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Just Published: Our Samsung Galaxy Camera ReviewJust hours after Samsung announced the Galaxy NX Camera, we finished up testing their first Android powered model; the Galaxy Camera. Samsung took a powerful super-zoom and merged it with a smart phone (minus voice calling), giving you the best of both worlds. The camera side boasts 16-megapixels, a 21x optical zoom lens, OIS, 1080p HD video, and a huge 4.8-inch high-resolution display. The smartphone side offers Android 4.1 OS (aka Jelly Bean), full touch interface, Wi-Fi + 3G/4G connectivity (depending on which model you purchase), and loads of available apps through the Google Play store. All for about $450 or less, depending on which of the three available models you choose.
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Happy 40th Birthday To The Game That Started It All — Pong
On November 29th, 1972 a game was released that would change the world of video games forever. It was first released by Atari Incorporated as a multiplayer arcade game. The game became wildly popular and is now recognized as the first commercially successful video game.
Check out these 5 facts about the original Pong arcade game.
- Inside the original Pong machine you will find an off-the-shelf bread pan to catch quarters.
- The original Pong machine cost $1200 in 1972. The average machine would pay out $40-$50 a week, paying itself off in about 6 months.
- A Pong paddle is broken into 8 segments. When the ball interacts with each segment it reacts differently, bouncing off in a pre-determined angle.
- By 1974, Atari had sold over 8,000 Pong machines. This was despite the fact that the market was saturated with Pong clones.
- Pong machines caused radio interference at a frequency used by the Nevada Highway Patrol. The interference was located in areas around bars and it mysteriously stopped just after 2am.

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Sonic Acts started in darkness
This year's Sonic Acts festival's interventions have the power of enlightening our minds, shaping and changing the image of the shadows we thought we knew we were casting on earth, filling the environment we inhabit and inside which we move. Sonic Acts at W139 On the occasion of the warm-up event on Wednesday 25th at the gallery W139, the audience was welcomed in a dark empty space, dimly lighted up by small flames. These feeble fires were produced by flaming pipes connected to gas tanks, and held by four members of DNK Ensemble. Wearing white overalls, they were positioned in different corners of the space, as if waiting to begin to perform a ritual. Anthony McCall The event aimed at bringing in an indoor space an Anthony McCall's land art performance that took place in 1972, at that time conceived as the enactment of a score of fires in an open field, put into action using torches to light up piles of flammable material. DNK Ensemble's performance At 10pm the first performer started executing the score he had in front of him, flaming his pipe. After him, each of the executors illuminated, and literally warmed up, the room with their flames, casting on the walls vibrating shadows of the audience. The four performers, namely A, B, C, and D on the scores, played a rhythmical modulation of light in space. The shadows in fact changed according to the wanderings of the audience, which kept on moving around the space, gathering in the middle of the gallery, stopping for some minutes, leaning against the walls, starting to walk around again. Hissing However romantically evocative, the performance was not just about light effects. What struck me the most instead, when people's whispers were not that audible, was the difference among the flames' hissings. This acoustic aspect of the performance was not easily detectable, but it managed to create an apparently static yet slightly dynamic sounding environment. This dynamism was due to the fact that each of the hissings had a specific tone, with its own specific character, volume, tension. The geologic displacement This noise, together with the displacement of a land-art performance and the light effects it modulated, appeared as metaphor for the conceptual articulations of Sonic Acts' main theme. The geologic imagination can be sparked outdoors. It is generated by natural environments, organic processes, tectonic occurrences. Although happening in the first instance outdoors, it is brought indoors by thinkers and practitioners to be presented and discussed. Furthermore, each lecture and each performance, just like the hissings at W139, differ one from the other thanks to their specific characteristics, which manage to articulate a complexity of visions and analyses. Eventually, the fire is extinguished, leaving us in our primordial darkness. It's up to us to ignite the flames back to light.


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Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
The stunningly majestic Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in Shah Alam is the largest mosque in Malaysia. It is also the 2nd largest in the whole of Southeast Asia. Its modern yet Malay-traditional architecture makes it one of the most magnificent places of worship in our region.
The mosque was built for 6 years and finished in 1988. It was commissioned by the 28th Sultan of Selangor and was named after him to commemorate his declaration of Shah Alam as the new capital of the State of Selangor.
People fondly call it - "The Blue Mosque" because of its beautiful Persian blue dome with white intertwining beams which happens to be the largest dome in the country. The 4 minarets on its corners are the second tallest in the world at 460 feet – it used to be the tallest until a mosque in Morocco later took the title. The dome is set with computerized lighting system to create a beautiful illusion of a starry night!
How to get there…If you wanna drive from Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam is about 25km away and can be reached by the federal highway towards Klang – drive all the way to BT3 Toll Plaza and take Kayangan Exit after it. If you wanna take the taxi (although, not advisable) the fare is about 40 Ringgit only – it's about 45 mins. drive. If you're the bus-riding-kind, take RapidKL Bus. No. 63 or 338 from KL to Shah Alam city center.
Visiting hours are from 9am to 4pm Monday – Thursday; 9am - 6pm Saturday - Sunday and Public Holidays. Please remember that this magnificent building is a place of worship and not a museum or a theme park. People come here to pray and be at peace so, be respectful.
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The big day is nearly here folks! Our general release day on 1 September 2016 will allow parents and schools to communicate easier, quicker and more securely.
Parents will be able to log in to our site and view all 3288 public and private schools, and filter them more efficiently and along more parameters than any other site! Charges are only applied if a parent sends an application to a registered school. Even then, we keep our fees low and €12.50 will allow you to apply to an unlimited number of schools per year.
Keep track of all your applications, store receipts and communications and stay up to speed on all the latest news concerning your applications.
For schools, our website will revolutionise the way you deal with enrolments. No longer will parents have to search for information on your school. It will all be there on one site, at the click of a button. You will receive applications into your secure online account, send mail templates to one or more applications, sort your applications via your own enrolment criteria and you can even administer your postal applications from the same account!
Don't forget, if you want to speak to us in person, we'll be representing South Dublin Local Enterprise Office in the Enterprise Village at the National Ploughing Championships from 20-22 September. Stall 20!


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"Good afternoon, I just found your site and wanted to let you know how happy I am to have discovered it. You have some great vintage Dooney bags! I have had a few Dooney bags starting in 1991 with an All Weather Leather Duck Bag. I am in the market for a new Dooney and Bourke handbag. I have not decided if I will go with a new one or a vintage bag. Your site has the best vintage I have seen so far. I will certainly be checking your site often. Sincerely, Betty" Feb. 2019"I just received my adorable Dooney Palomino Barrel Bag about an hour ago.It's absolutely gorgeous and perfect! I always wanted a vintage Dooney bag in that hard-to-find palomino color. It's such a happy color, and it reminds me of summer. I'm in love! I will definitely order from your shop again. Thank you so much! Dorothy M." Feb. 2019"I just received my restored Dooney handbag in the mail today. Thank you so much for doing such a great job!!The bag is an old favorite so I am thrilled to be able to extend it's life. Thanks so much again." Debra B. June 2018"I received the Exotic Dooney Bourke Ostrich Leather Barrel bag today, oh, what a beautiful bag - such craftsmanship! This bag was my Friday afternoon piece of heaven. I collect Dooney Barrel bags and I am delighted to have found this exquisite item from your website. Thank you for taking such care in packaging and the thoughtful note enclosed, very much appreciate it."-Lisa C. from New York May 2018"Hello JoAnna, I wanted to let you know I received my Teton bag Saturday. It's really nice and in great condition and I love the tri colors. Very happy with both of my bags!! It's so nice that you make these vintage bags available for those of us who remember, and have, Dooney's from the 70 and 80's. -Cheryl M. from Texas"-December 2017
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At one of my jobs we used to get delicious marinated Lara Chenel's goat cheese. It was a medium-sized jar filled with little goat cheese pucks, a good handful of herbs de provence, a few black peppercorns and covered in rich extra virgin olive oil.
We used to drain the oil and herbs off of the cheese and then use the cheese for various preparations like a baby green salad with roasted pickled baby beets or a cheese platter with kumquat marmalade and crispy crackers.
But the best part of the jar of cheese was the part that we drained off – the extra virgin olive oil with bits of creamy goat cheese and flavored with the dried herbs and black peppercorns. We used that for everything – vinaigrette, dipping sauce for some crunchy bread, and even to make focaccia.
I hadn't thought about these goat cheeses in so long and then I was flipping through the cookbook One Good Dish by David Tanis and there was the cheese. So I made a quick batch and took it to a last minute dinner party with some crunchy bread. Good thing I could share so I wouldn't eat it all myself.
marinated fresh goat cheese
fresh goat cheese, cut into 1 1/2 inch slices
herbs de provence (or dried thyme)
whole black peppercorns
extra virgin olive oil
Place the cheese into a clean jar and add some dried herbs and black peppercorns – in whatever amount that you like. Cover the cheese with the oil and seal the jar with a tight fitting lid. Place the cheese in the refrigerator for a few days before serving. Will keep for up to one month in the refrigerator.
my notes: The above recipe can used for any fresh cheese, like feta or mozzarella. In place of the dried herbs and peppercorns, you can use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, some fresh garlic, chili flakes – pretty much whatever floats your boat. Don't forget the crunchy bread – you'll need it to sop up the flavored oil on the bottom.


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Your horoscope with special guest Astrologer Jimmy Choo
An overwhelming desire to be alone could be the result of some shocking news. Someone has done something totally out of character, and you're not sure how to process it. There will be a murder in your immediate family this week. Have you an Uncle Derek or an Auntie Pam? If so, on no account visit them, even if they promise to revise their wills in your favour.
On a brighter note this is a good time of the year to start dieting. With the moon in Saturn edging you ever closer to Mars this is the time to lose that unsightly fat around your midriff.
Let's face it your partner has lost all interest in you sexually and only continues in the sham you call a marriage because they haven't sorted out alternative accommodation yet.


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Minding Your Maintenance
A lot of the time, the things in life that require regular maintenance and upkeep are the most rewarding. One of these is homeownership. Receiving the keys to your dream home isn't where it ends. To get the most out of homeownership and to ensure that your home functions now, will continue to do so […]Read more


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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 19, 2013 – Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises. This week's list includes Discover Financial (DFS-Free Report), FedEx (FDX-Free Report), Oracle (ORCL-Free Report), Alcoa (AA-Free Report) and Goldman Sachs (GS-Free Report).
To see more earnings analysis, visit http://at.zacks.com/?id=3207.
Every day, Zacks.com makes their Bull Stock of the Day available, free of charge. To see it, click here.
Looking Ahead to Q2 Earnings Season (revised)
We are issuing this revised version of Earnings Preview to address a mistake: earlier, we had mentioned that from Discover Financial (DFS-Free Report) was to have reported earnings yesterday after the bell; the company has not reported and will not report earnings this week.
Q2 earnings season will actually get underway this week with the earning release from such bellwethers as FedEx (FDX-Free Report) on Wednesday and Oracle (ORCL-Free Report)on Thursday.
Alcoa (AA-Free Report) typically gets credited for kicking off each earnings season, but we don't count Alcoa's report as the 'official' start. In fairness to Alcoa, investors start taking notice of the earnings season only with their release, which for Q2 will happen on July 8th.
As has been the case at the start of recent quarterly earnings cycles, expectations for Q2 earnings season remain quite low. Total earnings for companies in the S&P 500 are expected to be up only +0.6% from the same period last year. This is down from +3.9% growth expected in the quarter in early April. Total earnings were up +2.3% in Q1, but the expectation ahead of the start of the Q1 earnings season was for earnings growth to be in the negative territory.
Finance wasn't a big driver of aggregate earnings growth for the S&P 500 in Q1, but takes back the lead role in Q2, with total earnings for the sector expected to be up +19.4% and estimates steadily going up. Earnings for the sector were up +7.7% in Q1, which came after many quarters of double-digit growth.
All industries within the Finance sector like the major banks, regional banks, brokers and insurers are expected to have positive growth. But the growth picture is particularly notable for the brokerage and investment management industry such as Goldman Sachs (GS-Free Report), with total earnings for the group expected to be up +39.6% in Q2 after the +2.6% gain in Q1.
Unlike Finance, the earnings picture for the Technology sector, the largest sector in the S&P 500, remains fairly weak. Total earnings for the sector are expected to be down -8.7% from the same period last year, which follows the -3.8% earnings decline in Q1.
Earnings estimates for the sector have been steadily coming down over recent weeks, with the current -8.7% decline down from expected decline of -3.1% in mid-April. The weakest group within the Technology sector is the PC makers, with total earnings for the Computers and Office Equipment industry expected to be down -16.1% in Q2 after the -14.1% decline in Q1. Semiconductors and electronics are other Tech industries with negative earnings growth in the quarter.
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Join The Conversation With Mishpacha's Weekly Newsletter
A sports counselor organizes the camp's sporting activities and teaches the campers how to play each game. Last year, Yitzy Smith was head sports counselor at Camp Toras Chaim Tashbar in the Catskills — and he liked it so much, he's heading back this summer! Mishpacha Jr. spoke with Yitzy to find out more about what a sports counselor does, what's the campers' favorite sport, and all about a game called "Switch."
What do you like doing in your spare time? If the answer is playing a game, you're not the only one! Did you ever wonder what makes a game so much fun to play?
You're standing on a wide, noisy, main road. Towering red buses rumble past, through streams of honking traffic. In front of you, is a glass-fronted store, decked in scarlet and gold. Two red flags flutter on each side of a grand entrance. You step in through the doors, and stare around you in spellbound wonder. You see an enormous red-and-gold room, with golden stars dangling from the ceiling, and crowds of children staring wide-eyed at shelf after shelf of ... TOYS. Welcome to Hamleys of London/


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DPR wheel adaptor 4×114.3 to 5×114.3 15mm 1.5p
These DPR wheel adaptors are will allow you to convert a 4x114.3 hub to suit 5x114.3 wheels. The studs are 12x1.5 thread pitch and low profile nuts are provided. Can accept hubcentric input sizes up to 73mm and wheel centre bore sizes right down to 54.1mm meaning these will fit most 4x114.3 vehicles. Price per pair, longer stud provided will need to be installed in the factory hub.


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Posty the Pelican and his Pal Lolly
from All-Surprise #3
Glub! Glub! ...with friends like that...
Well, they both end up yelling "HELP! HELP!" so I guess it's even. Super-appealing drawings -- Fun stuff!
"I've come to fix your pipes!" A delightful comic by VEP
I really love VEP -- his comics are pure fun!
Here's G. Whiskers from Ha Ha 17, 1945
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You can read the entire 52-page Ha Ha #17
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Droopy by Dan Gordon -- a spooky funny animal comic
A howlin' good one-pager from one of the greatest cartoonists ever: Dan Gordon!
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View these short videos to help you quickly get oriented and set up to use Lync 2013. Learn what's where, change your picture, choose whether to save your IMs, and make sure your audio and video devices are up and running.
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I was partnering Paul (once he turned up!) with our French against Andrew S., my nemesis from Dennewitz, and Tony, who fronted up with Austrians and Prussians respectively. It was a matter of quality over quantity for me, as I fielded the Conscripts of the Guard on their maiden outing, along with the Croats (rated as Veteran) as well as the Schilling French infantry (also Veteran). The rest of the infantry were rated as regulars, except for my Velites of the Guard, which were rated Elite, and a battalion of light infantry (Veteran). I made up the numbers with French a light cavalry brigade and a regiment of Italian dragoons to protect the flanks, and a battery each of horse and foot guns.
It was a tough game of swings and roundabouts, with the advantage going from one side to the other. I was lucky early on as I don't play cavalry well as a rule, and this game was no exception, so my ham-fisted cavalry generalship should have benefited Andrew more than it did! As it turned out, he had his luck with the dice on the crucial infantry charge when I flubbed my counter-charge of the Italian Guard (more on that later).
On the other side, Paul managed to hold up the Franco-Allied side by forcing back Tony's Prussian's, retrieving some glory from the day!
|My initial set up
|The Schilling French on debut! 1st battalion...
|...and second btn.
|The Italian Guard; Velites to the foreground and Conscripts to the rear
|The 2 Croat battalions on debut
|Paul's French
|Tony's Prussians
|Andrew's Austrians (you get a lot for 1500 points, don't you?!)
|I secured the initiative and seized the hill, while Andrew aimed for the pinch-point between hill and woods.
|On the centre flank the Italian Dragoons and Austian Dragoons face off, with Polish Lancers in the background.
|My Chasseurs move around the left, while the Hussars are wasted in dead ground backing up the artillery.
|1st clash! My Chasseurs charge Andrew's advancing closed column, stopping his infantry advance in its tracks...
|...but I'm charged next turn by his Hussars. Caught flat-footed, blown and with 2 disorders, I was lucky only to be forced to retreat.
|The Austrian Hussars continued on, crashing into my poorly positioned hussars, who were spanked for their trouble, and continued on into the infantry!
|The die indicates where the Hussars' breakthrough move would have ended. Both infantry battalions in their path failed to form square! Luckily, the one partially out of the frame to the left did and poured in flank fire on the charging cavalry...
|...which caused them to fail their resulting morale test and retreat with losses. Phew!
|After that bit of a heart-starter, I manage to pull my line on the hill together...
|So the inevitable happens: They are charged first by the Austrian dragoons, which my dragoons are able to see off...
|...then by the Polish Lancers, who they also see off, despite being blown and having a disorder...
|...but then are fired on at close range by artillery!
|Run away!
|What I should have done earlier! The light infantry move through the woods to attempt to get into the artillery's flank. Andrew counter-moves by bringing an infantry battalion to shield the artillery.
|My Italians and Croats on the hill preparing to attack the conscripts and landwehr in front of them...
|...while my reserves hold the right flank.
|Tony's Prussians advance on Paul.
|Andrew's Austrians
|Andrew falls back, but triggers an opportunity charge by the Little Engine That Could, my Chasseurs!
|His infantry flee, leaving a nice juicy infantry target!
|The situation from a bird's eye view; I was yet to spot the threat from his 2 grenadier battalions directly above the hill, behind the artillery!
|Meanwhile, on the centre flank, Andrew sends a lonely battalion on a fishing expedition. My Hussars have recovered and have been sent to the right to fill in the gap caused by the rout of my Dragoons.
|Another aiborne view; this time I've noticed the threat in the centre and moved part of the reserve forward.
|Hussars in column charge the advancing infantry...
|...and send them on their way. Those Polish lancers look rather ominous now, though!
|Blooded! The Schilling infantry take their first casualty.
|The Austrian Grenadiers charge up the hill from behind the guns, met in counter charge by the Italian Guard units and one of the French Veteran units...
|...who promptly flub the pre-melee morale test and flee in panic, before even making contact! GRRRR!
|The red marker indicates the Grenadiers' breakthrough. Guess what happens next?
|A big gap opens on the hill, with the last remaining Croat battalion about to get dished up.
|The Italian infantry become the hunted instead of the hunters!
|Some little revenge was extracted, though; one of my remaining French Regular battalions gave the closest Grenadier battalion some flank fire which caused them the retreat.
|My gallant Chasseurs try to pull something out of the hat by charging the nearest Austrian unit , but both cavalry and infantry fail their pre-melee and just stand there wetting themselves!
|The situation as it stands. A dirty big hole in my centre which nothing can repair!
|One last hurrah on the other flank; Andrew's Dragoons charge my blown Hussars, which rout to the rear...
|leaving the way open for the Lancers to charge my infantry in closed column. They resist the cavalry, but with infantry moving around behind the cavalry, the end is nigh!


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