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Marios Schwab Fall 2014
Marios Schwab's runway was lined with candles, suggesting a shrine, and his girls wore crucifixes and dark fur chokers and marched on black or silver slingbacks with a mod flavor to them. However, "Even though the girl is dark," he said of his faintly Goth woman, "she has a soft heart, a soft psyche," and there was a fragile charm beneath the aggressive accoutrements.
This meant games of androgyny, and a blurring of the lines between the "romantic" and "sexy" woman—a black leather biker's jacket shrugged over one of Mario's short, boxy little black dresses, say, or a blue nylon bomber or boyfriend sweater decorated with unconventional embellishments on their fronts or sleeves, like a child's scribbles reinterpreted in rhinestone traceries ("so that it doesn't look too 'polished' " as Marios explained).
Or it was played out via a playful and inventive blending of hard and soft elements, like a gladiator's paneled skirt worn with a sweater that was asymmetrically draped and slit over a shoulder to reveal a flash of black lace beneath. Crisp white shirts had a similar intervention with insertions of chantilly lace at the shoulder, suggesting the "dissected romanticism" that Marios explained he was searching for with these juxtapositions.
Marios also softened what he called his "dark minimalism" with bias cutting effects—unusual for him—to create airy chiffon evening dresses cut in side-swept handkerchief points that were anchored by hard breast-plate panels on the bodice, seemingly fused to the diaphanous fabric with rivets. "I'm a craftsman more than a fashion designer," explained Marios backstage, "there's a lot of emotion."


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The rally that just won't quit continued again last week. In fact, last Monday marked the 177th straight session without a 5% pullback, breaking the previous record stretch of 176 days set in 2010. That's an incredible record to break.
Though the indices have risen at a fast clip, stocks remain a good value. The Standard & Poor's 500 has a 5.4% earnings yield (EPS/price). Investors look at the earnings yield – as opposed to its inverse, the P/E ratio – to determine if they are being rewarded for taking extra risk. So a high earnings yield lures investors into stocks, promoting further price appreciation.
For point of reference, the earnings yield has been above 6% between 2010 and 2012, while it was 1.6% and 4.6% in 2008 and 2009, respectively. All of 2008 and parts of 2009 were tough on stock prices. Conversely, most indices have glided higher during every look-back period since 2009 (the S&P 500 has gained 47% since January 2010).
Though the current 5.4% earnings yield (based on 12-month trailing EPS) isn't high by recent historical comparisons, it's more than twice the 10-year Treasury yield of 1.98%, meaning that stocks remain very attractive compared to government bonds.
In fact, Capital IQ reports that the S&P 500 averages an 11.8% gain during the ensuing 12 months when the earnings yield is double the 10-year bond yield. Moreover, the senior index sported gains 71% of the time when the earnings yield was at least twice that of Treasuries.
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is mostly to thank for the disparity between the earnings yield and 10-year rate. The Fed has kept a lid on government interest rates, and experts aren't expecting that strategy to shift any time soon.
Because the Fed is depressing Treasury rates, earnings are the main focus because they are more likely to change. So long as earnings can stay high and improve, the ratio between the earnings yield and 10-year Treasury yield will remain above two. And if history is any predictor, stock prices will move higher at a double-digit clip until that ratio contracts.
Fortunately, corporate results and economic reports have been positive. Companies are surpassing analyst EPS estimates, although sales growth has been poor. The Bespoke Investment Group says that 59% of reported companies beat EPS estimates, while only 52% beat sales expectations. Though an unfriendly job atmosphere has been a wet blanket on consumer spending, corporations have cut costs, driving profitability higher.
Analysts expect EPS growth to continue this year. The consensus EPS estimate for the S&P 500 is $111 this year and $115 for 2014, leaving the index with earnings yields of 6.7% and 7%, respectively, based on current prices. That means that the S&P 500 could rise to 2,875 (more than 70% above today's price!) next year and still have an earnings yield that's twice that of the current 10-year Treasury rate.
It's hard to believe there is more upside left, considering this year's rally. And the indices may be wildly overbought in the near term. However, stocks could have a few more years of big gains ahead. I'd recommend buying the dips because the risk-to-reward based on earnings yield favors equities.

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Washington State Employees Credit Union Adds AT&T Network Services
New Network Services Provide Greater Reliability and Efficiency
Olympia, Washington, June 26, 2007
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced that the implementation of new reliable network services to support Washington State Employees Credit Union's (WSECU) new business initiatives is now complete. AT&T has also made WSECU's voice, data and wireless services more efficient with AT&T's Business Network (ABN) solution and has provided the company with AT&T's Internet Protocol (IP)-enabled Frame Relay (IPeFR) services.
WSECU is a $1 billion nonprofit financial cooperative that offers products and services to meet its members' financial needs. WSECU has 22 locations in the state of Washington. With service ratings in the top 1 percent of companies nationally, WSECU prides itself on providing outstanding member service to its 140,000 member-owners in person, via telephone and online.
To support the company's current new business initiatives, WSECU was looking for a network service provider that could provide reliable connectivity and superior customer service. AT&T used its Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) backbone to connect all of WSECU's branches and stand-alone ATMs. WSECU also is using AT&T's network to implement new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems and to prioritize critical business applications with MPLS to provide an improved networking environment for each part of its operation.
"When evaluating potential providers, AT&T demonstrated an ability to meet our needs for a redundant, reliable network with the customer support and reporting tools that we required at a competitive price," said Tony Hildesheim, assistant vice president of Enterprise Systems at WSECU. "Our goal is to consistently deliver service that ensures the confidentiality, availability and integrity of the financial information that is entrusted to us by our members. In doing so, we require a data network that ensures that the financial services we provide to our members are both available and secure."
The agreement renews and expands a long-standing relationship, which spans more than six years, between the two companies.
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Nice video this week. An interview with Mette Ivie Harrison. You can watch it here. She goes over the publishing world. In this post I'm going to add some links and information about the other route…self-publishing.
Here are the 5 things you need to know about self publishing.
1. Here's a bit of the first post, it's from a site called copy blogger. This first article is "21 things you need to know about self publishing". I liked this one and thought you might too.
1. Reality check
At the time of this writing, the amount of money households spend overall on reading materials is going down.
In 1994 (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) the average household spent $165 on reading materials. In 2011, adjusted for inflation, the average US household spent $115. How come? Because there are many high-quality, free things we can read. So we spend our entertainment dollars elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the number of books being published each year rises at a steady 6% per year.
So we have less demand and more supply. Which means prices and incomes go down. You can use this to your advantage.
How? Publishers aren't reducing the prices of their books. Actually, they tend to raise them with inflation to keep fueling their bloated machines.
So you can instantly gain an advantage by reducing prices, given the facts I've laid out above.
2. Audience first
If you have no readers, nobody will buy your book. Fortunately, that's not a Catch-22. You build your audience by giving, giving, giving, giving, before you finally ask them to pay $4.99 for your book.
You write blog posts. You write tweets. You build a Facebook fan page. And on and on. The next several points are about building your platform. If you are not willing to do this, then your spouse will read your book and maybe your parents. Maybe. Your kids will not read your book.
That's a taste of it. Read all of the 21 tips if you liked how this began. I personally think this site is awesome. I mean tip #3 is If it doesn't bleed, it doesn't lead. Funny way for them to give you a tip. Check it out.
2. The next post is on How to Blog a Book. It's a great blog about the possibility of changing your book idea into a blog. But it also just gives great information about writing a blog. And Brandon strongly recommends having a blog so this one is one you dragons should take a look at.
My Critique of His First Post
You can imagine my critique.
- You don't have a plan for the blog or the book.
- Your post had formatting errors.
- Your post needed proofing before hitting "publish."
- You haven't determined the focus of the book.
- The post title doesn't tell the reader what the post is about.
- The title contains no keywords to help with discoverability.
- The post contains no keywords to help with discoverability.
- You haven't used any subheads to help readers scan for content.
- I don't now what this story have to do with anything?
- What is the focus of the blog itself? Does it have a long-term plan?
- You can write.
He wasn't too pleased.
Again, very amusing. And it has great information. Could be of some help. Read a lot of good content about writing at How to Blog a Book.
3. The Worlds Greatest Book. This is a site and guy that works on your work. Below is an example of his work.
Writing is Design: Avoid Bland Pronouns and Boring VerbsOctober 3, 2013Dave Bricker 17
As a graphic designer, I see numerous parallels between the values that create engaging imagery and the values that create engaging prose. So many designs fail because the designer arranged elements on a page without questioning their purpose, hierarchy, or relationship to the intended message. Good writing is characterized by the same conscious application of order, balance, tension, tone, spirit, relevance, and clarity as good design. As a designer might scrutinize a page to evaluate margins, kerning, and font choice, a writer can search for style patterns that illuminate weak, lazy, or formulaic writing and missed opportunities to create stronger prose.
See his site here.
4. The Write's Guide to E-Publishing. Cool site with lots of articles about all kinds of stuff centered around writing. Take a look at an example author.
I wouldn't touch those readers with a 10 question poll
July 13, 2013 By Bufo Calvin
I wouldn't touch those readers with a 10 question poll As the readers of WG2E know, the landscape has completely changed for independent authors since the release of the Kindle in late 2007. Prior to that, there were virtually no independently published books on Amazon's bestseller lists. When I recently checked, 24% of the top […]
You can see the rest of them at The Writer's Guide.
And finally the last one, number five.
5. This one is one of my favorite sites. It's called Write to Done. Here's an example.
Top 10 Blogs for Writers 2012 – The WinnersWritten byMary Jaksch
When we asked you to nominate your favorite writing blog as one of the top 10 blogs for writers, we got a huge response! Great to see how passionate readers are about their favorite writing blog.
As you'll see there are some previous winners, as well as some talented new bloggers in the top 10 of 2012.
This article in particular is a best of for sites like I've listed above. Lists and lists are great. They help, so get to reading them. They will improve every aspect of your writing, but also, they will improve the way you *think* about writing.
Thanks Dragons,
In the comments let me know any other great sites you guys and gals know of and also let us all know how great the interview was. We all look forward to hearing you.


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Children killing children. Well, allright, yeah?
Well, guys, I'm kinda interested in your opinion.
I've seen this video yesterday and I wrote about it as Call of Duty: Childish Warfare referring to the golden ages of my/our childhood while a stick in the hands of a child was a sword and a handful of sand was a bomb. You know, those great sandbox games and I mean the real sandbox games?
The thing's that, yeah, this video got right everything that I was imagining back then - the blood, the explosions, maybe I'm fucked up but yeah, in my head and probably in the minds of my friends it was exactly like that.
And the problem is that we're living now in the XXI century and I can see my friends breeding and giving their damn SONS pink toys and telling them that every kind of violence is wrong. Come, what happened to you, humanity?
So the reaction was partially good and pro and partially bashing that there's nothing fun in children shooting children and that it's politically incorrect. Fuck political correctness, who cares? But one dude wrote that it's just a step for this thing to be as pervert as childporn, so well, I kinda wonder what's going on?
My country's kinda medieval so well, what do you, civilized folks think about it?


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Although the study concludes that a number of significant arms control measures can already be adequately verified, modern weapons are becoming more mobile and it is becoming easier to conceal them. There is a danger that the ability to hide weapons will outstrip the ability to find them. Verification cannot promise to detect all violations; a workable standard of adequacy in verification must derive from the ability to detect militarily significant violations.
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Three Methods:Accordion-Fold MethodCircular-Cut MethodToilet Paper MethodCommunity Q&A
Carnation-style paper flowers are quick and easy to craft using a variety of methods and materials. The finished product can make a lovely arrangement or festive decorations.
Things You'll Need
Tissue Paper Method
- Tissue paper
- Scissors
- Pipe cleaner
- Iron
Circular Method
- Tissue Paper
- Pencil
- 3-inch (7.5 cm) round for tracing
- Scissors
- Large sewing needle
- Felt Marker
- Pipe Cleaner
Toilet Paper Method
- 15 to 25 squares of toilet paper
- 1 small piece of green crepe or construction paper
- Glue
- String or thread
- Scissors
Accordion-Fold Method
1Layer several sheets of tissue paper. Use at least 5 sheets, but more can be used to create fuller flowers. Sheets can be all the same color or a variety of colors depending on how you want your flowers to look.
2Align the edges of the tissue paper. You will be working with a square or rectangular shape.
3Fold the tissue paper like an accordion or a fan. Each fold should be about an inch to an inch and a half wide (2.5 to 3.8 cm).
4Crease paper firmly. If needed, place a thin towel over the folded tissue paper and firmly press with a hot iron to help set the folds.
5Fold the creased paper in half. At the center twist a pipe cleaner to secure it. It can also serve as the stem of the flower.
6Trim the edge of the paper. Use scissors to cut a point or rounded edge onto the folded paper.
7Spread out each side of the folded paper. Separate sheets by gently pulling each individual sheet of paper toward the center of the flower. Repeat until all sheets are pulled to the center.
8Finished. Gently pull individual sheets of paper toward the center of the flower.
Circular-Cut Method
1Layer 12 sheets of tissue paper. Sheets can be folded until layers are 48 pieces thick to save time.
2Draw 3-inch (7.5 cm) circles onto the paper. Cut out the circles through all the sheets. You will be left with stacks of 48 paper circles. (Note: Less paper can be used to make fewer flowers).
3Stack 12 paper circles. Secure the pieces with a paper clip and puncture two holes in the center with a sharp point, such as a large sewing needle.
4Thread a pipe cleaner through the holes. After pushing it through one hole, curve it and push it back out the other hole to form a loop that secures the paper. The pipe cleaner will also serve as the stem.
5Separate the sheets of tissue paper. Gently pull each sheet toward the center of the flower and firmly crinkle the base of each piece to hold the flower shape.
Toilet Paper Method
1Pull a length of toilet paper 15 to 25 pieces long. Detach from the roll but do not detach the individual squares.
2Fold the toilet paper like an accordion or a fan. Make each fold about an inch wide (2.5 cm).
3Secure the middle of the folded toilet paper with a string or thread.
4Fan the folded edges. Holding the center, gently twist each side toward the center of the flower to fluff the edges.
5Fold a piece on green crepe paper into a bow tie shape. Glue it to the back of the flower to make leaves.
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- To scent your paper flowers, add a spritz of perfume or a drop of essential oil in the center.
- On the circular-cut carnations, color the side of the paper rounds with a felt marker while they are still in a stack. Once folded, it will give a natural look to the petals.
- The toilet paper method is the easiest method to do with young children.
- The more paper you use, the thicker the flower will be.
- For the effect of a daisy, use yellow tissue paper in the center and white for the edges.
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text: Nicholas Thompson wrote circa 10-10-22 04:15 PM: > No, on my account. Overcoming skepticism in some legitimate way is what I > mean by "getting somewhere". Skepticism is like a sheep dip; good to pass > through regularly, but not good to stand around and drink it. OK. But what about the other benefit we get from PoMo: laughter? Is it getting anywhere to make people laugh? http://www.elsewhere.org/pomo/ http://web.archive.org/web/19990221131112/www.santafe.edu/~malcolm/ http://rubberducky.org/cgi-bin/chomsky.pl http://jir.com/ Surely these demonstrations of silliness get somewhere. -- glen e. p. ropella, 971-222-9095, http://tempusdictum.com


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If you're taking more overnight trips and fewer day trips within Australia, then you're not alone.
The latest national visitor survey from Tourism Research Australia shows domestic overnight trips rose by 2.6 per cent last financial year but day trips were down by 0.6 per cent on the prior year.
Much of the growth in overnight visits was driven by leisure travel, with holiday trips up 5.6 per cent from the previous year and trips to visit friends and relatives up by 1.6 per cent.
"The leisure market has been our strongest performer this year, bolstered by solid major events programs in many regions and major cities enticing people to travel," Tourism & Transport Forum executive director Adele Labine-Romain said.
Only 16 per cent of overnight visits were for business, compared with 47 per cent for leisure and 31 per cent for visiting friends and relatives.
Spending by domestic overnight visitors in capital cities and the Gold Coast was highest in Melbourne at $5.9 billion, followed by Sydney at $5.5 billion.
In regional areas, the Sunshine Coast was the leading overnight destination with $2.1 billion of spending, followed by the north coast of NSW with $1.1 billion and tropical north Queensland with $1 billion.
Overall, overnight visitors spent $51.4 billion, up 3.2 per cent from 2012. The highest average spend per night was in Darwin, at $288, followed by Sydney at $266 and Melbourne at $264.
Domestic tourism accounts for almost 80 per cent of all visitor spending in Australia.
Ms Labine-Romain said targeted government investment in priority tourism infrastructure was key to attracting more private sector investment and improving the quality and offering of Australia's tourism product for both domestic and international visitors.
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Battle of the dueling Cebiches is over, with LoHi the winner
The sole Cebiche in metro Denver, on West 32nd Avenue.
The fight was ugly, even raw. But the Cebiche wars are now over, and the Cebiche on West 32nd Avenue is the winner. That was the original Cebiche, a Peruvian-flavored restaurant that closed in 2009, reopened briefly under a new name, closed again, then reopened, again, in 2011 as Cebiche, with building owner Gabriella Watts at the helm.
In the meantime, Sergio Iraola, who'd once managed the restaurant on West 32nd, had plans to open his own spot. See also: - New Cebiche opens on West 38th Avenue, old one opens on West 32nd - Cebiche now serving on West 38th - Best Fried Pumpkin 2008: Cebiche
Which he did in the summer of 2011, at 7000 West 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge, the former home of Minilla's Restaurant. He named this restaurant Cebiche, too, which caused no end of confusion.
Vendors were confused, would-be customers were confused, and there was talk of lawsuits.
But now the competition has officially ended: The Cebiche in Wheat Ridge has closed; no one answers its old number.
That makes the LoHi Cebiche the winner....this round.
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just who are the Stars Underground, I hear you say? Well, here's the nickel
tour - Stars Underground started out in Hollywood around 93/94 and at that point
were called Never on Sunday.
That line-up had two female singers but the band wasn't getting very far fast so they returned to Boston and eventually reformed with Ron John stepping in on vocals. At that point the band decided that a new name was in order and so the Stars Underground were born.
Soundtrack to Suicide is a 5 track EP, which has been re-released to coincide with the band reforming in 2006 and ahead of them starting work on a full length CD.
The band describe themselves as gutter-glam-punk, ignore the gutter part, and with only five songs to choose from I'd say they definitely have glam and punk tendencies but I can't quite pin their style down. Its maybe not as punk as they would like.
Vocally I drew comparisons with Duff McKagan and musically to the Dogs D'amour, which you can hear from the ballad 'Cold Cruel World'. They're overall style (not sound) also reminds me a lot of Poison clones Penny Lane as the songs are just slightly unrefined and obviously recorded on a strict budget but with whatever money they had, the Stars have done a credible job.
I think these guys have the potential to be something depending on how they market themselves and who gives them a hand along the way.
The band have big plans for the full length CD and I'm really looking forward to it to see if they can maintain writing songs with strong melodies and improve on the overall production to make it a lot tighter with more vocal harmonies and an all round fuller sound.
They also know that this is the digital age and unlike some who aren't as clued up, Stars Underground realise that video is another angle they can exploit to get more exposure on the web so look out for some visual treats.
It's a case of watch this space for the forthcoming CD but Glitzine will have a review as soon as it's ready. In the meantime, go sample the Stars Underground tunes on their myspace site and if you like what you hear, just cross your legs until the next release comes along, it might well be worth it.
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Giving fans a peek at plenty of skin to ring in the New Year, Lea Michele posted a sexy shot via Twitter on Friday (January 3).
The "Glee" star stands poolside with her back towards the camera as she gazes out at the beautiful landscape wearing a teeny thong bikini.
Looking blissful, newly-engaged Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl engaged in some major PDA on the beach in St. Barts on Friday (January 3).
The "City" star wore a white cover-up over her bikini and a floppy hat as she smooched her model fiancée in the sand.
Giving fans a sneak peek back into her childhood, Kim Kardashian posted an adorable photo of herself and older sister Kourtney back in their younger years.
Sticking with the weekly "Throwback Thursday" (May 30) tradition, the 32-year-old reality mogul showed off a snapshot of the pair on her Instagram page as they donned their best summer wear.
Making the most of their romantic holiday, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith showed up on the beach in Hawaii on Tuesday (January 1).
Always the adventurous type, the "Glee" gal pranced around in a red bikini as she explored the warm waters while her beau stayed on shore and snapped pictures.
Enjoying some fun in the sun, Irina Shayk hit the beach in Miami, FL on Friday (December 7).
The 26-year-old Russian beauty wore a green coverup as she first soaked up some rays, before later stripping down into a red-and-black lace bikini that showed off her flawless figure.
Turning up the heat in Miami, Erin Heatherton was spotted in a tiny bikini on the beach today (September 11).
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Clearly enjoying herself, Nicole Richie spent time with friends at Las Ventanas al Paraiso Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Sunday (September 2). The socialite was in town for the wedding of celebrity publicist Meredith O'Sullivan.
Wearing a yellow and brown bikini and a Panama hat, the fashion designer laughed with pals on her hotel balcony before piling into a golf cart to cruise around the resort.
Continuing her relaxing vacation, Jennifer Lopez was spotted at the pool with her adorable twins Max and Emme Anthony on Saturday (September 1).
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Mode Choice of Older People Before and After Shopping: A Study with London Data
With the population aging in many countries, older people's travel is recently getting more attention in the transportation literature. However our understanding of factors influencing their mode choice is still limited. In this research the focus is on mode choice for shopping trips as these are the most frequent trips of older people. The study is not limited to trips to the shopping centre, but investigates the combined mode choice of trips to and from the shop in order to understand also which factors influence mode changes. Two types of models - the multinomial logit (MNL) and the nested logit (NL) - are fitted to data from the London Area Travel Survey. The nesting structure is used to test the correlation in mode choice before and after shopping. A particular focus of the models is on the importance of accessibility variables such as bus and rail stop density and service quality for specific areas of London. The results show that mode choice combinations such as "walk to shop and take the bus back" are not as frequent as sometimes thought and that bus stop density is of more significance to older people than attributes describing the quality of the bus services like service frequency.
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How to get the perfect finish
Having trouble getting your paint to look smooth? Welcome to the club. Painting woodwork so it has a flawless, glossy sheen is challenging. In this article, we'll show you some techniques and tricks that'll produce top-notch results.
For great painted woodwork, good surface preparation and good brushing technique are essential. We'll show you how to accomplish both plus what to add to the paint to help it lie smoother.
Many pros still rely solely on oil-based paints because they dry slowly and allow brush marks to flatten out. But you can achieve similar results with high quality latex paint. Today's formulations cover and brush out well. You won't have the strong odor of oil that'll drive you out of the house for days. And latex also offers the advantage of fast drying and easy soap and water cleanup.
Latex paint is available in a range of sheens from flat to high gloss. Because you want your wood trim to wear well, we recommend eggshell or semi-gloss. The downside to these shiny finishes is that every bump and scratch shows through. Good prep is critical.
Preparation, preparation
A coat of paint won't fill or hide cracks, chips and other surface defects, and it won't smooth an existing rough surface. You have to fill and smooth the woodwork first. Wash the woodwork with a TSP solution (or TSP substitute) to remove grease and grime. Mix according to the directions on the package and scrub with a sponge or rag. Be sure to rinse well with clear water to remove residues.
Next examine the surface for loose and cracked paint that'll need scraping. Many scraper types are available, but a 2-in. stiff putty knife works well for small areas (Photo 1). When you're done scraping, you'll be left with a rougher surface and a few more scratches and gouges than when you started. Don't worry—you'll fix these areas next.
For dents and chips deeper than about 1/8 in., we like to use a two-part polyester resin. One example is Minwax wood filler. It sticks well, doesn't shrink and sands easily. It's also the best material for rebuilding chipped corners. Auto body fillers also work well.
Scoop out a golf ball–size amount onto a scrap piece of wood or cardboard. Add the correct amount of hardener (follow the directions) and mix thoroughly but quickly (Photo 2). The resin only has a 5- to 10-minute working time.
Keep in mind that stiff putty knives work better for scraping; flexible putty knives work better for filling.
Paint dust and chips from lead paint are hazardous. If your home was built before 1977, the year lead paint was banned, call your local public health department and ask about paint testing details and safe scraping, sanding and cleaning techniques.
Fill scratches with spackling compound
For finer scratches and chips, use spackling compound. (Ready Patch by Zinsser is one brand used by many pros.) Don't use a lightweight compound; it doesn't stick to painted wood as well.
Spot-prime the filler and any bare wood with a latex primer. This step is worth the effort because it helps you see imperfections. Check your work by holding a bright light (trouble light or flashlight) close to the woodwork (Photo 5). Every small bump and scratch will jump out. Circle the defects with a pencil, then go back to the filler and sanding steps. Spot-prime and finish-sand these reworked areas. Prep work requires patience, especially when you have to go back to an earlier step. What you decide is acceptable here is what you'll get in the finish coat. But keep in mind that the most critical eye will probably be yours.
Finish up the prep work by lightly sanding all areas that haven't been scraped and spot-primed. Use 180-grit paper or the fine sanding sponge. This will smooth out previous brush marks and scuff the surface to help the new coat of paint stick. Then wipe down the whole surface with a damp cloth to remove all the dust.
Brush marks in the old paint are particularly annoying and have to be sanded out, not filled.
Video: How to Sand Wood By Hand
Caulk the gaps
Now that the filling, sanding and priming are done, caulk any long cracks and gaps (Photo 6). Use an acrylic latex caulk; it adheres well, remains flexible and cleans up with water. Cut the caulk tube at the very tip to leave a very small hole. You'll have better control of the caulk.
Apply a bead of caulk that protrudes slightly, then wipe it with a damp cloth wrapped around your finger. Wipe excess caulk off the cloth so you don't smear it on either side of the joint. You may have to wipe several times to produce a smooth, clean caulk line.
The paint and the brush
Don't undermine all the time and effort you've put into the prep work by using cheap brushes and paint. Buy the best. With proper cleaning, a quality brush will last for years. In most cases, you'll find the highest quality paint and tools (and good advice) at specialty paint stores. While we recommend latex, it does have one weakness: It dries quickly. The longer the paint remains wet, the better it flows and flattens, leaving a smooth surface. We recommend that you use an additive that slows down the drying process and helps the paint lie smooth. (Floetrol is one common choice.) Read the directions for the amount to add.
For best results from brushing, don't dip directly from the can. Pour a quart of the paint into a 4- or 5-qt. pail. This is your working paint that will move around with you. Add the measured amount of additive and mix well (Photo 7). From this pail you can dip and tap your brush without splattering. Good-quality paints are ready to use out of the can and don't need thinning with water. Be sure to have the paint store shake the can so it's well mixed, then stir the paint occasionally as you use it.
Choosing a Brush
As with paint, buy quality when you shop for brushes. My favorites for trim are a 2-1/2 in. straight brush and a 1-1/2 in. angle brush for detail work and cutting in. Whether to use a straight or an angled brush is an individual choice.
For latex, buy a synthetic bristle brush with "exploded" tips.
A good brush draws a decent "load" of paint into the bristles and applies it smoothly onto the work surface.
Brushing technique
The sequence in brushing is to quickly coat an area with several brush loads of paint, and then blend and smooth it out by lightly running the unloaded brush tip over it (called "tipping"). See Photos 9 – 11. Try to coat a whole board or section, but don't let the paint sit more than a minute before tipping.
The more paint the brush carries, the faster you'll coat the woodwork. But you want to avoid dripping. So after dipping, tap the tip of the brush against the pail, like the clapper of a bell (Photo 8). For a drier brush, try dragging one side over the edge of the pail. Hold the brush at about a 45-degree angle, set the tip down where you want to start and pull it gently over the surface with a little downward pressure (Photo 9).
Here's where the good brush pays off. The paint will flow smoothly onto the surface with little effort on your part. A common mistake is to force paint out of the brush after it becomes too dry. The goal is a uniform thickness but not so thick as to run or sag. With practice, you'll quickly find the ideal thickness. If the new color doesn't hide the old, it's better to apply a second coat than to apply the paint too thick. Continue the next brush load from where the last stroke left off, or work backward, say from an inside corner back into the wet paint.
When "tipping," avoid dabbing small areas as this leaves marks in the paint. Make long strokes. The brush will leave a slight track of parallel ridges, but they'll lie down before the paint begins to skin over (Photo 11).
Masking off and cutting in
Photo 13: Cut in along the wall
Load the 1-1/2 in. brush with paint and drag one side over the edge of the pail. Holding the dry side of the brush toward the wall, carefully set the tip of the brush close to the wall line. Apply a little pressure and pull the brush along the line. Guide the paint up to the line by manipulating the pressure and position of the brush's tip as you pull it along.
Often the boards you're painting butt against a different paint color or a wall. There are a couple of ways to leave a sharp, crisp line.
Masking off with tape is one method. Lay painter's tape tight to the line where your new coat of paint will end (Photo 12). Push the tape tight against the surface with a stiff putty knife to prevent the wet paint from bleeding (running) underneath the tape. Brush the woodwork, letting the paint go partially onto the tape, then tip. Remove the tape when the paint is dry.
The pros usually skip the masking tape and just cut in with a brush; it's faster. With some practice and a steady hand, even an amateur can get very sharp lines. Learn with a smaller brush (1-1/2 in.) and go to a wider brush as you gain control. Dip the brush and scrape one side on the pail. Hold the dry side of the brush toward the line and slowly draw the brush along (Photo 13). Support your arm to steady it, and keep the stroke moving. Use gentle downward pressure; you want the bristles to splay out slightly as you stroke. You'll find you can control the paint line by varying the pressure you apply to the brush.
When the brush is dry, reload and start where the previous stroke ended. Sometimes you'll have to go back over a section where the paint is shy of the line. Complete cutting in and then coat the rest of the piece.
Whether one coat will suffice depends on the paint used and the color. If the first coat of paint looks streaky or transparent, a second coat is necessary. Let the previous coat of paint dry overnight, then lightly sand with 180- or 220-grit paper or a fine sanding sponge. Wash the dust off the surface with a damp cloth, let dry and brush on another coat.


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Forever The Empty City
New York City - Vacant: 2009-2011
de Mark Garbowski
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New York is the city that never sleeps, but if you want to have it all to yourself, and capture photographs of an empty city, you have to wake up early.
A venture into New York during its early morning hours -- especially on a Sunday -- offers three important elements not available at other times: golden light, empty sidewalks, and, most rare, abundant street parking.
You can see this side of the city yourself -- if you are willing to get up before 5am on weekend mornings.
Otherwise, this photo journal will show you how one photographer captured the city during the period that straddles both blue hour and golden hour, using a Nikon D700, a handful of lenses, lots of coffee, some afternoon naps, and hours on the computer.
Most of the images in this book were first published on the author's blog, but it also features a new half-dozen that are being seen here for the first time.
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- Categoría Arte y fotografía
Apaisado estándar, 25×20 cm
64 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación may. 08, 2011
- Etiquetas new york city, new york, photos, photography, hdr, cityscapes, streetscapes
Acerca del creador
Mark Garbowski is a husband, father, attorney, and photographer. Self-taught in photography and formally educated in the law, his work in the one pays for his labor of love in the other. This self-portrait was a bit of a lark. He is not nearly as hard-edged or cool as it would suggest. In truth, he practices insurance coverage law on behalf of corporate clients that have disputes with the insurance industry, and lives a quiet life in Queens with three beautiful ladies (his wife and two daughters). In addition to the skylines, cityscapes and streetcapes featured within, he also practices candid street photography.
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Strauss-Kahn Lawyers Agree to Delay of Hearing in Rape Case Until Aug. 23
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July 27, 2011
By Karen Freifeld and Patricia Hurtado
Ex-International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's next court appearance on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape was postponed until Aug. 23, the second time New York prosecutors have delayed the hearing.
Strauss-Kahn, 62, was scheduled to appear in state court in Manhattan on Aug. 1 on charges of assaulting a hotel maid. That court appearance had been delayed from July 18 to allow for further investigation. Strauss-Kahn, who is free as he awaits trial, has denied wrongdoing.
"The investigation into this pending criminal case is continuing," Erin Duggan, a spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., said yesterday in an e-mailed statement. "We will have no further comment."
Strauss-Kahn's lawyers, William Taylor and Benjamin Brafman, said in an e-mailed statement that they consented to Vance's request for a postponement.
"We hope that by Aug. 23 he will have reached the decision to dismiss," the defense attorneys said in their statement.
Kenneth P. Thompson, a former federal prosecutor who is representing the accuser, said yesterday in a phone interview that she would "soon" file a civil lawsuit.
The hotel housekeeper has granted interviews to Newsweek magazine and ABC television to tell her story.
Tired of 'Lies'
"She came forward because she got tired of hearing all the lies being told about her and about what happened in that hotel room," Thompson said.
The New York Post reported this month that the maid was a prostitute. She isn't, Thompson said. Manhattan chief assistant district Attorney Daniel R. Alonso said in a July 3 interview that prosecutors had no evidence to support the allegation.
Thompson has filed a libel lawsuit on behalf of the accuser against NYP Holdings Inc., a unit of News Corp. (NWSA) that does business as The New York Post, in New York State Supreme Court in the Bronx. The Post has said it stands by its reporting.
Thompson said yesterday that the housekeeper's false statements in her application for asylum shouldn't stop prosecutors from pursuing the case against Strauss-Kahn.
"Her asylum application has nothing to do with the fact that she was violently attacked," Thompson said. "She hasn't wavered in any way in regard to what happened in that hotel room."
Indictment Allegations
Strauss-Kahn grabbed the maid's breasts and tried to pull down her pantyhose, according to court filings. The former IMF chief attempted to rape her and forced her to engage in oral sex, according to the indictment.
Thompson, who as a federal prosecutor was involved in the 1997 police brutality case involving Haitian immigrant Abner Louima, said the maid wouldn't be the first assault victim to make false statements.
"Abner Louima didn't tell me and the prosecution team the entire truth in the beginning," Thompson said. "He also made statements to the press that were not true. We didn't abandon him because the evidence showed that he was sodomized in the bathroom of the 70th precinct in Brooklyn."
Thompson said Louima admitted to making false statements, including to the grand jury.
Louima recanted a claim that officers said, "It's Giuliani time!" as they tortured him in 1997, referring to then Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Broken Broomstick
One officer admitted in court he had thrust a broken broomstick into Louima's rectum. He was later sentenced to 30 years in prison. Another officer was sentenced to prison for perjury.
According to a letter dated June 30 and filed with the court by Manhattan prosecutors, Strauss-Kahn's accuser lied to a grand jury about her actions immediately after the alleged attack on May 14. The 32-year-old hotel housekeeper from Guinea also lied on her tax returns and in an application for asylum, according to the letter.
The woman admitted in June that she had falsely claimed she had been gang-raped in Guinea, prosecutors said. She had "cried and appeared markedly distraught" in two earlier interviews when recounting that rape, according to the letter from prosecutors to Strauss-Kahn's lawyers.
Strauss-Kahn was freed from home confinement July 1 after prosecutors said the case against him was hurt by the maid's "substantial credibility issues."
On July 19, Manhattan prosecutors met with the lawyer for French writer Tristane Banon, who has accused Strauss-Kahn of attempting to rape her in Paris in 2003. David Koubbi, the lawyer for Banon, declined to comment as he left the Manhattan District Attorney's office after the meeting.
Banon may be interviewed by Manhattan prosecutors, a person close to the case said after the meeting. The person, who wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the possible interview, didn't want to be identified.
French Inquiry
Paris police are conducting a preliminary inquiry into Banon's allegations. They have questioned people who she said she spoke to about the incident to corroborate her story, including her mother, Strauss-Kahn's daughter, and French socialist politician Francois Hollande, to determine whether a full investigation into attempted rape is warranted.
Strauss-Kahn was taken off an Air France flight by Port Authority police at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on May 14, the day of the alleged attack at the Sofitel in midtown Manhattan.
Strauss-Kahn, who has pleaded not guilty, resigned as head of the IMF four days later.
After being held for several days without bail, Strauss- Kahn was released on $1 million bail and $5 million bond and, until July 1, was required to remain under armed guard and electronic monitoring. Regarded as a flight risk, he could only leave his temporary homes in Manhattan for legal, medical and religious purposes.
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The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Brookings Mountain West at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and UNLV will jointly sponsor a public lecture titled "The Brazilian Oil Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities" by Professor Adilson de Oliveira, a chemical engineer with a PhD in development economics, from Grenoble University, Grenoble, France, and a specialization degree in energy economics from the Institut Economique et Juridique de l'Energie, Grenoble, France.
Currently professor of industrial and energy economics at the Institute of Economics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, he has several papers published both in Brazilian and international journals. He is a member of the editorial team of the International Journal of Energy Sector Management.
He has acted as consultant to several international organizations, including the World Bank and the European Union, and to several Brazilian energy companies, the energy regulators and the Ministries of Energy and Industry.
In the last years, he has been advising the Brazilian government on the local content policy for the oil industry.


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When I ordered the Chromebook Pixel, I was confident I would not like it. $1299 for a laptop that is only a browser? For $1499 I can get a full Retina Pro running OSX, Windows 8, better battery life, more storage, more ram etc. The following post is the story of how my perspective changed, and how I use this machine as a power user / developer.
The first though most people have with the Pixel is, why not a Macbook Retina 13 refurb, or the Samsung Chromebook.
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What the table above doesn't account for are the qualitative features which make all of the difference. The build quality is fantastic, and the Pixel feels very tough. The Aluminum used in the Pixel feels stronger and more durable than the Macbook, and feels like it is less prone to denting. The screen is extremely bright, and even when plugged in I only use it at 70% brightness, and when on the go I turn it down to nearly minimum. Even with the brightness set so low, it is easier on the eyes and more readable than the TN panels common in most laptops.
The keyboard feels subjectively better than the Macbook Pro. It is an absolute joy to type on, and the touchpad is also flawless. Plugging in adapters to the Mini-Displayport "just works" with external monitors, and having a browser open with GTalk etc while a terminal on the other is great.
Chrome OS itself really gets out of your way. Out of the box I only installed the secure shell app, and I was able to do 50% of the Linux development I wanted to. No tweaking, driver downloading etc, out of the box I had a very fast browser, multi-monitor support, retina level text, music and cloud file storage.
The next question to answer was how do I do heavier development? Chrome actually has a great remote desktop feature built in, so I was able to connect to my much more powerful Ubuntu workstation, and run Eclipse there. It worked well over my local network, although there are even better solutions if you don't enjoy the slight latency for screen refreshes and window dragging.
Crouton provides a way to install Ubuntu and run it without rebooting from Chrome OS. This means if I run Crouton and simply press CTRL-ALT-Refresh I am instantly in my XFCE full Ubuntu 12.04.2 environment, and I can run any X86 programs I desire. I was able to use SSH XForwarding to also connect to my desktop, and it was also fast and fluid. I was able to load vim, git, gcc etc, however I actually like just using regular Chrome OS and a SSH session where possible, so I can switch between locations with ease. You can download Crouton from Github.
Most reviews highlight that battery life is less than four hours, but skip over how low you can set the brightness on this laptop. 60% brightness on the Pixel is brighter than a lot of laptops at 100%, and the screen is extremely clear and readible. I was able to get 6 hours of battery life without issue, and this will improve as Chrome OS seamlessly updates itself.
CNet wrote up a headline grabbing blurb, so I wanted to clarify screen scaling. As the owner of a Macbook Pro Retina 13, I never use screen scaling. The performance is horrible, frames are dropped, and it doesn't make sense for developers. We generally work in text, so using the native resolutions and adjusting font sizes means we can manage the scaling easily. Sure, window borders etc are not resized, but in all of the applications I use, my biggest windows are full of text. Even if I do Windows development, I have C# / XAML windows open nearly fullscreen in VS. Scaling on Retina is, from my humble perspective, for those who don't understand they can just decrease their font size and have great performance and readiblity.
What is the most fascinating part of the Pixel is that I absolutely love Chrome OS. A few downsides of OS X you don't find clearly articulated:
The Pixel is a winner for Linux power users. We get a Linux based OS out of the box that auto updates, is secure, requires no tweaking, and just lets us get to work. We can easily switch to full Ubuntu, and back with just simple keystrokes. SSH support is fantastic, and works with tmux etc (unlike so many SSH emulators on the Windows 8 store). The built in applications make photo editing, listening to music, youtube, gmail, and even games just a click away. If I had to purchase it again, I would order the LTE model as I intend to take this everywhere with me.]]>
Microsoft's Surface Pro is the company's most recent attempt to revolutionize the way we see the personal computer, merging the traditional desktop with tablets in a single interface. Google's Nexus 10 comes with Android, which is purpose built for smart phones and tablets.
While comparing these two devices, I didn't expect to enjoy the Nexus 10 as much as I did. On paper having a full core i5 processor in a tablet form was exactly what I was looking for. I don't have many qualms with the Windows 8 interface, and think it is a decent step forward. However, when using the Surface Pro's 10.6" screen, I found myself really enjoying the Windows 8 applications, while staying away from the desktop applications and using my laptop for those instead. The problem is that if I don't actually run desktop applications on it, there isn't much purpose over the whole line of Atom based Z2760 tablets that still breeze through the Windows 8 applications with ease and double the battery life.
|Legacy Ecosystem
|Battery Life
|Open Source
|Tie - Surface requires more space, but comes with more
The Nexus 10 lasts 3-4 hours longer than the Surface, while having a crisper display, and having more marquee applications available (obviously tablet applications, not legacy). ConnectBot for SSH is fantastic (I used it to generate this blog), and I found the Chrome browser very responsive. To Microsoft's credit, IE 10 is great too, but from an interface perspective it is definitely first release material (for instance: how do you find your current downloads?). In addition, the Android notification framework works very well, while Microsoft's live tiles look slicker, but functionally are less useful.
I found that when using Windows 8 and Android applications, the speed of both systems was generally equal. From a gaming perspective, the i5 and HD4000 of the Surface Pro provides a huge advantage over the Nexus 10, but if I am going to play PC games, I will just do it on my regular desktop and not a 10.6" screen (and now on Ubuntu with Steam).
I think Microsoft did a fantastic job designing Windows 8 and the Surface, but even if they were closer in price (Nexus 10 was $499 while the Surface Pro was $999), I would purchase the Nexus 10 over the Surface. It is lighter, open source, higher resolution, longer battery life, and with the Logitech Keyboard even a better typing experience.]]>
In the migration to Linode, I ended up switching to the 512mb plan instead of the previous 1 gigabyte plan. Octopress allows me to serve static pages instead of having to run a MySQL server.
I can write up a post about the migration itself, but I wanted to note why I went to Linode instead of an EC2 reserved instance. I have found the CPU available on the Linode 512 package was much quicker than the reserved instance, however the reserved instance would have given me 1.7GB of ram. In this case even at 1 gigabyte I wasn't using all of my available ram, so I decided to cut down to 512. As part of that switch I actually went with a 32-bit Ubuntu 12.04 install, as staying with the stock 64-bit would use more memory, especially if I ran any 32-bit programs.
I have a check list of items I am doing out of the box, I will share these in a blog post early next week. Happy holidays!]]>
Since Windows 8 was released on the 26th, I have given it much more time and consideration over past Windows releases. The interface works really well, especially on my convertible Lenovo Thinkpad Twist. If you upgrade to Windows 8 ($14.99 if you use the Windows Upgrade offer), it comes with the ability to create virtual machines. That technology is called Hyper-V, and it allows you to run virtual machines which are isolated from your Windows 8 install, and can even run other operating systems.
Windows 8 Pro includes Hyper-V by default, but it isn't enabled. To add Hyper-V, you will want to open the control panel (shortcut: Windows-X Control Panel, and select "Turn Windows features on or off"). From there just place a checkmark in the Hyper-V box and you are good to go.
For the first step, you will want a virtual switch for your VM to connect to. The virtual switch will allow your VM to connect to the internet and communicate with your Windows 8 system.
Make sure if you want internet access that you select .External. as the type, and pick your network interface that has internet access. For example, on my Thinkpad W520, I had multiple interfaces, but only my Wifi card had internet access. If you pick .Internal. or .Private., your VM will not be able to communicate to the internet, but would be able to talk to other VMs on the same host. Having internet access during the install will allow you to install updated packages, and having network access will allow you to configure DHCP by default rather than reconfiguring it later.
Once we have a virtual switch to connect to, the next step is to create the VM. There isn.t much surprising here, but I have included screenshots of how I set it up for the curious. Right click on your Hyper-V host (this could be your laptop, or even a remote server), and click New then Virtual Machine
I chose to name the VM "Ubuntu 12.04.1" as I might have many different Ubuntu.s installed at once. I left the default storage location in, however if you wanted to store it on a different hard drive or even over the network, you can change that option on this dialog screen.
I chose 4000MB as a starting point, however my laptop has 24GB of ram. If you are running on a 4GB or 8GB system, you probably want to choose a more conservative figure. 1024MB (one gigabyte) should be plenty for most applications, however if you give it more like I have, that memory can be used by the guest to cache IO (and the host OS will also cache that IO if you have free memory, but I don.t have any benchmarks to compare the two yet).
The next screen will ask us how we want to configure our virtual disk. The default is 127GB, which is much larger than you likely need by default. Even 20GB is a safe default for Ubuntu. If you do pick a larger size, you will not immediately lose that disk space on the host system. Creating a 400GB virtual disk will actually only take 5GB or so initially, and will grow as you create more data.
From here we are ready to select the Ubuntu ISO to boot off of, although this could just as easily be Fedora, OpenSUSE or even Windows 7 (if it was Windows 7 you likely want more than 1GB!)
Hyper-V and Windows 8 provide a great platform to virtualize Ubuntu, for those who want to get started with understanding Linux or Linux development. The Hyper-V tool is not Metro enabled, so it will run on the Windows 8 desktop mode. It also will not work on Windows RT devices, although once you setup a VM you could always remote desktop and SSH in via once of your more portable devices. The process of getting a VM setup and running was very smooth, intuitive and painless, I think Microsoft did a good job of making Windows 8 work on both tablets and desktops, while still including the ability to run traditional applications like Hyper-V. It is an exciting time to be a technologist, we certainly don.t suffer from a lack of excellent choices (Ubuntu, Windows 8 and OS X), or even interoperability between them.]]>
|Asus UX31
|The Asus UX31 was my second choice, with an SSD and high resolution screen. The touchpad however was as bad as the other internet reviews say it was, and it didn't suspend / resume without hand holding according to the wiki
|MacBook Air 13″
|The MacBook Air was a great choice, but for the same price I was able to sacrifice some portability for 8GB of ram and 4 cores. In addition I had no intention of running OS X, so this didn't make a lot of sense. Also it is very sensitive to water according to customer accounts on the internet, which scared me as I like to work hydrated
|Acer S3
|I liked the Acer S3 hybrid SSD / traditional hard disk approach, but the screen resolution was a horrible 1366×768 which is not easy to get real work done on
|MacBook Pro 15″
|The Macbook Pro 15″ was the same size as the Envy, with less ram, processor and screen resolution
The laptop is the same form factor as a Macbook Pro 15, and has an aluminum body. It has a hardware volume control which works out of the box on Ubuntu. The keyboard itself feels natural and is easy to type on, although the laptop supports Bluetooth if you wanted to easily add an external keyboard. The keyboard is also backlit, which makes it much easier to see the keys in low light conditions.
The Envy sets itself apart from endless models with low resolution screens by providing a 1920×1080 15″ LCD. The screen allows for much more content on screen than the traditional 1366×768 panels and looks beautiful. Having recently purchased a laptop with a 1366×768 screen, I can say that no matter how much you try and make apps fullscreen and decrease fontsize, that they simply don't compare to the higher resolution display of the Envy.
|Touchpad / Clickpad
|Works. Comes with a synaptics clickpad. See notes below
|Works. Comes with hybrid Intel / ATI graphics, and they both work out of the box using open source drivers. See notes below
|Works. CPU throttling works and all cores are recognized
|Works. Comes with an Intel 6230, although I did force it to not use 802.11N. See notes below
|Works. Lan connectivity works with no issues
|Suspend / Sleep
|Works. No issues with suspend / resume functionality
After a little bit of searching I found that it is 10x easier to google calling it a clickpad. Run this to make click-dragging work in 12.04 (must be ran each time you start up):
# Taken from http://www.theorangenotebook.com/2012/02/call-for-testing-clickpad.html
xinput set-prop "13" "Synaptics ClickPad" 1
By default it works great, including with Unity. However, you could get better 3d performance if you use ATI.s Catalyst drivers. They can be installed through the Additional Drivers window. If you don.t want both cards running at once (ie you are on battery power):
echo OFF > /sys/kernel/debug/vgaswitcheroo/switch
This will switch the ATI card off leaving only the Intel card on
I have a pretty awesome router that runs DD-WRT (ASUS RT-N16), however it doesn.t appear I can use wireless N. To disable wireless N:
cat << EOF > /etc/modprobe.d/disable-n.conf
options iwlwifi 11n_disable=1
Here you can see them scaling their frequencies as expected:
sharms@dawnstar:~$ cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep MHz
cpu MHz : 800.000
cpu MHz : 800.000
cpu MHz : 800.000
cpu MHz : 800.000
cpu MHz : 800.000
cpu MHz : 800.000
cpu MHz : 2201.000
cpu MHz : 800.000
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ruby iterm2gnome.rb Zenburn.itermcolors
# Zenburn.itermcolors
gconftool-2 --set /apps/gnome-terminal/profiles/Default/foreground_color --type string "#DCDCCC"
gconftool-2 --set /apps/gnome-terminal/profiles/Default/background_color --type string "#1F1F1F"
gconftool-2 --set /apps/gnome-terminal/profiles/Default/bold_color --type string "#FFCFAF"
gconftool-2 --set /apps/gnome-terminal/profiles/Default/palette --type string "#000B13:#E89393:#9ECE9E:#F0DFAF:#8CD0D3:#C0BED1:#DFAF8F:#EFEFEF:#000B13:#E89393:#9ECE9E:#F0DFAF:#8CD0D3:#C0BED1:#DFAF8F:#FFFFFF"
You can just paste the above in and it will change your default gnome-terminal color scheme for you.]]>
|Diamond HD 7970 3GB PCI-E
|Ergotech Triple Horizontal LCD Monitor Arm Desk Stand
|Window Manager
|Ubuntu 12.04 x86_64
|Accell UltraAV B087B-002B DisplayPort/DVI-D Dual-Link Adapter
Once I installed Ubuntu, I installed the proprietary FGLRX drivers from the restricted driver manager (I hit the windows key then typed in drivers). After installing and restarting, I ran the FGLRX graphical control center, and selected the multiple displays setting. This setup has Unity on each individual monitor, and I can drag windows between all 3 screens. The resolution on all three monitors is 1920×1080, with the side monitors being LG 23″ IPS and the center monitor being a generic 25″. The IPS monitors are nice because I can switch them to portrait mode and not have any of the viewing angle issues that TN panels have.
I looked a few different stands, and the one I chose certainly wasn't cheap. I wanted to error on the side of quality, and was not disappointed when I received it. The stand is very high quality, very easy to assemble, sturdy and most importantly, easy to reconfigure when I adjust my monitors.
One note with my setup is I have an active display port adapter, as by default AMD cards only support two outputs. The active adapter plugs into the video card and a usb port, and uses the usb ports power to power the connection between the video card and display.]]>
|Acer TimelineX AS4830TG-6808
|$649 at Microcenter
|Samsung SSD 256GB
|$309 at Microcenter
|Crucial 8GB (2x4GB dimms)
|$49 at Microcenter
|Ubuntu 12.04 x86-64
This gave me everything I was looking for. It boots in 5-6 seconds flat, has a ton of SSD storage, all of my frequent files get cached in ram anyways and it works great. It also has the added advantage of not having only a Intel HD 3000 card (which does horrible on actual 3d applications), but has an Nvidia GT540M card which is fully supported by Ubuntu 12.04 and the Bumblebee Project. Total: $1000
Once I removed the middle screw towards the front of the laptop, the panel came off by just sliding it forward. Here I replaced the slow tradition SSD and single 4GB module of ram:
Once I had the hardware ready, it was time to install Ubuntu 12.04 (which you can now download straight from ubuntu.com without any special links). When I partitioned the drive, I made the following partitions. This is largely up to personal preference, but this best suited my use:
300M /boot
20G /var
500M swap
max /
After the installation was finished, I edited my fstab for all partitions to use the noatime,discard option as I didn.t want too much writing to my SSD. .discard. will enable TRIM support for the SSD. I changed the file by running .gksudo gedit /etc/fstab.:
UUID=ff44d983-f944-4790-95c7-f2e9982cf70 / ext4 errors=remount-ro 0 1
UUID=ff44d983-f944-4790-95c7-f2e9982cf70 / ext4 noatime,discard,errors=remount-ro 0 1
Out of the box, the system cannot change brightness. I added the following lines to my default grub:
sudo -i
echo 'GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="quiet splash pcie_aspm=force i915.i915_enable_rc6=1 acpi_osi=Linux acpi_backlight=vendor"' > /etc/default/grub
Wifi worked out of the box, however with my wireless N access point I had to force it to not use wireless N:
sudo -i
echo "options iwlwifi 11n_disable=1" > /etc/modprobe.d/disable-iwlwifi-n.conf
By default the system will use the Intel graphics, however this is quite slow for anything other than web browsing. To use the Nvidia Optimus features, I installed Bumblebee
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bumblebee/stable
sudo apt-get install bumblebee bumblebee-nvidia
sudo usermod -a -G bumblebee $USER
After rebooting, you can then check out the dramatic FPS difference between these:
# Intel 3000
# Nvidia
optirun glxspheres
Bluetooth works, however it does take a little tweaking out of the box:
sudo -i
cat << EOF > /etc/rc.local
#!/bin/sh -e
modprobe btusb
echo "0489 e033" > /sys/bus/usb/drivers/btusb/new_id
Looks like there is still the suspend / resume bug for the EHCI controller on a few different netbooks, this fixes it if your laptop shows a black screen resuming from suspend, download this file and copy it to /etc/pm/sleep.d/20_suspendfix
As soon as I get a new system up, I apply my bash defaults that I posted to the Ubuntu wiki with a detailed description of what they do: Enhanced Bash
I install the following programs right away:
sudo apt-get install git mercurial bzr build-essential vim seahorse xchat keepassx vlc gimp chromium-browser fonts-droid fonts-inconsolata devscripts
I am really enjoying both this laptop and the Ubuntu 12.04 release (running Unity). I was able to hook up my external 25. monitor through the HDMI port and it detected and used it seamlessly. It suspends and resumes with no problem, audio controls and brightness controls also work. Two finger scrolling works once enabled under touchpad settings, and the battery life is over 7 hours.]]>


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I stayed there for 5 and a half months around 2 years ago.
Blew about 15 grand (GBP)
Lived in a relatively decent place (i'm not a young bloke who can share a room) which cost about 200 GBP a month. Also, spent some time in Bangkok, and had some flights back and forward to Phuket.
I trained really hard and had a few fights. However, I also enjoyed myself and made some trips to Phi Phi and had some fun nights out (!!!).
My biggest FAIL was having a thai "girlfriend" for most of my time and then having my uk "girlfriend" join me for the last month. Recipe for financial and emotional disaster.
I think you can stay over there on a tight budget if you are VERY disciplined. Thailand can be problematic if you are even slightly interested in asian girls. I definitely believe that your financial capacity is inversely proportional to your interest in thai women.
Anyway - I have now recovered and am happily married to my british wife.
(still cant help a sneeky peek at thai girls tho....:-/)


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Would you like to save as your currency permanently or for this visit only?
The staff were very friendly. A very nice hall with coffee/tea facilities. Nothing.
beds were wonderfully comfortable. Staff were extremely helpful and professional When staff phoned through for the Rugge Hotel, they actually rang another hotel further from the airport. This resulted in confusion, extra expense of a taxi and an aborted journey to the hotel i intended to stay at.
Very nice location, directly at the harbor boardwalk. modern hotel, free coffee and tea in the lobby. free internet.
Comfortable and good location for castle. Nicely positioned by fjord. Room overlooked the back of the hotel, not too pretty a view.


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VIERA® 60" Class S30 Series
Full HD Plasma HDTV (60.1" Diag.)
Full HD Plasma HDTV (60.1" Diag.)
Details http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/TC-P60S30.html
- Fast Switching Phosphors
- Easy IPTV
- VIERA® Image Viewer (Photo & Movie)
SpecificationsExpand All
- Screen Size 60" Class (60.1" diagonal)
Aspect Ratio16:9
- Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
- Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines
- Shades of Gradation 6,144 equivalent
- HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Yes
- EDTV Display Capability (480p) Yes
- Aspect Control 4:3, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill
- 24p Playback (2 : 3) Yes
- Deep Color Yes
- x.v.Color Yes
- Super Resolution Yes
- 3D Color Management Yes
- Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Yes
- 600 Hz Sub-field Drive Yes
- Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R)
- Number of Speakers 2
- Audio Output 20 W
- Surround Sound Yes
- Integrated ATSC Tuner Yes
- VIERA Image Viewer™ Y (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback)
- HDMI Input 3 (1 side)
- Composite Video Input RCA x 1
- Audio Input (for Video) RCA x 1
Component Video Inputs(Y, PB, PR) RCA x 1
- Audio Input (for Component Video) RCA x 1
- Digital Audio Output (Optical) 1 (with special adapter cable (dedicated))
- HDMI Input-Support Feature Audio Return Channel (Input 1)
- Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI/DVI) Yes
- LAN Port 1
VIERA Link™ Yes
- VIERA® Tools Yes
- Game Mode Yes
- Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention) Yes
- Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes
- Off - Timers Yes
- Trilingual Menu English/Spanish/French
- Easy IPTV Yes
- Wireless LAN Adaptor WiFi Ready (adaptor not included)
- DLNA Yes
- Power Supply AC 120 V, 60Hz
- Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC
- Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
- Safety Standard UL60065(7th edition)/C-UL
- Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK5P1RW
- Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand 36.2" x 56.9" x 15.3"
- Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand 34.8" x 56.9" x Speaker depth: 2.9"; Panel depth: 2.2"
- Weight (lbs.) w/Stand 92.6 lbs
- Weight (lbs.) without Stand 79.4 lbs
- Carton Dimensions 39.8"x 63.2" x 12.1"
- Gross Weight [lbs (kg)] 116.9 lbs
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 39.8'' x 63.2'' x 12.1''
TC-P60S30 is rated out of 5 by 10.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Anonymous from Cracked screen I loved the TV, esp the picture. But it has developed a spider crack. While hardly noticeable unless you are up close, I am concerned that it will get worse. Supposedly it is caused by thermal expansion. The TV is only 8 mos old but I am hearing that Panasonic won't cover this under warranty ! Do your research on this issue before buying.
Date published: 2012-11-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great TV The Panasonic plasmas are heads above the rest of the HDTVs available, and this is supported by many independent sites (CNET, etc). NO motion blur exists, colors are vibrant, and black levels have improved dramatically. I wonder about the reviews knocking the tv for sound/audio inputs, since the vast majority of people today would a) be using a separate receiver and b) would be connecting the sound from the cable box to the receiver. You can't expect cinema sound from two small speakers behind a massive screen. For the 99% that use a receiver, this will be the best purchase you will make for any type of tv watching. Only warning...the TV generates a good deal of heat compared to an LCD/LED, so be warned to have an open door or fan on. Overall, a great purchase and a very satisfied owner.
Date published: 2012-09-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from very disappointed in the sound quality, picture was amazing, seemed to reach exceeded heat at screen surface. while watching this tv, I heard a cracking (like warm water hitting ice cubes) and noticed that a pair of small cracks appeared in the lower right hand corner of my screen. FRUSTRATED.....
Date published: 2012-06-11
Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from I am sorry I bought this tv sitting side by side with another brand - dark picture. very poor sound forcing the purchase of an expensive sound system - only has optical sound out. no easy way to hook up computer - no vga connection. Even though the price was right I had to buy extras that now has the price up another 200 dollars. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this tv.
Date published: 2012-05-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from GreatTV, right price with alot of features!! We purchased this TV on Superbowl Sunday to watch the BIG GAME! Could not be happier! Had the the TV calibrated last week, and let me tell you.. it really is impressive! The bezel design seems a bit dated, but other than that, this TV rocks for the price range. Blu-ray movies come alive with so much detail we didn't realize what we were missing! It's true that the optical out is only stereo, however the HDMI output has ARC, so not a problem for me. It isn't a full blown "smart TV" , but it has some basic internet features that I like. We also bought a Panasonic Blu-ray player at the same time, and it paired well with this TV! Great Job Panasonic!
Date published: 2012-04-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Anonymous from Fantastic picture, so-so sound I purchased the TC-P60S30 at a discount retailer that doesn't normally carry Panasonic. The deal was too good to pass up. Also, I've owned a Pany 42" plasma for 4+ years and trust Panasonic very much. I've had the 60" for about two months now and feel I can offer a more thorough review. First, the picture is absolutely stunning. I can't imagine it being any clearer, sharper, brighter, given the proper input. I won't fault it for lower end input. 60" is a lot of screen and it fills our living room very nicely. The preset picture settings cover the bases very nicely for different kinds of viewing. I have plenty of inputs to connect everything in, 3 HDMIs. I purchased the optional DY-WL10 wifi dongle and that added more features. I still prefer my Roku. What I don't like, there is not usable audio OUT from this TV. I don't have optical or HDMI inputs on my receiver, and optical only provides 2-channel stereo anyway. When using the wifi dongle and streaming services there is NO way for me to get the audio signal to my surround receiver. My 42" has a monitor out that sends whatever is active on the set. And that brings me to the glaring weakness--the sound. My 42" has way better audio quality. This 60" sounds very thin and tinny and very plain to listen to. I almost have to use the surround receiver to not be annoyed by it. At least with my Roku I can send the HDMI to the 60" and the audio out to the receiver and it is great! Plus Roku gives me TONS of channels and options. I also prefer the onscreen menus that Roku offers for Netflix and Amazon Prime. Easier to find and view things. Lastly, the remote ONLY controls the TV. The remote that came with my 42" had multi-function for Cable, DVD, and Aux. With this model I have to keep several remotes at hand to control everything. In summary, the TC-P60S30 has a fantastic picture and at the price I paid is an extraordinary value.The sound quality and audio connections are less than stellar. The remote is single purpose--the TV.
Date published: 2012-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great TV! I had a 42" Pana plasma previously, and we decided to buy this one. It's Awesome, looks great. I love this TV! The only negative thing about it, is the Optical out does NOT carry true surround no matter what is coming from your HDMIs. Though from what I have read, no tv seems to have this feature. :( Overall, Great buy!
Date published: 2011-11-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Get This TV!! We purchased this TV to upgrade over our old 42" Plasma. I must say, this TV has been awesome! The picture is great, and the menus are easy to understand and navigate. A very well thought out design. I really love the built-in internet stuff. Netflix is great! I also have a Home Server, and the TV can access my pictures, videos, and music on my server. Very, very, cool stuff! I love this TV!! My only (very small) complaint about the TV is the ferrite cores they put on the power cord. They are bulky & unnecessary.
Date published: 2011-10-23
Remote Controls
Remote Control
In Stock$15.99
Firmware & Drivers FIRMWARE
- Version: 1.30
Issues Addressed:
Brightness fluctuation when the TV is set to the "Standard" picture mode
Improvement for Media player compatibility
Update Easy IPTV service
Update for Netflix Operations
- Release Date: 4-30-2012
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
Owner's Manuals
How To Guided Tutorials
What should I do if my TV will not turn on and the power indicator LED is not flashing?Follow these troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure your TV's power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet.
- Make sure the electrical outlet the TV is plugged into has power by testing known working device in that outlet.
- After verifying the TV is plugged into a working outlet, try pressing the [POWER] button on the TV instead of the TV remote.
What should I do if the front Power indicator LED light is blinking?1. Unplug the TV's power cord.
2. Unplug all cables.
3. Power the TV using a different power outlet (do not use a power strip or surge protector).
If the problem persists, please consider having the TV serviced. Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.
Note: Count how many times the LED light blinks. This can help a technician troubleshoot the problem.
What should I do if I can access all of the TV apps except Netflix?1. Change the DNS setting of your TV to 22.214.171.124.
2. If you are able to access the Netflix splash screen, use the TV remote to deactivate your account by pressing Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up. After this process, try loggin back into the Netflix TV app.
If the procedure is successful a screen will come up with the option to deactivate your device from your account. If not try the process again. Once you have successfully deactivated your device, you will need to activate it by opening Netflix and at the main screen selecting Member Sign In, then following the on screen prompts until activation is complete.
If the Netflix app still fails to open, but all of the other TV apps work, visit help.netflix.com for more support.
What should I do if I have bars displaying on the TV screen?Change the format (aspect ratio) of the picture by pressing the [FORMAT] or [ASPECT] button on the TV's remote control. If you still have bars, check the aspect settings on your external video source, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray Disc player, etc. Note: Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavoidable.
Dimension Sheet
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Enriching student's lives with practical learning and education ethics, Nagarjuna College of Engineering in Bangalore is well known for imparting knowledge and academic professionalism. Being ranked in top ten engineering colleges in Bangalore, the college comes with all the amenities for the students to cultivate good qualities, enabling them to be successful in their branch of study. The event and workshops conducted at the college are set to improve their communication skills, aptitude and technical skills significantly. Besides, the extra-curricular activities give the students a lot of opportunities to explore beyond the regular academics.
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- Electronics & Communication Engineering
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- Information Science
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The Nagarjuna College of Engineering in Bangalore also offers post graduate courses apart from the regular engineering courses.
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- Canteen
- Library
- Sports & Gymnasium
- Hostel
- Bank
- Health Clinic
- Transportation
The Nagarjuna College of Engineering in Bangalore has a well established placement and training cell, training the students to get their jobs from the various recruiters in the campus.