even if your browsing your phone via the web, emails or even watching your favorite television program or movie. The HTC Desktop Charges also feature an LED that indicates charging status when equipped and functioning.
8) Memory Cards are especially another important accessory to have especially if you use your HTC Smartphone on a regular basis whether once a daily or even multiple times a day. HTC Memory Cards feature the ability to save every application, picture, song,movie and video you download or capture because its inevitable your HTC Smartphone will eventually run out of space. HTC Memory Cards also feature the ability to transfer endless amounts of data and files to and from your Smartphone, it's also an amazing way to increase your HTC Smartphone Internal Memory Drive and it'll also keep your smartphone running in tip top shape.
9) HTC Stylus Touch Screen Pens allow you to keep your screen looking fresh and free of any fingerprints, especially if your a media mogul and feel your fingertips are just a little to big for your HTC Smartphone Touch Screen, all you'll need to do is pick up your Stylus Touch Screen Pen. The HTC Stylus Touch Screen Pen features a small, compact design that easy and efficient to carry around in your pocket, guaranteed to work on every mobile device whether its capacitive or resistive and comes in variety of colors and styles.
10) Finally, every good HTC Smartphone must be successfully protected from dirt and dust, grit and grim with an HTC Smartphone Screen Protectors. The HTC Smartphone Screen Protectors come in a variety of styles and colors ranging from generic, to ultra-clear, to anti-Glare, to Mirror, to AR Screen Protector, to Fingerprint resistant/glossy Screen Protector and even privacy screen protectors. The HTC Smartphone Screen Protectors promise to reduce the glare and other reflections when your smartphone is in direct sunlight, is precut and ready for instillation on your smartphone directly from its package and allows for easy viewing when your HTC Smartphone is placed at a 90 degree angle.

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(1) The term "consumer lease" means a contract in the form of a lease or bailment for the use of personal property by a natural person for a period of time exceeding four months, and for a total contractual obligation not exceeding $50,000, primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, whether or not the lessee has the option to purchase or otherwise become the owner of the property at the expiration of the lease, except that such term shall not include any credit sale as defined in section 1602 (g) [1] of this title. Such term does not include a lease for agricultural, business, or commercial purposes, or to a government or governmental agency or instrumentality, or to an organization.
(3) The term "lessor" means a person who is regularly engaged in leasing, offering to lease, or arranging to lease under a consumer lease.
(4) The term "personal property" means any property which is not real property under the laws of the State where situated at the time offered or otherwise made available for lease.
(5) The terms "security" and "security interest" mean any interest in property which secures payment or performance of an obligation.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 90–321, title I, § 181, as added Pub. L. 94–240, § 3,Mar. 23, 1976, 90 Stat. 257; amended Pub. L. 111–203, title X, § 1100E(a)(2),July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2111.)
Adjustments for Inflation
For requirement of inflation adjustment of dollar amounts in par. (1) of this section, see section 1100E(b) ofPub. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 1603 of this title.
References in Text
Section 1602 (g) of this title, referred to in par. (1), was redesignated section 1602 (h) of this title by Pub. L. 111–203, title X, § 1100A(1)(A),July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2107.
2010—Par. (1). Pub. L. 111–203substituted "$50,000" for "$25,000".
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–203effective on the designated transfer date, see section 1100H ofPub. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 552a of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Effective Date
Pub. L. 94–240, § 6,Mar. 23, 1976, 90 Stat. 261, provided that: "This Act [enacting this section and sections 1667a to 1667e of this title, amending sections 1601 and 1640 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1601 of this title] takes effect one year after the date of its enactment [Mar. 23, 1976]."
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On and after Dec. 31, 2011, dollar amount described in par. (1) of this section to be adjusted annually by the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, see section 1100E(b) ofPub. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 1603 of this title.
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He has exhibited at Art Interactive in Cambridge, MA, Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center in Buffalo, NY, Art in General in New York City, Fylkingen in Stockholm, Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, SESI Gallery in Sao Paulo City, Window Project Space in Auckland, New Zealand, Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester, Chiangmai New Media Art Festival in Thailand, DigiFest DXNet in Toronto, and the Cyberarts Festival in Boston. He has been a frequent artist-in-residence at the Experimental Television Center in Owego, New York and is included in the DVD anthology, "ETC: 1969 - 2009" covering 40 years of video arts at ETC. He was previously a visiting professor with the Department of Expanded Media at the School of Art and Design at Alfred University in Alfred, NY and now teaches in the T.I.M.E.-Digital Arts Department at The Cleveland Institute of Art.
Music Video Art on the Hudson River
MUSIC VIDEO ART on the river & under the stars
Celebrate summer with EAI at a special open-air video screening on the Hudson River at Pier 63 Maritime.
Wednesday, June 28th 9:00 pm Pier 63 Maritime 23rd Street and the Hudson River (directions below) New York City Admission free
Please join EAI for an outdoor program of alternative music videos and music-based video by artists. The screening will include works by Cory Arcangel, Charles Atlas, Michael Bell-Smith, Johanna Billing, Dara Birnbaum, Meredith Danluck, Devin Flynn, Shana Moulton, Tony Oursler with Sonic Youth, Ara Peterson, Seth Price , and William Wegman.
The videos will be screened on the tented stage at Pier 63 Maritime, the public access pier on the Hudson River. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the pier.
The artist-made music videos in the program include Charles Atlas' new music video for Antony and the Johnsons, Ara Peterson's pulsing abstract video for Black Dice, Devin Fynn's animated epic for Erase Errata, William Wegman and Robert Breer's classic video for New Order's Blue Monday, and Tony Oursler and Sonic Youth's 1990 tribute to '70s pop star Karen Carpenter.
Other artists manipulate or re-conceive footage from appropriated music videos or live music performances. Cory Arcangel tries to take Simon out of Simon and Garfunkel's 1984 Central Park performance, while Michael Bell-Smith makes an entire R. Kelly DVD happen all at once. Dara Birnbaum integrates the audience and even the weather in her rendition of performances by Radio Fire Fight at the legendary Mudd Club and Glenn Branca.
Other works playfully subvert the music video format, reworking and reinterpreting its rules and strategies. Seth Price uses analogue video graphics to map out a pop history of the music genre ...
DRU CreativeLab workshops at Futuresonic, Manchester, UK
Digital Research Unit presents:
17 - 21 July 2006
Monday - Friday, 11:00 - 17:00 pm
Registration fee: FREE!
**now accepting applications***
WORKSHOP #1 "Game modification - games as audiovisual tools"
BY: Tom Betts & Alison Mealey
WHEN: 17 - 18 - 19 July
Through this workshop you'll learn about game modification and how to
use game generated data as input for audio and/or visuals. We'll look
at level design, game engines and game data, and how to use specific
game generated data (i.e. coordinates) in a Digital Signal Processing
WORKSHOP #2 "Introduction to physical computing"
WHEN: 18 - 19 July
BY: Tuomo Tammenpää & Daniel Blackburn
Interested in making a custom hardware interface for your software
instrument or embedding electronics to your art project but don't know
where to start? Two intensive days will give you an introduction to
physical computing. We will push buttons, lit LED's, make sounds,
detect movement and interface with computer.
WORKSHOP #3 "Controlling sound with the Blender game engine"
WHEN: 19 - 20 - 21 July
BY: Enrike Hurtado & Andy Gracie
This workshop is all about the creation of simple game environments, and
using them to generate sound. During the workshop, a whole system for
game play and audio will be developed and, most important, played
with! The game you'll develop will be playable individually and
over the network.
WORKSHOP #4 "Go Forth! - real-time graphics and 8bit sound"
WHEN: 20 - 21 July
BY: Tom Schouten, Aymeric Mansoux & Marloes de Valk (GOTO10)
Go Forth! is a 2 day workshop in which you will build your own mini 8bit
synthesizer using a PIC chip. Because fresh tunes simply taste better
with some eye candy, we'll also teach you how to make real-time
graphics. Go Forth! is based on 100% FLOSS (Free Libre Open ...
6/29 Thu : one over three: the NY premiere of 1-bit audiovisual ensemble
1/3 - one over three: 1-bit audiovisual ensemble
when: Thur 6.29 (7:30 & 10pm)
where: Monkey Town (58 N 3rd St, Wburg, 781.384.1369)
price: $5
links: http://monkeytownhq.com/mux.html
After the 7:30pm show, there will be a brief Q&A with audiences.
c.h.i.a.k.i. aka chiaki watanabe(live visuals), http://www.nicknack.org
Tristan Perich of 1BIT music, http://www.onebitmusic.com
Sylwia Mincewicz of The Ambitious Orchestra, http://www.ambitiousorchestra.com
*1/3 is made possible with support from: The Experimental Television Center and Flux Factory
Augmented Reality - My Name is Madison
My Name is Madison
Artist - Matthew Slaats
Taking Madison, WI as its subject, My Name is Madison is an Augmented Reality Game that allows users to explore and interact with the urban landscape from a multitude of perspectives. This project approachs the city as a layered environment. Players understand the development of place through the eyes of history, culture and fantasy.
Using GPS enabled hand held computers, participants take on the roles of both recipient and creator, performance in context. While walking about the streets, they are provided with information that enhances their understanding of the environment and then gives them the tools to create their own interpretations of place. Documentation of these events will be posted to www.mynameismadison.blogspot.com.
The project opens as a part of the Games, Learning and Society Conference taking place in Madison, WI June 15-16. www.glsconference.org
REMINDER: Lenka Dolanova on the Vasulkas tonite
REMINDER: Lenka Dolanova on the Vasulkas tonite @ Messhall in CHI IL .US FREE + OPEN
tonite @ Messhall criticalartware is facilitating a presentation by
Lenka Dolanova on the experimental Media Artists collaborative Woody
+ Steina Vasulka:
Woody + Steina Vasulka have been active in the experimental Media
Artists, Video Art + New Media for nearly 40 years + are, as Lenka
Dolanova writes, committed to "openness to incoming information and
self-transformation through dialog with the machine." Their work
operates from an ethics of sharing and exchange that anticipated the
Open Source movement as well as involving early forms of hardware
hacking, analog computing + machine coding systems to create artware
tools. Dolanova will discuss the Vasulkas art works in relation to
revolutionary politics, access to the tools of production, personal
transformation through technology + hystories of alternative art spaces.
"I want to point to the primary level of codes, notably the binary
code operation, as a principle of imaging and image processing. This
may require accepting and incorporating this primitive structure (the
binary code) into our views of literacy, in the form of binary
language, in order to maintain communication with the primary
materials at all levels and from any distance. The dramatic moment of
the transformation into a binary code of energy events in time, as
they may be derived from light, or the molecular communication of
sound, or from a force field, gravity, or other physical initiation,
has to be realized, in order to appreciate the power of the
organization and transformation of a code."
title: A Syntax of Binary Images dvr: Woody Vasulka date: 1978 uri: http://www.vdb.org/resources/chrishill.html
join us for a BYOB Potluck Dinner @ 6 PM + Lenka Dolanova's
presentation @ 7:30 PM. Messhall is located @ 6932 North Glenwood ...


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Bad Fur Day isn't the first game in the Conker series. In 1999 developer Rare first released a title called Conker's Pocket Tales for the Game Boy Color, a cutesy single-player adventure in which our hero has to rescue his girlfriend Berri from the Evil Acorn. It's exactly as boring and derivative as it sounds.
And so would have been Twelve Tales: Conker 64, the original title for the Nintendo 64 game introduced at E3 in 1997. Another cute 3D platformer along the same lines as Rare's own Banjo-Kazooie. It had the same look, the same feel, and absolutely no one was looking forward to it.
In an all-too-rare burst of self-awareness, the developers realized the game they had would be a failure, so they changed it.
In 2000 Rare revealed Conker's Bad Fur Day, a nasty, dirty, filthy piece of video game, littered with video games and animal waste. It was so horrible that many retailers decided not to carry it. Warnings were splash all over the box in case parents, mistaking this for a cute and cuddly animal game, scarred their children for life.
It was also brilliant, tight, and widely considered one of the best 3D platformers of the generation, maintaining a 92 average review score on Metacritic.


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Scintillating Shanghai
If Shanghai were a feeling, it would be the sensation of running downhill at high speed. You're never really in control and the only thing for it is to race yourself to the bottom; to surrender to the chaos and let the beauty and vibrancy sweep you along.
In Shanghai, there's a constant, underlying battle between chaos and control, fought out in the relentless push forward, the obsession with innovation, progress, commercialism and modernity.
Shanghai is the city that never stops, yet it's also a city of contrast, with the thrusting skyscrapers of Pudong (testaments to China's growing modernity and confidence) offset by the European elegance of the Bund, on the banks of the Huangpu River, which reminds visitors that Shanghai was once known as 'the Paris of the East'.
There are also unexpected pockets of real grace, where glimpses of old-world tradition are tucked away behind quiet alleys mere metres from the heaving streets. People's Square is an oasis of green in the centre of downtown Shanghai, where grateful tourists and locals alike take pause to feed the doves and pray for world peace (really). Shanghai Museum is designed with the principles of Feng Shui in mind and provides an unlikely port in the storm.
Whether you're sipping tea in a traditional Shanghai teahouse or dancing until dawn in a pulsing nightclub, Shanghai will swallow you whole – and you'll love every minute.
A Little Bit of Paris in Shanghai
For a time, it was the "Paris of the East". One of many, in fact, since a host of capitals, from Beirut, Lebanon to Hanoi, Vietnam, have held the cachet sobriquet over the last century. The original motive was to flatter Shanghai, of course, but comparisons to Paris, or New York for that matter, feel awkward in hindsight and fall woefully short now. As a metropolis of 25 million people, Seoul or Tokyo may be more apropos in a 21st century context. Nevertheless, Shanghai is singular on the world stage, let alone in the People's Republic of China.
The seeds of modern Shanghai, sci fi skyline and all, were sown in 1074 when a small village got a prestige bump up to market town status. Bar a few lulls, Shanghai has been a haven for the merchant class ever since. This is precisely where comparisons to global hubs like Paris make sense. Shanghai has been – and is ever more so now – the indubitable showpiece of China. Expats and upwardly mobile locals network and mix and help make the Yangtze River Delta city aberrantly cosmopolitan and international. Outré even. With that, discover where to find a little bit of Paris in Shanghai.
Shanghai's Top 10
10. Great World Entertainment Center One of the oldest entertainment venues in Shanghai. Find karaoke, acrobats and a disco all in one place. It's weird but it works.
5. Raffles City A popular mall for the young trend-setters of Shanghai, this place will transform any unfashionable duckling into a hot and trendy swan.
9. Jade Buddha Temple Chill out with some monks and talk spirituality.
4. Huangpu River Cruise Hey there, sailor! Jump aboard and experience Shanghai's buzz from afar.
8. Shanghai Zoo One of the best zoos in the world is home to the cutest pandas you've ever seen. Altogether now: 'Awww!'
3. Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre Go catch a snazzy opera or philharmonic performance that'll turn you insta-snob.
7. Former Residence of Zhou Enlai This colonial-style house and mini-museum was once home to one of the greatest Chinese leaders.
2. Oriental Pearl Tower Get to the top of this kooky construction to scope the view.
6. She Shan Basilica This castle-like Catholic church, sitting atop a lush, green mountain, always brings reels in tourists because it's nice to look at (pretty girls get all the attention).
1. Shanghai Wen Miao aka Shanghai Confucian Temple. This place was built to pay homage to that smart little bugger, Confucius. Visit now, brag later.
Shanghai History
- Jade Buddha Temple - A traditional temple featuring a Jade Buddha Statue.
- Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence - The former residence of Soong Ching-ling.
- Xu Guangqi Memorial Hall - A museum dedicated to the 17th-century Chinese scholar.
- City God Temple (Chenghuang Miao) - A temple located within the old walled city.
- Dajing Ga Pavillon - An ancient temple that incorporates portions of the walls of the Old City of Shanghai.
Shanghai Art & Culture
- Shanghai Museum - Discover the impressive ancient bronze museum.
- Shanghai Jazz Music Festival - Held in October, this international festival features well-known jazz musicians.
- Shanghai Natural History Museum - One of the largest natural science museums in China.
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum - Ideal for science and technology enthusiasts.
- Shanghai Art Museum - On the edge of the People's Square, once the Shanghai Horse Racing course.
Shanghai Shopping
- Nanjing Road – China's premier shopping street with shops for every taste.
- Yuyuan Bazaar - The ideal venue for traditional Chinese crafts and jewellery.
- Plaza 66 - Large shopping mall housing boutique stores bearing the goods of famous designers.
- No. 3 on the Bund - A high-end shopping centre, home to Giorgio Armani's flagship store.
- Qipu Lu – Clothing market with bargain-basement prices and huge crowds.
Gay & Lesbian Shanghai
- Eddy's Bar - One of Shanghai's longest-running gay venues. A fun place to mix with locals.
- Transit Lounge - Featuring soft lighting, luxurious furnishings and trance music.
- G8 Bar - A comfortable venue with lounge-style seating and a separate "loft" section catering mostly to lesbians.
- D2 - Shanghai's hottest gay disco. Visit here to enjoy the latest tunes.
- 1221 - A fashionable restaurant and bar that draws a well-dressed, international gay following.
Shanghai Outdoor
- Yuyuan Gardens - Discover the classical Chinese architecture at this stunning attraction in Old City.
- Shanghai Happy Valley - This popular theme park is a hit with kids and adults alike.
- Shanghai City Beach - This beautiful beach consists of 120,000 square metres of golden sands.
- Jinmao Tower - A striking tower, home to the world's tallest hotel.
- People's Square - A large public square in the Huangpu District.
Shanghai Sport
- Catch the Shanghai Shenhua professional football team at the Hongkou Stadium.
- Check out one of Shanghai's many cricket teams at the Shanghai Cricket Club.
- Watch the Shanghai Xiyang Sharks basketball team impress crowds at the Luwan Gymnasium.
- Pay a visit to the Shanghai Golden Eagles baseball team at the Shanghai Sports Palace in Putuo District.
- Support the participants of the Shanghai International Marathon, held annually in late autumn.
Shanghai LocalThe Bund
The colourful, illuminated skyline mixed with the buildings from eras gone by make The Shanghai Bund the perfect place for some romance. If the chi just isn't right and you find yourself without a lover to be smug and sappy with, you'll still get some great photo opportunities. Shoppers can head to the famous Nanjing Rd, where you'll find lots of stores to send you into debt, and must-see destinations like the Museum of Contemporary Art and the trendy Xiang Yang Markets.Yu Yuan
If you want to escape the commercial craziness of the other areas of Shanghai, come here. It retains a lot of ye olde Chinese charm, and, most enticingly, the opportunity to walk the streets and breathe in some actual fresh air, as there's a lot less smog here. Don't miss out on the prettiness and tranquillity of Yu Gardens and the fun of their bazaar, serving all your tacky (and strange) souvenir needs in one place. Just make sure you don't get conned into over-paying by the sometimes abrupt but well-meaning vendors.Jing'an
This busy, downtown district in the heart of Shanghai is home to great shopping spots, drawing big-spenders and hipsters alike. If shopping bores you to tears, you can channel your inner archaeologist and check out the bags of bones at the Shanghai Natural History Museum, or make funny faces at fish through the glass at the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. At night, you might like to head over to the Shanghai Grand Theatre, a modern structure with the air of a temple, and take in a concert or a play. If you don't think your Mandarin is up to the challenge of an entire play, however, you can find plenty of alternate entertainment in one of the many pubs or nightclubs around the area. Make sure you indulge in a bottle of Tsingtao beer!Former French Concession
The FFC pulls major tourist numbers because of the pretty streets, charming, European-style buildings and cosmopolitan vibe. This area of Shanghai blends the Chinese and Euro ways of life into one happy little neighbourhood and is emblematic of the cocktail of influences at work in the city. Start your day with an intense round of Mahjong with a local oldie at Fuxing Park, or head straight into the shops to drop some serious Yuan.Xuhui
The heart of Xuhui and the place you'll most likely make a beeline for is Xujiahui, a cluster of shopping spots. This place is known for boasting the most epic shopping in Shanghai, so don't feel bad about giving the credit card a workout. Hit up iconic malls like the Grand Gateway, Oriental Department Store and Metro City (this place is particularly good for cut-price electronics). If you're in Xuhui for more than a day, Jinjiang Action Park is an epic theme park that's well worth a visit.
Shanghai Eat & Drink
Shanghai will get you salivating, satiate you and then proceed to get you pretty damn hammered. Here's where to grab a meal and then get rowdy…
Spicy Joint Cheap and very popular, this place is famous for mouth-watering Sichuan cuisine and chilli dishes that'll burn your face off.
JW's California Grill Float over the Shanghai skyline while you nibble on your lobster.
JW's Lounge Has a sultry, sexy attitude and bevy of babes behind the bar. Leave the jeans at home and spruce yourself up for this place.
Jade on 36 This place is pricey but spending those Yuans is worth it. It's got a bunch of awards under its belt and is a famous celeb-haunt.
Thai Gallery One of the best Thai places in Shanghai, it churns out classic curries on a regular basis.
Meilongzhen Fact of the day: This was once a Communist HQ but is now one of Shanghai's classic eateries. Cool, no?
Jimi:Seve Authentic Italian in the heart of Shanghai. The pizzas are surprisingly good.
Hunan House The same peeps behind Cotton's bring you a cold duck dish that'll leave you quacking speechless.
Cotton's One of the city's big-time bars. Come and hang with the pretty people and down a few cocktails. An Ting Road
Vue Bar This renowned, futuristic-looking beauty lives in the Hyatt. Bring a date and we guarantee you'll get lucky.
Shanghai Events
Stacks of people gather at the Longhua Temple in Xuhui to celebrate the Western New Year with a sacred tradition called the New Year Bell Striking. The bell strikes over 100 times and is said to not only welcome the new year, but also bring good luck to the people who attend.
Chinese New Year (January or February, depending on the Chinese calendar) is a pretty big deal in Shanghai – no surprises there. The parade and celebrations thrill the city and amaze tourists every year without fail. Kung Hei Fat Choi!
The Lantern Festival is the highlight/last event of the Spring Festival. Pretty lanterns illuminate every nook and cranny bringing good fortune to all. Most of the festivities are based at Yu Yuan Gardens.
The awarding of 'Golden Goblets' during the Shanghai International Film Festival always attracts a lot of attention (and the opinions of annoyingly smug film snobs) every June.
Nanjing Road sees the Shanghai Tourism Festival, a massive party that not only celebrates tourists (woo! Go us!), but also the city's culture and lifestyle every September/October.
When To Visit
- Once upon a time, Shanghai enjoyed pretty mild weather all year round but that pesky global warming (a pollution-caused hold in the ozone layer above Shanghai hasn't helped) has changed things somewhat. Shanghai now deals with frosty winters and major heatwaves during summer.
- If you're looking for warm and pleasant weather, early March to May will satisfy.
- Spring temp range: 18-22°C (64-72°F); summer temp range: 27-35°C (81-95°F); autumn temp range: 12-16°C (54-61°F); and winter temp range: 4-6°C (39-43°F).
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The tap water equates to almost instant diarrhoea in this city, so stock up on the bottled stuff. Food poisoning is also really common, so avoid it by going to eateries that are busy! While you'll naturally be more cautious around meat, fish and eggs, it's often the innocent-looking salads, washed in tap water, that can do the most damage.
Security is, er, interesting in China. We suggest deleting the porn and anything else incriminating and/or embarrassing from your hard drive (it's up to you whether that includes those episodes of Glee you secretly love) if you're travelling with a laptop. If security officials find you a little suss, they'll have no problems putting you under surveillance and then checking out your personal possessions without telling you. Hotel rooms, offices, cars, phones and Internet usage (yep, porn again) may also be monitored and searched. Freaky.
In addition to the hardcore security, Shanghai has some intense laws against spitting, jay-walking, swearing, littering, smoking in public and walking on grass (whaaaa?). Read the signs and follow the crowd and you should be alright!
Getting Around
The Shanghai Metro! One of the fastest and most reliable rail transit systems will see you get to wherever you need to go in this city. Prices vary according to the length of the trip, but you can be certain that they're cheap!
Not into trains? Buses are plentiful, with over 1000 local bus lines. When you're ferrying around a population of 23 million, you don't leave things to chance…
Taxis are very cheap, but don't expect an English-speaking driver. To avoid confusion, make sure you carry your destination written down on a piece of paper. Or learn Shanghaianese, the local dialect.
General Information
Shanghai is one of China's most travelled cities, as it offers a complete different cultural experience for keen holiday seekers. Shanghai will definitely surprise you with its glitz and glamour, achingly different from other cities in the Mainland.
European influences abound in Shanghai, more evident in The Bund where old-world style buildings face the Huangpu River. A casual stroll along the tree-lined avenues would lead to funky neighborhoods that remind you more of Europe. Home to 15 million, Shanghai center is relatively new but the cultural highlights still impart a good old sense of old-world charm.
This year, Shanghai will play host to the famed World Expo - a spectacular showcase of the world's biggest international communities. The Shanghai World Expo, officially "Expo 2010 Shanghai China", is expected to be the largest and most exciting world exposition to date. Scheduled to run from May 1st through October 30th, 2010, the Shanghai World Expo is also expected to be one of the most expensive ever, as well. Are you looking for Shanghai accommodation close to the Shanghai World Expo? HotelClub has a great selection of cheap Shanghai Expo hotels for you to choose from!
It's a beautiful city that is divided between Puxi (east) and Pudong (west) of Huangpu River. When one walks the Bund, a perfect epitome of the Shanghai experience can be had. Colonial buildings such as Customs House, Peace Hotel and large financial institutions face the futuristic Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the flashy neon lights at night on the other side. Some of these heritage buildings house the city's hottest dining spots. With a breathtaking view, who can't resist?
See a part of Shanghai that's close to its Imperial past by visiting Yu Yuan Gardens. Within this historical section of the city, there are ancient pavillions, little bridges and waterways inside the gardens. It certainly is a contrasting sight compared the more touristy Bazaar beside it. It's a cluster of commercial establishments including McDonalds and Starbucks holding fort at the former army offices.
The French left its imprints in Shanghai in highly affluent areas which form the former French Concession. The streets of Sinan Lu, Taikang Lu, Xianshan Lu and Gaolan Lu are chockfull of fancy restaurants, upmarket shopping and elegant architecture throughout.
Other sights that are part of Shanghai's roster of attractions include People's Square, site of the Shanghai Museum, City Hall and Grand Theatre. Nanjing Lu is the famed pedestrian street always seeing jampacked crowds most especially during weekends. Shopping is key activity here with malls lining up the street. Entertainment on the other hand, is concentrated in Xintiandi, a pair of blocks of street containing restored stone houses which now are filled with food and wine establishments.
For something that's off the main drag, take a taxi ride to Old Town or Qi Bao. You will find yourself transported to kung fu movies when you see the buildings in this favorite haunt for local foods like xiao long bao, sticky rice cakes and roasted duck.
More Events
Chinese New Year comes around with a big bang in Shanghai, as is the case in any Chinese city. Lion dances and fireworks greet the new year which falls anytime between last week of January or first week of February. Much of the city closes down so visitors are advised to just enjoy the revelry outside their hotels. Dragon boat races create a frenzy in the river in June or July. Whilst the Shanghai Beer Festival allows everyone to drink and be merry! Formula One fever hits the city when Chinese Grand Prix roars its way on September.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is perhaps the loveliest festival of the year. It is the time for family reunions among the Chinese. If you get invited, prepare your appetite for great feasts ahead! The celebration also includes exchanging moon cakes and red envelopes with money tokens inside.
- Spring (April - May) 10 to 24 oC Temperate
- Summer (June - August) 20 to 31oC Sunny, wet and humid
- Autumn (September — November) 6 to 18oC Pleasantly warm with very little rainfall, best time to visit
- Winter (December — March) -7 to -5oC Less humid with little rainfall, the weather is quite cool
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Published: 10 December 2012
easyJet, Northern Ireland's largest airline, is to increase its flights between Belfast International Airport and Birmingham in response to high demand.
A second Sunday flight departing at 13.25 from Belfast and 14.50 from Birmingham will be added to the schedule from 31 March 2013. Flights are now on sale at www.easyJet.com with fares from £22.99, one way including taxes.
easyJet began its Belfast International to Birmingham service in October 2012 and in just over one month has flown 14,000 passengers on the route. The additional frequency will add an estimated 13,000 passengers per year taking the total to 150,000.
Ali Gayward, easyJet Head of Northern Ireland said: "We only launched our Birmingham route in October and due to an overwhelming demand for affordable fares, we are delighted to announce the doubling of our Sunday flights. This additional frequency will see an increase from 12 to 13 flights per week.
"Our aim has always been to make travel easy and affordable and we're delighted to be able to show further commitment to Northern Ireland by responding to demand and adding the extra service.
"Sunday is a strong travelling day for both business commuters and people on weekend breaks, therefore doubling our Sunday offering will give our passengers further choice in flight times at affordable prices..
Earlier this month easyJet introduced allocated seating on all Belfast flights from 27 November. This, and Flexi fares that allow passengers to change their flights up to two hours before departure, further reinforces easyJet's position as Belfast's leading airline for business passengers.


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After having their eight-game win streak snapped, the San Jose Sharks want to improve their focus. The lowly St. Louis Blues have shown more focus on the road for some reason.
The Sharks look to bounce back from a lopsided loss Wednesday night when they try to hand the visiting Blues a season-high sixth straight defeat and second under interim coach Davis Payne.
San Jose (27-9-7) gave up three goals late in the first period and the first six overall in a 6-2 loss to Los Angeles on Monday. Evgeni Nabokov(notes) was pulled after allowing five goals on 16 shots in the first two periods.
"It's a prime example that you need two aspects to your game," coach Todd McLellan said. "You better be there physically and you better be there mentally. Physically we were fine. But the mental mistakes were unacceptable. I don't know where everybody's heads were."
The Sharks had not allowed a power-play goal in their opponents' previous 29 chances before the Kings scored three times on five opportunities.
"We were a little off in a lot of areas tonight," center Patrick Marleau(notes) said. "We made some mistakes on penalty kill, taking penalties and they exploited it. Our game was slipping a little bit and that was a wake-up call."
Marleau and Douglas Murray(notes) each scored for the second straight game with meaningless third-period tallies. The Sharks were trying to win nine straight for the first time since Nov. 13-Dec. 4, 2008.
St. Louis (17-18-6) is starting a three-game trip under Payne, who replaced Andy Murray before Saturday's 6-3 home loss to Chicago. The Blues reached the playoffs for the first time in four seasons in 2008-09 but have stumbled to produce an NHL-low six home wins this season.
"There's work to be done," said Payne, elevated from the team's AHL club in Peoria, Ill. "It hurts in any language, in any league. It's disappointing."
The Blues have excelled on the road with an 11-4-3 mark, including a 3-2 shootout win at San Jose on Dec. 3. They've given up nearly one goal per game more at home, and they yielded 19 goals in an 0-3-1 homestand that ended Saturday.
"This is Game 1 for me," Payne said. "What's gone on in the past, certainly the more you dwell, the more you kind of lose traction. We simply need to focus on how we're going to gain traction."
Davis Backes, named to the U.S. Olympic team Friday, has no goals in his last seven games and nine for the season. Backes was second on the Blues with 31 last season.
"It's a new coach, but it's the same guys on the ice," Backes said. "I don't know how he's going to motivate or what he's going to do, but it's not all him, we need to make changes and stick to game plans."
The teams have split two meetings in 2009-10, with San Jose posting a 3-1 road victory Nov. 14 as Nabokov made 38 saves. Nabokov is 6-0-2 with a 1.82 goals-against average in his last eight starts against the Blues.


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I bought this multi-tool after retiring my trusted Swiss Army Knife. I was somewhat apprehensive since I had carried my Swiss for over twenty years.
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Too Much Stuff Isn't Sexy.
Stuff will suffocate the love in your life.
I've moved half of my house out of my house over the past week…it's not fun. There's drawers full of random things, and dirt and dust and mouse poop…and clothes and books I didn't know I had.
But, then, moving in my new roommate/lover's things, that's fun. New furniture, new taste, fresh air.
It's like what Trungpa Rinpoche talks about, with the cocoon. Clearing out old life and karma is hard. Bringing in new is a lot of work, but fun and new and fresh.
It's a cliche, of course, but cliches are often repeated again and again because they strike a chord; because they're true: stuff doesn't make me happy. Stuff doesn't make you happy. Things don't equal contentment. Possessions possess their owner.
What makes us happy? Things of quality and taste that we need. And…little else.
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13 Responses to "Too Much Stuff Isn't Sexy."
Getting rid of stuff is the most challenging thing. The older a person gets, the more stuff s/he hoards, cluttering up everything, especially cluttering up the mind. Having an excessive collection of stuff represents clinging onto either past or future, which, on a deeper level, reflects the anxious state of a dynamic mind, in a world of uncertainty. The way to achieve happiness, is to renunciate earthly pleasures (represented by stuff), and end the neverending state of worry.
When we stop to think about all of the stuff, we realise that a lot of it is unnecessary. Why do we keep stuff? We hoard because we want to remember a past, or in case we need something for a possible future. Sadly, the stuff ends up not getting used at all, as we forget all about living in our present moment (fulfilling present needs). As time moves on, things change, people change, needs change. Your stuff stays the same but you don't need your stuff any more.
@Jason – I'm older(63 to be exact), and I find that as I get on, I want LESS stuff, not more. But I do agree about not needing the stuff any more, save for what is meaningful and useful to us. Our home is peaceful and beautiful. My husband and I have been on a simplification path for more than 25 years and loving every minute of it. There's not a thing that we got rid of that we miss, at ALL. Less stuff = more time to do as one wishes and be open to amazing life experiences, IMO.
extremely timely. Moved back home about a year ago after a layoff, and didn't intend to stay. Living with my da to save $$$ and helping him weed through 40+ years of family history and acquisitions. It's working. He wants to downsize and move into a smaller place. I've been living out of a room in a house and several motels while traveling for work. Sometimes it's hard because I like to tinker on stuff which requires a fairly large complement of tools and a work surface, so in that regard I don't need storebought shiny objects, but I like to polish up stuff that would otherwise get buried in a mountain of trash. less truly is more. experience.
I emmigrated to east valley arizona last year… 2 bags, 2 guitars and my yoga stuff. Came home to Ireland 6 weeks later, moved back into my old newly decorated house and seriously didn't notice a lack of stuff.
I got more stuff since then, but it's good to know exactly what I can get down to that matters! (probably one bag, one guitar and a yoga mat.)
Very timely. Just helped my pending ex move her stuff. A year ago we moved from our short-sold home of 3000 sq. ft. to a tiny rental house. Thought we were able to jettison much stuff then. Now, two rental truckloads later and she still has gobs of stuff to go. I wish her and her stuff well. Me, I am looking forward to more lightness.
This summer I got rid of everything that didn't fit in my car. It was one of the best gifts I ever gave myself. ~ Angela R.
The more ya know the less you need! High five!
No it ain't. As I look around my room, I know I could do a little decluttering myself. Thanks for the extra motivation.
Yes cliches do resonate because they have truth in them, a couple of years ago when the job and the car and the house went away from my life because of, well, 2009, that was one of the unexpected surprises for me, giving it all up and keeping only what was truly wanted and needed was the best life lesson threw my way! Thanks for the reminder especially around this time
Thanks for encouraging me to let go. My mother is in her 10th year of living with Alzheimers, and I've been hanging on to a lot of material reminders that she led a full, vibrant life. But it is time for me to know her in another way. And I've got my own stuff to toss as well…
Absolutely true! We cleaned out our garage and now call it our zen garden. It could use a fountain and plants, but it feels so good to get rid of STUFF. Next stop, junk drawer.


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The Italians in Wales: from History to Cultural Memory
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This course looks at the economic and social motives of Italian immigration to south Wales, and the resulting interaction between Welsh and Italians. It studies how Italians are represented in Anglo-Welsh literature, and at the significance of recent events and commemorations, as well as recent Welsh-Italian narratives to illustrate how Italian migration emerges from the realm of communicative memory into the realm of cultural memory.
Topics covered:
- 'Piccolo, ciao ciao, buongiorno': the departure
- The arrival and settlement
- The 'hockey pockey' man and the Bracchi's shops
- Family and religion: similarities and contrasts between the Italians and the Welsh
- Welsh Italians during WW2
- Welsh Italians after WW2
- From Oblivion to Memory: the Arandora Star legacy
- Welsh Italians in Anglo-Welsh literature
- The emergence of Welsh-Italian narratives
- Welsh Italians today
Who is this course for?
Anyone with an interest in the subject. No previous knowledge is assumed.
Learning and Teaching
Learning and teaching are undertaken by means of small group work. This is a 10-credit course, so there will be two-hour meetings once a week (20 contact hours in all) which will include group discussion, exercises, source analysis and presentation of material on video and/or DVD. The aim is ensure that the classes are enjoyable and stimulating for all. This will encourage the development of knowledge and understanding of the topics and ideas discussed in the course.
Coursework and Assessment
Essays or other equivalent written assignments to a total of 1500 words demonstrating an understanding of core elements of the course material.
To award credits we need to have evidence of the knowledge and skills you have gained or improved. Some of this has to be in a form that can be shown to external examiners so that we can be absolutely sure that standards are met across all courses and subjects.
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The most important element of assessment is that it should enhance your learning. Our methods are designed to increase your confidence and we try very hard to devise ways of assessing you that are enjoyable and suitable for adults with busy lives.
Reading suggestions
Colpi T., The Italian factor. The Italian Community in Great Britain, Edinburgh and London: Mainstream, 1991.
Sponza L., Divided Loyalties: Italians in Britain during the Second World War, Bern: Peter Lang, 2000.
Sponza L., Italian Immigrants in Nineteenth-Century Britain: Realities and Images, Leicester: Leicester University Press, 1988.
Hughes C., Lime Lemon & Sarsaparilla. The Italian community in South Wales, 1881-1945, Bridgend: Seren Books, 1991.
Balestracci, M. S., Arandora Star: Dall'Oblio alla Memoria. From Oblivion to Memory, Parma: Mup Publishers, 2008.
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Surgery is the only effective treatment for tetralogy of Fallot. There are two types of surgery that may be performed, including intracardiac repair or a temporary procedure that uses a shunt. Most babies and children will have intracardiac repair.
Tetralogy of Fallot treatment for most babies involves a type of open-heart surgery called intracardiac repair. This surgery is typically performed during the first year of life. During this procedure, the surgeon places a patch over the ventricular septal defect to close the hole between the ventricles. He or she also repairs the narrowed pulmonary valve and widens the pulmonary arteries to increase blood flow to the lungs. After intracardiac repair, the oxygen level in the blood increases and your baby's symptoms will lessen.
Occasionally babies need to undergo a temporary surgery before having intracardiac repair. If your baby was born prematurely or has pulmonary arteries that are underdeveloped (hypoplastic), doctors will create a bypass (shunt) between the aorta and pulmonary artery. This bypass increases blood flow to the lungs. When your baby is ready for intracardiac repair, the shunt is removed.
While most babies do well after intracardiac repair, complications are possible. Possible complications are chronic pulmonary regurgitation, in which blood leaks through the pulmonary valve, and an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Sometimes blood flow to the lungs is still restricted after intracardiac repair. Infants and children with these complications may require another surgery, and in some cases, their pulmonary valves may be replaced by artificial valves. Pulmonary valve replacement sometimes isn't necessary until decades after the original surgery. In addition, as with any surgery, there's a risk of infection, unexpected bleeding or blood clots. Arrhythmias are usually treated with medication, but some people may need a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator later in life. Complications can continue throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Your child will need lifelong medical follow-up to monitor for and treat any complications.
After surgery your baby will require continuing care. Your doctor will schedule routine checkups with your child to make sure that the procedure was successful and to monitor for any new problems.
Your doctor may also recommend that your child limit physical activity. However, if surgery was completely successful and there's no pulmonary valve leakage or obstruction, your child may not have any activity restrictions.
Sometimes, doctors recommend that your child take antibiotics during dental procedures to prevent infections that may cause endocarditis, an inflammation of the lining of the heart. Although, in cases where the heart was completely repaired, your child may not need preventive antibiotics. Preventive antibiotics are, however, recommended specifically for those who have artificial valves or who've had repair with prosthetic material. Ask your cardiologist what's right for your child.
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