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Members of the Edo Firemanship Preservation Association displayed their balancing skills atop bamboo ladders during a New Year demonstration in Tokyo on Sunday.
Members of a traditional firefighting preservation group watched firefighting helicopters fly above during the annual New Year's Fire Brigade Review in Tokyo on Sunday.
Kiyoshi Kimura, center, president of a restaurant chain operator, cut into a 222-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for a record 155.4 million yen ($1.3 million) in the first auction of the new year, at the Sushizanmai restaurant in Tokyo on Saturday.
A chef showed the head of the 222-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for a record 155.4 million yen ($1.3 million) in the New Year's first auction at Tsukiji Market on Saturday.
A sushi chef served tuna carved from a 222-kilogram bluefin tuna, purchased earlier in the day for a record $1.3 million, at Sushizanmai in Tokyo.
The New Year calligraphy contest was held on Saturday in Tokyo. More than 3,100 calligraphers participated in the event from all over the country.
Haruno Maekawa, seven-year-old schoolgirl, showed off her calligraphy work that reads "Nakayoshi,"or "close friend," during the New Year calligraphy contest in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Are there any real technologies left to develop, or have we reached the end of the line, a sort of technological equivalent end of history?
Once every last retailer migrates onto the Internet, will that be it? At Founders Fund, we vigorously reject this notion, and support the principle that human creativity and technical ability can build a better future for all humanity. For an in-depth look at our driving philosophy, read our Manifesto.

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Whatcom County residents needed help paying their home heating or utilities bills in the past year. Others asked for help in getting dental care and emergency shelter.
Those were among the needs on the rise in 2012 - compared to the previous year - from people who called North Sound 2-1-1, according to Bill Brackin, its program director. The statistics go through November.
Based in Everett, North Sound 2-1-1 is part of a statewide network of regional centers that field questions from callers who dial 211 to ask for help with an array of needs, including health and social services.
North Sound 2-1-1 serves callers living in Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit and Snohomish counties. Calls are free.
Brackin said more than 1,800 Whatcom County residents are calling for help each year.
Below is a list of the needs that were on the rise in 2012, and the percent of callers who asked for them.
Home heating/utilities assistance, 23.7 percent. Requests for home heating help have been "going through the roof," Brackin said.
Emergency shelter, 5.9 percent.
Low-cost rental or subsidized housing, 4.1 percent.
Food, 3.2 percent
Dental care, 2.9 percent. "That's pretty much throughout the region. It's not only Whatcom County that's experiencing this," Brackin said of the dental care requests.
Other needs and the percent of callers asking for them include:
Legal aid, 5.6 percent, which is down slightly from 2011.
Requests for legal help are higher than they were pre-recession, Brackin said, adding that many have been requests for help with bankruptcies, mortgage closures and credit problems.
Those requests were highest in 2011 with nearly 6.3 percent. This year's rate so far equals that of 2008.
Rent and mortgage assistance, 12.5 percent. This rate has been similar over a number of years, Brackin said.
There are signs that the economy is getting better, because calls for some types of assistance have leveled off, such as in the case of rent or mortgage assistance, or decreased slightly, Brackin said.
"It does appear that in some ways we are starting to see the end of recession. It's starting to finally affect the low-income population," he said.
Additonal information on North Sound 2-1-1 and aid statistics for Whatcom County are online at voaww.org/211.
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Penpower presents the ultimate solution to storing business cards before they become lost; the WorldCard Color. With a quick and painless interface, and the smooth installation of USB the WorldCard will make setup a breeze. The ability to scan the information of a business card directly to your application of choice making an easy to search database is not only possible, but infinitely customizable.
The included WorldCard software will make this process even simpler with character recognition technology. With this ingenious piece of technology, the phrase "where did I put that guy's card" will never be heard again.
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Save your moneyPros: Hmmmmmm. Can't think of any. Cons: Very disappointing & frustrating. I even read the reviews that had an average rating of 4. Must have been submitted by the manufacturer. Did you find this review helpful? |
Theoretically works with Win7Pros: We've had several of these units working well for years on Windows XP machines running browser-based medical software, scanning via an ActiveX control that just used it as a TWAIN scanner. Cons: While a Windows 7 compatible update to the software is available and Microsoft says that the scanner will be recognized by Windows 7 without any additional software needed, it's recognizing it as an A6 flatbed scanner and ONLY their software is actually feeding cards - Windows just hangs attempting to scan. Other Thoughts: If you're going to be running these with XP systems, go for it. The price is certainly right, and depending on what kind of software you're running on you may be just fine with these for a couple of years (until XP support ends). Did you find this review helpful? |
good, not greatPros: Small size, looks good, good images from scanner, scans quickly. Cons: Doesn't appropriately categorize information, lots of spelling mistakes, lots of missed information, syncronized with Outlook okay but there were some data issues (categories repeated instead of one category with multiple contacts in it). Customer Service rep was nice but instructions were not clear. Other Thoughts: If you are a proficient typer, you are better off entering the information yourself (I timed it, and it took me 5 minutes less to do it myself with 10 business cards than scanning and correcting 10 business cards). If your a slow typer, this product is okay, but you will probably get frustrated with how many mistakes you will have to correct. 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Pros: easy to install, accurate scan Cons: sometimes a business card gets stuck, the data is put into the wrong field up on scanning (rarely). Other Thoughts: really easy to install and use (windows XP) well worth the cost. Did you find this review helpful? |
Just got minePros: Very simple to use. It has an auto mode that lets you scan card after card. Once you are finished (i scanned 110 cards) you can review each card and edit before saving. I like the feature that lets you put the mouse cursor over the information and it shows you where it obtained it from the business card. Set your expectations. I took me about an hour to edit the cards. Cons: It has trouble with Ph.D. For example, Joe Smith, Ph.D. enters the Ph.D. in the title field. Other Thoughts: good buy for $100. worth the investment. Did you find this review helpful? |
Not as good as expectedPros: Small, no external power needed (USB-powered) Cons: Very poor software. Hard to use. the scanner has lot of problems if you try to use it with other software like adobe acrobat or even windows in-built scanning software. VERY VERY hard to find drivers if CD is lost. Company website is awful and very slow download speed. Even OCR is poor quality and it generates a lot of errors. Did you find this review helpful? |
Great little scannerPros: Does exactly what you want a scanner to do when you want it to do it. Fast. It was a gift and the recipient is delighted. Even works well winding through corporate guidelines on a company computer. Cons: Can't think of any. Other Thoughts: Lovely small. It's a good thing. Did you find this review helpful? |
not a bad little scannderPros: Works good, image quality is good enough for what I use these for. Cons: Doesn't always catch info on some business cards Other Thoughts: I work for a bank and we use these for scanning drivers licenses to match with individual accounts, and where they are not intended for doing this they work well enough. Did you find this review helpful? |
Penpower WorldCardPros: Hardware is fine. Scans quickly and efficiently. Cons: Makes character recognition mistakes. Software is quirky. Difficult to use software. I returned this item and puchased a CardScan model, and it is infinitely better. The problem lies entirely with the software, and has nothing to do with the hardware. In fact, I think the Penpower hardware may be a little better and easier to use, but that's meaningless without decent software. Other Thoughts: Don't buy this item unless you want to be able to scan in dozens of languages. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Business Card ScannerPros: Great compact unit. Works with any scanner software also good for receipts. Very happy with quality. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? |


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Nissan Ride Before the Pros
The 'Nissan Ride Before the Pros', taking place in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday May 20, 2012 from 8:00-9:30 AM, will allow cyclists of all levels to ride on a 5-mile closed circuit course which will be part of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California's eighth and final stage taking place that same day. FREE to participants of all experience levels, the Nissan Ride Before the Pros will begin and end at the official finish line where the professional riders competing in the 2012 Amgen Tour of California will cross to complete the 42.6-mile stage they started in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills earlier that day.
Riders taking part in the event, which begins at L.A. LIVE at the foot of STAPLES Center, will head up Olive Street passing Pershing Square before a "sprint" past the historic Biltmore Hotel, up a challenging incline while heading towards Disney Hall and the Los Angeles County Music Center. The riders will ultimately reach City Hall and City Hall Park before making a loop back towards the iconic Jewelry District prior to arriving back at the L.A. LIVE district.
Along the way, riders will also pass hundreds of iconic downtown restaurants, businesses, museums and other landmarks with thousands of residents and fans lining the streets cheering them on while waiting for the best professional riders in the world to pass by shortly thereafter along the eight and final stage of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California.
There will be a Free Bike Valet starting at 8:30am on Chick Hearn Ct.
For more information on the Ride, VIP sales and experiences, please call 877-234-8425.
Nissan Ride Before the Pros:
What You Need to Know to Feel Like a Pro!
Please reference the map below. The area highlighted in pink is the suggested parking area for Amgen Tour and Nissan Ride Before the Pros spectators and participants.Registration Check-In
Before you ride you must check-in and pickup your wristband. Check-in will be available in Lot 5 between Pico and 12th near Flower from 5:30am-8:30am on Sunday morning. Look for the blue tents with "Wristband Pick Up" designation signs. Please bring a valid photo ID to confirm your check-in. Check-in early and receive a commemorative pin (while supplies last)! Remember, you must check-in before you ride.Register On Race Day
Do you know someone that hasn't signed up but might want to ride? They can still sign up on Sunday from 5:30-8:30am. Interested riders will need to find the "Register Today" tent located in Lot 5 between Pico and 12th near Flower in order to sign up.Bike Valet
Looking for a place to safely stash your bike after the ride so you can watch the pros tackle the Downtown Los Angeles circuit? Two bike valets will be located on Chick Hearn Ct, one in front of Nokia Theater and the second in front of STAPLES Center. Additional Bike Valets will be located at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza and Lot 8. Bike Valets will open at 9am and close promptly at 4pm. All bikes must be out of the valet promptly at 4pm.FAQ's
- Q: What kind of bike can I use?
A: All bikes are welcome - Q: Do I need to wear a helmet?
A: Helmets are strongly recommended but not required. - Q: How long is the circuit?
A: The course is a 5-mile circuit. (see route map above). - Q: How many times can I do the circuit?
A: Riders can do the circuit as many times as they want until the course closes at 9:30am - Q: Where Does the Ride start?
A: The Ride starts on Figueroa just before W 11th St. - Q: When does the Ride start?
A: The ride starts officially at 8:00am. Riders are encouraged to check in early so they can avoid long registration lines and be able to start promptly at 8:00am - Q: When does the circuit close?
A: The circuit closes promptly at 9:30 in order to prep the roads for the Stage 8 race. - Q: What can I do after I finish the ride?
A: After participating in the Nissan Ride Before the Pros event, riders are encouraged to watch the pros tackle Stage 8, the final stage of the Amgen Tour of California. Riders will be able to rack their bikes at the bike valets located on Chick Hearn Ct, Gilbert Lindsay Plaza, and Lot 8.
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