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Best back-to-school deals: LCD monitors
Heading back to school or university? Pick up a good LCD monitor to work with!
Heading back to school or university? Pick up a good LCD monitor to work with!
A rechargeable tote back, a smartphone bracelet, snow goggles with an integrated digital camera to record your triumphs and tragedies, and more
We braved bedbugs, bad PR people, long taxi lines, and greasy convention-center food, all to find the hottest new gadgets and gear.
A robotic forklift picks up a sheet of glass thinner than a credit card and as big as two table-tennis tables, and effortlessly swings it 90 degrees before gently placing it into an oven where it will bake at 200 degrees Celsius. It's a graceful and finely engineered process and one of several that takes place minute after minute, hour after hour, day after day in Sharp's LCD factory in Sakai, western Japan.
Samsung has brought the style of its previous LCD television range to its latest LCD monitors. Though lacking the LED backlighting technology seen in many of the latest televisions and bereft of an HDMI port, the 21.5in SyncMaster P2250 LCD monitor provides good all-round image quality.
The Dell UltraSharp U2410 is a 24in LCD monitor with an accurate, sharp panel and a wide range of calibration options. It's a good value option for image-intensive work like graphics editing and photography that relies on accurate colours. It has a low price compared to its competition.
A full HD LCD monitor boasting solid, all-round performance, ViewSonic's VG2427wm may not look the part, but it provides good image quality. Unfortunately, the decision to not include an HDMI connection may be a deal breaker for potential customers.
AOC's Angelo 2434pw is a 23.6in Full HD LCD monitor with an HDMI input and a distinctive design. It includes an aluminium stand and support pole that enables the screen to be swivelled and tilted, and it provides decent image quality for its asking price.
Screen real estate just might be the one aspect of using a computer that has the greatest impact on productivity. While the penny pinchers at your company might initially scoff at spending the extra funds on what might be perceived as a luxury, all you have to do is plunk a second LCD panel on your CFO's desk and they will quickly see the value. In this article, I'll share with you a few tools that I've employed to help manage my multi-monitor experiences.
HP's 2309m 23in LCD monitor has a Full HD resolution, an HDMI connection and built-in speakers, making it ideal for use as a gaming display. Although this monitor offers good clarity and colours, excessive glare from the glossy screen and bezel detracts from the overall user experience.
Everything is about lifestyle, thin and healthy. Even beyond a bloated self-esteem, the image how people will perceive you based on the tech you wear, does have the potential add a few inches to your height.
Everyone needs a good monitor to get the most out of a PC. But which monitor you need depends on several factors--what applications you use, how much room you have on your desk, how much space you need on a virtual desktop, and of course how much you want to spend. From standard-issue 19-inchers to 30-inch monsters, here's how to sort out what you need.
HDMI is an increasingly common connection on monitors. On some monitors it has even replaced DVI. The benefits of having a HDMI port are obvious. It is the clear connection of choice over DVI and D-Sub on newer notebooks due to its size.
Not long ago I was in a hotel room, juggling four applications on my teeny, tiny notebook screen. I didn't realize till then how dependent I've become on my dual ViewSonic monitor setup at home.
Everyone needs a good monitor to get the most out of a PC. But which monitor you need depends on several factors - what applications you use, how much room you have on your desk, how much screen space you need to comfortably view your programs, and of course how much you want to spend. From standard issue 19in to 27in monsters, here's how to sort out what you need.
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I've had a multifunction printer in the office going on 10 years now. It was a neat bit of kit back in the day -- print, copy, scan, fax -- when printing over WiFi felt a bit like magic. It's seen better days though and an upgrade's well overdue. This HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 looks like it ticks all the same boxes: print, copy, scan, and fax. (Really? Does anyone fax anything any more? I guess it's good to know the facility's there, just in case.) Printing over WiFi is more-or- less standard these days.
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As a freelance writer who is always on the go, I like my technology to be both efficient and effective so I can do my job well. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 Inkjet Printer ticks all the boxes in terms of form factor, performance and user interface.
Windows 10 for Business / Dell XPS 13
I'd happily recommend this touchscreen laptop and Windows 10 as a great way to get serious work done at a desk or on the road.
Windows 10 / HP Spectre x360
Ultimately, I think the Windows 10 environment is excellent for me as it caters for so many different uses. The inclusion of the Xbox app is also great for when you need some downtime too!
Windows 10 / Lenovo Yoga 910
For me, the Xbox Play Anywhere is a great new feature as it allows you to play your current Xbox games with higher resolutions and better graphics without forking out extra cash for another copy. Although available titles are still scarce, but I'm sure it will grow in time.


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Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Governor Signs Two Mary Lazich Bills Into Law
Wednesday April 23, 2014, Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 504 (SB 504) into law. SB 504, now known as 2013 Wisconsin Act 337, was brought to my attention by Children's Court Judge Christopher Foley. Parents not taking termination of parental rights proceedings seriously and failing to cooperate with simple court orders delayed timely permanent placement for many children. Act 337 helps to solve the problem while still assuring fair procedures for parents engaged in the process.
Thursday April 24, 2014, Governor Walker signed into law Senate Bill 499 (SB 499), now known as 2013 Wisconsin Act 380. Act 380 relieves financial stresses for non-profit youth baseball associations by providing property tax exemption for land, personal property, and buildings owned or leased by a non-profit youth baseball association. Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 499 into law at Wilson Park, Milwaukee, home to Wilson Park Youth Baseball, a non-profit youth baseball association.
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Valve headlines
Gabe Newell will take Portal 2 over Half-Life, says he looks at the latter as "a series of things I regret"
Compromises made during the development of the Half-Life games mean Gabe Newell will never remember them as fondly as we do.
Half-life, Portal and Left 4 Dead fans take heart: Valve has multiple unannounced games in the works
Half-life 3 probably isn't among them, but Valve is working on games – including new single-player titles and VR games.
Half-life projects "ultimately just starve to death" in Valve's company culture, says alleged insider
Half-life 3 does not exist and has never existed. A depressing harvest from the latest crop of rumours.
Steam bans bullshots: Valve calls for developers to post actual gameplay screens
Steam store pages must show real screenshots moving forward – not optimistic promotional materials.
Digital Homicide "destroyed" in wake of Steam removal, can't afford to continue harassment suit
Developer Digital Homicide has had to drop its case against Steam users, which may have killed the company altogether.
Family Sharing: Steam's amazing, often forgotten feature
The one Steam feature you should be using a lot more of.
Steam VR: Vive headset priced at $800
Steam VR won't come cheap, with Valve and HTC setting a price tag that makes the Oculus Rift looks positively thrifty.
Steam Winter Sale dates leaked by PayPal
PayPal has once again outed the dates of this year's Steam Winter Sale early.
77,000 Steam accounts are highjacked every month
Get the Steam two-factor authentication app, or put up with trading holds. No excuses.
Valve has squashed the Steam bug that let you steal any account
Steam users were highjacking each other's accounts all weekend, but Valve has put a stop to it.
Paid mods pulled from Steam Workshop, purchases to be refunded
Paid mods are no more.
Modders can now earn money through Steam Workshop starting today with Skyrim
Valve has introduced a new functionality within Steam Workshop which will allow mod makers to earn money for their creations, starting with Skyrim.
New Steam policy restricts accounts to protect users from phishing scams and spam
Valve has implemented a new policy on Steam which limits user accounts which have spent less than $5 through the store.
Steam customer support not "where it needs to be", says Valve
Steam has a pretty poor reputation for customer support, and Valve wants to do something about it.
Half-life 3 in VR: "We're not saying no," says Valve
Half-life might work in virtual reality, or it might not. That's Valve's stance on the matter.
Virtual reality: by gum, it's really happening
Virtual reality has exited the realm of peripheral gimmick and turned into something that just might go mainstream.
Here's what the final version of Valve's Steam Controller looks like
A look at the updated Steam Controller has surfaced via a hands-on post from Polygon.
Source 2 announced, will also be free
Valve has formally unveiled Source Engine 2, the third major engine to go free to developers at GDC 2015.
HTC, Valve partner for Vive VR headset
The first SteamVR announce is a headset a manufactured by HTC, the Taiwanese mobile company revealed over the weekend.
Valve's VR headset among GDC hardware reveals
Valve's VR headset and the final Steam Controller will be among a number of new pieces of hardware coming to GDC with Valve.
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Steam is making a major change to Trading Cards to combat fake games
Steam Summer Sale dates leak, kicks off towards the end of next month – rumour
Steam now says why it recommended games to you, Valve explains how it's trying to make a store for everyone
The Dota 2 International Battle Pass will add a two-part co-op campaign
Valve's VR ambassador, Half-Life 2 and Portal writer Chet Faliszek has left the company
You'll need to put in your phone number if you want to play Dota 2 Ranked Play, starting next month
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be moved to Source 2, new operation coming this summer
CS:GO's new Canals map is set in a historic Italian city, community designed weapons skins added
Steam will no longer include user reviews in a game's overall score if the reviewer didn't pay for a copy
Steam Audio is Valve's attempt at helping developers create more realistic sound in games
The latest Steam client beta makes browsing controller configurations less of a pain
Steam game prices may increase in Australia, New Zealand, India, Switzerland, more this year
Certain "childish" Valve members are to blame for Half-Life 3 teasers and rumours
Valve to replace Steam Greenlight this spring with new Steam Direct service
Valve could move Dota 2's The International out of the US if Trump's visa restrictions become too much of an issue
Thanks to Steam's Discovery Updates, more games are being purchased, and played, than ever before
French gaming trade group stands up for Steam amid European Commission investigation
The European Commission is looking into Steam's geoblocking, which could result in PC game price changes for some EU territories
Slick new Steam client interface datamined from latest beta update, shows TV and comics tabs
Gabe Newell will take Portal 2 over Half-Life, says he looks at the latter as "a series of things I regret"
Half-life, Portal and Left 4 Dead fans take heart: Valve has multiple unannounced games in the works
Gabe Newell is doing a Reddit AMA today – Half Life 3 questions will haunt his dreams for days
Half-life projects "ultimately just starve to death" in Valve's company culture, says alleged insider
Half-Life 3 had various prototypes being worked on – one was an RTS, the other involved live actors
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Happy Anniversary Auckland. Today marks 173 years since Governor William Hobson first visited New Zealand's fledging capital city on the Waitemata. Or perhaps it was just his support crew that arrived then. He got as far as the Bay of Islands and after that the history seems a little unclear (please don't write in).
There was an Auckland before he got there and it didn't officially become a province until 1853. The logic for this date smells of a bureaucracy.
Sometime in 1842 the Government decided Auckland needed a long weekend and a yacht race. The end of January must have seemed as good a time as any. As local government decisions go it has probably been one of Auckland's smartest.
Personally I'm a Cantabrian and this year I'll have lived here 17 years. But, using the loose standards of 1842, I'm celebrating this weekend as the 30th anniversary of my first visit - as a wide-eyed provincial kid. We drove up for that holiday, mum, dad and three kids in a two-tone Holden station wagon in the same beige and brown as the one day cricket uniform of the day.
That Auckland summer I remember, filtered unreliably through 11-year-old eyes, still evoked the hot sleazy music of Dragon and Hello Sailor. On K'Rd there was still a hint of Mr Asia in the air.
The persistence of Muldoon and his closed market economics meant New Zealand enjoyed the 1970s for a few years longer than the rest of the world anyway. Auckland's market boom and Gloss era confidence were still a change of government away.
Ponsonby was tough, Parnell was hip and all the cool guys had moustaches, Hawaiian shirts and coral shell necklaces.
It was a low rise, low rent city with plenty of room on the motorways and affordable housing in the central suburbs. Culturally it might have been lacking but the beaches, parks and surrounding environment were marvellous, as they still are.
The records don't date back far enough but it would be interesting to see how Auckland would have rated on the kind of "quality of life" indexes that now regularly put the city near the top of the world.
We are currently, according to the Mercer Quality of Living index, the third most liveable city in the world. That's quite an achievement when you consider that same Mercer research team ranked Auckland at just 43rd for the quality of its infrastructure. Presumably we make up the deficit by rating extremely well for culture and the natural environment.
The other international survey that regularly ranks Auckland near the top is the Demographia International Housing Affordability survey.
That's not such a badge of honour obviously - although it is a survey you wouldn't want to rank near the bottom of either.
It confirms what any young house hunter already knows - buying a house anywhere in the central Auckland suburbs is extremely unaffordable relative to the average income.
There has been intense media scrutiny of this issue for years. It is a conversation which is famously a key feature of Auckland social life - by which I mean barbecues.
Debates about property tax and housing density are important but more broadly it doesn't really seem surprising that one of the world's more liveable cities would have a premium on its central property prices.
In the end price is always about supply and demand, and Auckland has population pressure. Also, Auckland is a funny shape - squeezed on to an isthmus that limits the scope for a full 360 degree sweep of central suburbs.
The fact Auckland has seen intense gentrification of its inner suburbs in the past 30 years is far from unique, in fact it is more of the norm in big Western cities.
One of the problems here has been the reluctance of residents and planners to give up on the Kiwi dream of a standalone house with a bit of lawn and a garden.
Other international cities have either accepted a culture of higher density living already or they have transport systems that enable a rapid commute from the outlying suburbs.
And that requires a city to bite the bullet and spend on rail infrastructure - something local and national politicians have never been bold enough to do over the years.
There is a sense of momentum now with the Super City but it is threatened once again by a stand-off with central government.
Len Brown and his council are getting serious about encouraging quality high density housing around key transport hubs. It is a policy that makes sense but risks alienating existing residents already feeling hemmed in by population growth.
The policy works better if you can add to the transport hubs which is why the mayor wants to see a rail loop as part of the plan.
But central government is also getting enthused about fixing Auckland. You'd think that would add to the momentum for change, but it seldom does.
Get ready for another round of stultifying conflict as Auckland City and central government argue about policy on an ideological front.
John Key suggested last week that councils are too expensive, too slow and may need to cede control of resource consents to central government.
It sounded like a declaration of war. Let's hope it was just a threat.
On the lengthy time scale required to see big change through, political cycles are never long enough for one policy or another to gain ascendancy.
Aucklanders will sigh as politicians bicker again and get on with it as residents of all good cities do.
All the best cities have their own charming dysfunctionality - try living in Rome or Paris in the summer when the rubbish collectors go on strike.
The traffic and housing problems in Auckland are serious but they aren't the worst in the world.
Without political consensus for big change we'll be living with them for a while yet.
Maybe that's okay. Organic growth is messy and sometimes ugly but is often more vibrant.
Hopefully we'll see some political compromise with the big decisions tackled, growth steered in a controlled fashion and opportunity for those who live here to have a say.
History suggests you shouldn't hold your breath.
But this isn't a column about fixing Auckland anyway.
This is a column about remembering that it is a great city that isn't so badly broken really. Finish your coffee and get out to the beach, the traffic won't be that bad.


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Photos by Namsa Leuba.
Photos by Namsa Leuba.
A series of 3D-rendered scenes by Korean artist Lee Sol, who makes work under the name Venus Mansion. See more images below.
A selection of work by artist Michael Alvarez from Los Angeles. More images below.
New work by Los Angeles-based artist Lesley Vance (previously featured here). See more images from "12 Paintings" below or on display at David Kordansky Gallery in LA until July 1.
New work from San Diego-based artist Kelsey Brookes (previously featured here). See more images from "Position" below or on display at Library Street Collective in Detroit until June 10.
Spoiler Alert: Do not click below if you haven't seen "Get Out" yet! I wasn't completely mind-blown by this movie but I really enjoyed it and I'm excited to see what director Jordan Peele makes next (apparently his next "social thriller" is slated for 2019). I don't want to say too much but I thought the end of the film was unexpected and satisfying. Now an alternate version has leaked and it's interesting because it's also not what I thought was going to happen. Watch the full clip below.


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All locations of Pulaski Technical College will be open for final exams and business as usual on Tuesday, May 3, unless announced otherwise.
Students, faculty and staff are reminded of the following:
Because Pulaski Technical College is a commuter campus, inclement weather has a greater adverse impact than on a residential campus. The effects fall unevenly on individual students as road conditions and circumstances vary. Thus, individual decisions are required when hazardous weather conditions exist and the college is officially open.
Students with special circumstances should consult their instructors. Faculty and staff with special circumstances should contact their deans/department managers.
Please continue to monitor the college website and e-mail system for updates.
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Making apple butter in the oven, rather than on the stovetop, produces a delectable spread with a distinctive caramelized flavor. This is a healthful alternative to commercial varieties, which usually contain added sugars.
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate
Gluten Free Diet
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Serves 32
Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 150 min.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange apples in a large roasting pan. Pour apple juice over the apples. Bake until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Using a fork or potato masher, thoroughly mash the apples in the roasting pan.
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Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake the apple puree, stirring occasionally, until very thick and deeply browned, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Scrape into a bowl and let cool.
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In the late 1950s, his similarly adventurous descendant, Julio Faustino Martinez, launched the family-owned label in both national and international markets. Today, Bodegas Faustino is Rioja's largest exporter of Gran Reserva wines. The winner of numerous awards and gold medals in international competitions and tastings, Bodegas Faustino is a proud custodian of the Rioja region's growing international reputation as a source of truly world-class fine wines.
With 1600 acres of its own vineyards, Faustino is self-sufficient in producing its Reserva and Gran Reserva wines. The vineyards are located in the upper part of Rioja Alavesa at an altitude of between 1500 and 1800 feet. The climate is cool, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, and the vines thrive in the chalky soil. The state-of-the-art Faustino winery has a stock of 45,000 barriques, 80% of which are American oak. The winery maintains a permanent stock of 9 million bottles of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines. View all Faustino Wines
About RiojaView a map of Rioja wineries (ree-OH-hah) Spain makes some of the best Tempranillo-based wines in the world. Once the only DOCa (recently joined by Priorat in 2001), Rioja is divided into 3 sub-regions: Rioja Baja, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa. There are 4 red varieties and 3 white varieties allowed in the Rioja DOC. Tempranillo definitely takes center stage, followed by Garnacha (Grenache), which is sometimes added for body, then Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan). The region also makes roses. For whites, the main grape is Viura (or Macebo), producing fresh, early-drinking wines. Malvasia, the grape that was once the most planted white, is found less often.
Notable FactsThe Rioja wine trade is somewhat confusing. Grapes are typically brought to a merchant's bodega from one of the 20,000+ growers in the region, or via a cooperative. The wine is then bottled and labelled by that bodega. Rioja's Consejo Regulador keeps track of all vineyards and bodegas to make sure they are following the DOCa regulations. Put in place to ensure quality, the system also controls prices.
As with the rest of Spain, the wine label may state Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva, depending on barrel & bottle maturation. Crianzas are usually found within two years of the vintage and offer fresh, ripe wines. Reserva and Gran Reserva will be found a few years after the vintage, as the bodega will be aging the wines in barrel and bottle before release. Both typically show more secondary characteristics of spice and oak ageing.
About Spain
The most popular red varieties of Spain include Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache). Whites don't garner quite as much recognition, but there are some regional varieties not to be missed, like Albarino and Verdejo. The popular red regions of Spain include Rioja, known for its outstanding wines of the Tempranillo grape; Ribera del Duero, producing high quality reds from Tempranillo and Garnacha; Galacia, with the sub-region of Rias Baixas, home to the deliciously crisp and floral Albarino grape; and Priorat, a region increasing in popularity with its high-quality cult reds. Other regions of note are Rueda, growing the Verdejo grape, La Mancha, a wide desert region, covered in the most planted white variety in the world, Airen, and Jumilla, making wines based on Monastrell (Mourvedre).
Spain's wine laws are based on the Denominacion de Origen (DO) classification system, devised in the 1930's. A four tiered system, the most basic level is Vina de Mesa (table wine) followed by Vino de la Tierra (country wine), DO and at the top DOC. Currently, only Rioja and Priorat have DOC status, while over 65 DO's scatter the country.
Most DO regions are classified and regulated by how long they age the wines. On a red wine label, one may find the terms Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva, denoting the wine's barrel and bottle time. Crianza is usually two years between barrel and bottle (the time in each depends on the DO and/or the winemaker), Reserva up to 4 years and Gran Reserva 5 – 6 years. Classifications of each region and wine are controlled by the region's Consejo Regulador.


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Kristina Richards
Set in the quaint historic district of Newport, Rhode Island, this boutique (it has a sister shop in nearby Cranston) feels like a candy store for grown-ups, with brightly colored dresses and accessories, all arranged in color-coded sections against white lacquer walls. Owner and beach lover Kristina Richards swears by ViX embellished bathing suits and dresses by Alice & Olivia and Shoshanna.
17 Touro St., Newport (401/848-5284) and 1000 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston (401/270-0188)


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Quiet bright studio near Florence
숙박 가능인원4
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면적24 m²
Floor No.1
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Accommodation summary
|Via del Pino, 50058 Signa, San Mauro Firenze, 이탈리아
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
Please note in the June July and August I RENT for WEEKS if you have different needs , contact me I'll try to meet your expectations.
An ideal starting point for excursions in Tuscany (railway station on the line to Pisa and Siena). Convenient for those travelling by car and want to save on meals by cooking at home in a well equipped kitchen.We are at 12 km from the center of Florence but as if in the countryside. You can reach Florence by car or taking the train at 3km from the house and being there in 10 minutes without parking problems.If you are interested in moving by train you can check timetables on trenitalia website to see the trains from "Le Piagge" this is the railway station at 3 km from our house which I strongly suggest you, both for the number of trains available in comparison with "S.Donnino" railway stop
at 800mt from our place,and because If you take the train at "Le Piagge", you can use the bus ticket.
In any case if : Via del Pino - Signa doesn't compare on the navigator or your map PLEASE DON'T GO Via del PINO FIRENZE
you can look for :
(Via means street) Via Trento, S.Donnino – Campi Bisenzio (city) (FI) (FI stays for :in the area of Florence) at the cross road with Via dei Bassi – Campi Bisenzio there you find "S.Donnino Badia's railway station
숙소규정Treat it with respect! You will find few simple rules inside the apartment
Deposit of 100€ to be left at your arrival and given back when you leave IF everything is as you found it.
30€ cleaning fee NOT compulsory ONLY if you don't leave the apartment tidy.
Please note: that the price per night is the same for 1 or 2 persons but ONLY if only 1 bed is used
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|32471515 ₩
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|109556710 ₩
|2 명 이상시 가격
|1584105 ₩ 1박당/
|1 month
|Check-in before
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Lucia was very kind and easy going, making our experience simply nice and pleasant. The apartment is very convenient to combine visiting Florence with the Tuscany countryside.
Lucia is the best host I have ever met. She was always helpful and has given us a lot of tips. The apartment is comfortable and well-equipped. It was a pleasure to be Lucia's guest.
Lucia has been a very kind host. Everthing was perfect. I like the comfortable flat very much, everthing you need is there. All is new and very clean. Thank you Lucia!!!!
It's a very quiet and nice place.
The apartment is clean, comfortable and we felt really at home from the first day. There is all you need for a pleasant stay even if you want to stay longer than a week.
For those who love walking around, you will enjoy the surroundings.
For those who doesn't want to walk, you really need a car to get to the nearest station or Firenze, or to get to Coop (department store).
What about Lucia ?
Lucia and her family welcomed us warmly. (She took us at the station the first day we arrived...under the rain !!! She gave us all the informations we need to have a great time in Italy etc.) Fantastic !
If you want to be in a quiet place near Florence, THIS IS THE PLACE !!!!!
Lucia is a really hospitable host !
The place is well equipped and located in a small neighborhood. Thanks for Lucia's help that we don't have to spend much time on finding the place. She is very helpful since the first day of our arrival. The tourist centre from Florence doesn't provide many booklets and Lucia tries her best to provide all information she has. Would definately recommand this place!
Lucia did her homework very well! Everything was available, maps of Florence, timeschedules of the train etc. There is a large supermarket nearby. The railway station is in front of the supermarket. A ticket to Florence Centre is only €1,20.
But most important, the room was very clean en Lucia is a really hospitable host!
A car is recommended, not that easy to find but really enjoyed the stay. Clean, pretty, authentic and quite.
Nice quiet airconditioned place just outside the city, with a good train connection at 3 km. Hosts are very kind and helpful, and took us for the loveliest ice cream...
Lovely space with all the facilities needed (even including a hair dryer!). The space was very clean and cooled with air condition. Lucia was very sweet and accommodating to our needs with many maps of Florence and suggestions. We drove to Florence (about 10-15 minutes away) and would recommend a car. There is a train station nearby but tickets are a little tricky nearby and we found it easy to just park our car at the Piazza Michelangelo and then head into the city. Make sure to keep you eye open for Lucia's instructions on how to arrive to the property --- the instructions are clear but need attention. I would definitely recommend this spot!!
Very well appointed apartment, nice finishes, Lucia is a warm friendly lady .
We somehow had the incorrect GPS co-ordinates, it was no problem for Lucia to direct us and then to fetch us near her local village and show us the way to her apartment.
I think that you should send people to the restaurant that we went to as the food was very nice and off the tourist route........ciao, Leon & Vircilla Halliday
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When I used to live in Illinois, we would travel to NYC every summer. One summer we went and the GWB was 10 bucks to cross, and we were like um WTF. So we thought the Verrazano would be better...WRONG AGAIN! The sole reason we rarely take trips up to NYC anymore is because of the incredibly high tolls we have to pay, let alone gas.
Mood: WOOF!
You pretty much need to carpool and just split the tolls and stuff.
Really find it ridiculous that the toll for the Verra is $15. Not worth it at all. People go for the mall too which is crazy because you can go to the one in Brooklyn or just take the longer ride to Long Island and no tolls.


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Fairfax Councilman David Weinsoff says Supervisor Katie Rice's "community service fund" is for the birds, but adds he's not a critic of her work.
Weinsoff, who criticized Rice's lack of budgeting and governing experience when he ran against her last June, contended a characterization of him as her "key political critic" in a story Monday was "unfortunate, inaccurate and inflammatory," saying, "nothing could be further from the truth."
Weinsoff referred to a story noting he voted against accepting a $15,000 contribution from Rice's "community service" fund to improve a Fairfax ballpark restroom.
"I voted against the use of 'slush fund' monies for the very reasons I stated door-to-door to the residents of the Ross Valley," he said in an email. "While the projects that have been supported (and this one in particular) are worthy, the means by which these tax dollars are allocated through this fund is in my opinion inappropriate."
The councilman added, "the community's generous tax dollars should be allocated by the county as part of the formal budget process, with any grant funds awarded in an entirely transparent and nonpolitical manner ... While local governments continue to struggle through tough economic times, it is my opinion that worthy ends cannot and should never be accomplished by inappropriate means."
Weinsoff, who received 3,174 votes for Ross Valley supervisor last June, was walloped by Rice, who triumphed with 10,321 ballots.
"I am not now and have never been a 'key political critic' of Supervisor Rice," Weinsoff said of his recent political foe. "Just because I challenged the supervisor in a political race does not make me a 'key political critic.'
"We remain colleagues on the broad range of issues."
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Shane Hanchey, a Sulphur native, has been on a tear in the professional rodeo circuit over the last few years. The lanky 23-year-old has become a mainstay in the top 50 tie-down rankings, and finished last season at No. 5. (Special to the American Press)
Last Modified: Monday, July 22, 2013 7:19 PM
By Chris LeBlanc / Special to the American Press
There is a buzz in the stands, accompanied by the electronic chortling of the announcers over the loudspeakers.
The horse shifts its weight in anticipation. The cowboy clamps a rope firmly between his teeth and waits.
The serenity erupts into a flurry of hide, hair, rope and dirt.
The entirety of the execution is under 10 seconds.
There are only a handful of men in the world who have perfected the tie down, a highly technical multi-faceted athletic event. One of them resides in the Lake Area.
Shane Hanchey, a Sulphur native, has been on a tear in the professional rodeo circuit the last few years. The lanky 23-year-old has become a mainstay in the tie-down rankings and finished last season at fifth in the world.
Hanchey, currently ranked No. 26, has continued his hot streak this year despite considerable obstacles.
Hanchey's horse, Smokin Reata, came down with colic before the season began and had to undergo surgery. It was six months before Reata, a two-time American Quarter Horse Association Horse of the Year runner-up, was back on its feet.
In that time,Hanchey was in good hands. Clint Cooper, Hanchey's friend, lent him a horse. It was atop Sweetness, a three-time AQHA Horse of the Year winner, that Hanchey captured this year's National Western Stock Show Rodeo championship in January, along with $11,000.
"I got it kicked off this year better than most," Hanchey said. "But I kind of hit a wall lately."
However, what Hanchey sees as a slump would be a banner year for most cowboys.
"I say I'm in a slump," Hanchey said. "But I won $22,000 last week. Not many people can say they are in a slump after winning $22,000 in a week. But I need to keep rolling toward the national finals."
Hanchey took the prize money last weekend at the Calgary Stampede, an annual rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Along with negotiating much of his schedule without his normal ride, Hanchey has had to get through the past weeks without his biggest fan. His grandmother, Lola McBride, passed away less than a month ago.
"I wouldn't say it has been a distraction," he said. "It's more of a motivational thing. She was my biggest fan ... she still is. I just know now that I ride for her. I represent her and my family. So I've got to stick to working hard."
If there were ever anything in question about Hanchey, it was not his work ethic. Now in the heart of the season, cowboys, including Hanchey, are scrambling to ride at every possible opportunity, hoping to climb the ladder in the standings.
Hanchey's schedule as of late has been hectic. In the 10 days before his appearance in Calgary, he rode in 10 cities, seven states and two countries.
Asked if his schedule would slack off at all on the road to the National Finals Rodeo in December, Hanchey scoffed. "I can't slow down now," he said.
"September 30 is pretty much the end of the season and I'm in no state, in terms of the world rankings, to slow down. I've got to hammer down and get to as many (rodeos) as I can," he explained.
For the foreseeable future, Hanchey will hit the road hard. Within the next 10 days he is scheduled to ride in Salinas, Calif., Ogden, Utah, Cheyenne, Wyo., Fork, Utah, and Helena, Mont.


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Conservatives who say they believe in "peace through strength" might take a lesson from the Obama administration this week. Its officials walked back discussion of an end-run around Congress on the debt ceiling after Republicans stepped up their talk of impeaching Barack Obama.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner had raised the possibility the president might unilaterally raise the debt ceiling under the pretext of the 14th Amendment. On Tuesday, Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina told the Tea Party group LowCountry 9.12, "that is an impeachable act…This jeopardizes the credibility of our nation, if one man can usurp the entire system set up by our Founding Fathers."
The next day, Texas Republican Pete Olson told the left-wing website ThinkProgress.org that Scott is "not a lonely voice" on impeachment.
Even Obama supporters distanced themselves from such a blatant violation of the separation of powers. Harvard Law professor Laurence Tribe, who was a judicial adviser to Obama's 2008 campaign, wrote a New York Times op-ed entitled, We Cannot Pretend the Debt Ceiling is Unconstitutional." He noted the dramatic implications of the proposed usurpation of powers: "In theory, Congress could pay debts not only by borrowing more money, but also by exercising its powers to impose taxes, to coin money or to sell federal property. If the president could usurp the congressional power to borrow, what would stop him from taking over all these other powers, as well?"
This growing resistance may explain why the Obama administration is distancing itself from this dictatorial action wrapped in the Constitution.
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This cottage offers a charming, safe, and quiet environment, which leaves nothing to desire. The cottage lays in the back of a large garden, and can be accessed by a gate next to the main house.
You can enjoy your breakfast, or the whistling of the birds on the terrace in front of the apartment. Two touring bicycles are at your disposal on request. Although Hoofddorp is conveniently close to Schiphol International Airport, the airplanes have landed long before they reach our vicinity. Therefore, your rest will not be disturbed by air traffic noise.
This cottage offers your own, lockable entry which assures safety and privacy. Suited for a maximum of 2 adults (with a sofa bed for 2 children). The area measures over 430 sq ft2, divided over two floors.
On the ground floor there is a cozy living with LED TV, free WiFi internet, sofa bed (2 pers.), and dining/work table;
The bathroom has a shower and lavatory. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, water boiler, toaster.
On the first floor there is a spacious, charming bedroom with double bed and wardrobe.
Public transport: bus 140 stops in front of the apartment, it goes directly to Haarlem and Hoofddorp station (only one quick stopover from Schiphol and Amsterdam station).
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Karian was charming and very attentive to welcome us. We loved this peaceful location and beautifully decorated. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour avec des bonnes conditions d'hébergement.
It was a wonderful trip . Karian is a very nice landlady and took us warmly welcomed . The house was very clean and everything necessary available . In warmer days you could use the small garden .
The house is to be recommended and we would book it again .
Thanks Karian and greetings from Germany .
Lucas and Miriam
The cottage is very charming, comfortable and bright. The private entrance and the garden make for a really nice scenery in the morning and also at night when the lights in the tree are illuminated.. We felt very comfortable from the very first second. The next supermarket is about 10 minutes away, or even faster if you use the bikes that Karian lends you. Hoofddorp is also a good base for trips to Amsterdam and other big cities which can be reached in about an hour. Karian helped us plan our trip to the Van Gogh museum and gave us tips about the parking situation.
We'd love to come back. Thanks again.
Caro & Svenya
Thank you very much Karian for fast response, for waiting us and hospitality,our stay was unbelievable, accommodation very comfortable and quite.
Absolutely perfect. We were a couple and a single person; 3 people total. The space was well decorated, organized efficiently and clean. It was very well-equipped with the coffee maker and microwave, etc. I was a little concerned about the sloped ceiling because one of us is extremely tall, but it was a non-issue because of the organization and placement of furniture. Everything was super clean and the space is bright. The area is very quiet. The garden area is lovely. There are many restaurants within walking distance, as well as a supermarket. We walked to the bus station and took a 20 minute train ride to Amsterdam Central. Our hostess was prompt, polite, friendly and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.
Karian is a very friendly and helpful host. The house was in perfect order, clean and cosy. Everything needed is provided and we sure enjoyed our stay with Karian! Thanks
Karian is a very friendly, helpful and concerned host. Her appartment was in perfect order, clean and cosy. The appartment is on the same plot with her family house. A TV (and many more utilities) were provided, my daughters enjoyed the english channels. There was parking space for the car along the roadside, but is was easy to find a slot. Bicycles were provided as well. We for sure enjoyed our stay with Karian! Thanks. Christiane
We are all very impress and have a wonderful time at Karian's place.
Clean - Comfortable - Cute Cottage / Village around.
Thank you Karian for the awesome weekend. We really enjoyed the weekend and we both loved the apartment. I already told my friends and my family about your apartment.If one of them is going to amsterdam, they'll definatly give you a mail. Everything about this weekend was perfect. The apartment, the host and the way to amsterdam is like 15 minutes by car. 5 stars from Germany :)
Best wishes Manuel & Kathrin
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the detritus remains of a sustained mixing of soy sauce and the copious dolloping of wasabi, typically visible at the end of a night of sushi in america.
"hey, you were a bit too generous with the brine fart on your last california roll, you got some on your shirt."
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KEY LARGO -- Over the last two months, a Plantation attorney has filed federal lawsuits against 13 Upper Keys businesses for not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Attorney Tal Shemtov, on behalf of a paralyzed Broward County man, has filed the papers in the Southern District Court of Florida. Shemtov did not respond to messages left at his office. Attempts to reach Lemuel Nelson, the disabled plaintiff in each suit, were also not successful.
"It's basically a lawyer looking to make a lot of money," said Mike Forster, part owner of the Rain Barrel in Islamorada, the only business outside Key Largo hit with a lawsuit.
Following the lawsuit, Category Three Bar and Grill owner Bill Burkhardt said he walked through his business with a local attorney to determine if he was in compliance.
"They shouldn't be able to do this," he said.
Both Burkhardt and Forster suggested the only winners in this whole situation will be the attorneys. Forster said his company has met with a Miami attorney who specializes in ADA compliance.
Others sued include Key Largo Conch House, Evelyn's Restaurant, the Yellow Bait House, Shell World (north location), both Marathon gas stations, the Florida Keys Gift Company, Key Largo BP, Tower of Pizza, Upper Crust Pizza and Key Largo Boat Depot.
Unhappy with the lawsuits, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce President Craig Cope said he has organized an ADA compliance specialist to meet with chamber members about the issue.
"This is something everyone should be aware of," Cope said.
In 2005, a similar raft of ADA lawsuits were filed against several Upper Keys businesses. Cope said these are tough for businesses that usually spend thousands of dollars in legal costs. The sweep from eight years ago also hit another of Forster's business.
Even with the recent lawsuits, Forster said he didn't want to play down the importance of businesses meeting the needs of disabled customers.
"I totally support [the ADA]," he said.
Burkhardt took some offense to being sued by someone he has never met or spoken with.
"There's no winning," Burhardt said of the lawsuit.
Some of the language in the court filings could intimidate business owners, including asking the federal judge to shut down the businesses until they became compliant.
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Calorie planner
I'm trying to do some research how a calorie planner works. When I say calorie planner I mean the automatic ones like this one:
How can it determine based on my height, weight, gender and D.O.B. how many calories I need? Anyone know how to make the calculations? I wanna make one of these myself.
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John forget that stuff. A food intake plan that is mostly fresh uncooked veg and fruit will work.
Dump the word "diet".
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My guess is that this is an advertisement. But if it's not, then I don't understand the question. Any number of websites can easily give you your daily caloric needs based on your weight/height/age/gender.
You can find out what your basic metabolic rate (how many calories your body burns just by being breathing) is with this formula http://www.shapefit.com/basal-metabolic-rate.html This is the lowest number of calories your body burns just by laying around all day long. However, let's assume you walk to the kitchen, drive, climb stairs, pick up the remote, all those things burn extra calories. Losing weight is a numbers game, burn more calories than you consume. There's no diet plan that does not take that into account.
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Hey guys,
Well, I'm not overweight or so it's not really for me I'm asking. However, I find food and stuff interesting so I thought creating a calorie planner myself, a free one for my website but I'm not sure how it's working so my idea was to ask here and see if anyone had any clue at all.
Thanks for the link koukouvagia, very helpful!
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Grab your walking shoes—Chattanooga's leafy pathways and miles of waterfront trails secure the Tennessee city's reputation as one of the country's most pedestrian-friendly towns. There's more than enough Southern charm to go around in this picturesque locale, where you'll find a plethora of activities from family-friendly arts and culture to adult-oriented nightlife to round out your view. Framed by various mountains and ridges and anchored in the heart of downtown, colorful Chattanooga has earned its nickname as "The Scenic City."
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Hop aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo—where the "RR" sign announces Rest and Relaxation. This one-of-a-kind historic hotel was once a bona fide railway station; but today, its sleeper cars have transformed into guest rooms, the baggage area has become the The Station House Restaurant, and the terminal dome room now plays host to the main lobby. In addition to two cozy double beds, rooms come with Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and more. After checking in, roll full steam ahead to the Model Railroad Museum, home of one of the largest model railways open to the public. Or, chug on over to the Silver Diner—a casual '50s-style pizza eatery inside a converted train car.
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"Stayed in one of the train cars just to try it. So glad we did! It was a great experience. The grounds are fun to explore and the trolley ride was neat."-- TripAdvisor
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Well folks, since I haven't got a "real" answer to my question, I'll leave it at this.
Because it's available and it's different. I guess it's kind of like putting an ACE stock on an AK (yes, I have done this). Nothing wrong with the original stock but the ACE is different and available.
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This morning, we woke up to warmer temperatures and clearer skies. After scrambled eggs, sausage, and fruit for breakfast, students prepared for another great day in the field.
Each field group loaded into TSS vans, and set out to hike the Snake River Bottom. The Snake River originates near the Continental Divide in Yellowstone and flows south into Grand Teton National Park. The name "snake" is said to come from its winding shape as well as the hand sign that Indians used for swimming salmon.
Today, two vans started at Schwabacher Landing, while the other two started at Black Tail Ponds. After parking the vans, we headed down the bank of the Snake River, which is now dry, and into the tree line to look for signs of wildlife. Today the kids led their groups by using compasses and maps as we traversed across the river bed.
Immediately after crossing a few streams of water and entering the tree line, two groups saw white-tailed deer roaming around. As students continued their journey, they saw many signs of animal life, such as animal remains, tracks, fur, and scat. In addition, some students saw elk, a bald eagle, and many unique types of birds.
Each group successfully made it to their final destination. On the way back to campus, two vans full of students were held up in traffic by a herd of bison and calves. Welcome to the Wild West!
After a full day in the field, we headed to the Oxbow for wildlife viewing. Students were able to use binoculars and scopes to search for animals. The group spotted elk, moose, a beaver, a muskrat, a sandhill crane, a river otter, pelicans, a blue heron, and various ducks and geese.
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Mondavi's Ripe Old Age
The Mondavi family celebrates 150 years with an anniversary party in Napa.
Being born Peter Mondavi Jr. has its perks. In 1943, before he was born, his family bought the Charles Krug winery—the oldest vineyard in Napa Valley and the one that launched the whole wine business there. The Mondavis had gotten their first experience making wine during Prohibition. "I got my first paycheck for doing odd jobs in the vineyard when I was eight," Mondavi says.
In college he didn't study wine making but rather engineering and business. He learned how to make world-class vino "from the school of hard knocks," doing everything there is to do at his family's vineyard. Now 53, Mondavi is the proprietor of the Charles Krug winery—which is still family owned and turns 150 this year. He hosted a bash last month to mark the birthday of the vineyard that started it all in Napa. Guests were treated to live music and rare wines (though not the priceless 1944 vintage Peter Mondavi Sr. has tucked away—his first). Didn't make the party? Have your own with a 150th anniversary magnum of Charles Krug cabernet (left, $150), a 2008 vintage squeezed from 100 percent estate-grown grapes. Only 770 cases were made of this fruit-forward yet balanced red. Mondavi Jr. recommends a New York strip to accompany it. Or swing by the winery's tasting room so you can sip the whole line of Charles Krug wines.
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Comings and Goings is a blog written by Theology, Formation, and Evangelism Director Charles B. "Chip" Hardwick as he travels throughout the church. God is on the move out and about in the world, working to redeem all things in Jesus Christ. As we join this mission, by the power of the Spirit we see God on the move. This blog contains glimpses of how Chip finds this to be true in his comings and goings.
You can follow Chip on twitter (@chiphardwick) or find him on Facebook (Chip Hardwick).
During my recent visit to the Dumaguete City, Philippines, for a consultation on theological education in Asia (which you can read about here and here), I had an amazing opportunity to visit a ministry called the Little Children of the Philippines (LCP). This decades-old ministry reaches out to the poorest of the poor in multiple sites around Dumaguete City, housing orphans, running community centers, giving job training and opportunities, and holding Bible studies and worship.


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After denying that it would happen, Porsche has released a base model Cayman coupe, priced at just under $50,000. Was this a good move for the German brand? Should it be looking downmarket like this or will this move be damaging to the Porsche image?
I don't like it. Isn't that what they did with the Boxster?
I think Porsche really knows what they're doing right now. While this move dilutes their brand identity just a bit, it also allows more enthusiasts to discover how amazing the cars Porsche builds are. I had a chance to ride in a Cayman S a short while ago, and it was the most well-balanced car I'd ever ridden in. I wouldn't mind sacrificing a little horsepower and some creature comforts if it means getting one of these babies for that much cheaper. And last I checked, the Boxster was doing pretty darn well, too.
A fantastic car! I drove it personally and it rides well, it handles well and has lots of power. Just because it looks like a boxster or 911 doesnt make it a bad car.
You cannot deny that the Boxster gave Porsche what it sorley needed.A mass appeal car that was PROFITABLE for them.The Cayman looks to be another car that will help Porsche stay in business.Good thing for them.


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When jizz dries on one's dick tip from beating off the night before. When they wake up the next morning and try to piss, it comes out in two directions like a viper and showers the walls and floors.
After jacking off last night, Teddy tried to piss this morning but instead sprayed the bathroom walls and floor with Viper Piss.
by Adam Kennedy February 28, 2006
After sex, cum dries in the end of a man's schlong. When he tries to pee, it comes out in two streams like a viper's tongue. It usually happens after a night of drinking.
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3D in Photoshop: The Ultimate Guide for Creative Professionals
fig step figure texture select layer car add image
In this book chapter excerpt, artist Stephen Burns walks you through painting, texturing and lighting techniques with Photoshop CS5
Now we are going to explore what are, in my humble opinion, some great improvements in CS5's 3D texturing engine.
Texturing infuses character into the 3D object to bring out the personality needed to tell a story. Without this your object is naked and lifeless. Texturing is an art within itself and some artists will specialize in just that. A great amount of time can be invested into this e days or weeks depending on the demands of the creative director.
Real-life objects absorb light to some degree and what we see is the results after absorption. If you look at objects around you, whether they are fabric, water, leaves or even a mountainous landscape, it is important to break down what we are seeing into their surface types. Basically, 3D programs identify and manipulate objects as several surface types by breaking them up into materials. For more information on materials, see Chapters 1 and 4.
Keep in mind that this chapter is written for the artist who has little or no knowledge of 3D creation; however there is the desire to add 3D content to their workflows, to introduce eye-catching effects as well as greater flexibility with their designs. We will accomplish this through the use of an online database that will provide quite a bit of the 3D content that we can use for our personal projects. Although we will provide a few companies for you to consider, we will focus on one online company that has created a plugin for CS5 that will import 3D objects directly into the 3D layers. The company is 3DVIA (www.3dvia.com).
We are going to illustrate a common compositing concept in this chapter. We will import a concept car from 3DVIA to use as the main character in our scene. We will illustrate it by showing it speeding through the wet streets of a downtown area of a city block that we will also download through 3DVIA database.
Note: This tutorial requires some basic knowledge of Photoshop tools such as the Clone Stamp, Transform, Various Shape Tools, Gradients and more. If you are not familiar with these tools, you should first learn these before proceeding.
Ok, let's start creating!
[heading]10.1. Importing 3D Using 3DVIA[/heading]
We are now going to look at some possible online databases where you can download the 3D object that you require and import and texture it to your needs. There are a few companies for you to consider that use 3D content. Most have online databases where you would download the 3D object in your required format through their websites. Some of these include: 3D Via (www.3dvia.com), Artists 3D (http://artist-3d.com/), Quality 3D Models (www.quality3dmodels.com/), 3D Content Central (www.3dcontentcentral.com/) DAZ 3D (www.daz3d.com) and Content Paradise (www.contentparadise.com/) to mention a few.
The one that we will focus on for this tutorial is 3DVIA. 3DVIA is owned by Dassault Systems (www.3ds.com) which specializes in CAD based products. Seeing the need for an extensive 3D database similar to what Corbis & Getty Images has done for photography, Dassaut Sytems created 3DVIA. We will use their 3D importer plugin for Photoshop to import the models for this tutorial. You can find their plugin on 3DVIA's website at http://www.3dvia.com...adobe-photoshop or on my personal website at http://www.chromeall.../tutorials.html. Please download the plugin and install it. The plugins are designed to function on versions CS3 through CS5 so download and install the one that matches your version of Photoshop and let's begin the importing process.
We are going to create a scene with a concept car speeding through the wet streets of a downtown city.
Note: You can follow along with this tutorial by downloading the content files from http://www.chromeall.../tutorials.html so look for the section titled "3D IN PHOTOSHOP EXTENDED". Download and expand the zipped files into a folder titled "downloads" and we will refer to this for any content files that you will need for this tutorial. By the way, the 3D files used in this tutorial are included in the content files as well. So, let's download a 3D city and a sporty car through 3DVIA.
Step 1: Access the Import command (File > Import) and select "search 3DVIA" (Figure 10.1).
Fig 10.1
Notice that the format of this model is 3D XML. This is a proprietary format by Dassault System's designed for a seamless transfer from their web based system (3DVIA) into Photoshop's 3D layers. After you have imported the concept car, browse through the database to acquire your city titled "City Block." We have provided both files for you in a PSD format so, if you like, access your downloads folder and open "skyscaper. psd" and "UCI Concept car Materials_AllCATPart 3D XML File.psd" (Figures 10.3 and 10.4).
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Early voting at UTSA
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UTSA early-voting site draws more than 8,400
By Tim Brownlee
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(Oct. 31, 2008)--As of noon, Friday, Oct. 31, more than 8,400 Bexar County voters had utilized the early-voting site at the Main Building on UTSA's 1604 Campus. The UTSA site ranked 18 of 41 poll locations.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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In perspective, UTSA's numbers are more impressive in comparison to other popular voting sites such as Helotes City Hall (22nd), South Park Mall (25th), Castle Hills City Hall (27th) and Bexar County Justice Center (30th).
At 2 p.m., the line was out the door at the Main Building as voters waited to complete their early ballots for the Nov. 4 local, state and presidential elections.
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A New Climate Change Consensus
Original post made by POGO, Woodside: other, on Aug 7, 2012
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"If both sides can now begin to agree on some basic propositions, maybe we can restart the discussion. Here are two:
The first will be uncomfortable for skeptics, but it is unfortunately true: Dramatic alterations to the climate are here and likely to get worse—with profound damage to the economy—unless sustained action is taken. As the Economist recently editorialized about the melting Arctic: "It is a stunning illustration of global warming, the cause of the melt. It also contains grave warnings of its dangers. The world would be mad to ignore them."
The second proposition will be uncomfortable for supporters of climate action, but it is also true: Some proposed climate solutions, if not well designed or thoughtfully implemented, could damage the economy and stifle short-term growth. As much as environmentalists feel a justifiable urgency to solve this problem, we cannot ignore the economic impact of any proposed action, especially on those at the bottom of the pyramid. For any policy to succeed, it must work with the market, not against it.
If enough members of the two warring climate camps can acknowledge these basic truths, we can get on with the hard work of forging a bipartisan, multi-stakeholder plan of action to safeguard the natural systems on which our economic future depends."
Both perspectives are equally important. I commend this well written piece to you.
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a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Aug 7, 2012 at 8:49 am
Pogo: will read it later this morning. Thanks for the 'rec'.
Being in the 'green' camp, I'm curious of the author's definition of "must work with the market".
Is the term 'market' about the
- overall effect on jobs in the US?
- effect on existing markets in a larger sense, as in GDP?
- or on market segments, ie.. energy? or to really drill down - share price for BP?
- or on the specifics, such as the price of energy down the road
- does the author include broader measures for the term market, such as the price of corn in a drought year induced by climate change?
Look forward to it over a cup of coffee.
a resident of Woodside: other
on Aug 7, 2012 at 8:53 am
My take: the author is saying you can't ruin the economy by imposing draconian, impractical measures.
What I like about Krupp is that he points out what needs to be accepted and done by both sides, without resorting to denigrating characterizations.
a resident of Woodside: Family Farm/Hidden Valley
on Aug 13, 2012 at 10:10 am
A two-fer....
Hottest July evah!
Hottest MONTH evah!
"The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during July was 77.6°F, 3.3°F above the 20th century average, marking the hottest July and the hottest month on record for the nation."
How are those corn and beef prices doing?
Wait until climate changes effect Napa Valley grape growing. I wouldn't spend money on the inflated vineyard prices at this point... Who knows, maybe some cooler climes are going to be great grape growing regions in 25 years. Wonder where?
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 19, 2014 at 10:26 am
Two years ago. Have the two sides agreed on anything? Sure seems that one side is pretty adamant about change. John McCain used to admit to warming. What happened?
a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Jun 19, 2014 at 1:04 pm
California certainly has to be anointed the leader in pointless and useless spending in wasting what are supposed to be funds to deter Climate change and reduce Green House Gases (GHG).
The State legislature just passed SB-862, directing from Cap and Trade revenues (taxes), $250 million for High Speed Rail (HSR) this next year, along with $400 million to repay a previous loan to the High Speed Rail Authority, used fund High Speed Rail.
Also included is that forever in upcoming years, the High Speed Rail project is to receive 25% of what ever revenues (taxes), the Cap and Trade auctions yield.
Yet, High Speed Rail will be a net polluter of GHG for the next 50 years at least. Even when running at full projected ridership in 25 years from now, HSR would only at best reduce GHG amounting to 1% of the California targets.
All of this to fund Governor Brown's legacy project. Our government at it worse. Senator Hill voted for this legislation, just in case you didn't know
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Jun 24, 2014 at 12:29 pm
Meanwhile, off in the lands that like to lead the way....
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German Solar achieves 50% milestone - 50% of power demand met was from solar
"Fraunhofer ISE research institute revealed that solar panels in the eastern European country generated a record breaking 23.1 GW of electricity in one hour on June 6th. On June 9th, a national holiday, solar energy production peaked at 24.24 GW, which equaled approximately 50.6 percent of the electricity demand."
"A recent analysis by the consulting firm Eclareon discovered that solar power in Germany has achieved grid parity. Which means that once all the costs are accounted for, the price of commercial solar is equal to retail electricity rates. Wind power also reached record breaking output levels last year, producing 25.2 GW and accounting for 39 percent of the electricity demand in a single day in December."
Some folks want to claim the earth is flat, some folks move forward.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jul 6, 2014 at 6:53 am
Forbes Magazine has an interesting article about Global Warming citing NOAA data. The title of the article is:
Government Data Show U.S. in Decade-Long Cooling
Web Link
Global Warming, the religion of the Left, has suffered another yet another unprovoked attack from those right wing theists.
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Jul 6, 2014 at 10:27 am
Oh, good grief!
It's call GLOBAL warming, not AMERICAN warming.
Good Lawdy! This is like the fools who use weather events as barometers for climate. "hey it's cold in Menlo today, therefore it must be cold everywhere!"
Seriously: get a clue.
The author of the linked Forbes Op-Ed "science" is James Taylor, a Forbes columnist, a paid spokesman/lobbyist/lawyer for the Heartland Institute which is a "think tank" funded by Exxon and the extraction industry.
With zero science degrees (he's a lwayer, after all,) he regularly makes absurd statements like this: "Without a doubt, the warming of the past 100 years has been a welcome respite from a long and deadly Little Ice Age. The possibility that humans may have contributed to the recent warming does not make it any less welcome."
All along, Taylor has been making ridiculous claims about his "science training" claiming: "I'm a scientist by training as well". When pushed for an explanation, he comes up with this: "I successfully completed (some) Ivy League atmospheric science courses, so I'm a scientist by training."
I took some nighttime accounting courses at the JC - that makes me a CFO, right?
a resident of Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch
on Jul 6, 2014 at 12:39 pm
Our local denier troll is back, folks. What he won't tell you is the state of GLOBAL CLIMATE, in fact, he never engages at all when presented with facts; he just pulls another big oil funded canard out of his (browser) thus leading to Pogo's favorite - a (one sided) dialogue of the (fringe) deaf.
His point? America must be the be all, end all as far as global climate. THe problem is when you look at the globe...
NOAA: "The year 2013 ties with 2003 as the fourth warmest year globally .... This marks the 37th consecutive year (since 1976) that the yearly global temperature was above average. ... Including 2013, 9 of the 10 warmest years in the 134-year period of record have occurred in the 21st century. Only one year during the 20th century—1998—was warmer than 2013."
Wow. Think our denier will address that? Probably some malarkly about how greedy scientists have a secret society where they divvy up the grant money, while the goodhearted folks in Big Oil and Big Coal are doing whats best for the environment!
Yup those greedy scientists, all of them literal "thousand-aires", are in it for the bucks while the billion dollar companies have no profit motive at all! Makes perfect sense to him.
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Vg10 adds cobalt and vanadium. 440c has the highest carbon content. I would pick either of these, leaning to the vg10 myself. All three are similar, though. Are they all heat treated by the same company?
Many judge vg10 by their experiences with Shun. Other makers, such as Hattori or Takeshi Saji are known to do brilliant things with the steel....
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The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.
Agreed it's all about the different HT's
I have purchased AUS-8 and 440C blades from a couple of the big knife supply sources. The AUS-8 blanks were very thing, sharpened well, but chipped easily. The 440C blades I have purchased were thicker, sharpened easily, no chipping that I noticed, but required more frequent sharpening. Both steels make good knives for the average home user. I feel the perform as well as the mid line Henckles/Wusthof knives.
I can't remember if I've used AUS-8. VG10 can be very nice as can 440C but I would say VG10 can give superior performance, in general. The longer I'm around here, the more I realize, it's more about the HT than the actual steel a lot of the time. The VG10 chippiness come from some observations specific to Tojiro blades and a few others IIRC hardened over 60 hrc that were reported to chip excessively. Personally, I've only remember observing it on Tojiros.
440C can be damn fine steel. To be honest, I just go with a maker's favourite given steel. I know this doesn't apply with knife blanks, but if you're going DT and you want stainless (you can't go wrong either way), why not go with AEB-l. Pierre, O1 or S35VN. Butch, W2 or CTS-XHP. Rader/Burke/Tsourkan, 52100. Carter, White 1. Etc, etc. It's about the HT, yes, but it's also about how well the maker knows the steel in terms of belt type and grit to use, how long to hold a piece on the grinder, signs of problems, how many cycles are REALLY needed, etc.
If you haven't done your choice yet i would go with Aus-8 because it is the toughest of them all and will hold an edge very good and fairly easy to maintain


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In an English-speaking forum in another country I came across a thread on how to deal with a "Without Rule of Law" situation. It quickly turned into a typical post-apocalyptic guns and ammo thread, but I was interested in the "WROL" thing.
Most of the survival subforums on the gun boards I frequent deal mostly with Zombie Apocalypse and black helicopter scenarios. WROL would seem to be more likely.
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Assuming "without rule of law" means "collapse of the government", the problem likely won't be lack of law, but rather way more law than you want, as different factions and groups jockey for power.
A common scenario is for a government to fracture into two or more competing pieces or revolutionary governments. Sometimes the army or police go their own way, as do some provinces and cities. It's also a time when cultural, racial, religious, or language groups become more of an issue.
It's not unusual to have half a dozen different police, armies, and governments proclaiming themselves the One True Authority and promising retribution to anyone who doesn't agree. And they're likely to all have way more men and guns than you can do anything about.
When such "authorities" are trying to consolidate their power, "disarming the populace" is usually a high priority, to prevent other groups from inciting the populace to resistance. Police and militia units are usually consolidated near government buildings and possibly electric or water works; this leaves a local power vacuum.
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We will tell the inside story of the battle against invisible election stealing in this presidential election. You will be introduced to some of the players, in person, who helped stop the election from being stolen. Every other year, a small group of us work hard to prevent our elections from being stolen. It is really an uphill battle, though, because votes are counted by private corporations who will not let anyone look at their vote-counting software.As Stalin said, "Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything." This year, we will display for you what we discovered about the electronic "election management empire" of Karl Rove who, although defeated this year, will most certainly be involved again four years from now.
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