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In Bristol, Drink and Dabble is an artful experience
While the weiner schnitzel remains the top menu item at Redlefsen's Rotisserie & Grill, the popular Thames Street restaurant added another item that some recent customers, including artists, attorneys and even a professional athlete, devoured. But the draw is not the classic, traditional veal dish that Redlefsen's serves, so much as it is the chance to let the customers explore their creative side.
Thanks to local artist and comedian, Charlie Hall, Redlefsen's is one of a handful of venues around Rhode Island where friends can enjoy an evening out and go home with their own version of a classic work of art.
The event is called Drink and Dabble. Part art class, part social gathering. Mr. Hall calls it the "new, trendy, date night out." And on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, about 45 singles and couples packed into the restaurant's function room where he led them with stroke-by-stroke instruction, infused with humor, taking every opportunity to have some good-natured teasing at the expense of his paying followers.
Kelly Beckett and Shannon Casey of Middletown both took some art classes at the Rhode Island School of Design and decided to test their artistic talents. But that wasn't their only motivation.
"It's different than just going to a bar," said Ms. Beckett.
Over the span of two hours, stark, white canvases became filled with color, shapes and textures until each resembled the classic Vincent van Gogh masterpiece, "Starry, Starry Night."
"He cut his ear off, you know," Mr. Hall said, offering his only insight into the artist.
Throughout the session, Mr. Hall brushed his own canvas with paint for the roomful of students to follow. His assistant, Gina Croce, who owns Hummingbird Studio in Swansea, Mass., walked around the room supplying the artists with paint, tips and moral support to counter Mr. Hall's well intentioned sarcasm.
"Don't be afraid to make a mistake," Mr. Hall told his students.
Although more accustomed to catching 90 mile an hour fastballs thrown his way, Los Angeles Angels catcher, Chris Iannetta, appeared to be finding his creative side in art during the off-season. He, along with his wife, Lisa, and their friends, Jason and Elisa Hammel saw the event as a unique idea for a date night.
"I've never painted before," Mr. Iannetta said. "It was his idea," he said, motioning, as if to blame his friend for them being there.
"It's something different to do," Mr. Hammel said.
Even before the class began, Mr. Iannetta shared his plans for his first work of art.
"It's going to be a grab bag gift for Christmas," he said.
After the participants covered their white canvases with aqua colored paint, Mr. Hall demonstrated how to apply black paint to create a tree in the foreground. Then he roamed around the room, partly to observe his students, partly to make wise cracks.
"Let's make some bold statements. There's no wrong way to do this," he said.
Wendy Almeida of Bristol sat with a group of her colleagues from Roger Williams University. Carefully, she dabbed black paint onto the canvas until a tree appeared, similar to what Mr. Hall brushed on his canvas. Mr. Hall paused to examine her work.
"There's no wrong way to do this," he repeated. Peering over Ms. Almeida's shoulder he added, "Except yours."
The unexpected jab did nothing to dissuade her creativity or her charm as she accepted Mr. Hall's good natured critique.
Her friends, Ann Marie Thompson of Barrington, Kari Culpa and Phyliss O'Neil of Bristol, and Jolee Vacchi of Attleboro, Mass., brushed fervently, perhaps to avoid becoming the next target of the artist's critique.
Mr. Hall circled the room to continue his comedy laced art instruction as each canvas came to life, depicting the distant village that Van Gogh eyed from an asylum window. Swirls of paint created the darkness of the sky, wrapping around the stars.
"If it doesn't look exactly like it, don't worry," Mr. Hall told the class. "You're not really artists."
Ms. O'Neil also determined the fate of her painting before it was half-way done.
"Mine's not going to leave the house," she said.
Despite Ms. O'Neil's plans to keep her painting in her private collection, her colleague had another idea for the group's effort.
"We're going to hang them in the admissions office in the law school," Ms. Almeida said.
The Drink and Dabble event has become a hugely popular attraction and endeavor for Mr. Hall. He discovered the concept by chance and brought it to Rhode Island where it is continually sold out.
Even Walter Guertler, whose family owns Redlefsen's, was impressed by the concept early on.
"Charlie walked in the door one day a couple of months ago and said 'I have an idea.' Before he finished, I said 'yes'. When do you want to do it," Mr. Guertler said.
So far, eight sessions have been sold out and four more sessions are scheduled through January. Mr. Hall plans to continue the fun for the foreseeable future.
"I was going broke. Now I'm not going broke anymore," he said of his recent success.
Artists and others alike can view the upcoming schedule and register for Drink and Dabble sessions by going to drinkanddabble.com.


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I gotta agree....Tucker leather...I'm saving up for one of their OWB rigs too. You chose a leather choice and a kydex choice though. It seems that perhaps that is your dilemna. Can't help ya there as I'm biased to leather over kydex, spandex, latex, and cordex.....I've gotten far away from nylon too! :tongue:
Another leather vote here. I have a B-T product that is just fine, but quality leather is so much "better".
Actually that's part of it. It is worth remarking that the Tucker rig is not all leather. The clips/loops that actually hold it in place "where the straddle meets the saddle" are kydex.
I saw some others on the market that were pretty good but I whittled it down to these two.
I have the Blade Tech holster and I LOVE it for my Sig! But the Tucker looks a bit more comfortable for a revolver user.
When I think about how kydex knife sheaths feel IWB, the leather will probably be a better surface to work from.
It seems to be a pretty smart idea now that I think about it to have the actual holster part made of leather and the attachment made out of kydex. That way you don't wear out the most frequently used part, and kydex clips + wearing an undershirt = protection from sweat.
Next paycheck I think I'll order one.
I obtained a spare rig from someone - suiting a 3" N frame - it is leather and from JBP #306 ...... I have used this (belt slide) for my 4" M28-2 to good effect. I have some Kydex and Fobus stuff for various guns but a large revo - leather every time.
I know Tucker has a good rep' and so my vote would be in that direction.
I'm with you on the idea of mixing the leather and kydex....I think it most appropriate for the attachments as well....and probably replaceable should they ever break or wear out....perhaps a lot easier than replacing the leather attachments of like kind. That Tucker is a sharp lookin holster...don't think you can go wrong with it. :smile:
I have a Kydex Fobus paddle holster for my 4" 686. It's actually a really good holster for its price, and if not for the fact that I cannot conceal it that way to save my life without a very heavy cover garment, I'd be tempted to use something like it!Quote:
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I give it an A for speed, a B+ for retention, an A+ for price, and a big fat F for concealment. And I know something about giving Fs. :tongue:
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I would opt for the Tucker with J-hooks, not the ones shown. Last thing you need is to draw and have the holster come with it (BTDT)! J-hooks will prevent that from happening.
I might opt for BT-Kydex external, but IWB, leather should be a lot more comfortable. That's why I got the Milt Sparks SS2 IWB for my 1911 (Brownells stocks this for 1911 and Glocks) and am patiently awaiting delivery of same for my Walther P99 (special order direct from MS).

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Campaign aims to find alternative method to reduce soaring benefit bill
Inside Housing campaigns against benefit cut plans
Inside Housing today launches a campaign to persuade the government to drop plans for housing benefit reform that could force thousands of people out of their homes.
The What's the Benefit? campaign has already attracted widespread, high-profile support from housing providers, homelessness charities and Ken Livingstone, former mayor of London. It is launched as campaign groups warned that measures to cut the £21 billion housing benefit bill announced in the emergency Budget (see box) will put thousands of people across the UK at risk of homelessness, and that many areas will become unaffordable for those on low incomes.
The campaign has three main aims: a parliamentary inquiry into the potential impact of the changes; for 300 people to sign a petition voicing concern about the government's plans; and for readers to devise an alternative solution that will be presented to government ahead of October's comprehensive spending review.
Kay Boycott, director of policy and campaigns at charity Shelter, said: 'If these cuts go ahead in their proposed form, we may see large-scale social and personal upheaval as people are forced to leave their homes and communities to migrate to areas with the cheapest housing.'
Research by the Chartered Institute of Housing this week found that some areas will become unaffordable much faster than others. For instance, it found private tenants receiving local housing allowance would be unable to afford a room in west Cumbria in less than two years. The study also found there would be no affordable rooms for LHA claimants in shared properties in 20 areas in the next decade.
Sam Lister, policy and practice officer at the CIH, suggested the government should pay LHA based on a proportion of rents, rather than 100 per cent. This would discourage landlords from raising rents, as councils would not be obliged to cover the rise.
This week, Bob Neill, an under-secretary of state at the Communities and Local Government department, acknowledged that caps to LHA would prevent people living 'in some very expensive boroughs where a person who was in work on a low wage would have no hope of being able to live.'
Visit our What's the Benefit? page for more information or sign our petition to support the campaign
What's the Benefit?
Our backers so far
'There are a range of alternative measures that could reduce costs.'
David Salusbury, chair, The National Landlords' Association
'They are cutting the incomes of the people already at the bottom.'
Sam Lister, policy and practice officer, Chartered Institute of Housing
'Millions now face an even bigger challenge in keeping a roof over their heads.'
Kay Boycott, director of policy, Shelter
'We recognise the need for reform of the housing benefit system: however, we must find a way of ensuring that that does not harm those who can least afford it.'
Helen Williams, director,National Housing Federation
What the Budget planned for housing benefit
- Limits of £250 for a one-bed property and £400 for four or more bedrooms.
- Local housing allowance rates set using the bottom 30 per cent of rents rather than the median from October 2011. It will be linked to the consumer price index, rather than the retail price index. There are 1 million LHA claimants in the UK
- Cutting housing benefit by 10 per cent for claimants on jobseekers allowance for more than a year.
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Anurag Kashyap is a happy man with his three films being screened at the ongoing Cannes film festival in different sections but the director says his two-part revenge saga Gangs of Wasseypur almost did not get made as no one believed in the script initially.
"Gangs of wasseypur is a film that people did not believe in. I have been wanting to make this film for quite sometime. People asked me why I wanted to work on this film and not something like Dev D which was a success. So it almost did not get made.
"I don't understand the concept of re-doing the same thing. But then Viacom 18 people came forward knowing that it had no big star cast, it was in two parts and was too long," Anurag told PTI in an interview.
Kashyap, who is already in Cannes, says he is awaiting the screening of two part Wasseypur and home production Peddlers with a lot of nervousness."We have to deliver first. I have not seen the films so I will watch them with the audience but I am scared about their response to the films," says the director, who is keen to take his films beyond the Indian diaspora.
Kashyap's films have been recognised worldwide for their unique approach in storytelling, which is often bereft of the usual Bollywood cliches.
The director says he wants to continue reaching out to new audiences. "I had a dark period from 2007 to 2009. That was the time when my biggest support was outside India. Because I am getting to make movies here I can't abandon them. For me that market is very important as it kept me alive as a filmmaker when I had no support here.
"The audience defines your longevity in this business. My audience is non-diaspora. It was hard for Indians to digest a film like Yellow Boots, the diaspora is more conservative. But there is a different audience which is interested in my films and I want to explore that," said Kashyap.
Wasseypur, Kashyap's most ambitious project till now, tells the story of revenge set in the world of coal mafia. The film stars Manoj Bajpayee, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Huma Qureshi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Reema Sen and others.


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The WRX is the hot-rod version of Subaru's compact Impreza. Patterned after rally cars -- a form of racing that is wildly popular in Europe but widely unknown in the U.S. -- the WRX first came to the States in 2002. With its turbocharged engine and all-wheel-drive, it offered a unique driving experience somewhere between a hot hatchback and a full-on sports car.
1. A new, smaller, 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine makes 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
2. Subaru claims a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds with the new 6-speed manual transmission.
3. Also offered with an automatic, Subaru has fitted the 2015 WRX with a CVT.
4. Fuel economy is 21/28 MPG (city/hwy) for the manual and 19/25 for the automatic.
The WRX has had its good years and its bad years, but it's always been fast, grippy and relatively inexpensive, traits that have earned it a large and loyal fan base.
We liked the previous-generation WRX, and we're smitten with the new one. Though Subaru has several significant changes, the basic character of the car remains intact: Armed with a broad, flat torque curve and a seemingly limitless supply of grip, the new WRX attacks curvy roads with the tenacity that only a turbocharged engine and four powered wheels can provide. The old WRX may have needed a little help from the aftermarket to bring out its true potential, but the new car feels complete, its surfaces smoothly sanded and its edges finely honed.
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So what, exactly, has Subaru changed? Darn near everything. As with the old WRX, the new one is based on the Impreza, though most of the sheetmetal has been altered: Doors, fenders, hood, and front and rear fascias are unique to the WRX.
Though the new car looks a bit tame compared to the old one, the big, functional hood scoop gives it the unmistakable look of a hot-rod Subaru. Unfortunately, the rear view is less captivating: The trunk spoiler has been downsized in the name of aerodynamics, and from the back the new WRX is as anonymous as an ordinary Impreza.
There's also one detail die-hard Subaru fans might not like: The new WRX is only offered as a sedan. Subaru says that by sticking to a single body style, they were able to spend more money on stiffening the structure. That's all well and good, but those who chose the WRX as a practical sportster will be left hanging, as the sedan's 12 cubic foot trunk is no match for the old hatchback's spacious cargo bay.
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Jun 12, 2013
All-Male House Republicans Focus on Banning Woman's Right to Choose, Not Jobs
An all-male group of House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee is expected to pass a bill today that will ban abortions nationally after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The measures makes no exception for cases of rape, incest or when the mother's health is jeopardized.
Americans consistently rate jobs and the economy as their greatest concern, not re-fighting battles over a woman's right to choose. The measure, sponsored by anti-woman zealot Trent Franks of Arizona, is expected to be sent to the full House for a vote next week and would effectively overturn Roe vs. Wade.
"Today, another all-male group of House Republicans will interject their ideology between a woman and her doctor, effectively overturn Roe vs. Wade, reverse our rights and open yet another front in the war on women. Yet again, House Republicans are trying to prove that they're the most extreme, anti-woman legislature in American history," said Emily Bittner of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "House Republicans are blindly focusing on the tired ideological battles of the past like a woman's right to choose, rather than focusing on problem-solving. And the American people know that every day House Republicans waste fighting over ideology is a day they refused to solve our country's problems."
Last Week, All-Male House Republican Subcommittee "Voted to Approve a Blatantly Unconstitutional Bill That Would Ban All Abortions Performed After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy." "On Tuesday [June 4, 2013], all six G.O.P. members of the all-male Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice voted to approve a blatantly unconstitutional bill that would ban all abortions performed after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with only a narrow exception to save a pregnant woman's life. It contains no exception for rape or incest victims, to protect a woman whose health is endangered, or for cases of severe fetal anomalies." [New York Times, Editorial, 6/10/13]
- Headline: 'War on women' returns [Politico, 6/05/13]
- Headline: War on Women Continues [New York Times, Editorial, 6/10/13]
All House Republican Judiciary Members are Male. [House Judiciary Committee, accessed 6/11/13]
The 113th Congress Has Passed Thirteen Laws and "None of the New Measures Have Been Focused on Employment." "In the six months and four days since the 113th Congress began, it has passed 13 laws. And, despite lawmakers constantly beating the drum on boosting jobs, none of the new measures have been focused on employment." [National Journal, 6/07/13]
- Headline: Congress Has Passed 13 Laws This Year—None of Them Have to Do With Jobs [National Journal, 6/07/13]


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On tonight's episode of Monk (USA, 10 ET/PT), the brilliant, obsessive-compulsive detective confronts his smarter and more troubled brother, Ambrose, played by John Turturro in a rare TV appearance.
The siblings are estranged, but that's hardly the case for Monk star Tony Shalhoub and Turturro, longtime friends who have worked together in film (Barton Fink) and theater (Waiting for Godot).
Turturro, who lives in New York, was delighted to reunite with Shalhoub, who films Monk in Los Angeles. Both are Yale drama school grads who sometimes find themselves up for the same roles, and Shalhoub once lived with the Turturros while working on an East Coast project.
But Turturro felt performance pressure from another source: "My whole family likes the show. My (13-year-old) son likes the show."
If making Monk even more uncomfortable was the goal, Turturro needn't worry. His Ambrose gives Adrian a new discomfort, having to deal with being intellectually inferior to, but more balanced than, someone else.
Ambrose writes instruction manuals, speaks seven languages and seems to know everything, but he's also an agoraphobic pack rat who hasn't left the family home in 32 years. Stacks of newspapers cover the floors, surely a point of additional unease for order-obsessive Monk.
Monk shows more emotion than usual because of the family tie, Shalhoub says. Ambrose calls his brother after a long separation because he thinks his neighbor has murdered his wife. Adrian Monk responds, but he remains angry because Ambrose hasn't acknowledged the death of Adrian's wife seven years earlier.
"We were definitely covering new territory," Shalhoub says. "It's a whole other part of (Adrian). He's more abrupt and less sympathetic. It's a healthy thing to see that he's not a complete saint."
Turturro found the guest appearance to be a balancing act, plumbing Ambrose's more extreme elements while making him believable as a brother. "The (episode's) tone is oddly touching. It's hard to find the right tone. Tony does a great job of that, mixing comedy and drama," Turturro says.
Ambrose is the latest addition to Monk's extended family. In the first two seasons, Amy Sedaris appeared as the sister of Monk's assistant, Sharona (Bitty Schram); Betty Buckley played Sharona's mother; and Glenne Headly guest starred as the wife of Capt. Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). Shalhoub's wife, Brooke Adams, also has made a guest appearance.
"I wouldn't be surprised if some day we met Adrian's and Ambrose's father," who had left the family years earlier, says Shalhoub.
Whatever Monk is doing appears to be working. In its return to USA's schedule last week, the show had its biggest cable audience yet: 6 million viewers. The show could get more attention Sunday; Shalhoub, Schram and the series are nominated for Golden Globes. (Shalhoub won a Globe and Emmy last year.) Fans can get another fix on ABC, which is running second-season reruns (Saturdays, 10 p.m. ET/PT).
Turturro called the episode "a pleasure" to do. The busy actor/director is open to a return visit, he says — "especially if I don't have to have a complete emotional breakdown."


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Date: August 23, 2013 10:34AM
In 2010, the Fund initiated a position in Charles Schwab (SCHW) (a leading U.S. brokerage company) due to its durable business franchise, strong market position, growth prospects, and attractive valuation. As a result of the low interest rate environment in the United States, Schwab had waived some of the fees it charged customers on money market funds and its net interest margins substantially compressed. We believed that the company's revenues and earnings would be significantly higher in a more normal interest rate environment. However, starting in late 2010, the Fed announced additional rounds of quantitative easing and interest rates continued to drop.
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Funeral services for Joe W. Novosad, 87, of Sealy, Texas were held Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with Rev. Octavio Muguerza celebrating the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal. Interment was at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy. Pallbearers serving were Murrell Nichols, Al Brown, Danny Nichols, Ralph Dierschke, Daniel Orsak, Ronney Nichols, Nick Tirey and Billy Schavrda. Born July 18, 1918 in Sealy, Texas, Joe was the son of John F. and Rosie (Kutra) Novosad. He later moved to Frydek where he attended Frydek Public School and also helped on the family farm. Joe was also known as łBig Joe-Pepicek˛ and łHoney Joe˛. He also worked in construction and helped build the Bridge over Brazos River for Hwy 90, łhis pet project.˛ Joe enlisted into the U.S. Army on June 24, 1941 at Houston, Texas. He attained the rank of Corporal after his basic training in the horse Cavalry and Cook School. Joe served in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theatre of Operations as a member of Troop C, 17th Cavalry Recon Squadron. After the Normandy beachhead was (established) secured in France, he was sent to Normandy where he participated in the Normandy Southern and Northern France Campaigns. It was here that, on August 3, 1944, Joe was captured by the German Army near St. Malo, France and was a prisoner of War for nine months on Jersey Island (off the coast of France) until his release in May l945. Joe earned several medals and was honorably discharged from Fort Sam Houston on November 28, l945. Joe married Lillian łTootsie˛ Moore on September 19,1970. They lived in Highlands and were avid dancers and belonged to several dance clubs. After Joe retired from Exxon, he and Tootsie moved to Sealy, Texas. Joe became interested in bee-keeping in Highlands and continued capturing bee hives and extracting honey when they moved to Sealy. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, KJT of Sealy, the Sealy American Legion and the VFW in Rosenberg. Joe W. Novosad passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Bellville, Texas. Joe is survived by his two sisters Albina Loescher and Mary Gajewski, two nieces Karen Loescher Burtschell and husband Bill, Sharon Novosad Diaz and husband Michael, four great-nephews, Brad Burtschell and wife Stephanie, Adam Burtschell, Cody and Jason Diaz, and one great-grandnephew Jackson Burtschell and several step family members. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Renovation Fund, P O Box 337, Sealy, Texas 77474. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, 768 Fourth St, Sealy, TX 77474 (979)885-3535.
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The first Tucson shop could open by the middle of next year, he said, although no franchisee has been identified. Togo's is soliciting franchise operators throughout the state in an effort to open 25 new restaurants in Arizona, Gioia said.
Togo's already has one store up and running in the Phoenix area and another is set to open soon.
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Back to school specials, dorm PCs and laptops
Subject: Systems | August 28, 2013 - 04:02 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: system build
It's that time again, with students headed back to school and looking for electronic devices to accompany them. The Tech Report just updated their System Build Guides for not only the high end gaming builds but also an mATX system that will fit in a dorm room as well as some tablets and laptops. With an i5-4670K, HD 7950 Boost and a Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD you will indeed be the envy of the dorm for about $1300 so you will still have money left over for beverages and pot noodles.
Don't forget to keep an eye on our PC Perspective Hardware Leaderboard as well.
"The back-to-school season is upon us, and we've updated our system guide for the occasion. In addition to refreshing our usual builds, we've added a dorm-worthy microATX config and revamped our mobile recommendations."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- HP Envy 700-030qe Review @ TechReviewSource
- CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme 5200 Desktop @ AnandTech
- Fierce PC Prodigy GT 'Hulk' Overclocked Mini Gaming PC @ Kitguru
- A First Meet With the Table PC: Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27" All-in-One @ TechSpot
- HABEY BIS-6922 Fanless Ivy Bridge Industrial PC Review @ AnandTech
- HCW PC Build Guide - Summer 2013
- Dino PC T-Rex 7990 System @ eTeknix
Lenovo Bundles Start Menu... Which Bundles an App Store?
Subject: General Tech, Systems | August 23, 2013 - 02:45 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: SweetLabs., Pokki, Lenovo
Hate the "Modern" Windows UI? There's an app... store... for that...?
Several solutions exist to reintroduce the classic Windows interface into Windows 8. Not surprisingly, OEMs consider developing or including some option with their devices as a selling point. Perhaps even less surprising, this solution is considered bloatware by some and tries to suggest apps for you.
Oh Lenovo...
As Ars Technica reports, at least the software tries to be helpful, almost spiting its nature as a pre-installed third party app store. Pokki, the software developed by SweetLabs, includes shortcuts to the Windows Control Panel and other functions expected of a Start Menu.
It also, from its promotional image, above, feels like it will confuse novice users. The recommendations are prominent and docked against what should be system functionality. The layout is not particularly dishonest but, in my opinion, is too opaque about its intent to sell you applications.
SweetLabs previously struck a deal with Acer to include Pokki and Zynga titles on their laptops.
Lenovo intends to include this software in a variety of products. IdeaPad laptops, IdeaCentre desktops, and ThinkPad laptops were all announced.
... no relation to the sweet snack, Pocky... I think?
Maybe a little inspiration?
Of course many users might prefer this software to the default Windows experience. Even on Windows 7, I found myself purchasing and installing DisplayFusion to customize taskbar functionality. I also use BlueStacks, for example, which has its own marketplace and recommended applications.
This software could be good for users.
Mostly I hope consumers, from the out-of-box experience with their new devices, have control and understanding over the situation. Typical bundleware gives that a bad name. I am looking at you, antivirus trials.
Going from Kentsfield to Haswell, can you see the difference?
Subject: Systems | August 9, 2013 - 05:17 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: q6600, i7-4770k, upgrade
Haswell has not been recieved with screams of joy from enthusiasts as we appreciate the power savings but are honestly more interested in MOAR POWER! As an upgrade from Ivy Bridge there are only a few benefits but what about updating from an old Q6600 on an X38 motherboard? That is what Legit Reviews just did, moving to a Gigabyte Z87X-UD4H and i7-4770K and as an upgrade it is more than impressive; everything from gaming to the productivity of the system skyrocketed as you can see below. If you are still running a Q6600 on your main rig it looks like saving your pennies would be a very good idea.
more impressive benchmarks if you follow the link
"We all love doing computer upgrades, but sometimes we have to ask ourselves if a full system upgrade is worth it or necessary. There are times that you may only gain a small percentage of a performance boost, where there are other times that you gain significant increases. Today I am going to compare my original Intel Kentsfield CPU and X38 motherboard to a shiny new Haswell CPU and Z87 motherboard."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- Brix Mini PC Review: Gigabyte's Take On Small Form Factor Computing @ Techspot
- TechSpot PC Buying Guide: Mid-2013 Update
- Shuttle SH87R6 review: potent Haswell mini PC @ Hardware.info
- Building a Small Form Factor Gaming PC @ TechSpot
- HP Envy 5530 e-All-in-One Review @ TechReviewSource
- Hi-Tech PC for Gamer Revenge review: clever gaming PC with GTX 780 @ Hardware.info
Google TV versus Chromecast; is there a difference?
Subject: Cases and Cooling, Systems | August 9, 2013 - 01:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: asus, asus cube, google, google tv, htpc
With the release of the Google Chromecast streaming USB stick it seems apropos to revisit Google's other foray into the HTPC business, Google TV. Specifically it is the ASUS Cube up for review at Bjorn3D which will be offered as an example. At less than 5" a side it is a tiny device with HDMI input and output, an pair of USB 2.0 connectors, an ethernet port and a connector for an IR sensor for the remote. It does have wireless connectivity to help keep down on the clutter if you install it somewhere noticeable. Inside you will find a 1.2 GHz Marvell Armada 1500 chip, 1GB of RAM and 2GB of user accessible storage. There are a variety of apps to help you find streams to watch and is certainly easier to set up than a full HTPC. At $125 is is more expensive than the Chromecast but it is also more powerful, see how in the review.
"Asus Cube is the device that features latest Google TV OS that want to be part of your living room entertainment setup. With a good design, an unique remote, and $139 price tag, can it push Google TV further where others may have failed? Let's find out."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Ebode VLHD30 Full HDMI Wireless Audio/Video Sender System Review @ Madshrimps
- Hauppauge HD PVR2 Gaming Edition Plus @ Kitguru
- Streacom ST-FC8B EVO Mini ITX Case @ NikKTech
- Zotac Zbox Nano Plus: A mini with more @ Hardware.info
- Intel NUC DCCP847DYE @ eTeknix
- Gigabyte Brix review: compact mini PC @ Hardware.info
Surface RT Does Not Have Ethernet. Oh wait. No. Oh Wait?
Subject: General Tech, Networking, Systems, Mobile | August 6, 2013 - 04:18 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Surface RT, microsoft
It has been a month, to the day, since I picked on Windows RT for being more locked down than a Nintendo console. Devices, including Microsoft's own Surface RT, did not allow USB to Ethernet dongles for wired internet access. Compared to the Wii, that is quite pathetic.
Certain users have been able to use adapters until apparently, according to Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft helped ensure they are broke as intended. They are also demanding hardware manufacturers, who otherwise could support the operating system, to withhold drivers from their customers.
If you were one of those people who managed to get an Ethernet dongle working with your ARM-based Surface RT, you've probably since discovered that it no longer works.
I did not see any confirmation of Microsoft disabling any drivers so, bare in mind, I might have just misunderstood the above quote. Apparently, though, the issue arises from Connected Standby conflicts with those dongles.
But that does not mean Microsoft will continue to prevent Ethernet dongles.
According to the same article from Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft is quietly working on a fix for the issue. They are currently working, along with hardware manufacturers, on creating devices which can support the instant-on, instant-off feature. The cynic in me, of course, wonders if Microsoft will be first to market with the, albeit rumored, corrected peripheral.
Personally, I feel that a consumer who purchases one of your devices should be allowed to install hardware understanding the tradeoff. It would not be too difficult to pop up a warning, "Your USB device is not compatible with Connected Standby; the feature will resume when your accessory is removed".
Just another advantage for truly personal PCs.
MSI Launches MS-9A29 SFF Embedded Fanless PC
Subject: Systems | August 5, 2013 - 09:00 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SFF, msi, Intel, embedded, atom d2550
MSI recently launched the MS-9A29, which is a fanless small form factor (SFF) embedded PC. The new PC measures 196mm x 136mm x 43mm and weighs 1.2 kg. The MS-9A29 is encased in a small black chassis that is covered in fins to aid in passive cooling with the front and back banels hosting various IO ports.
Front IO includes four USB 2.0 ports and four COM ports. The back panel holds two RJ45 GbE jacks driven by two Intel 82583V NICs, one line out audio jack (Realtek ALC887 HD codec), two USB 2.0 ports, a single HDMI port, and one VGA port. Finally, the case provides two openings for antenna passthroughs.
Internally, the MSI MS-9A29 features an Intel Atom D2550 processor (dual core at 1.8GHz, 10W TDP), Intel GMA 3650 GPU (400MHz), a single DDR3 SO-DIMM slot (4GB maximum), and Intel NM10 Express chipset. The motherboard can be accessed by a removeable bottom panel on the case. The system supports one SATA drive, one mSATA drive, and two Mini-PCI-E cards. One mini-PCI-E slot can be used for a 3G SIM card adapter.
The SFF MSI MS-9A29 can be mounted to the back of monitors or on a wall. It supports Windows 7 and Windows XP and can output video to two simultaneous displays. It is aimed at kiosks, signage, POS, and industrial machines.
More information can be found on the MS-9A29 product page. However, the company has not yet released pricing or availability (expect it to be on the pricier side though as it is aimed at business/industrial users).
Intel Launches Open Source SFF MinnowBoard Platform For Embedded Systems
Subject: General Tech, Systems | August 3, 2013 - 04:13 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SFF, open source hardware, open source, minnowboard, Intel, embedded system, atom
The Intel Open Source Technology Group along with CircuitCo recently launched a new small form factor bare-bones system based on open source hardware and running open source software. The Minnowboard includes a 4.2" x 4.2" motherboard, passively-cooled processor, rich IO, UEFI BIOS, and the Angstrom Linux operating system.
The Minnowboard is powered by a single core Intel Atom E640 processor clocked at 1GHz. It is a 32-bit CPU with HyperThreading and VT-x virtualization support. Other hardware includes an integrated Intel GMA 600 GPU, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and 4MB of flash memory used for motherboard firmware. Storage can be added by plugging a SSD or HDD into the single SATA II 3Gbps port.
The Minnowboard has following IO options:
- 1 x micro SD
- 1 x SATA II 3Gbps
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x micro USB
- 1 x mini USB (serial connection)
- 1 x RJ45 jack (Gigabit Ethernet)
- 2 x 3.5mm audio jacks (line in and line out)
- 1 x HDMI
The Minnowboard also has a GPIO header with 8 buffered GPIO pins, 2 GPIO LEDs, and 4 GPIO switches. As such, the system can be expanded by adding extra open source modules called "Lures." The board is aimed at developers and embedded system manufacturers. The Minnowboard can be used as the bare system or can be integrated into a case or larger device.
The Minnowboard costs $199 and is available for purchase now from Digi-Key, Farnell (UK), Mouser, and Newark.
Obviously, the Minnowboard is nowhere near as cheap as the $35 Raspberry Pi, but it is running x86 hardware which may make it worth it to some users.
If you are interested, you can learn more about the hardware and get involved with the Minnowboard project over at Minnowboard.org.
Do Not Cite Just a Retail Website for Release Dates!
Subject: General Tech, Systems | August 2, 2013 - 11:48 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: xbox one, ps4
Toys "R" Us received attention by listing launch dates for both next generation consoles on their retail website. The Xbox One is rumored to launch on November 29th, which is Black Friday for North Americans, and the PlayStation 4 on December 13th. The two console manufacturers refused to confirm these dates.
Then, something odd happened: a Toys "R" Us spokesperson allegedly contacted BT Games to assert their listing was provided by vendors of Microsoft and Sony.
You know, a giraffe has a long and easily accessible neck.
Most of the time, I cringe at placeholder information on store product pages. WiiU titles, prior to launch, were tagged with a list price of $99 at multiple sites; I have seen Unreal Tournament 2007 listed with a January 5th 2007 release date... and kept this incorrect date for, as I remember, about 6 months after it passed.
How many expected release dates have you seen for Duke Nukem Forever?
Even with the source, I cannot wrap my head around two Friday console launches. Tuesdays and Sundays have been more typical, I assume due to existing distribution for movies and games, which boggles me about why both would, independently, choose Friday.
I will remain skeptical until official word, or a leaked promotional image, confirms or denies this. My real point, I guess, is how retailers seem to have a policy of made-up placeholder dates and prices. Frankly, I tend to feel better citing an anonymous source.
Cyberpower Launches Power Mega III Workstations
Subject: Systems | August 1, 2013 - 05:39 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: workstation, quadro k4000, quadro, haswell, Cyberpower
Cyberpower recently launched a new series of workstation PCs for video editing and 3D professionals called the Power Mega III. The new systems are powered by Intel's latest processors and either NVIDIA Quadro or AMD FirePro graphics cards. The new series ranges in price from $1,099 to $4,299.
The Cyberpower Power Mega III series includes the following systems:
Power Mega III 1000
Power Mega III 2000
Power Mega III 3000
Power Mega III 1000 Video
Power Mega III 2000 CAD
Power Mega III 3000 3D
Cyberpower allows users to customize the systems by adding additional storage, graphics cards, memory, and business software. The systems will be built in either the NZXT H630 or the Thermaltake Urban S21 chassis. Cyberpower further uses all-in-one liquid coolers to cool the Intel processors.
On the high end is the Cyberpower Power Mega III 3000 3D. Hardware includes dual Intel Xeon E5-2630 processors (both fitted with AIO coolers), a NVIDIA K4000 GPU (768 CUDA cores, 3GB GDDR5), 32GB of ECC RAM, a 3TB mechanical hard drive, and dual 120GB SSDs. This system starts at $4,249.
Cyberpower is aiming the new workstation systems at graphics and visual computing professionals that use 3D design, composition, and simulation applications.
More information can be found on the Cyberpower PC website.
Origin PC Launches Haswell-Powered EON13-S Gaming Laptop
Subject: Systems | August 1, 2013 - 02:45 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: origin pc, laptop, haswell, gaming, eon13-s
Origin PC has announced a new 13-inch gaming laptop called the EON13-S that packs some impressive mobile gaming horsepower in a 4.4 pound system.The new gaming laptop features Intel Haswell CPUs and NVIDIA GTX 765M graphics cards along with ample mechanical and solid state storage drive options.
The EON13-S features a 13.3" 1920x1080 IPS LED-backlit display, backlit keyboard, and a 2MP webcam. External IO includes three USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, one HDMI out, two audio jacks, and a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port.
Internal specifications include Intel Core i7 "Haswell" processors, GTX 765M graphics cards supporting Optimus technology, up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, up to a 1TB mechanical hard drive and two mSATA drives in RAID 0 or 1. Alternatively, users can swap out the 2.5" HDD for a SSD up to 960GB in capacity. Users can further choose between a 802.11ac compatible Intel or Killer NIC, and a dedicated sound card up to a Sound Blaster X-Fi Recon3D. Also, an external DVD or Blu ray writer is available. A 6-cell battery powers the notebook and is rated at 300 minutes. The EON13-S will come pre-loaded with either Windows 7 or Windows 8.
The EON13-S starts at $1,418 and is available now. More details can be found on the EON13-S product page.
Acer Launches Veriton Z Series AIO Desktops For Business Users
Subject: Systems | July 21, 2013 - 12:36 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: windows 8, Windows 7, veriton z, touchscreen, AIO, acer
Acer has launched two new Veriton Z Series All In One (AIO) desktops aimed at commercial customers and fitted with 19.5" touchscreens. The two Veriton Z2640G are Energy Star 5.2 rated and have VESA mounting points.
On the outside, the Veriton Z AIO desktops have a large 19.5" touchscreen display with a (disappointing) resolution of 1600 x 900 and a 5ms response time. Other features include two speakers, a built-in microphone, and a 2MP 1080p webcam that can swivel 180-degrees. External IO includes a DVD SuperMulti optical drive, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, and one HDMI video output.
The two Veriton Z SKUs differ on the internal specifications and are the Veriton Z2640G-UC1007X and the Veriton Z2640G-UP2117X desktops. The former features a dual core Intel Celeron 1007U processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB of DDR3 SDRAM (16GB maximum), and a 500GB 7200 RPM mechanical hard drive. On the other hand, the Veriton Z2640G-UP2117X has a dual core Intel Pentium 2117U CPU clocked at 1.8GHz, 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM (16GB maximum), and a 500GB 7200 RPM mechanical hard drive.
Both Veriton Z series models also incorporate Acer's "Dust Defender" technology, screw-less covers and modular components. Using the bundled stand, the display can tilt from 6 to 60-degrees. The systems will come pre-loaded with either Windows 7 Professional or Windows 8 Professional (depending on user choice). The Veriton Z2640G is aimed at business, education, and government customers.
Both AIO Veriton Z desktops come with a one year warranty and will be available soon from resellers and channel partners. The Veriton Z2640G-UC1007X has an estimated sales price (ESP) of $539 while the Veriton Z2640G-UP2117X has an ESP of $599. Except for the display resolution, the Veriton Z2640G AIO looks to be a decent business machine.
MSI GS70 Stealth Ultra Gaming Notebook
Subject: General Tech, Systems, Mobile | July 19, 2013 - 08:27 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: msi, gs70, gaming laptop
Laptops have been evolving towards thin, light, efficient, and powerful... enough for web browsing and that is about it. The internet is a popular thing, go figure, and many manufacturers are nervous about marketing a laptop or tablet which does much beyond that. Razer took a bit of a gamble with their Blade and Edge line of laptops and tablets, respectively, but they have since shown promise.
Now MSI has not been a stranger to gaming laptops. While not as popular in North America, although they are gaining traction, they are experienced in this market. Perhaps bringing along Steelseries, a main competitor of Razer, might increase your chances? At the very least, you will probably have an epic keyboard.
The GS70 Stealth "ultra gaming notebook" combines an Intel 4th Generation Core i7 with an NVIDIA GTX 765M, up to 16GB of RAM, and a pair of SSDs into a 17.3" aluminum-magnesium alloy case. Also present, Creative Labs SoundBlaster Cinema audio and a Killer ethernet connection.
The SteelSeries keyboard is backlit in whatever color you desire. Each button has been rearranged in a unique order that I have yet to see; some keys, such as numpad 0 and right shift, to crush the number pad in with the main keyboard which effectively provides many of the benefits of a tenkeyless design.
A final note, albeit an important one, is their addition of multiple video outputs. Through "Matrix Display", three 1080p displays can be connected in addition to the built-in 1080p monitor. Certain users could set up a multi-monitor workstation at their desk for this laptop to dock into.
Check out MSI's press blast for more information -- except for the all important pricing and availability, those are currently unknown.
Could Linux 3.11 for Workgroups win the Desktop for Linux? Okay, probably not, but it's a good pun.
Subject: General Tech, Systems | July 17, 2013 - 03:58 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: linux, Windows 3.11
Remember the time where Microsoft would only succeed on their third attempt? Did you ever wonder where Microsoft lost their way, instead stuck with some semi-regular sequence of alternating good and terrible? I cannot tell you at what point we lost the magical third version, it left unannounced about a decade ago, but Windows 3 will be its earliest popular example. Windows 3.11 for Workgroups eclipsed the then dominant Apple and helped put a computer in every office.
Image, Linux Foundation via The H Open.
Even Linus Torvalds, the creator and lead maintainer of the Linux Kernel, referred to the notoriety of Windows 3.11 with Linux heading toward 3.11. That version of Linux is now developed under the codename, "Linux for Workgroups". Tux, the penguin mascot of Linux, can be seen waving a retro-fashioned Windows flag. Perhaps in a few decades when they reach version 6, Tux can learn to play the tuba... or some other type of... long... horn.
A little luck is what Linux requires to become adopted by the home PC market. Unlike Windows 3, Linux has been a great operating system for decades. The real problem with Linux is branding, many equate the OS with command-line inputs, or believe that it does not welcome proprietary software into its open gates. Clearly, both statements are untrue: Linux is the foundation for Android and many other popular graphical UIs, and one can easily be against selling a software's right to exist without being against selling the software itself. Otherwise, very few critiques can be justified against Linux.
Readers: What is your favorite "wait for version 3" example, with or without Microsoft?
Velocity Micro Debuts Vision M35 Desktop With AMD FX-9000 Series Processors
Subject: Systems | July 17, 2013 - 12:12 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: vision m35, velocity micro, FX-9590, FX-9370, amd, 5ghz
Boutique system manufacturer Velocity Micro has announced its new Vision M35 gaming desktop powered by AMD's latest FX-9000 series processors.
The Velocity Micro Vision M35 can be configured with a variety of hardware components on the company's website. The system can be housed in a number of traditional Velocity Micro cases with internal hardware that includes either an AMD FX-9370 or an AMD FX-9590 processor, up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM, both SSDs and HDDs in various capacities, and up to a 1200W power supply. Graphics card options include a number of cards from both AMD and NVIDIA's latest series (AMD 7000, NVIDIA 600/700). By default, the Vision M35 comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows 8 x64, but users can elect to install Windows 7.
The AMD FX-9000 series processors are the real news here, and Velocity Micro is among the first boutique vendors to use them. As a refresher, the FX-9370 and FX-9590 are 8-core processors with 16MB of cache based on the company's Piledriver micro-architecture. The FX-9370 has a base clockspeed of 4.4 GHz and a turbo clockspeed of 4.7 GHz while the FX-9590 comes clocked at 4.7 GHz base and 5.0 GHz turbo. Despite being aimed at the enthusiast crowd, these chips will only be available to OEMs and system builders and not as retail parts.
The new AMD-powered Velocity Micro Vision M35 is available now online with a base price of $2,799. I was able to configure a M35 with the following specifications for $3,169 (and managed to get a quote of $2,969 after a $200 off coupon selectable on the configuration page).
- Velocity Micro QX-W chassis
- 850W power supply
- AMD Radeon 7950 GPU
- 120GB Intel 520 SSD
- 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive
- Integrated GbE and audio
- (No keyboard or mouse or other accessories selected)
Granted, its on the pricier side, but its not a bad system as far as pre-built boutique PCs go. And for AMD fans, systems like this (and these) are going to be the only official option for getting a FX-9590 processor.
AMD FX-9000 Series Now Available
Subject: Systems | July 16, 2013 - 01:24 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: vishera, TWKR, piledriver, FX-9590, FX-9370, Centurion, amd
If you are looking for an AMD system you can really brag about then the arrival of FX-9590 powered systems at popular retailers like NCIX and system builders like Puget Sound and CyberPower. Clocked at 5GHz stock it is the highest frequency consumer CPU on the market and as long as you can tame the 220W TDP you might be able to take the chip even higher. Not every retailer has listed their new systems at the time of posting but right now you can pick up a GENESIS system from Origin that sports a watercooled FX-9590 and depending on your choices the GPU(s) can be watercooled as well.
Velocity Micro also has a system ready for purchase and the Gamer Scorpius 9500 from Cyberpower will be ready in the very near future. As you are unlikely to see these CPUs for sale in retail boxes this may be your only chance to get a hold of one of these chips. The prices of the systems will vary widely depending on what components you want inside but keep in mind that you are buying a completely build and thoroughly tested machine with a warranty so don't dismiss these systems without comparing the pricing to what you would pay to build a machine yourself.
Dell Refreshes XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook With Better Hardware
Subject: General Tech, Systems, Mobile | July 16, 2013 - 07:09 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: xps 12 ultrabook, windows 8, ultrabook, tablet, dell
Dell has announced that within the next few weeks, it will be unleashing a refreshed version of the XPS 12 convertible ultrabook (tablet/notebook). Although the base price will be increased by $100, the refreshed tablet features Intel's latest Fourth Generation Core "Haswell" processor, a NFC radio, and a larger battery.
Specifically, Dell will be releasing at least three new XPS 12 SKUs. The lowest-end refreshed model includes an Intel Core i5-4200U processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. This ultrabook/tablet SKU has an MSRP of $1,199 and is an update to the original base model with an MSRP of $1,099.
Dell's XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook (Tablet)
Beyond the starter version, users can upgrade the CPU and memory to an Intel Core i5-4500U and 8GB of DDR3 for $200 more ($1,399 MSRP).
Finally, users can take the $1,399 model and upgrade the storage to a 512GB solid state drive (SSD). This version of the XPS 12 has a MSRP of $1,999.
Dell claims that the updated ultrabook has up to 1.6-times the performance and 2.5 hours more battery life (8 hours, 43 minutes) thanks to the move to Haswell CPUs and a larger 50Wh battery respectively. Of course, the original XPS 12 used Ivy Bridge CPUs and 47Wh batteries. The new models have started shipping and will be available for purchase around the end of July.
Xbox Division has a Leader: Julie Larson-Green
Subject: Editorial, General Tech, Systems | July 15, 2013 - 02:09 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: xbox, xbox one
Two weeks have passed since Steve Ballmer informed all Microsoft employees that Don Mattrick would disembark and pursue a career at Zynga for one reason or another. Initially, Ballmer himself was set to scab the void for an uncertain amount of time, further unsettling the upcoming Xbox One launch without a proper manager to oversee. His reign was cut short, best measured in days, when he appointed Julie Larson-Green as the head of Microsoft Devices and Studios.
... because a Christmas gift without ribbon would just be a box... one X box.
Of course the internet, then, erupted with anxiety: some reasonable concerns, even more (predictably) inane. Larson-Green has a long list of successfully shipped products to her name but, apart from the somewhat cop-out of Windows 7, nothing which resonates with gamers. Terrible sexism and similarly embarrassments boiled over the gaming community, but crazies will always be crazy, especially those adjacent to Xbox Live subscribers.
Operating Systems will be filled by Terry Myerson, who rose to power from the Windows Phone division. This could be a sign of things to come for Windows, particularly as Microsoft continues to push for convergence between x86, RT, and Phone. I would not be surprised to see continued pressure from Microsoft to ingrain Windows Store, and all of its certification pros and woes, into each of their operating systems.
As for Xbox, while Julie is very user experience (UX)-focused, division oversight passed to her long after its flagship product's lifetime high-level plans have been defined. If Windows 7 is any indication, she might not stray too far away from that which has been laid out prior her arrival; likewise, if Windows 8 is any indication, a drastically new direction could just spring without notice.
CompuLab Launches SFF Utilite PC Powered By Quad Core ARM Processor
Subject: General Tech, Systems | July 14, 2013 - 11:51 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: utilite, ubuntu, silent, SFF, linux, fanless, cortex-a9, compulab, arm, Android
CompuLab has announced a new fanless, small form factor PC called the Utilite. This new PC comes from the same company that engineered the MintBox, MintBox 2, and Fit PC series. The Utilite is a low-power desktop PC powered by a quad core ARM Cortex A9 processor and runs either Ubuntu Linux or Google's Android operating system.
The upcoming Utilite measures 5.3" x 3.9" x 0.8"(135 x 100 x 21mm) and consumes anywhere between 3W and 8W of power depending on the particular hardware configuration. It is designed to be a quiet desktop replacement with plenty of IO.
CompuLab will provide single core, dual core, and quad core CPU SKUs. Specifically, the Utilite is powered by a Freescale i.MX6 ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor that is clocked at up to 1.2 GHz. Users will be able to further configure the system with up to 4GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory and a 512GB mSATA SSD. Storage can be further expanded using Micro SD-XC cards (maximum of 128GB per card). The GPU in the SoC is compatible with OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0 as well as OpenVG 1.1 and OpenCL EP. It is capable of hardware decoding multi-stream 1080p video in a variety of common formats.
Wireless functionality includes an 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi card and Bluetooth 3.0.
The Utilite has a dark gray case with silver front and rear bezels.
The front of the Utilite PC features the following IO options in addition to the power button and indicator LEDs.
- 1 x USB OTG (Micro USB)
- 1 x RS232 (ultra mini serial connector)
- 1 x Micro SD card slot
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 2 x 3.5mm audio jacks (line in, line out)
The rear of the PC hosts:
- 1 x DC power input
- 1 x Wi-Fi antenna
- 1 x RS232 (ultra mini serial connector)
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 jacks
- 2 x HDMI video outputs
According to fanless PC guru FanlessTech, CompuLab will be releasing the ARM-powered Utilite mini PC next month with a starting price of $99 and a variety of SKUs with varying amounts of CPU cores, memory, and storage. The Utilite PC is a bit on the expensive side, but this is a system for industrial and enterprise use as well as consumers, and Olivier from FanlessTech notes that build quality should be on par with those goals/industry aims.
Zotac Launches New Ivy Bridge-Powered ZBOX Nano SFF PCs
Subject: General Tech, Systems | July 12, 2013 - 02:26 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: zotac, zbox, SFF, Nano, Ivy Bridge, Intel, hd 4000
Zotac has announced three new ZBOX Nano SKUs that utilize Intel's 3rd Generation "Ivy Bridge" processors and HD 4000 processor graphics. The new SKUs include base and PLUS models of ID63, ID 64, and ID65 mini PCs.
The tiny PCs continue to use the ZBOX Nano form factor of approximately 5 x 5 x 1.8 inches. The front of the small form factor (SFF) PC holds two USB 2.0 ports, an SD card reader, two audio jacks, LEDs, and a power button. The rear of the ZBOX Nano PCs features an external antenna for Wi-Fi along with the following IO.
- 4 x USB 3.0
- 1 x eSATA
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
The PC comes with a VESA 75/100 mount for wall mounting or attaching to the back of a monitor.
Internal specifications include an Intel Core i3 3227U (dual core at 1.9GHz), Core i5 3337U (dual core at 1.9GHz base, 2.7GHz turbo), or Core i7 3537U (dual core at 2.0GHz base, 3.1GHz turbo) processor depending on the specific SKU. The base barebones ZBOX Nano PCs support a single DDR3 SO-DIMM (up to 8GB 1600MHz) and a single 2.5" hard drive.
Zotac's ZBOX Nano Plus units bundle in 4GB of DDR3 and a 500GB hard drive. Zotac also includes a "nanoRAID" adapter that will allow users to switch out a traditional 2.5" storage drive for two mSATA drives. The adapter supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 options as well.
Pricing and availability for the new ZBOX Nano SKUs has not been announced yet, but the mini PCs should be up for sale soon.
The decision to release new models with Ivy Bridge processors instead of Intel's latest Haswell CPUs is a bit strange, but the SFF PCs have likely been in the making and testing phase for a while. I expect Haswell-powered versions to be released at some point in the future but for now the Ivy Bridge models will offer up more performance than previous ZBOX Nano units.
New Ultrathin ThinkPad T440S Appears On Lenovo Website
Subject: General Tech, Systems, Mobile | July 9, 2013 - 06:40 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: laptop, Lenovo, Thinkpad, haswell, Intel, windows 8
A new ultrathin laptop for business users has appeared on Lenovo's website. Called the Lenovo ThinkPad T440S, it is an Intel 4th Generation Core "Haswell"-powered machine running Windows 8.
The ThinkPad T440S features a magnesium and carbon fiber chassis that is 21mm thick. It has a full size, spill resistant, keyboard with multimedia function keys, a TrackPoint, and a multi-touch trackpad. The T440S has a 14" display with optional multi-touch and a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
This laptop will start at 3.5 pounds. It can be configured with two 3-cell batteries with one internal and one removable battery. In this configuration, users can swap out the removable battery for a spare without powering down the system (a technology Lenovo calls Power Bridge). Other features include a 720p webcam with dual noise canceling mics.
IO includes three USB 3.0 ports, one Mini DisplayPort and one VGA video output, and a SD card reader. The T440S also comes equipped with an NFC radio.
Unfortunately, additional specifications and pricing data is not yet listed on the Lenovo site. If you are a business user in need of a thin and light laptop, keep a lookout on this product page for more information as the laptop gets closer to release.
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John William Blankenberg
John William Blankenberg was born in Riga in 1892. Today Riga is the capital city of Latvia, but then it was a part of Russia. John was one of four sons born to Nathalia Blankenberg. When he left Russia, John's father had already died, but he left behind his mother and three brothers. However, the outbreak of the First World War tore his family apart when one of his brothers was shot, another drowned, and his mother and third brother killed when their village was destroyed. He was left with no family.
John had left his home to become a seaman, and served a two-year apprenticeship with the Prince Line before receiving an honourable discharge. He was living in Australia on the outbreak of war, and enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in Melbourne on 18 January 1916. Two months later he embarked for England aboard HMAS Malwa. In September of that year, John joined the 24th Battalion in France. The battalion had recently fought in the battles around Pozières and Mouquet Farm, and spent the bleak winter of 1916-17 training, working behind the front line, and manning the forward trenches during the coldest winter France had seen for decades. They also developed a unique form of improvised snow camouflage: large white nighties bought in Amiens.
In September 1917, John was sent to the 2nd Auxiliary Hospital in Southall, England where he was treated for an abscess on his jaw. He remained at the hospital for a little under a month before re-joining his battalion.
On 22 March 1918, the 24th Battalion was attacked with mustard gas; John was taken to the field hospital for treatment and re–joined his unit just weeks later.
On 19 May 1918, the battalion took part in the attack on the village of Ville-sur-Ancre in France. Throughout the battle, John served as a batman to Lieutenant Eric Henry Drummond Edgerton, and was always in the forefront of the fighting. When the men he was with were temporarily held up by an enemy machine-gun he crept up to the post and threw a bomb into the German position, rescuing two wounded Australians.
Blankenberg's medal citation notes:
He helped his officer to rush another post, put the crew out of action and captured a gun [then] helped another casualty to the rear, and immediately reported to his officer again … During the whole attack he showed a total disregard of all danger and materially assisted in the success of the operation.
In recognition of his "outstanding gallantry", John was awarded the Military Medal. However, he did not live long enough to receive his medal as he was killed in action on 5 October, 1918 during the battle of Montbrehain, the last Australian action of the First World War.
There is no record of how John was killed. Military records indicate that he was buried approximately 300 yards north of Montbrehain.
After the war, a request was made for information regarding John's next of kin. An Australian woman, Miss Arabella Rosewear, wrote to Base Records in 1924 to say that John used to visit her family's house and "always made our home his home when out of camp". It seems this was his Australian family; John would leave them "his money and what other small belongings he had".
Activities for research and classroom discussion
As a Russian subject of German origin, what difficulties might John have encountered while serving in the AIF during the war?
When John left Russia to work as a seaman he had a mother and brothers. Why might John have wanted to enlist?
John served as Lieutenant Edgerton's batman during the attack on Villa–sur–Ancre. Research the role of a batman. When was the role of batman phased out?
Why would the 24th Battalion have had to develop snow camouflage while serving in France? Using the image below for inspiration, brainstorm some of the challenges the soldiers would have faced in this environment.
Examine the images below of Villa–sur–Ancre. What challenges would Edgerton and Blankenberg have faced while trying to capture enemy machine machine-guns in this environment?
Photograph of the last objective captured by Lieutenant. Edgerton and the 24th Battalion.
A footbridge across the Ancre River built by the 6th Field Company of Engineers and used by the 24th Battalion in their attack at on Ville-sur-Ancre.
John served an important role as batman. What do the images below tell you about the different roles people had during the war? Are any of these roles more important than another?
Reinforcement cooks of the 10th through 24th battalions.
Headquarters of the 24th Battalion, in a dugout on Broodseinde Ridge, Belgium.
Members of the 24th Battalion in a trench, awaiting the lifting of the artillery barrage before the renewed attack on Mont St. Quentin, France.
Military Base Records made numerous attempts to locate John's next– of– kin. Why would they require this information?
Examine the two propaganda posters below. How do you think they would have made John feel, both as a man of German origin and given what happened to his family?
Australian First World War recruitment poster.


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brian culley necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 93 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
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small business owners $500K up to $25 million. most who do not have a marketing person on staff.
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South Africans need not be concerned about ANC leader Jacob Zuma's low level of formal education, former opposition leader Tony Leon said on Tuesday.
"There is much concern about the fact that the next president of South Africa only has primary school education," Leon told a leadership conference in Sandton, Johannesburg.
"There might be other reasons to express concern about the next president, but actually his educational disadvantage seems to be utterly irrelevant."
Leon, the former leader of the Democratic Alliance, said "character overcomes qualification".
He cited examples of several international leaders who were successful despite a lack of academic qualification, including once US president Harry Truman and former British prime ministers Winston Churchill and John Major.
"All these men, like Zuma incidentally, actually were comfortable in their own skin. They were people who knew themselves and their limitations and therefore they were able to make the right judgement calls," said Leon.
But he added: "I have no idea whether the next president of South Africa will fulfil this requirement."