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React Presents announced today that Grammy Award winning DJ and producer Afrojack will make history in Chicago on Saturday, July 5th, as the first electronic dance music artist to ever perform outdoors at the East End of Navy Pier! Over 6,000 fans will revel in some of the biggest hits in dance music, including "Take Over Control," "Titanium," and "Ten Feet Tall," with the beautiful Chicago skyline as a backdrop!
Tickets on sale on Friday, May 2nd, at Noon CST at Clubtix.com.
After playing the MID and some of the largest theaters in Chicago, Afrojack headlined the inaugural Spring Awakening Music Festival in 2012, and North Coast Music Festival 2013. At only 26, he has played a large role in the worldwide explosion and popularity of dance music, with The Hollywood Reporter recently calling him "a global icon" set "to conquer the world." A talented artist, Afrojack is versatile and creative with his sound whether creating club hits or producing and remixing for the likes of Beyoncé, Pitbull, David Guetta, or Madonna. In 2011, he co-wrote and produced "Give Me Everything" for Pitbull and Ne-Yo, which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.
Starting off in his hometown of Spijkenisse, Nick van de Wall, aka Afrojack, quickly made a name for himself with a slew of hard-hitting underground releases, before exploding on the music scene in 2011 with the release of "Take Over Control," an instant worldwide club and chart hit, the single reached platinum status in the U.S. Afrojack then went onto develop his own imprint in the production world with his label Wall Recordings.
2014 is set to be another milestone year for Afrojack with the release of his second single "Ten Feet Tall" and his debut album entitled "Forget The World" on May 19th, 2014, on Def Jam Recordings.
Navy Pier is known for its spectacular fireworks shows throughout the summer, and over Independence Day Weekend, Navy Pier's Fireworks display will be bigger and better to celebrate the weekend! [from React Presents Afrojack press release]
Afrojack on Facebook; Afrojack on Twitter; Afrojack on SoundCloud; Afrojack on YouTube
Saturday, July 5th, 2014
React Presents
AFROJACK - Independence Day Weekend at Navy Pier in Chicago
Navy Pier (East End)
600 East Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
All Ages
Doors: 6:00pm
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Job seekers in the Pittsburgh area know all too well what the latest government employment data are reporting: Job growth in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area remains weak, and it continues to lag behind other regions of the country. As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, of the 15 Benchmark regions, as defined by Pittsburgh TODAY--a website examining regional economic, social and demographic indicators--Pittsburgh had the fourth-smallest job growth, with just a gain of 7,700 jobs in May 2014 compared to May 2013. This amounts to a meager .7 percent increase.
The highest percentage increases in job growth were seen in Denver (2.7 percent), Charlotte (2.4 percent), Indianapolis (2.1 percent), and Cincinnati (2.1 percent).
Job sectors experiencing the highest gains were leisure and hospitality, increasing 6.1 percent, and natural resources, mining and construction, increasing 4.9 percent. Manufacturing and government jobs took the greatest hit, losing 2.6 percent and 2 percent, respectively. The weak job growth in the Pittsburgh area continues to spell trouble for the unemployed and underemployed, including recent college graduates now entering the workforce.
Statewide, however, the picture appears to be improving. Pennsylvania registered the second-highest over-the-month increase in employment, with a gain of 24,700 jobs; Texas led the nation with a total increase of 56,400 new jobs. Pennsylvania's current unemployment rate is 5.6 percent, dropping 1.9 percent from a year ago, when unemployment in the state was 7.5 percent.
According to the June 2014 Employment Outlook report released by Simply Hired, job openings in the United States decreased 0.1 percent from April to May 2014; however, the number of openings was 22.6 percent higher compared to the same time last year.


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Sunday, April 22, 2012
I got on the scale this morning to find a weight loss of 2.2 lbs. At first, I was disappointed because I totally kicked butt this week but then I realized it's that time of the month so my numbers could be a little screwy. We'll see next week.
But during that short pessimistic period after getting on the scale, this is what my brain said: "What is the point in going to the gym 5 days a week and eating below 1600 calories most days of the week if I am just going to lose the same amount of weight that I lose when I go to the gym 4 days a week and eat around 1800 calories a day?"
I nipped that in the bud real quick because 2.2 lbs is really good and even if I don't make my shorter term goals like losing 5 lbs by next week (that would also have included the weight loss I showed this morning which now leaves me to lose 2.8 lbs next week) and also to weigh 210 by 07/08/12, I am totally on track to lose 50 lbs by Halloween. So that is a positive. Gotta keep going.
My workout with my new trainer on Thursday was much better then our first workout. No anxiety attacks and a little more like my sessions with my previous trainer, although still very different. But it appears a little more tolerable. I gave him my print outs of my nutrition tracker so I am curious to see what he says about my eating. He is going to be in for a surprise with this weeks because yesterday was not good at all. My lunch had to be guesstimated so it put me well over 2000 calories consumed. Oh well. I am not a machine and not perfect. I was at a birthday party at the lake and really had no choice but to eat whatever they had. I only ate a little bit and didn't go overboard but since I didn't have my food scale with me, I had to guess.
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I totally feel the same way as you with calories and days working out.. It seems like my body needs to have different calorie levels each week! I can do the same thing 2 weeks in a row and loose weight one week and gain weight the next.. It's very frustrating, although I need to keep reminding myself that I'm getting stronger and muscle weighs more than fat, so as long as I keep seeing changes in my body, that keeps me going!
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MIAMI magazine marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month by honoring five breast cancer survivors, all of whom had been treated at Baptist Health Breast Center. The amazing women were photographed by April Keogh and had their photos featured at MIAMI Fights, an event in partnership with the Eden Roc Miami Beach and hosted by Adrienne Bosh. Survivors Carmen Kuznik, Doreen Ruggiero, Karen Miller, Lilly Lorenzo-Luaces and Lisa Miller shared their stories with Andromeda Productions, and the video was shown at the event in celebration of their victory against breast cancer.


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KingsRow Italian is a program that plays Italian checkers. It is used with Martin Fierz's user interface program called CheckerBoard. Both KingsRow and CheckerBoard are free programs and can be downloaded using the links below.
Opening Book
KingsRow Italian has an opening book database of 906,000 positions. It covers all 174 of the 3-move openings, including 8 which this book shows are probably losses. The book was built by doing systematic searches with KingsRow and the 10-piece database. This technique is called dropout expansion that was developed by Thomas Linke. Martin Fierz has written an overview of how dropout expansion works. You can read it here.
Click here to view a summary table with some statistics on the opening book.
Endgame Databases
I have built win/loss/draw (WLD) and 'moves-to-conversion' (MTC) databases for Italian checkers for positions with up to 10 pieces.
The WLD db contains the game result for positions with 2 pieces through 9 pieces with up to 5 pieces on one side, and for 5x5 10-piece positions with one or fewer kings on a side. This data gives KingsRow a huge increase in playing strength. During a search, many lines will trade down to positions that are in the db, even when the game position has 20 pieces or more. By propagating these db values back to the game position, the program is able to see the end result from positions very early in the game.
The MTC database helps the program play some winning endgame positions that require very many moves for the win to be consummated (or to defend those positions if it is playing the losing side). It is consulted before each search, but is not used during a search, so it uses very little cache RAM and does not affect the search speed. Some related information about the 10-piece MTC database that I built for English checkers is here. Use of the MTC database is optional. The program will correctly play most endings without it. But if you are interested in seeing the correct play to some difficult endings then you may find that this addition is useful. For example, it shows how to play this ending, which is a black win, but if white defends perfectly it requires 147 king moves before black can force a man or capture move (thus making visible progress towards the conclusion of the game).
The following Italian 8-piece position has the longest moves to conversion that I have found in either Italian or English checkers, including 9-piece and 10-piece English positions. This remarkable position requires 219 king moves before black can force a conversion move.
Download a complete list of the longest MTC positions in each database subdivision. You can copy the FEN positions to the Windows clipboard and paste them directly into CheckerBoard. Click here to download.
For programmers, if you have written a program that plays Italian checkers, you can use these databases with the driver that I have supplied here.
Obtaining Endgame Databases
You can download endgame databases using the links below. To use the 9 and 10-piece databases, you also need to install the databases 2 through 8 pieces. The files are hosted at Mega. For downloading these large files, Mega only supports Chrome and Opera web browsers.
To configure KingsRow for the endgame databases, go to the Checkerboard menu Engine, Options. There is more information in the help file (menu Engine, Help).


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The scenario isn't always neat. After her second date with "Nice Mike," which was dinner at a fairly fancy restaurant, I was nervous when she didn't text by 11 p.m. I called my sister. "Do you think Mom was kidnapped?" Suddenly we find ourselves worrying about men as she did for us as dating teens.
She hasn't found "the one" yet. But she is working through her grief and sees herself as someone with another romantic life still to come. Relative to the men she's met, she feels young and attractive.
She may not have found Mr. Right (yet!), but in the process she is finding herself.
Stacy Wolf is Professor of Theater and Director of the Princeton Atelier in the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University and the author of Changed for Good: A Feminist History of the Broadway Musical (Oxford, 2011). This piece is via The Op-Ed Project Public Voices Fellowship Program at Princeton University.


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From now till 11 April, you may take part in a contest by Heaven and Earth Ayataka Japanese Green Tea to win a pair of tickets for a five-day-four-night trip to Japan.
All you have to do is just snap a photo of yourself posing like an Ayataka maiko (apprentice geisha) and post it on Instagram or Twitter (make sure your account is set to "Public") along with the hashtag #Ayataka.
You may submit as many entries as you like to increase your chances of winning.
Available bottled or canned, Heaven & Earth Ayataka Green Tea gives you the most convenient way to enjoy the experience of drinking traditional green tea on-the-go.
In a taste test conducted in Kyoto, Japan, with 100 maiko (apprentice geisha) and geiko (geisha), Ayataka emerged as tasting closest to authentic Japanese teapot-brewed tea among other leading Japanese green tea brands in Singapore, as well as the best tasting Japanese green tea [i].
The drink also has zero calories as well as zero grams of fat, carbohydrate or sugar.
Check out the verdict when we taste tested Ayataka!
Now it gets better, since you may enjoy the taste of authentic Japanese teapot-brewed tea and stand to win a trip to Japan!
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We pulled together some bloggers to show you how you to do the pose. There is no need for costumes, makeup or props needed to enter the contest, but they went ahead to have some fun.
Lifestyle blogger Carrie of www.carriesim.com pulled out her most dramatic kimono-sleeved top and put on her best zen face for this perfect shot below.
Another lifestyle blogger Christina of www.huneyzworld.blogspot.sg added some crazy fun colours to her maiko look before shooting this frame below.
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And Rachie of www.thecambelles.com (below) pulled off a fun and casual pose for her maiko moment.
With all these fun and creativity bubbling online, it is little wonder that popular faces Bong Qiu Qiu, Nat Ho, MissTamChiak, DanielFoodDiary have joined in the latest activities with Heaven and Earth Ayataka Japanese Green Tea. So get creative, put on your best zen look and shoot your best maiko moment with #Ayataka for a chance to win a trip to Japan!
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"Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some are to be chewed and digested." ~Francis Bacon, Essays (1625) Bacon's Essays By Francis Bacon, Richard Whately. We have talked about artists' books on the Smithsonian Libraries blog before. And we'll talk about them more, as a part of a short series to highlight interesting works of book art owned by the Smithsonian's American Art & Portrait Gallery Library. But what, exactly, is an artist's book? You may not be able to tell just from looking at the object itself!
If you've seen any of the 1,000+ physical copies of the books scanned through the History, Art, and Culture (HAC) Digitization Project, maybe you noticed a sticker just below the barcode that reads "ONLINE."
Over the course of five weeks, I worked with the Preservation Services Department, where I had the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of preservation and conservation techniques.
On Tuesday several Libraries staff met to discuss use of social media with the aim to discuss why and how we were currently using social media, what our goals were, and how we could best meet those goals.
The AA/PG Library staff is proud to have such treasures in our collection. Even so, it clearly remains to be seen how many other treasures are hiding in the stacks quietly waiting to be discovered.
The Libraries is pleased to host Margaret "Betsy" Hagerty in an internship that will extend from January through the summer
Mary Augusta Thomas and I, Nancy Gwinn, went to Panama this week to visit our library at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Center. We saw the renovated library reading space, where extra windows have been added to bring in the light and lushness of the green spaces outside. STRI Director Biff Bermingham has a new senior team in place with Deputy Director Ron Herzig and Owen McMillan in the newly created position of Academic Dean. Dr. McMillan will be in charge of the expanding fellowship program. The library will work with both of these administrators for their STRI-related needs. The two expressed great confidence in our librarian Vielka Chang-Yau and told us how important and well-run the libraries and its services are. We also met with Vielka's staff Angel Aguirre, Ricardo Beteta, Elizabeth Sanchez, Apolinar Guerrero, and Mr. Sanchez. (See photo) The hard work and dedication of the staff are one of the keys to the library's success. Library volunteers Diane and Abby presented their project of inventorying and digitizing the 750-item map collection in the library, more »
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May 14, 2014
The Crimson Tide (24-4) advanced to its second-straight round of 16 with wins over Jackson State, 4-0, and No. 47 Princeton, 4-2, last weekend in Tuscaloosa. Alabama now holds an overall NCAA record of 10-12, and with a win on Thursday, would be making its first appearance in the quarterfinals in program history.
Notre Dame (18-9) upset 15th-seeded Northwestern, 4-3, in the second round to earn a trip to Athens after beating DePaul, 4-0, in the first round. The Fighting Irish have advanced to the tournament in 19 of the last 20 seasons, including the last 17 straight. Notre Dame is making its 10th appearance in the round of 16.
Alabama and Notre Dame have met four times before; however the last came during the 1997 season. The Irish holds a 3-1 advantage in the series.
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General McChrystal, the Commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, will be conducting his monthly meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with President Obama in person. The meeting, which was previously scheduled for Wednesday and is typically held via secure video-conferencing, will be in person at the request of Obama because of a controversial profile published on McChrystal.
The article featured in the June 24 Rolling Stone quotes McChrystal criticizing the President as well as members of his administration.
McChrystal, in reference to one of his first meetings with Obama said that he, "looked uncomfortable and intimidated," in a roomful of military personnel.
An advisor to McChrystal adds, "It was a 10-minute photo op. Obama clearly didn't know anything about him, who he was. Here's a guy who's going to run his fucking war, but he didn't seem very engaged."
Titled, "Runaway General," the article continues to quote McChrystal to say, "Are you asking about Vice President Biden? Who's that?" Following with a quip from an aide, "Biden? Did you say: Bite Me?" The magazine, which will be released later this week, quotes a McChrystal aid calling National Security Adviser, and retired four-star general Jim Jones a, "clown, stuck in 1985."
McChrystal displays feelings of being "betrayed," by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, after a cable he wrote was leaked critiquing McChrystal's war strategy. "Here's one that covers his flak for the history books. Now if we fail, they can say 'I told you so,'" said McChrystal.
McChrystal who, a British officer said, "The fucking lads love," has since issued a public apology for the profile, which was sent to news organizations last night. "I extend my sincerest apology for this profile. It was a mistake reflecting poor judgment and should never have happened," he said in a Pentagon statement.
"Throughout my career, I have lived by the principles of personal honor and professional integrity. What is reflected in this article falls far short of that standard," he continued. Some are calling for McChrystal to step down from his current post; while others insist the administration fire him. He is expected to arrive in Washington today.


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John Bubalo starred as a first baseman, outfielder, and relief pitcher during the World War II era. A standout from 1940-1943, Bubalo led the Northern Division in batting average his junior and senior years with a .443 clip in 1943 and a .339 average in 1942. A gold glove in the field, Bubalo also recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in 1942, and made just one error in 1943 for a .994 mark.
Perhaps most impressive, though, was that Bubalo's team captured Northern Division championships all three years he participated on the varsity squad (1941, '42, and '43). Highly sought-after by the major leagues, the Portland native was forced to pass on professional baseball opportunities because of his military obligations and in order to complete his degree from the UO Medical School.


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Throughout fall camp, NIUHuskies.com will preview every position on the 2014 Northern Illinois football team. Today's position preview is on the defensive line. In addition, sign up for Huskies All-Access to see a video breakdown of every position with interviews and practice highlights. The video will be available within 24 hours after the article is posted.
2014 NIU Camp Central
DEKALB, Ill. - During last season's camp, first-year Northern Illinois University defensive line coach Brett Diersenhad the challenge of replacing three starters on the defensive line. This year, that challenge was made a little more difficult as he will have to replace four starters.
Diersen will be looking to replace is defensive tackle Ken Bishop, who was selected in the seventh round by the Dallas Cowboys, defensive ends Joe Windsor and George Rainey as well as defensive tackle Anthony Wellswere lost to graduation.
However, one thing Diersen has going for him heading into this camp is that he's had an entire season, an offseason to not only evaluate his current crop of linemen on the field and get to know them off.
"You get to know the kid, not on the field, but in the meeting room, in your office, one-on-one," Diersen said of his first year at NIU. "Now I know how to coach them. I can start a sentence in the meeting room and they can finish it for me. To me, that's huge. Their communication is there. The second year is a lot easier than the first.
Another aspect that makes this year's task easier is familiarity.
"The biggest thing is the guys know my terminology," he said. "They know what you believe in. They know the system, the concepts. They're all eager, from the freshmen coming in to the seniors. They're eager to prove themselves.
"It's a lot easier because we have the same beliefs and the same mindsets. I think it's been very enjoyable. They're very coachable, I'll say that and they're willing to work and get better every day."
While Diersen is looking to replace four guys up front, the cupboard isn't completely bare. Defensive end Jason Meehan and his team-high 6.5 sacks from 2013 is back for the Huskies as is defensive end Perez Ford, who was second on the team in tackles for loss last year with eight. He was also third on the team in sacks with four. Defensive tackle Donovan Gordon, who started six games last year, is back for his senior season as well. There are 11 new faces in the defensive line meeting room this year and each guy wants a chance to play and Diersen is giving them that chance.
"Everybody right now wants a chance and we're giving them a chance," Diersen said. "It's Fall camp and we have to see where they're at. The good thing is, there are things they need to work on and if you give good effort we can fix a lot of things. I think they're giving great effort."
While it is too early in camp to identify any of the freshmen that may have a chance to play this season, Diersen is impressed with their talent and work ethic. For the young guys, it's just getting the terminology down.
"With the young guys, it's trying to get them on the same terminology as me," he said. "While it's my second year here, it's my first year with them. Talent-wise, they've all got really good talent. I think they're work ethic is good. As a group, I really enjoy coaching the young guys and the old guys too."
Be sure to check NIUHuskies.com tomorrow for a preview of the 2014 Huskie wide receiver corps.
NIU returns to the practice field tomorrow at 2:45 p.m. Practice times are subject to change, so be sure to check NIUHuskies.com or follow us on Twitter @NIUAthletics for updates.
Season tickets for the 2014 season are still available and offer the best value for the best seats at Huskie Stadium at a cost of just $110 for all five 2014 home games. Season ticket holders receive a gift and invitations to exclusive season ticket holder events in addition to the same seat for every game. Members of the NIU Alumni Association, senior citizens and NIU faculty and staff receive a $15 discount on every season ticket.
Season tickets, as well as single game tickets and away game tickets, can be purchased through the NIU Athletics Ticket Office in the NIU Convocation Center, online at NIUHuskies.com/tickets or by calling 815-753-PACK (7225).


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Joe Rohan • These Days
Joe Rohan's follow-up to his excellent debut, "Walk Along," is one of the most listenable full-length recordings we've received in quite a while. Once a drummer for a host of local artists, Rohan has officially secured his spot as one of the city's most promising singer-songwriters with "These Days." The 11-song disc starts with a blast of catchy country in the guitar-laden "Desert Love." Obviously influenced by modern country music, Rohan is careful to keep his songs tethered to a rock 'n' roll backbone that cuts down on the twang factor, which can alienate listeners not enamored of the genre. And the songwriting is where Rohan excels. He's able to shift gears, incorporating flavors of blues, rock and folk, without it ever sounding like an unwise stretch. Along with the disc opener, our favorites include the punchy and infectious "Lovestruck Romeo," the sparse solo track "James Dean" and the southern-rock flavored "Angeline." Also be sure to check out Rohan's souped-up take on Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," which proves that a talented and versatile artist really can cover a classic song in a fresh way. www.joerohan.com
Burning Vegas • Latem Nu
Burning Vegas' debut six-song release (plus an unlisted bonus track) "Latem Nu"is sonic modern rock with a strong melody at its core. Lead vocalist Jon Sayre's distinctive voice trades punches with bursts of distorted guitar on the impressive and catchy opening track "Going Crazy" and is equally notable on the epic "This Time," which clocks in at five-and-a-half minutes. With all but one song running more than four minutes in length, Burning Vegas' layered instrumentation delivers a thick sound without ever sounding too dense or overdone. It's a fine line, and Burning Vegas walks it as well as many bands that have already claimed the national spotlight. www.burningvegas.com
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I'm 26 and I grew up and grew out of video games. As a kid I was all about Super Mario, Megaman, and Street Fighter II—I never thought I'd see the day when video games become associated with fitness. Introducing, Wii Fit. Reuters reports:
How sweet is that? You can do Yoga on your Wii—awesome!
The Wii Fit, which will debut on May 19, will come with a weight-and-motion sensing device called the Wii Balance Board, the company said in a statement.I have to admit, all this talk about the Wii and exercise has perked up my ears. I might have to dust off my subscription to Nintendo Power. I mean, just check out how cool the Wii Fit commercial is. Take a look:
Nintendo is also planning to launch a new online service in the U.S. in May called WiiWare that will allow game publishers to distribute new titles over the Internet directly to users, instead of on discs.
Early WiiWare games will come from developers such as Square Enix, famous for the role-playing game franchise "Final Fantasy."
How sweet is that? You can do Yoga on your Wii—awesome!
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Meet the First Baby of 2014
As revelers ushered in the New Year in downtown Greenville and throughout the upstate, a very happy family and the Bon Secours St. Francis Health system welcomed the first baby born this year in our hospital.
Baby Austin Taylor Vandiver was born at 5:10 a.m. on January 1, 2013, making him the first baby born at ST. FRANCIS eastside in 2014. He weighed 8 lbs. 4oz. and was born to Taylor and Christina Vandiver of Greenville, joining older sister Isabelle to complete their family of four.
"I knew we'd be close to being the New Year's baby when I
started having contractions just after midnight as we were watching New
Year's celebrations on TV," Christina said. "We're very excited and I
like the attention our sweet baby boy is getting as he begins his life.
It's reason to celebrate anyway, but this just makes it extra special."
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The UK, U.S. and Europe have different ideas about partitioning their banks. The Vickers, Volcker and Liikanen plans reflect divergences in the regions' pre-crisis banking systems, and how badly taxpayers suffered. Breakingviews mulls over whether their lack of agreement matters.
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By Yolande Poirier-Oracle on May 20, 2014
Things are heating up with less than 10 days left to submit a project video and the code for IoT Developer Challenge by the May 30 deadline. Don't miss this chance to win a trip to JavaOne for up to three members of your team! Use the video to show how the project works.
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Project complexity is less important than completeness of concept. Mostly your project should work without requiring additional development. In the implementation, we look at whether you use Oracle Java Embedded - and you may use other languages or frameworks, of course. Real world implementation, a.k.a 'Utility of Entry', is only 25% of the judging criteria. Visit the the Challenge website for more details.
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Live From….Emerald Sky: Hits & Misses
April 10, 2014 | By Carolyn Spencer Brown | No Comments
In all the hoopla of this year's river season – here at Cruise Critic, our team has gone from one christening ceremony to another – this week's latest launch has the biggest potential of all. That's because the shining new ship, the 190-passenger Emerald Sky, belongs to Emerald Waterways, the first cruise line to be created in more than five years.
Emerald Waterways, which will debut two custom-built vessels this year, is part of Australia's venerable Scenic Tours. That company offers everything from land tours to five star-style luxury riverboat cruises. In fact, its Scenic Tours river line aims to be one of the most luxe and inclusive in the field.
In contrast, Emerald is the first cruise line afloat to raise the bar on cheap and cheerful river cruising. Typically the three-star lines that target price-conscious cruisers use older ships with few amenities and ever fewer balconies. But Emerald is entering the category with state-of-the-art ships that include boutique-style designs, young-at-heart innovations like a swimming pool that's transformed into a cinema at night, and cabins with upmarket touches, like balconies that transform into conservatories with a touch of the button.
And all at a price point that's some 30–40 percent below the higher end Scenic (and other competitors).
Of course, you do get what you pay for. One of the reasons Emerald Waterways (which will go by Evergreen Waterways in its native Australia market) offers lower fares is because there are fewer included amenities. While a standard tour is offered in every port, in-depth or unusual outings levy a fee. Coffee, tea and water, as well as wine and beer with dinner are included; all other drinks, from martinis to draft beer to soda, will require you to sign a chit. Movies accessed through in-cabin televisions, are 15 euro apiece.
Having said that, this is a line worth considering by travelers who'd prefer a more a'la carte approach, and want to decide what extras they're willing to buy.
Two days before its Amsterdam launch, Cruise Critic received a sneak peak at Emerald Sky. Here are our hits – there were certainly plenty of those – and misses.
Ambience. We loved the light and airy ambience of Emerald Sky; think IKEA crossed with a design hotel. The ship has clean lines, with décor that is comfortable and cozy, yet unfussy.
Cabins. While typically compact and a similar size to those on other river lines, cabins come in a handful of configurations. The cheapest, as with all river lines, are on the lowest deck with windows placed high up on the wall. But there are also roomier and brighter options, with plenty of balconies spread over two decks. Storage is excellent (with lots of drawer space), beds are firm and comfortable, the television system is state of the art, with British channels and a handful of American ones, such as CNN. And we've mentioned the balconies; in Panorama "suites" (this is just one room), the floor-to-ceiling window drops down halfway in nice weather. In Grand Balcony Suites, the next category up, you have a dedicated verandah that can be closed off for just a bit more space. The Owner's Suite features two-room suites with sit-out balconies.
Pool! Those of us who like to spend time hanging out on the ship will appreciate this gorgeous, blue mosaic tile pool. It's located off the aft, with a retractable roof, and it's big enough to actually swim in. There's a lovely bar tucked in the corner.
While our brief visit didn't include an evening at the cinema, the space transforms at night, when a floor covers the swimming pool and comfy deck chairs are moved in. Movies, which company executives estimate will play only on some nights during a cruise, will range from destination-centric fare ("The Sound of Music" near Salzburg, for example) to recent hits.
Bathrooms. Standard balcony cabins are in the 180 ft. range – pretty common, size-wise, with other river newbuilds. In our Panorama Suite cabin, though, the bathroom, while efficiently designed, featured a tiny, tiny sink with no room for anything (there is ample storage behind mirrored walls). I have to admit: On a nippy Amsterdam morning, I missed the heated floors that some river lines are offering.
Itineraries. With only two ships in the fleet – Emerald Star joins the cruise line in June – the new cruise line only offers Rhine-Main-Danube itineraries. On the other hand, these are perfect first-time routes for new-to-river-virgins.
Make sure to check out our coverage of Emerald Sky's christening (with Twiggy as godmother adding some star power) and behind the scenes looks at creating an all-new river cruise line.
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Senior cultivation editor Danny Danko reviews and rates marijuana growboxes and breaks down the ever-improving technology behind these personal pot-production units.
For over 25 years, Phototrons have been faithfully growing pot for people without much time or space to devote to cultivation. Starting at $499 for the Original, these affordable and compact units are ideal for small living spaces such as dorms, studios and condos. Phototrons arrive fully assembled and ready to plug in to start growing immediately.
Each Phototron comes with nutrients, grow medium, mirrored panels and step-by-step instructions -- all you have to provide are the seeds.
The only real drawback here is the amount of growing space. You won't be producing pounds, but you can certainly harvest a personal supply when properly used. The inexpensive and simple Phototron is a perfect introduction to indoor growing for someone who's just starting out and is wary of spending big on something they're not sure they can handle. It has everything you need to begin understanding and mastering the indoor-cultivation process before moving on to larger boxes or growrooms.
Price range: $
Overall score: 3.0 out of 5
BC Northern Lights
Widely considered the Rolls-Royce of the growbox industry, a unit built by BC Northern Lights will certainly cost you, but consider all that you get in return. Each box has a customizable touch-screen control center that powers and adjusts pH level, temperature, humidity, nutrients and CO2. These solid units are hand-built in British Columbia, Canada, from medical-grade, powder-coated aluminum for a sturdy growbox that rolls easily on casters and locks tight.
BC Northern Lights has won HIGH TIMES STASH Awards (for Significant Technological Achievements in Secretive Horticulture) eight times. The Bloombox is the ideal all-in-one two-chambered system, with space for keeping mother plants and rooting clones, and a generous flowering area capable of producing pounds of pot. The Producer is built for -- you guessed it -- production, with 16 plants under dual 400-watt high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs. The Roommate is a stealthy and seamless way to microgrow, while the Mothership keeps mother plants thriving and the Nursery is a virtual clone factory.
Best of all, BC Northern Lights' customer service is impeccable. Call and you'll get a knowledgeable person on the other end to assist you, and you can also live-chat with their helpful staff online. Plus the variety of growbox combos available allows you to customize your growing and institute a perpetual-harvest system that will yield pounds for just pennies.
Price range: $$$$$
Overall score: 5
Since its founding in 2002 in CEO Kip Andersen's garage, SuperCloset has grown to become a leading company in the field of growbox technology. From the affordable and compact SuperBox to the flagship Deluxe, all Super-Closet units feature three separate 110-cfm fans, air-cooled lighting, SuperCool tube reflectors, Lumatek digital and dimmable ballasts, and their own SuperPonic technology for explosive root and plant growth. SuperCloset also offers a line of LED-lit boxes that reduce electrical usage and heat substantially.
SuperCloset has always specialized in minimizing noise and containing odors as well as building great boxes. The units are equipped with Phresh activated-carbon filtration backed by an "Odor Free" guarantee. Add in triple-locking doors, a three-year warranty and lifetime customer support, and it's clear why SuperCloset's customers rate their purchases so highly. There's even financing available to quali- fied applicants through PayPal's "Bill Me Later" program, which will allow you to pay for your unit over a six-month period (plenty of time for your growbox to pay for itself if used properly). SuperCloset is also a pioneer in the field of vertical-grow technology with its VerticalPonic systems.
Price range: $$$$
Overall score: 4.5
Hydroponics Group
This more recent contender in the growbox game has quickly made its presence felt by building quality boxes at reasonable prices and with interesting technological advances. Microgrowers will love the Budster or the Bud Buddy, but those thinking bigger should look to the Grow Daddy or the God Father (weighing in at a whopping 170 feet of cubic grow space). Cedar construction keeps the heat and moisture from building up, resulting in less likelihood of mold.
The Grow Daddy measures 57" wide x 30" deep x 78" tall for a full 66 cubic feet of growing space. The planter shelf keeps you from having to bend awkwardly every time you tend to your plants. Best of all, these units are versatile: You can use them with HID lighting or LEDs as well as hydroponic or organic-soil setups. The boxes can also be purchased with optional master controllers that handle CO2 enrichment and run up to two units at once. The Hydroponics Group offers payment plans as well, so you don't have to lay out all that dough in advance if you prefer not to.
Price range: $$$
Overall score: 4.0
Universal Hydro
Universal Hydro specializes in growboxes with versatility, show- casing units that work with hydroponic or soil-based systems in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit almost any budget. Its MediCab Micro, at under $1,000, combines LED and fluorescent lighting to produce buds in a 24" wide x 17" deep x 26" high space. We also love the efficient use of space in the Stacker, a two-tiered unit with LED lighting and your choice of hydro or soil setups.
The boxes use only washable pre-filters, which help to keep out bugs and fungi, as well as duct silencers to keep everything running nice and quiet. Cord-wrap seals and custom light baffles prevent light from leaking in and causing the potential for hermaphrodites (a catastrophe in small spaces, where just a little pollen can lead to a fully-seeded garden). Heavy-duty carbon fil- ters and a powerful blower keep odors from escaping for stealth and peace of mind, and the variety of growbox combos on offer ensures that you'll find exactly what you need.
Price range: $$$
Overall score: 4.0
Full Bloom Hydroponics
With all of its boxes coming in at under three grand, this Florida- based company provides several options for growers on a budget. But don't mistake these for low-end boxes: All of the units are built by SuperCloset to exacting standards and customized for use with soil instead of the more complicated hydroponic systems they normally ship with.
The Solaris is a midsize unit, while the Sunrunner is intended for bigger production. At $2,795 plus shipping, we love the Sunrun- ner's versatility and ease of use: Simply fill the EcoGrow pots with soilless mix and you can grow up to eight three-foot-tall plants in the 46" wide x 24" deep x 78" high space. A three-year no-hassle warranty and lifetime grow support ensure that you'll harvest big buds time and time again. The locking door and dual carbon filters keep the whole project safe and security-conscious, and the discreet shipping and billing policy maintains stealth and confidentiality.
Price Range: $$$
Overall score: 3.5
Accelerated Technologies
Founded in 2009, Accelerated Technologies has quickly risen in the field of growbox innovation due to a commitment to quality products and new ideas. Light-tight and whisper-quiet, growboxes from Accelerated, such as the Stanley 336 PRO and the Desa 328 PRO, are handcrafted in the USA and boast LED and fluorescent T5 lighting to keep heat and energy costs to a minimum while bathing plants with the lumens important for great growth rates.
With boxes starting as low as the "Bare" Misty 181 Cabinet at $1,050, these units are inexpensive yet sturdy. The professional GFI wiring surely exceeds the usual power strip most other companies have attached to the back of their units. One great upgrade offered is the factory-installed Automatic pH Adjusting System, which adds pH Up or Down according to the user's specifications. Many lighting upgrades are also available, and we particularly love the Glide Frame, a custom steel dolly that fits under any of the boxes and allows you to move them with ease.
Price range: $$
Overall score: 3.5
With dozens of different systems to choose from, Dealzer has cornered the market on affordable growboxes with unlimited customer service. It carries a bunch of the other companies mentioned here (some at discounted prices), so you're sure to find what you're looking for at a price that you're comfortable paying. And it sells only the highest-quality boxes tested for stealth optimization, including proper odor control and noise reduction.
Of particular note for someone just getting started is the Cash Crop 2.7, a six-plant box that's only $420 (with free shipping). Another great unit is the PC Growbox for $495, which looks just like a personal computer from the outside, yet grows two decent-sized plants within. All Dealzer boxes come with an instructional DVD and free lifetime tech support, and there are many ways to pay for or finance your purchase as well. Plus Dealzer's user-friendly website allows you to compare the various units side by side in order to fully understand your options.
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This tinted daytime moisturizer with sunscreen does not include the ingredients needed to shield your skin from the sun's entire range of damaging UVA rays, which is essential for anti-aging benefits. The sun's UVB rays are what cause sunburn, and the SPF number reflects that protection, but there is no rating for the sun's silent, though more penetrating (and in many ways more damaging), UVA rays. Any SPF-rated product should contain one or more of the following UVA-protecting ingredients listed as "active" to ensure you are getting UVA protection: avobenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), or Tinosorb (Sources: Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, December 2011, pages 81–90; Cosmetic Dermatology, Second Edition, Baumann, Leslie MD, McGraw Hill, 2009, pages 246–252; American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Supplement, 2009, pages 19–24; The Encyclopedia of Ultraviolet Filters, Shaath, Nadim A., Allured Publishing, 2007; and Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, October 2003, pages 242–253).
Although this product does contain titanium dioxide, without it being listed as "active" you cannot rely on it for robust UVA protection. It's also disappointing that this "advanced" product contains only teeny-tiny amounts of antioxidants. For what this costs, those ingredients should have more prominence in the formula.
AmorePacific Natural Protector SPF 30/PA+++ is a lightweight, hydrating formula that guards skin against sun damage and environmental aggressors. This advanced skincare essential improves moisture balance, absorbing excess oil and sebum, so your face always looks fresh and flawless.
Octocrylene 8.0%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.0%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane PEG-100 Stearate, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyacrylate-13,Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20,Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance,Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492).
AmorePacific At-A-Glance
Strengths: A very good lip balm; antioxidant-rich facial oil.
Weaknesses: Some products use jar packaging, which weakens the stability of beneficial ingredients; toner with plant irritants; some formulas contain high amounts of skin-ravaging alcohol.
AmorePacific is a popular South Korean cosmetics line established in 1945, whose skincare products made their way to U.S. Sephora stores in 2009. At its core, AmorePacific claims to be all about "beauty secrets found in nature." Some of those highly touted ingredients like antioxidant EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a polyphenol found in green tea) really are great for skin, whereas others (like bamboo sap and red ginseng) don't have solid research backing their benefits for skin—but at least they're not hurting it.
Either way, good skincare comes down to the formula as a whole, not just a "superstar" ingredient here or there, so how does AmorePacific rank in that regard? Like many brands, it varies product by product. Some products in the AmorePacific line offer a broad range of plant-based antioxidants and various skin-beneficial ingredients, while other formulas fall into the lackluster category due to overly basic formulas that can't make good on their anti-aging claims.
Many of the products contain potentially irritating fragrance (which is never good news, particularly for sensitive skin), and worse yet, a handful are plagued by high concentrations of skin-ravaging alcohol which can increase inflammation in skin, provoke breakouts, and accelerate the signs of aging in the long term. In short, these can leave skin worse for the wear when they're part of your daily skincare routine.
Well also have to point out that the use of jar packaging for some of the products is an ill-fated choice. Plant extracts, vitamins, antioxidants, and most other state-of-the-art ingredients break down in the presence of air, so once a jar is opened and lets the air in, these important ingredients begin to deteriorate. Not only that, but dipping your fingers into them can add bacteria, which further deteriorates beneficial ingredients. That's disappointing at any price point, but since some of these products cost between $100-$450, that's a major waste of money.
Standing back and looking at specific products, even though there are a few good options, the prices aren't justified and you can find better products for far less in each category. However, if you choose to shop this line and are OK with spending more than necessary, at least you'll know from our reviews which products are worthy of a purchase.
For more information about AmorePacific, visit us.amorepacific.com.
Note: The AmorePacific products reviewed on Beautypedia include those that are currently sold at Sephora in the U.S. The company offers an even pricier range of products at upscale department stores such as Neiman Marcus. We may review those in the future; for now, the demand from our readers simply isn't there—likely because many of them have gotten the message that in the world of skincare, hyper-expensive doesn't mean better products or better results!
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UMass Retires Al Skinner's Jersey
Feb. 18, 2004
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) -- Boston College coach Al Skinner, returning to the University of Massachusetts to have his No. 30 jersey retired on Wednesday, credited his former teammates and coach for his own success as a player and coach.
Skinner, one of the all-time greats in the program's history, was to have his jersey retired at halftime of the UMass-Rhode Island game Wednesday night.
"I'm extremely happy to visit the school in a non-playing capacity and I'm honored to be in such great company," Skinner said before the game. "This is the highest honor that a student-athlete can have and I'm in great company."
Skinner was to be the fourth UMass player to be honored with his number being retired. One of the other three, Julius Erving, was in attendance on Wednesday night.
Erving would have been Skinner's teammate at UMass had he not passed up his senior year to enter the American Basketball Association. Skinner and Erving later played together on the New York Nets, winning the 1976 ABA title.
Skinner later played for the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers and in Europe.
"In order to receive this honor," Skinner said, "I had to play with some great teams."
Skinner was a three-time All-Yankee Conference selection in the early 70's and led his team to back-to-back NIT appearances. He scored 1,235 points and also led the Minutemen in rebounding from 1971-1974. He was inducted into the UMass Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.
He started his coaching career at Rhode Island before taking over at Boston College in 1997. With Boston College, he posted a record of 103-85 and two NCAA Tournament appearances. He was 138-126 at Rhode Island, where he coached from 1988 to 1997.
Skinner has been named 1992 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, 2001 Big East Coach of the Year, and 2001 National Coach of the Year.
Skinner credited his coach, Jack Leaman, for his success as a coach today.
"Leaman had a tremendous impact on how I coach," Skinner said. "He made me learn the importance of the defensive part of the game."
"He blended his playing skills with his intellect for the game," said Erving. "That's why everybody wanted him to play on his team. And he made the players around him better."
"I remember asking Al if he wanted to be the second Julius Erving," added Leaman. "His answer was 'I'm going to be the first Al Skinner.'"
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Stories, essays, poetry, and satire about video art and life during the late 20th century.
I've been working experimentally with video and computers since the late 1960s. Work has been included in three Whitney Museum Biennials and is in permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, NYC. My experiments with analog and digital processing systems was supported by New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Guggenheim Fondation grants and fellowships. Since 1981 I have been teaching video art and new technologies as a studio practice at Ramapo College. My experiments with the inherent electronic structure of video led to works in which I explored voltage controlled breath patterns that changed the video signal in painterly ways. After a hiatus, during which time I obsessively painted, I returned to experimenting mostly with video using low end and accessible hardware and software to observe, transform, and communicate about nature, art, and life during this time.
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- 11:33 a.m. May 17, 2013
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When I first saw the article, I misread it as "Riley Nelson Hired at Defensive Coordinator at Logan High." It made more sense that way . . who better to advise a defense on creating turnovers than Riley Nelson, the man who gave to the opposition so freely?
- 12:14 p.m. May 17, 2013
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With all due respect, wasn't he going to med school? What happened? I understand that he wants into coaching, but this seems like a terrible decision. It will be interesting to see how he is received in Logan now.
- 1:24 p.m. May 17, 2013
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Riley was at BYU what Rudy was at Notre Dame. Both had a severe lack of college football talent and/or size but both had a lot of heart and gave everything they had. Too bad Rudy only had one game and too bad Riley just couldn't quite get BYU where they needed to be because based purely on both of their hearts and work ethics, they deserved better than what they got.
- 2:14 p.m. May 17, 2013
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Nelson finally finds a good fit
- 4:55 p.m. May 17, 2013
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I wish Riley all the best. He gave everything he had at BYU and I sincerely appreciate it. I am willing to bet he will become a fine coach.
- 5:18 p.m. May 17, 2013
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Man, some of you are quick to turn nasty. Planning on going to medical school
and getting started in medical school are two different things, and it's
about more than just passing the test. Don't be surprised if you find he
still pursues that dream.
I'm not too worried about how he will be received in Logan. There, detractors will have to look him in the eye.
Oh, and you forgot the "bounce the pass off one receiver into the hands of another for a touchdown, ripping the heart out of your former team-mates" play. That was a good one.
- 7:51 a.m. May 18, 2013
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I still think the best Riley play of all-time was when he high fived the official. Classic.
- 10:31 a.m. May 20, 2013
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There are many that may question RN's ability or QB prowess, but I don't think anyone can question his heart. Broken ribs, punctured lungs...imagine if someone with Jake Heaps talent had such heart? I attended a football minicamp for the city with my son when Riley was one of the instructors. He was amazing with the kids, not just how he taught but how they all rallied with him and what he was asking them to do. You saw BYU players do the same...his teammates loved him. That's why he will be a great coach, kids will want to give him all they've got, he just has that personality. Best of luck Riley and thanks for all you did for BYU!
- 11:06 a.m. May 20, 2013
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Riley will be a great coach because he was a gutty football player. His
injuries took away his opportunities for greatness on the field, but he will
still instill greatness in his players because he will motivate them to give
their best.
Never forget that there was a noticeable change in attitude and in determination of the other players when Riley Nelson took over the reins as QB of the BYU football team.
- 8:32 p.m. May 20, 2013
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This much I can guarantee: Riley Nelson is a better football player by miles
than any of his critics on this message board.
Why don't you first make your High School team before bashing a guy who set State records. Next...
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All the aggies turning on this guy is funny. He's a good player. I hate to say it because I'm a Mustang but I think he will do some good for Logan this season. After the season they had last year I think they need him. We all remember Logan was supposed to dominate Timpview and they didn't. Maybe Riley will help the team live up to the fan's talk.
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Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet undercuts the big dog in price.
E-retailer Amazon.com Inc. has managed to persuade me to do something that even Apple Inc.'s Steve Jobs could not do: Pre-order a tablet. OK, that's not newsworthy beyond my home and office. What is significant about the new Kindle Fire is the integration of Amazon digital content with the 7-inch tablet. And that the Kindle Fire costs $300 less than the cheapest iPad2 from Apple. That's big savings in this economy.
Of course, users will be able to buy Amazon's products and services through the tablet, and use a web browser to visit sites, even those of other retailers. Consumers belonging to Amazon Prime, the e-retailer's expedited shipping service, gain a dedicated appliance to view videos and books and buy songs using their Amazon accounts. Amazon is No. 1 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, with 2010 net sales of $34.2 billion.
This integration could greatly simplify how a consumer discovers and buys these products, assuming he shops on Amazon. In one way, the Kindle Fire might act as an electronic sandwich board sitting on a sidewalk outside of a store, advertising a deal and even more merchandise inside the store; except, of course, one could play Angry Birds on a Kindle Fire.
The promise of the ability to shop on Amazon using simple steps seems assured. It could aid consumer adoption of the device in much the same way the iPad's phenomenal success can be attributed to its simple-to-use interface.
Price also is important. I waited a long time to buy a first-generation iPad, only doing so this year after finding a refurbished one. Even then, at $399, I hesitated before clicking the purchase button. Today was different. As soon as I could, I placed the pre-order. Price and my proclivity to buying the latest tech devices motivated me. The Kindle Fire becomes the fifth computing device—in addition to the iPad, I have desktop and laptop computers and a smartphone—in my household when it arrives Nov. 16.
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'Piracy' is not affecting Hollywood's bottom line
Consumer spending will increase over the next five years
FORGET WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD, things are not as bad for the movie industry as the Hollywood studios would have you think.
Although it is threatened by students and collections of links on web sites, the movie industry has a saviour in links on web sites and uploaded content.
The abacuses at IHS Isuppli have stopped clicking and the analysts tell us that consumer spending on movies will increase over the next six years and will grow across all areas.
Global spending on a market that feels threatened by hypertext will increase from $61.4bn in 2010 to $68.9bn in 2015 as people flock to watch comedy, romance, action thriller, sci-fi and vampire movies.
Emerging markets can be thanked for some of the increases, said the analysts, but growth has stalled in the west.
"The expansion in global movie spending is being driven almost entirely by consumers in the growing economies of Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe," observed Richard Cooper, senior analyst for video at IHS.
"This is occurring despite the fact that the three regions combined accounted for only about one-third of total global movie spending in 2011. The remaining two-thirds of the spending was generated by consumers in the mature markets of North America and Western Europe-where growth has stalled."
Developing markets do have "escalating 'piracy' rates", according to the research, which can affect home video sales. In the US though, home video rental remains "one of the most popular ways to view movies".
Whether it is down to 'piracy' or not, video on demand services account for just two per cent of spending in the US, while the figure is slightly less in Western Europe. It seems that people just cannot live without the experience of "going to the movies", and even in China, often seen as a hot spot of so-called 'piracy', as many as eight movie screens are being built every day.
Revenues are also being boosted by 3D movies, for which cinemas can charge premium ticket prices. By 2015 consumer spending at cinemas will total $41bn a year, or 59 per cent of all film revenues. µ
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The fan favorite TV show picks up 10 years after Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) finishes high school and finds her living in New York being interviewed by Jamie Lee Curtis for a position as an attorney in what looks like a prestigious firm.
Leaving her PI days behind her since her teenage years, Veronica is drawn to a case in her hometown of Neptune, California where her former boyfriend Logan Echolls (Jason Dohring) is accused of murdering his girlfriend. The case hits home, and is nostalgic for fans, as Logan was formerly accused of murdering his girlfriend and Veronica's best friend, Lilly Kane (Amanda Seyfried), 10 years ago.
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MLB rumors from 2014 have the Seattle Mariners in on Ervin Santana, Ubaldo Jimenez, and Bronson Arroyo. These latest 2014 MLB rumors come from a report Tuesday (Jan. 28) on CBS. According to the report, the team has had discussions with five or six of the biggest free agents still available this offseason. That list includes Santana, Jimenez, Arroyo, Nelson Cruz, Kendrys Morales, and Fernando Rodney.
General manager Jack Zduriencik made some comments that have gained a lot of traction, leading to quite a few stories about what the team might have left to do before Spring Training. Zduriencik stated, "I can't tell you we are exactly done. We are exploring avenues. In terms of jumping in on the big guys, that has yet to be determined." Then there was new team president Kevin Mather suggesting that the team has more financial flexibility than what has been previously reported by the press.
It has been clear for a while that fans in the Pacific Northwest would like to see the team add another significant piece before the beginning of the season. Whether that comes in the form of protection in the batting order for Robinson Cano or a good pitcher to put in the No. 3 slot of the starting rotation, it would certainly be welcomed by fans. The biggest question is whether one of these remaining free agents would be committed to coming to Safeco Field for the next few years.
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Saturday night we went to the fair in Boulder, Mont. As I watched the people walking along and heard the squeals of laughter from the children, I thought back to going to the fair when I was a child.
There were games and rides galore. However, most all the games were for the big kids and adults. But then there were the rides. My favorites were the carousel and the ferris wheel. How wonderful it was to seem like I was sitting on top of the world looking down on what was happening below me.
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BLOGGING SERVICE Tumblr has admitted that it was hacked by a racist anti-blogging and trolling group that goes by the acronym GNAA.
The INQUIRER won't report what that acronym supposedly stands for because it's racist and nasty.
GNAA previously trolled the campaign website for Barack Obama and US based media firms, but this is the first time it has attempted a cyber attack on a much larger scale.
Even technology news website The Verge said it had been a victim of the attack on Tuesday when it tweeted, "Yes, our Tumblr appears to have been hacked. We're taking care of this - and we recommend staying away from those nasty links."
Tumblr notified its users of the attack via a staff post today. Tumblr said that the problem had been dealt with.
"This morning, some of you may have noticed a spam post appearing repeatedly on your Dashboard and on the blogs of a few thousand affected accounts. We quickly identified the source, removed the posts, and restored service to normal," Tumblr said.
"No accounts have been compromised, and you don't need to take any further action."
The infected post was a nasty rant starting with "Dearest 'Tumblr' users" and continuing into a tirade against the service and what it called its "emo" users. Tumblr warned users not to click any of the links on a Tumblr page with the post on it, as that would repost onto their own Tumblr feeds. µ
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