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And so the Christopher Nolan rendition of Batman — started in "Batman Begins" (2005) and continued in "The Dark Knight" (2008) — comes to an end, in "The Dark Knight Rises."
It stands proudly alongside its older siblings, as good as (or better than) "Batman Begins" and better than "The Dark Knight." I realize I'm in the minority in considering the middle film as the weakest of the three, but — unlike the first and (I anticipate) the new entry — I have never once felt the impulse to rewatch it. Too many action threads being juggled and intercut in the final stretch, and — more heresy — an initially riveting performance by Heath Ledger that overstays its welcome.
Nolan once again packs the final act with an unnecessary number of parallel threads, but they seem better balanced this time around. As a result, "The Dark Knight Rises" zips by faster than its immediate predecessor, despite being 15 minutes longer at 2 hours and 44 minutes.
The villain is Bane, allegedly played by Tom (not Thomas) Hardy. I say "allegedly" because, except for a few seconds, Bane spends the entire film wearing a mask apparently purchased at a Hannibal Lecter yard sale and speaking in a gruff, electronically processed voice — a cross between Darth Vader and one of the bad guys from "Road Warrior." We can take on faith that it's Hardy, but Nolan could just have substituted Harry Shearer for the audio and Steve (not Jane) Austin for the video, and no one would have been the wiser.
If the last film was packed with political resonance, this one is even more so. Rush Limbaugh has asked if anyone could possibly believe the villain's name is a coincidence; he sees it as an underhanded liberal trick to associate Mitt Romney's venture capital firm with an evil monster planning to tear down America, city by city, town by town. (Wait till Rush finds out Democratic senator Patrick Leahy has a cameo as a Wayne Industries board member.) Given that the Bane character was created in 1993 and the decision to use him in this film dates back at least two or three years, I can believe it's a coincidence; in fact, I'm quite sure it is.
(But could it be coincidence that our Dark Knight of the Bale-ful Countenance struggles against Hardy's Bane-ful bad guy? Given that "baleful" and "baneful" are both synonyms for "destructive" and "pernicious," could this be another sign that Batman's enemies are stand-ins for his own dark side? Or am I catching Limbaugh's paranoia? And who are all those people reading my brain waves right through my tinfoil fedora?)
But there are other quite intentional suggestions of politics throughout the film. Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen may be irrelevant lame-joke references, but another 19th century British novelist isn't: to wit, Charles Dickens, author of "A Tale of Two Cities." Bane spouts populist rhetoric and prods Gotham's 99% to overthrow the fat-cat 1%. It actually sounds like a pretty good idea, but Bane knows that they will become a government of vigilantes and kangaroo courts. Gotham essentially turns into a simplified version of Paris during the French Revolution. This may sound like a stretch, but near the end, a spoken eulogy quotes the book's "far far better thing I do" speech.
Where, you may ask, is Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale) in the middle of all this? He has disappeared from the public eye for eight years and turned into the Gotham equivalent of Howard Hughes. "Is it true that he saves his hair and fingernails in mason jars?" someone asks. Actually, his grooming has stayed a bit more conventional than Hughes', but he has barely seen, or been seen by, anyone except faithful retainer Alfred (Michael Caine).
Until, that is, burglar Catwoman/Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) breaks into his lair one night. She piques his interest and draws him out of solitude. It turns out that in addition to the pearls she grabs, she is also doing an errand for the villain, thus kicking off the conflict of Wayne vs. Bane.
Hathaway is one of the film's prime assets. She's not obvious casting, but, as Selina, she matches or beats Michelle Pfeiffer (in Tim Burton's "Batman Returns") and easily trounces Lee Meriwether (on the '60s TV show) and Halle Berry (in the legendarily bad 2004 "Catwoman"). She, Caine and Morgan Freeman (as un-mad scientist Lucius Fox) provide most of the film's humor and, more importantly, its humanity. Nolan's Batman films have their clever moments and lines — e.g., the old "Death or Chee Chee" joke shows up here in new form — but they're still centered around a character who is tormented, mysterious and mostly impossible to identify with.
This apparent flaw — taking the "comic" out of "comic book" — is, however, a necessary aspect of Nolan's great achievement in the development of the superhero genre. Regardless of whatever hints of interesting complexity can be found in the earliest DC comics, they had become, by the '50s and '60s, shallow, simplistic and silly. Only when the company's dominance was challenged by the once moribund Marvel chain's hipper, more relatable creations (most notably Spider-Man) did DC slowly make its superhero tales darker and more realistic in characterization.
But the '60s "Batman" TV series showed up before that change. It was not only silly, it was meta-silly: It made the characters exaggerated and goofy and then made fun of what it was doing. It was DC's overly formulaic template run through a post-Warhol lens. The show didn't deal with Batman the character so much as Batman the pop culture artifact: It was campy: the sets were deliberately tacky, the dialogue a stilted distillation of comic book lingo. Every line was delivered with an exclamation point at the end. Fight scenes were punctuated by sound effects rendered as pop art graphics — huge cartoon panels that read POW!, BOFF!, and BLAM! Any current residual affection for the show is overwhelmingly based on nostalgia.
Superhero comics were a sort of "B" culture, a guilty sub-respectable pleasure, despite their broad popularity. Their occasional expansions into other forms of media were juvenile radio and TV shows, cheap Saturday afternoon serials, and quickly tossed together "B" movies. And then the first of the Christopher Reeve quartet of Superman movies (1978) came along — an expensive, hugely successful, quality production. That changed everything.
When the Superman franchise petered out, Warner (owner of DC Comics) moved on to Batman. Tim Burton directed the first two — "Batman" (1989) and "Batman Returns" (1992) — and managed to combine the old-school silliness with the newer seriousness, all in his phantasmagorial visual style. But when he and Michael Keaton jumped ship, Joel Schumacher took over, emphasized the silliness, and ran the series into the ground by 1997.
Warner knew the franchise was still valuable but didn't know how to revive it. They took the sort of chance almost unheard of in Hollywood, entrusting the property to Nolan, a director best known for an indie film (2000's "Memento") whose story nobody had quite figured out, even after five years.
As everybody now knows, the risk paid off handsomely in both money and critical respect. Nolan's take on the material was very smart, no matter how obvious it seems now. He rebooted the series, removing any vestiges of campiness or surreal production design or strangely unpatched plot holes. (Burton has many great talents, but a strong sense of narrative coherence isn't among them.) It was quite simple: Nolan approached the character with respect. That's all.
He recognized that Batman is unique among major comic book superheroes in that he is just … this guy, ya know? He's not from another planet, he didn't gain bizarre powers in a lab accident, none of that stuff. He's a highly, if dubiously, motivated human who takes on a bizarre public persona for the express purpose of freaking people out. So unlike other DC heroes, his very existence doesn't place us in a fantasy universe.
Nolan put Batman in as real a world as can accommodate a nocturnal crime fighter in tights, cape and cowl. He made a serious film and a serious sequel, with elements of a real-life character — the fascinating, enigmatic and just plain weird Howard Hughes — lurking in the background. Now they've come out in the open.
When he signed on for the first movie, Nolan had spent a year working on a screenplay about Hughes, only to have it made unproduceable because of Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator." That abortive script was in his mind as he prepared "Batman Begins."
In an interview shortly before that film's release, Nolan told me, "Hughes was somebody who could do anything. He had essentially limitless finances. His parents both died when he was young, and he was left with the keys to the kingdom, not unlike Bruce Wayne. That's a fascinating situation for somebody to be in — to have all kinds of potential, all kinds of power, but have these inner demons that push him one way or another. Where those things lead is pretty fascinating in both stories."
And where they lead is what we are shown in this likewise serious final entry in Nolan's trilogy. It's still fun to pick at the movie's few nits and tiny missteps: In Gotham, apparently, when the media report that the richest man in town has lost his fortune, the electric company shuts off the power the next day. And the film should end about 15 seconds earlier, on a medium close up of Alfred's face, to leave a touch of ambiguity. It's as though, in "Inception," Nolan had held on the final shot until we conclusively knew whether the totem tipped over or not.
Like I say: nits and tiny missteps. As a whole, "The Dark Knight Rises" takes the promise of the first film's approach and follows it to its natural conclusion.
ANDY KLEIN is the film critic for Marquee. He can also be heard on "FilmWeek" on KPCC-FM (89.3).


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Rappin 4-tay, Rag Top records, nineteen-ninety-six
West up, let's do this
Yeah Four, you done finally got that parole-CALL
Yeah man, that was long comeing trying get that, man
I understand that Four, but a lot of people don't know
what you've done been through bro'
Man, a brother done been in this rap game for ten years, man
I've been from hell and back, you know Frank
But what's gon' have to do
is lay it down and lace it up like a shoestring
Ok, like this here
[Rappin' 4-Tay]
Allow me to take you back down memory lane
When a player was so young in this rap game
Yeah, if you had a fight you best to knock a sucker out
Because moms wouldn't about to let you in the house
Yeah, we had to throw em' in the days
Didn't have glock, never seen a twelve gauge
Wasn't no banging n' gang affiliated deaths
Brother had to go to school in the days to get a rep
Always wanted to bust a gang of these raps
And be the first player to put Frisco on the map
So add this to the list of them hits that be knockin for the new year
I'ma vet in this rappin industry, you wet behind the ear
Shit, I even caught the San Quinton blues
Used to rock that motherfucker every night, I paid my dues
I talked the talk, but now I'm walking the walk
What up, fool! Huh yeah! Yeah! What,what!
[Rappin' 4-Tay]
Im from the west but I don't ride the saddle
Used to do a lot of battle,
but you money are make your trunk rattle
Ever since the solar system, boys clubbing house parties
Rap contests at Booker T'S, man it was everybody
snatching it taking it swoop on stuff all the way home
Once me and O' hit the jets, man we was gone
Up the stairs to the vacabt house, thats we're we prctice at
We didn't have a studio so man we had to work with that
No reel to reels, no mic, just the radio
Paper and oen and I was in, the heart of the ghetto
Trying to pursue my dream, trying to make things right
I posted up at other people's shows begging to get the mic
I was kicking down doors, posted up, like the 49ers
All I wanted to do was bust a rap before the headliners
They pushed me to the left, I said alright, that's cool
Now you call my booking agent, everyday, I paid my dues
I talked the talk, but now I'm walking the walk
What up, fool! Huh yeah! Yeah! What,what!
[Rappin' 4-Tay]
The difference is you're talking about the game you see I'm living in
And all my folks RIP, I'LL see you in a minute
Before I cut I gots to shock it cause I'm still pissed
For my mistakes, court dates and the time I missed
A lot of deputies in correctional facilities
I kept they ass up all night, but now they feelin me
From bangin on the walls and bustin raps off the top ten
Bet you never though I be the entertainer of the year
But why not, cause I've got, what it takes to represent
Crowd could be a hundred thousand, I'm never hesitant
Just ask Franky J to drop me an old school beat
Them funky instrumentals kept me of the streets
They kept me motivated, I was always underrated
I bet my real folks wasn't surprised when I made it
Plus I gave them digits back to the parole board
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Expanding Expression: Art and Autism
Hans Asperger, the physician from whom Asperger's Syndrome derives its name, wrote, "For success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential." Today, doctors, support coordinators, parents and adults with autism alike are finding that the inverse may also be true: Leading a life of self-determined success in autism may require a dash—or more—of art.
The pursuit of fine arts is, in many ways, particularly suited for adults with autism. In fact, there are speculations that artists such as Michelangelo, Vincent van Gogh, and Andy Warhol may well have been on the autism spectrum. The production of fine art requires visual thinking, a high degree of focused attention, a detail-oriented mindset, and an ability to work in silence and solitude. All of these attributes are characteristic of many adults with autism. In art, therefore, many find a productive outlet for fixations, and a welcome challenge for their energies.
As Asperger himself noted, "The essential element [of artistic success] may be an ability to turn away from the everyday world ..." Parents, teachers and caregivers are tasked with helping adults with autism turn their attention toward the everyday world, and their assistance in daily-life tasks is often invaluable. Yet adults with autism also need time to turn inward, to rest from their efforts of engagement. Daily socialization can be exhausting for introverted personalities and persons with autism alike. Both groups need solitary time to create, and art affords them the opportunity.
The Benefits of Art for Adults with Autism
Art can do more for adults with autism than simply offer sanctuary; it can be, in and of itself, a catalyst for transformation. If an adult with autism is particularly interested in one branch of the arts—if he has a love of drawing, or she a love of painting—these natural affinities can help them to grow in ways that other therapies cannot. Therapists, teachers and parents know that when adults with autism are working in a medium they enjoy, they are more receptive to instruction, more open to interaction with others who share their interest.
Social life on the autism spectrum often begins with a shared passion, and for many, art certainly qualifies. (That said, artistic endeavors will benefit each artist with autism differently, depending on their specific areas of growth.) For example, artists working as part of a community-based day support program have increased opportunities for community integration and interaction. During work hours, exhibitions and shows, artists with autism have the chance to practice socialization skills in an environment in which their contributions are honored. Thus, the creation of art and the community of artists help them to forge a stronger sense of identity as individuals.
In addition, artists with autism may appreciate the creative experience as a path to earning income. Being able to sell one's own work is extremely empowering for adults with autism, and they relish the sense of personal achievement it brings. But is this experience happening consistently? Are artists with autism finding markets for their work?
Art-Based Day Support Programs
One way in which artists with autism are earning income from their creations is through art-based day programs, many of which are funded by Medicaid Waivers. As such, artists with autism have more outlets to express their creativity than ever before, thanks to the dedicated efforts of parents, friends, advocates and educators. One such person is Joyce Muis-Lowry, founder of Art Enables, a day support program and art studio for adults with intellectual disabilities in Washington, DC. The tagline? "Outsider Art Inside The Beltway." The program boasts a high staff to artist ratio, exhibit space, and frequent shows. Some Art Enables artists receive hundreds of dollars in commissions for their works. Additionally, Art Enables publishes a yearly calendar, greeting cards and other products, all in an effort to share the art of adults with disabilities with the world.
In a similar fashion, the supported employment program Woodmont Weavers, located in nearby Arlington, Virginia, supports artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their daily production of weavings, glass works, and more. The program features a group of 13 weavers who work in a highly visible location—the Ballston Mall in Arlington. Woodmont Weavers was begun by two master weavers, Sally Lloyd and Lill Mason, who decided to teach weaving to a small group of adults with disabilities in 1987. Since that time, the program has grown to include additional participants, looms and staff members.
Art-based programs like Woodmont Weavers and Art Enables serve dual functions. They are both Medicaid Waiver providers for day habilitation, day support, prevocational training and supported employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and bona-fide retail businesses. The nature of such programs is to provide opportunity for adults with autism to engage in the arts, while simultaneously allowing service providers to receive much-needed funding streams.
How much money do the artists themselves take home? At Art Enables, artists keep 60% of revenues from the sale of their work. The other 40% goes toward framing and other presentational costs. (No monies from art sales go toward program operations.) At Woodmont Weavers, the model is different. Each artist's bi-weekly pay is based on production, not commission, as inches woven are entered into a formula to calculate total wages. Though they differ in their approach to artist compensation, both Art Enables and Woodmont Weavers make a concerted effort to market the work of their artists, and this degree of extra effort can mean the difference between art as a hobby and art as a way to earn money for an adult with autism. Professional teaching, access to equipment and materials, presentation, matting, framing, networking and pricing are a few of the additional supports that both day programs offer.
These practical benefits aside, the Art Enables and Woodmont Weavers programs themselves have been transformative experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities. The programs empower adults with autism and other disabilities to explore their interests and expand their areas of expertise. As Art Enables participant Michael Schaff says, "I draw pictures of the Presidents and First Ladies. What I'm reading about, that's what I like to draw."
Staff members assist Michael in his portraiture work, suggesting various tools and asking questions about each compositional element. In turn, Michael tells staff and studio visitors stories about his work, and he enjoys sharing biographical information about each subject. Michael's interest in history, combined with Art Enables staff assistance, has resulted in enigmatic, unique portraits. Visitors to the studio search to see famous faces in his colorful, abstract works of art.
And Michael isn't the only one. As Woodmont Weavers staff member Raquel Rosa observes, "I think of one woman who came to us without a lot of self-confidence. In her previous workshop, she lacked incentive to do a good job. Her work wasn't recognized. Here, she's learned a lot, and she has transformed because of it. Her family says that she is more sociable and self-confident. Shoppers affirm her work, and she smiles so much. Before, she had never experienced the feeling of, 'So many people like what I'm doing!'"
Muis-Lowry notes that Art Enables represents a powerful experience for staff members as well. "It helps staff use their creativity to make that happen each time in a different way with a different twist to a different end. Not a lot of jobs offer such free-ranging and energizing improvisation." For both the program staff and the artists with autism, then, the process is rewarding. Nevertheless, the programs—and the artists themselves—face a myriad of challenges.
Challenges for Artists with Autism
As statewide budget cuts and Medicaid freezes threaten the existence of art-based programs, adults with autism may receive fewer opportunities to engage in artistic pursuits. Dramatic cuts often translate to program closures, while smaller cuts mean low wages for program staff. When the day support programs themselves are threatened, so is the artistic life of the individual. Many adults with autism need constant support in artistic technique, making connections, setting up events and sharing their art with the world, and this degree of support is not currently available for all individuals. Programs like Art Enables and Woodmont Weavers allow some artists with autism to earn money and receive needed supports at the same time. Yet other individuals may find their desired art-based day support programs are full. In such scenarios, earning income from their artwork can remain a dream rather than becoming a reality.
That said, with the advent of Internet-based business, adults with autism are finding new markets for their creations. One such artist is Stephen Wiltshire, a UK-based artist with autism famous for his intricate, detailed cityscapes. Thanks in part to the worldwide sharing afforded by the Internet, Wiltshire has built an impressive professional career. He has published several books, traveled the world and received high-profile commissions. In addition, he has his own popular art gallery, The Stephen Wiltshire Gallery Ltd, in London. He lives with his mother, but a trust fund established by an early agent has allowed him to support himself. Profits from gallery sales of Stephen's art are portioned between his personal trust and charitable giving. In this way, his exceptional talent and strong mentorship have allowed him to flourish professionally and contribute to children's therapy programs and art-based educational programs as well. Stephen's story is certainly unusual, but it is also a hopeful testament to what is possible for artists with autism.
Few artists with autism will receive the high degree of media attention and support that Wiltshire receives. The question then becomes: How can artists with autism and other developmental disabilities receive supports and profit from their work at the same time? Likewise, how can we as a society provide them with the degree of support they need to learn techniques, grow their artistic and interpersonal skills, and market their pieces?
The solution must lie in combined effort of individuals and organizations. Day support programs like Art Enables and Woodmont Weavers require Medicaid and state and local funding to continue operations. However, replicating their success would mean major changes for most other Medicaid-based day support programs. For example, day support programs for artists need to position themselves carefully in order to promote their works and offer a higher degree of visibility. Gone are the days of isolated, sheltered workshops; in order to flourish, support programs need to integrate into community life. As Muis-Lowry says, "The [Art Enables] studio benefits from being a storefront with lots of walk-in traffic, in addition to the buyers and fans who come to the studio openings of shows." (Art Enables' website also allows for online purchasing.) When asked about how Woodmont Weavers' success could be replicated, Rosa adds, "There needs to be that advocacy, and it has to start within the [day support] organization itself. It's not just about day support and job training, it's [also about] in-house vocational, how to make things, how to interact with the community. Sales tasks, networking, making [the community] that much more tangible and accessible."
Manifesting Inner Worlds and Interior Landscapes
Finally, the need for greater involvement in the arts is founded upon the premise that artistic creation is a powerful communication tool for adults with autism. For many young adults with autism, the creation of art is a vehicle for expressing the inexpressible. With appropriate teaching and support, art can become a way for these adults with autism to make manifest their inner worlds.
In this sense, supporting artists with autism is not only beneficial for the artists themselves, but for the rest of society as a whole. As Rosa of Woodmont Weavers states, "It works well for the weavers to have people come in and see their work, see them being productive, and it also helps the public to see this population in a different way. Seeing that [people with intellectual disabilities] are intelligent, creative, and outgoing...the public is learning something new. It's a huge benefit for everybody involved."
Likewise, when we help adults with autism to develop themselves as artists, we receive rare, fascinating glimpses into their minds and hearts. The art of adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities becomes all the more compelling when seen as an invitation to view their unexplored, interior landscapes. Whether those worlds are peaceful or turbulent, richly detailed or mysteriously abstract, the art itself will say.
As Muis-Lowry says of Art Enables, "All of the artists are identified as persons with disabilities not as a way of earmarking them for special consideration ... but as a way of highlighting their work as that which grows out of an experience the rest of us do not have." For parents, teachers, siblings and friends of individuals with autism, this insight into the life of a loved one is well worth the time, money, and effort it takes to facilitate.


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- The steps described in this topic are designed for advanced users who are comfortable with changing router configurations. To set up Remote Desktop Connections within the same network—a much simpler process—see Allow someone to connect to your computer using Remote Desktop Connection.
There are six steps you'll need to follow to set this up. Each one is explained in detail below.
- Allow remote connections to the computer you want to access.
- Make sure Remote Desktop is able to communicate through your firewall.
- Find the IP address of the computer on your home network that you want to connect to.
- Open your router's configuration screen and forward TCP port 3389 to the destination computer's IP address.
- Find your router's public IP address so that Remote Desktop can find it on the Internet. To do this I typically use DYN Devices: Remote Access. It costs $25, but it is so easy to use and really reliable.
- Open Remote Desktop Connection and connect.
Allow remote connections to the computer you want to access
To access one computer from another computer, you first need to allow remote connections on the computer you want to access, which must be running one of the following versions of Windows:
- Windows XP Professional edition
- Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise edition
- Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise edition
On the computer you want to access, follow these steps:
- Open System by clicking the Start button , right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.
- In the left pane, click Remote settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Under Remote Desktop, select one of the options to allow connections. For more information about these options, seeWhat types of Remote Desktop connections should I allow?
- Click Select Users.
- In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add.
- In the Select Users or Groups dialog box, do one or more of the following:
- To specify the search location, click Locations.
- To specify the types of objects (user names) that you want to search for, click Object Types.
- In the Enter the object names to select box, type the user name that you want to search for, and then click Check Names. If the user name isn't found, click Advanced to run an advanced search.
- When you find the correct name, click OK.The name will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.
- Click OK, and then click OK again.
Make sure Remote Desktop is able to communicate through your firewall
If you're using Windows Firewall, follow these steps:
Click the Start button , click Control Panel, type "firewall" in the search box, and then click Windows Firewall.
- Click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.
- Under Allowed programs and features, scroll down to Remote Desktop and make sure its check box is selected.
- Under Home/Work (Private), make sure the check box next to Remote Desktop is selected.
If you're using a non-Microsoft firewall, refer to the instructions that came with your firewall.
Find the IP address of the computer on your home network
Next, determine the IP address of the destination computer—the one you want to connect to.
Click the Start button , click Control Panel, type "network" in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center.
- Next to Connections, click the link for your current network connection (either Wireless Network Connection or Local Area Connection).
- Click Details.
- Write down the IP address listed next to IPv4 Address. You'll need this address when you turn on port forwarding.
Forward TCP port 3389 to the destination computer's IP address
To allow remote connections from outside of your home network, you need to set up your router to forward remote access requests to the computer that you want to connect to.
- On any home network computer that's connected to the Internet, open a web browser and type the internal IP address of your router. This address will usually be 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 192.168.2.1. Refer to the instructions that came with your router if you need more information about accessing the router's configuration screen.
- Type the router administrator user name and password.
- In the router's configuration screen, look for a place to turn on port forwarding (also called port mapping).
- Forward TCP port 3389, the default port for Remote Desktop Connection, to the IP address of the home computer you want to access from outside the network.
To access more than one of your home computers from outside the network, you can forward an additional TCP port to each additional computer. For example, you can forward TCP port 3390 to a second computer, TCP port 3391 to a third computer, and so on. Then change the listening port, the port that Remote Desktop listens to for incoming network traffic that matches that port, on each computer to match the number you assigned. When you use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to these computers, type the IP address of the router, followed by a colon and the port number (for example, 184.108.40.206:3390).
Changing the listening port is also helpful as a security measure, since a malicious user might first try port 3389, the default for Remote Desktop Connection. By changing the listening port, the malicious user has to guess which port you've chosen. For information about changing the listening port, see How to change the listening port for Remote Desktop on the Microsoft website.
Find your router's public IP address
While you're still at home and connected to your home network, open a web browser and search for "find IP address" to find a service that will report your router's public IP address. Unfortunately, some computers are given a different IP address each time they connect to the Internet. An Internet service provider (ISP) can use a few IP addresses to serve many customers that way, but it means that your computer's address on the Internet is always changing.
To get around the problem of a frequently changing IP address, try a DNS dynamic update service, which allows you to assign a URL to your router that you can use instead of an IP address. The URL stays the same no matter how often the IP address changes. To find a service, search for "DNS dynamic update" on the Internet.
Open Remote Desktop Connection and connect
Now you're ready to actually make the connection. Follow these steps on a computer outside of your network:
Click the Start button , type "remote" in the search box, and then click Remote Desktop Connection.
- Type the router's public IP address in the Computer field (followed by a colon and the new port number, if you've changed the listening port; for example, 126.96.36.199:3390).
- Log on to the remote computer as you normally do.


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President Barack Obama announced a plan to implement a fee oil companies would pay to fund investments in alternative energies. The plan would impose a $10 fee on every barrel of oil paid by oil companies, which would be "gradually phased in over five years," according to the White House.
The funding would be used to build a "21st Century Clean Transportation System," which would involve developing a system to "expand transportation options, and integrate new technologies like autonomous—or self-driving—vehicles while at the same time reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, cutting carbon pollution, and strengthening our resilience to the impacts of climate change."
According to the White House, the system would save both time and money by improving traffic congestion, which it estimates costs $160 billion to Americans and $30 billion to businesses.
The plan would also reduce carbon pollution by focusing efforts on alternative fuel options. "The plan would make public investments and create incentives for private sector innovation to reduce our reliance on oil and cut carbon pollution from our transportation sector, which today accounts for nearly 30 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions," the White House said.
Additionally, Obama believes the plan would strengthen the economy by creating new jobs and making it "less expensive to move American-made products" thanks to the improved transportation infrastructure.
Finally, the plan would also improve access to public transit and rail, which would help Americans "get to work, access new jobs, and take their kids to school—reducing the 7 billion hours that American [sic] waste in traffic each year."
Impact on the Oil Industry
Because the fee imposed to fund this plan would fall on the oil companies, it would not directly impact taxpayers as an extra expense. However, the fee would likely be passed on to taxpayers in the form of higher energy and gasoline costs, as oil companies seek to recuperate the expense.
This is likelier to happen now than ever before, as energy companies are already suffering low or negative operating margins because of the falling price of oil. The commodity crisis, which has seen oil prices plummet by over 60% in the last year and a half, has resulted in several large energy companies in facing massive losses and turmoil on their balance sheets. Most recently, Conoco Phillips announced a historic 65% dividend cut because of its reduced profitability and fears that the oil market will not recover.
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Several pundits have noted that the president is approaching lame duck status as the last year of his presidency ends. With turmoil in Congress and continued political divisions throughout Washington, many expect this plan will never come to fruition.
However, some of those pundits note that the suggestion does at least lay the groundwork for a future president to impose a fee on oil to help the country shift to alternative energy sources and improve its transportation infrastructure without plundering the public coffers.


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Asheville, N.C. - UNC Asheville senior Todd Interdonato hit and pitched the UNCA Bulldogs to a 9-3 non-conference win over ETSU on March 22.
UNCA (9-10) won for the fifth time in six games, while the Buccaneers (6-12) had a three-game winning streak snapped.
Interdonato pitched 6.2 innings before leaving with one out in the seventh inning. He allowed just six hits, struck out three and walked four. He raised his record to 2-0. Interdonatao went 2-for-5 at the plate and connected on his third homer of the season.
The Bulldogs also got solo homers from Jason Ronai and Curtis Moncus. It was both players' first homers of the season. Ronai finished the day 3-for-4 with two RBI's and two stolen bases. Senior second baseman Willie Stewart also went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI's.
UNCA scored at least one run in every inning but the seventh. The Bulldogs got solo runs in the first three innings and then exploded for three more in the fourth to 6-0. They picked up solo runs in the fifth and sixth innings to lead 8-0.
ETSU rallied for three tuns in the seventh to get on the board. Nathan Copeland hit a two-ru home to make it 8-2, followed by a run-scoring double from Chad Boruff.
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Ciprofloxacin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat anthrax infection after inhalational exposure. This medicine is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague).
Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ciprofloxacin injection in children. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution, after other alternatives have been considered or found ineffective. Ciprofloxacin injection may be used in children to prevent anthrax infection after possible exposure, and to treat serious kidney infections.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ciprofloxacin injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart or kidney problems, or develop severe tendon problems (including tendon rupture), which may require caution in patients receiving ciprofloxacin injection.
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. This medicine is given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 60 minutes.
This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Drink extra fluids so you will pass more urine while you are using this medicine. This will keep your kidneys working well and help prevent kidney problems.
Your doctor will give you or your child a few doses of this medicine until your condition improves, and then you may be switched to an oral medicine that works the same way. If you have any concerns about this, talk to your doctor.
It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress while receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Do not take tizanidine (Zanaflex®) while you are receiving this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or your child are also using theophylline (Theo-Dur®) or other products that contain caffeine (eg, coffee, soda, chocolate). Using these medicines together may increase risks for more serious side effects.
Ciprofloxacin may rarely cause inflammation (tendinitis) or tearing of a tendon (the cord that attaches muscles to bones). This can occur while you are receiving the medicine or after your last dose. The risk of having tendon problems may be increased if you are over 60 years of age, are using steroid medicines (eg, dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, Medrol®), have severe kidney problems, have a history of tendon problems (eg, rheumatoid arthritis), or if you have ever received an organ transplant (eg, heart, kidney, or lung). Check with your doctor right away if you have sudden pain or swelling in a tendon after exercise (eg, ankle, back of the knee or leg, shoulder, elbow, or wrist), bruise more easily after an injury, or are unable to bear weight or move the affected area. Refrain from exercise until your doctor says otherwise.
Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have any of the following symptoms while receiving this medicine: convulsions (seizures), feeling anxious, confused, or depressed, seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there, severe headache, trouble sleeping, or unusual thoughts or behaviors.
This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you or your child have a rash, itching, hives, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after receiving this medicine.
Serious skin reactions can occur with this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, red skin lesions, severe acne or skin rash, sores or ulcers on the skin, or fever or chills while you receiving this medicine.
Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have dark urine, clay-colored stools, abdominal or stomach pain, or yellow eyes or skin. These maybe symptoms of a serious liver problem.
Check with your doctor right away if you have bloody urine, a decrease in frequency or amount of urine, an increase in blood pressure, increased thirst, loss of appetite, lower back or side pain, nausea, swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs, troubled breathing, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting, or weight gain. These could be symptoms of a serious kidney problem.
Ciprofloxacin injection may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. It may occur 2 months or more after you stop using this medicine. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make the diarrhea worse or make it last longer. If you have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
Tell your doctor right away if you or your child start having numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet. These may be symptoms of a condition called peripheral neuropathy.
Some people who receive ciprofloxacin injection may become more sensitive to sunlight than they are normally. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause severe sunburn, or skin rash, redness, itching, or discoloration. When you or your child begin receiving this medicine:
If you have a severe reaction from the sun, check with your doctor.
Ciprofloxacin injection may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. If these reactions are especially bothersome, check with your doctor.
If you are a diabetic patient taking diabetes medicine by mouth: Ciprofloxacin may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in some patients. Symptoms of low blood sugar must be treated before they lead to unconsciousness (passing out). Different people may feel different symptoms of low blood sugar. If you or your child experience symptoms of low blood sugar, check with your doctor right away.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2020
Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ciprofloxacin-intravenous-route/precautions/drg-20072232
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Children's Diabetes Foundation staff has a role in L.A.'s star-studded Carousel of Hope Ball
Even in Beverly Hills, where celebrity-sightings are commonplace, outside of the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and other red carpet awards shows, no other event puts so many stars under one roof as the Carousel of Hope Ball.
Ever since Barbara and the late Marvin Davis staged the first Carousel Ball in Denver in 1978 (the name was changed to Carousel of Hope following the Davises' move to Los Angeles), this benefit for the Denver-based Children's Diabetes Foundation has held its reputation for being one of Southern California's glitziest and star-studded fundraisers.
It is held every two years, alternating with a somewhat smaller edition held in Denver. Since its start, it has raised $75 million for the Children's Diabetes Foundation.
The 2014 Carousel of Hope Ball, on Oct. 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, will have entertainment by Jennifer Hudson, Babyface and Josh Groban. Comedian Jay Leno is master of ceremonies and the Brass Ring Award will be presented to basketball great Magic Johnson.
The ball is chaired by Barbara Davis and produced by George Schlatter, perhaps best known as the Emmy-winning producer of "Laugh-In" and "Real People." David Foster, with 16 Grammys to his credit, is the music director and the music co-chairs are the legendary Clive Davis and Quincy Jones.
The assumption, of course, is that the Davis family has "its people" in L.A. do all the heavy lifting for Carousel of Hope. What's not that widely known is that much of the work is done by folks right here in Denver.
One of the most important tasks in preparation for the fundraiser is producing the auction catalog and souvenir journal.
"All of the printed material supporting the auction — 750 auction catalogs — are being printed here at at OneTouchPoint Mountain States," notes Kimberly Moran-Blad, the foundation's communications coordinator. "Two hundred of them were mailed to Los Angeles and the rest shipped. We also had the 1,200 Carousel of Hope journals printed by the same company and shipped to the Beverly Hilton."
Foundation staff and volunteers also packed 70-plus boxes that were loaded onto a moving van and transported to the hotel.
What's in the boxes? Seven of them contained 130 tablecloths; four boxes held 1,300 napkins and 10 boxes had items that will be up for bid in the auction, plus materials to be used in the auction staging and signage.
Bertha Lynn, the foundation's executive director, and 20 Denver-area people have arrived in Los Angeles to assist on site. Ten are members of the Carousel of Hope's Denver committee and the remainder are Children's Diabetes Foundation staff.
The team will put in an estimated 1,000 hours in the days leading up to the ball, handling things like logistics; the securing of permits; scheduling and managing volunteers; and setting up the 400-item auction.
Also, a Denver staff member will coordinate a symposium held in conjunction with the ball that focuses on advances in Type 1 diabetes.
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His favourite book or album in a specialised format (an anniversary edition or vinyl) always make a great gift for him, and he'll appreciate that you put thought and care in giving him something he'll always remember.
Do remember that its okay to play it safe
If you know that he'll love something, don't be afraid to play it safe. If he loves sport, buy him a gift of tickets to see his favourite team; if he's a movie buff get him that box set he keeps meaning to get. Even you're not exactly filled with joy at the thought of spending all day in a field/ watching re-runs of Top Gear, he'll love it so your job is done.
Do keep it simple
We don't mean simple as in buying him a pair of socks- more that you don't have to spend hours making a handmade birthday card to show you care. It's the thought that counts and if you stick to what you know he'll like (you'll most likely have an in depth knowledge of this) chances are he'll be very happy.
Do stay away from gifts for him that you think might be a bad idea
Chances are, your instinct's will be spot on.
Gifts for Men Don'ts:
Don't give him anything with an obvious monetary value
Never, ever give cash!. Not only is it supremely impersonal, it shows a distinct lack of imagination. Plus do you really want him to know the exact monetary worth that you put on him?.
Don't give him anything his Mother would buy him (unless you are his mother!)
For obvious reasons!
Don't get him something you wish he would wear/use
In other words, don't buy him a gift that you think might encourage him to change. It may seem like a bright idea, but there's a good chance it could backfire and you don't want to get a bad rep for what we're sure are your super gift buying skills. The best gifts for him are gifts that he (rather than you!) likes.
Don't over think it
If you're feeling super stressed about it, trust your instincts and go with what you know he'll enjoy. Choosing a gift for him should be a pleasure, not a chore.
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1. What's your dirtiest secret?
I'm an attention slut, yes really. Otherwise I have no idea what my dirty secret could be… maybe you guys and girls?
2. What's the sweetest thing you have done for someone?
I'm always sweet but I do give gifts to people because it made me think of them.
3. What's your favorite foreplay act to give? Receive?
I love to tease and be teased, in any way…
4. State five (5) facts about your body.
I have very, very, very long legs.
I'm a proud redhead
I'm bendy…
I have a three-pack
I get very, very, very wet
5. Would you like to fondle the person next to you?
Of course! I do love to fondle, especially ass… yes I'm an ass girl…
Penis, cause nothing beats having it inside you… And a penis is sooo much easier then a vagina (at least with having one)
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Fossil Gallery
Ctenorhabdotus capulusA comb-jelly with a lantern-like body and 8 sets of 3 comb-rows
Unranked clade (stem group ctenophores)
Ctenorhabdotus is regarded as a very primitive ctenophore, possibly representing a stem-group member (Conway Morris and Collins, 1996).
Species name:
Ctenorhabdotus capulus
Described by:
Conway Morris and Collins
Description date:
Ctenorhabdotus – from the Greek ktenos, "comb," and rhabdotos, "striped," in reference to the pronounced striped-like appearance of the comb-rows.
capulus – from the Latin capulus, "a handle," in reference to the prominent aboral capsule-like element.
Type Specimens:
Holotype –ROM50822 in the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada.
Other species:
Burgess Shale and vicinity: none.
Other deposits: none.
Middle Cambrian, Bathyuriscus-Elrathina Zone (approximately 505 million years ago).
Principal localities:
The Walcott and Raymond Quarries on Fossil Ridge.
Brief history of research:
Ctenorhabdotus capulus was described by Conway Morris and Collins in 1996 and no additional studies have been published since then.
Ctenorhabdotus is ovoid in shape and bears 24 comb-rows. The top (aboral) and bottom (oral) surfaces are relatively flat. The comb-rows are organised in 8 sets of three, with the central row being much shorter than the two flanking ones. Each group of three comb rows converges towards the aboral side to form 8 strands. The oral region is well developed with an undulating margin. There is a small capsule-like structure on the aboral side of the animal which is thought to include an apical organ and statocysts.
Ctenorhabdotus is rare, known from about two dozen specimens, mostly from the Raymond Quarry. In the Walcott Quarry, this species comprises only 0.01% of the specimens counted (Caron and Jackson, 2008).
Maximum size:
70 mm
Life habits:
Nektonic, mobile
Feeding strategies:
Ecological Interpretations:
The presence of comb-rows suggests the animal was an active swimmer. Its mode of feeding is more conjectural as the mouth is not well preserved and there is no evidence of tentacles.
CARON, J.-B. AND D. A. JACKSON. 2008. Paleoecology of the Greater Phyllopod Bed community, Burgess Shale. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 258: 222-256.
CONWAY MORRIS, S. AND D. COLLINS. 1996. Middle Cambrian ctenophores from the Stephen Formation, British Columbia, Canada. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Series B, 351: 279-308.
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So how to win in these commentating wars? Well, strategy one and most preferable one at that, would be not to engage in the verbal accosting of invisible people at all. Another, less advisable strategy is to attack with insane amount vitriol and out bully the bully. Of course the last strategy can backfire, and the bully might start looking like the sane one, but in all the research on line, that has rarely ever happened. The immediate satisfaction of putting a rude person in their place is not worth the time spent on him or her. Half the time the rude and mean commentators are planted by the competitors, those are easy to spot; they are somewhat rudimentary in their attacks as they get personal right away.
The ones that are most dangerous are the ones that get people drawn into the conversation pretending to quote facts, pretending to be there for a real discussion, only to get people paying attention to them and then turn into vicious, spiteful attack dogs. Their main goal in life is to get attention all day long, and since it seems they are unable to do so in their real life, they try their hand at cyber attention. And they almost always get it.
The latest commentator to get an abnormal attention was a live journal blogger from Russia who was commenting with such hatred on another Russian blogger's slightly positive post about the new Architecture in Georgia that the rest of the blogging community seemed to take offence, and tried to respond first by treating this blogger as a normal human being who perhaps was misguided, then as some bloggers fell off the chain due to the incomprehensible stance of the attacker, others asked with real curiosity why was the blogger so angry and hateful, and he sent them all to hell while quoting misused information, until only one was left to take on this bully. Last I checked this last blogger's comments have deteriorated to the level of the attacker and so it was hard to tell who was who if you hadn't checked their screen names. She, for the screen name was that of a female, did get the last word, but it wasn't safe to print it in any publication. So what was the point of this victory, if no one really changed their minds, or even got to see each other's faces? It was a safe and physically non-violent, even thought personally disgusting encounter with an enemy, and everyone got their shots in without ever leaving their computers. Don't you wish all wars were fought like that?


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Akai necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 32 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
The goal of frequently.at is to rid the world of those pesky lunch punch cards and replacing them with something everyone carries with them, their mobile phone.
Both consumers and service industry business owners.
This is a pretty open field but things that should be considered while creating the designs:
I intend to use this design on multiple mediums (print, embroidery, etc) so no transparent gradients please.
I prefer clean, uncluttered design, logos I tend to appreciate the most make excellent use of negative space and the more clever the mark (takes a second glance to 'see' it) the better.
Use of a fun/modern color palette (within reason as this is meant to appeal to both male/female consumers as well as business owners) is recommended as this will also likely determine the color palette for the entire brand.
I don't think an illustration-heavy mark is required as much as well thought-out font, color, and overall design. However, I have an image in my head about using the '.' to indicate that you frequent a business.
Theoretically it could be something as simple as Foursquare or Facebook, but something that lends itself to smaller versions or a memorable iconic version will be highly considered.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leading provider of HD connectivity solutions, today announced the UltraGig™ 6400, a complete WirelessHD transmitter for mobile devices that integrates a 60GHz RF transceiver, baseband processor, and embedded antenna array into a single IC package. Specifically designed for smartphones and tablets, this ultra-low power transmitter enables robust high-definition wireless video connectivity between portable devices and large displays, delivering a cable-quality connection without wires. The UltraGig 6400 mobile 60GHz WirelessHD transmitter is currently sampling to mobile device manufacturers.
"By 2015, smartphones and tablets are estimated to represent a $3 billion+ market for wireless connectivity ICs," said Peter Cooney practice director, semiconductors, at ABI Research. "Driven by the use of mobile products for gaming and other interactive video applications, there is increased consumer demand for connecting these powerful devices to large displays and televisions. Consumers will expect wireless connections to provide the same experience as a wired solution. The UltraGig 6400 is well positioned to meet this emerging market need."
The UltraGig 6400 combines the intelligent beam-forming technology of a 60GHz RF transceiver with an embedded antenna array to enable a secure, high-bandwidth video link to WirelessHD-compliant receivers and displays, thereby eliminating all interference with Wi-Fi-based solutions.
The integrated high-performance baseband network processor ensures that high-quality HD video can be transmitted with near-zero latency and without consuming host processor resources. This approach is ideally suited for mobile gaming and interactive video applications.
The device is designed for low power operation, with all components in an easy-to-integrate, ultra-small form factor 10mm x 7mm package. This simplifies system integration and eliminates the need for discrete antenna placement.
Key features of the UltraGig 6400 include:
- WirelessHD 1.1 compliant RF transceiver and baseband processor
- Integrated in-package 60GHz antenna array
- Ultra-low end-to-end system latency of less than 5ms
- 500mW typical power consumption
- Support for video resolutions up to 1080p full HD with multi-channel audio
- Standard video and control interfaces to popular mobile application processors
- Fully compatible with Silicon Image Gen3 and all WirelessHD 1.1 compliant receivers
- Integrated MHL 2.0 compliant transmitter for optional wired HD video connections
"By offering superior performance in an ultra-small form factor package, the UltraGig 6400 establishes a new benchmark for mobile HD video wireless connectivity," said Jim Chase, director of marketing of the wireless division at Silicon Image, Inc. "Mobile devices powered by the UltraGig 6400 will be able to take advantage of a cable-like wireless video connection to other devices in the growing WirelessHD ecosystem."
For more information about Silicon Image's technology solutions, visit http://www.siliconimage.com/.
About Silicon Image, Inc.
Silicon Image is a leading provider of connectivity solutions that enable the reliable distribution and presentation of high-definition content for consumer electronics, mobile, and PC markets. The company delivers its technology via semiconductor and intellectual property products that are compliant with global industry standards and feature market leading Silicon Image innovations such as InstaPort™ and InstaPrevue™. Silicon Image's products are deployed by the world's leading electronics manufacturers in devices such as desktop and notebook PCs, DTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ players, audio-video receivers, as well as mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras. Silicon Image has driven the creation of the highly successful HDMI® and DVI™ industry standards, the latest standard for mobile devices – MHL®, and the leading 60GHz wireless HD video standard – WirelessHD®. Via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Simplay Labs, Silicon Image offers manufacturers comprehensive standards interoperability and compliance testing services. For more information, visit us at http://www.siliconimage.com/.
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Silicon Image and the Silicon Image logo are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.


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DENVER — A Fort Collins man was indicted by a federal grand jury last week on charges of tax evasion, Colorado U.S. Attorney John Walsh and IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Stephen Boyd announced in a press release Tuesday.
Brian Eugene Annis, 55, appeared in court on Tuesday and was advised of the charges against him. According to the indictment, from 2001 through at least the end of 2010, Annis was a resident of Fort Collins and willfully did not file personal federal income tax returns.
Annis also evaded paying federal income taxes and owed more than $131,000 for the tax years 2001 through 2006, the indictment alleges.
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An oil-free medium-to-full-coverage liquid foundation that covers skin imperfections flawlessly while remaining invisible on-screen and in real life.
Creates a soft-focus effect, designed to meet the coverage concerns of those in the spotlight. It creates a complexion that looks flawless, even in bright or harsh lighting.
What else you need to know:
This Sephora-exclusive foundation comes in 25 different shades to suit all skintones.
Active Ingredients:
Relipidium: Moisturizes the skin (+46% after 4h).
Fucogel: Forms a microfilm that prevents dehydration and protects against external aggression.
Sericite: Enables rays of light to spread more widely, intensifying the radiance of the complexion.
Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Mica, talc, PEG-10 Dimenthicone, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenyl, Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimenthicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Cyclohexacyloxane, Methylisothiazolinone, Sorbitan Sesquileate, Silver Oxide, Propylene, Carbonate, Parfum (fragrance), Methylparaben, Fagus Sylvatica Extract (Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract), Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, [+/- CI 77891 )titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).
Suggested Usage:
Apply directly on skin. Small quantity is sufficient to make up the whole face.
Perfect and mattify application by dusting with HD powder.
what i love:
- offers medium to heavy coverage. if i would really need a heavier coverage, i mix this with MAC SFF and the result is still great!
- easily to apply. i apply this using my MAC 187 and it really gives that airbrushed look. i then set it with either the MUFE HD loose powder of with my MAC MSF Natural
- it's matte. but for an oil slick like me, it just gives that gorgeous glow after a few hours.
- no funky smell
- the packaging. actually i like the packaging more than that of MAC SFF. And i love that it comes with a pump! no need to buy a separate pump... :)
- a little amount goes a long way. so i'm thinking that this 30ml bottle would last me looooongg.
- doesn't give a whitish cast on pictures...makes you "photogenic" and "video-genic" (is there such a word? lol)
- feels light and looks like second skin...your-skin-but-better kind of foundation, imho!
- no allergic reactions. though i've read some reviews that they get pimples after using this. well, i've read that about MAC too...but never experienced it. :)
what i hate:
- kinda expensive (well, as compared to MAC). I bought mine in the US and it costs $40. but i must say that this is worth every cent!
- doesn't really cover scars or pigmentations. i would mix this with MAC SFF to really have that "heavy" coverage i need and make sure that it still has that "HD" capabilities.
- no spf. if it has one, then i would say that this is one hella of a foundation. but of course, if SPF is added then there would be that whitish cast on pics. i can apply sunblock before my primer anyways, so that's fine.
i know it kinda looks lighter on me...but after some time:
good thing i have another bottle which is a shade lighter, yay!
will i buy this again?
nope. and that's just because i haven't even used a quarter of my bottle! and i don't really use liquid foundation for everyday use...but if ever this runs out, i am DEFINITELY BUYING more!