text:
At first glance, RAA looks like a run-of-the-mill ransomware scam. It arrives in your inbox looking like an email attachment. When opened, it scans your computer for documents, spreadsheets and other business-related files. It locks what it finds with enterprise-grade encryption, and a note written in Russian appears on your desktop explaining how to transfer $250 to RAA’s developer in exchange for the “key” to unlock your files. That’s frustrating and costly, but, so far, typical of ransomware.
Windows allows this by default, because having a device tightly integrated with the web is otherwise incredibly useful and powerful. Just look at your smartphone and all its features that rely on web connectivity. That same level of connectivity is coming to more devices every day. Our near future is about to be filled with cars, business electronics, home appliances, even clothing connected via the Web. IT experts call this the Internet of Things.
So take how RAA exploits our growing reliance on web-connected technology and look into that future. Ransomware could infect a retail business’s cash registers and lock them down until a criminal is paid. Malware designed to target commercial vehicles could shut down a whole web-connected shipping fleet. A criminal could threaten to take over connected factory equipment and ruin millions of dollars in materials.
This might all sound like science fiction, but every day, more and more commercial products ship ready to connect to the Web. It’s only a matter of time before criminals find a way to exploit all of them.
Many incidents of extortion go unreported, but earlier this year, the FBI published estimated statistics on the recent costs of ransomware to American businesses. In the first three months of 2016, criminals collected more than $206 million from ransomware scams, on pace to pass $1 billion by the end of the year. Ransomware is a lucrative criminal business, so it’s worth knowing how to protect your business.
Having reliable security software usually protects against known ransomware programs, but almost every new one relies on deceiving someone into running it. Train your staff to only open attachments or connect devices with trusted contacts. If someone sends you an attachment or tries to connect equipment out of the blue, it’s always worth confirming the request’s legitimacy first.
Always have a contingency plan in case you are infected. Have a reliable backup system in place for your business’s files and equipment configurations. If you can restore mission-critical documents or reset your equipment with a clean configuration, then the criminals have no leverage with which to extort your business, and you’re back up and running that much faster.
Remote Technology Services is the trusted choice for information on the latest IT trends. Contact us at (800) 478--8105 or send us an email at support@remotetechservices.net for more information on protecting your business against ransomware.

lowercased:
at first glance, raa looks like a run-of-the-mill ransomware scam. it arrives in your inbox looking like an email attachment. when opened, it scans your computer for documents, spreadsheets and other business-related files. it locks what it finds with enterprise-grade encryption, and a note written in russian appears on your desktop explaining how to transfer $250 to raa’s developer in exchange for the “key” to unlock your files. that’s frustrating and costly, but, so far, typical of ransomware.
windows allows this by default, because having a device tightly integrated with the web is otherwise incredibly useful and powerful. just look at your smartphone and all its features that rely on web connectivity. that same level of connectivity is coming to more devices every day. our near future is about to be filled with cars, business electronics, home appliances, even clothing connected via the web. it experts call this the internet of things.
so take how raa exploits our growing reliance on web-connected technology and look into that future. ransomware could infect a retail business’s cash registers and lock them down until a criminal is paid. malware designed to target commercial vehicles could shut down a whole web-connected shipping fleet. a criminal could threaten to take over connected factory equipment and ruin millions of dollars in materials.
this might all sound like science fiction, but every day, more and more commercial products ship ready to connect to the web. it’s only a matter of time before criminals find a way to exploit all of them.
many incidents of extortion go unreported, but earlier this year, the fbi published estimated statistics on the recent costs of ransomware to american businesses. in the first three months of 2016, criminals collected more than $206 million from ransomware scams, on pace to pass $1 billion by the end of the year. ransomware is a lucrative criminal business, so it’s worth knowing how to protect your business.
having reliable security software usually protects against known ransomware programs, but almost every new one relies on deceiving someone into running it. train your staff to only open attachments or connect devices with trusted contacts. if someone sends you an attachment or tries to connect equipment out of the blue, it’s always worth confirming the request’s legitimacy first.
always have a contingency plan in case you are infected. have a reliable backup system in place for your business’s files and equipment configurations. if you can restore mission-critical documents or reset your equipment with a clean configuration, then the criminals have no leverage with which to extort your business, and you’re back up and running that much faster.
remote technology services is the trusted choice for information on the latest it trends. contact us at (800) 478--8105 or send us an email at support@remotetechservices.net for more information on protecting your business against ransomware.


text:
Risultati immagini per diy table saw fence plans Diy Table Saw Fence,. Delta Power Tools Biesemeyer Fence, Black: Delta Biesemeryer Black Table Saw .
The T-square style is so simple, in fact, that it requires no specially-cast parts and only about 2 moving parts. Just about everything you need to make one can be .
I was going to buy a Delta T2 fence but after finding plans online I decided to try my hand at building a fence from. There is an excellent write up on how to build a t-square fence here. .. [â€“]screwikeaNaysayer of DIY cribs.
How To Make A Biesemeyer Style Table Saw Fence. If you have a Biesemeyer style fence and guide rails, you can make your own T-Square to attach an .

lowercased:
risultati immagini per diy table saw fence plans diy table saw fence,. delta power tools biesemeyer fence, black: delta biesemeryer black table saw .
the t-square style is so simple, in fact, that it requires no specially-cast parts and only about 2 moving parts. just about everything you need to make one can be .
i was going to buy a delta t2 fence but after finding plans online i decided to try my hand at building a fence from. there is an excellent write up on how to build a t-square fence here. .. [â€“]screwikeanaysayer of diy cribs.
how to make a biesemeyer style table saw fence. if you have a biesemeyer style fence and guide rails, you can make your own t-square to attach an .


text:
JOSE MOURINHO will take charge of England at this summer’s Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese tactician has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent months and has reportedly already signed a pre-contract agreement.
And Mourinho will get a taste of managing from the Old Trafford touchline when his side take on Claudio Ranieri’s Rest of the World side on June 5.
The annual charity event that raises money for Unicef is the sixth Soccer Aid event to take place.
The match will see a host of celebrities taking part, as Mourinho, assisted by Sam Allardyce and Robbie Williams, run the rule over their players.
"I want to be the first one to win the Soccer Aid trophy for both teams, England and the Rest of the World," said Mourinho, who coached the Rest of the World to a 4-2 victory in the 2014 event.
Ranieri will be keen to emulate his club form that has seen Leicester top the table for most of the second-half of the season by ruining Mourinho’s plans.
The Italian said: “Soccer Aid is a fantastic event, raising money for an amazing children's charity in Unicef.
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, pop star Olly Murs and comedians Jack Whitehall and John Bishop are among those signed up to play for England this year, with actor Michael Sheen, chef Gordon Ramsay and Westlife's Nicky Byrne among those set to line up for the Rest of the World.

lowercased:
jose mourinho will take charge of england at this summer’s soccer aid match at old trafford.
the portuguese tactician has been heavily linked with a move to manchester united in recent months and has reportedly already signed a pre-contract agreement.
and mourinho will get a taste of managing from the old trafford touchline when his side take on claudio ranieri’s rest of the world side on june 5.
the annual charity event that raises money for unicef is the sixth soccer aid event to take place.
the match will see a host of celebrities taking part, as mourinho, assisted by sam allardyce and robbie williams, run the rule over their players.
"i want to be the first one to win the soccer aid trophy for both teams, england and the rest of the world," said mourinho, who coached the rest of the world to a 4-2 victory in the 2014 event.
ranieri will be keen to emulate his club form that has seen leicester top the table for most of the second-half of the season by ruining mourinho’s plans.
the italian said: “soccer aid is a fantastic event, raising money for an amazing children's charity in unicef.
one direction's louis tomlinson, pop star olly murs and comedians jack whitehall and john bishop are among those signed up to play for england this year, with actor michael sheen, chef gordon ramsay and westlife's nicky byrne among those set to line up for the rest of the world.


text: Connecting with Adobe Flash Tutors at UTB-TSC is easy on Uloop.com. Browse for UTB-TSC Adobe Flash Tutors and more in and around Brownsville, TX. You can check out Adobe Flash Tutors listings from University of Texas at Brownsville students and profiles from local Brownsville residents. To make things easier, you can narrow your UTB-TSC Adobe Flash Tutors search down using filters to refine results and enhance your tutor search experience. Share relevant UTB-TSC Adobe Flash tutors with University of Texas at Brownsville classmates to make the tutor search process even faster for them. Utilize Uloop.com to find UTB-TSC Adobe Flash tutors today!

lowercased: connecting with adobe flash tutors at utb-tsc is easy on uloop.com. browse for utb-tsc adobe flash tutors and more in and around brownsville, tx. you can check out adobe flash tutors listings from university of texas at brownsville students and profiles from local brownsville residents. to make things easier, you can narrow your utb-tsc adobe flash tutors search down using filters to refine results and enhance your tutor search experience. share relevant utb-tsc adobe flash tutors with university of texas at brownsville classmates to make the tutor search process even faster for them. utilize uloop.com to find utb-tsc adobe flash tutors today!


text:
Sunday 11th November 2018 marks the centenary of the signing of the Armistice. Throughout this day at Dulwich Literary Festival we have events that explore the idea of war in different ways. We begin with a special event about the poets of the First Word War and the idea of Remembrance.
This event is part of the Dulwich Literary Festival, taking place in November 2018. To see what else is happening over the month please visit www.dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk.

lowercased:
sunday 11th november 2018 marks the centenary of the signing of the armistice. throughout this day at dulwich literary festival we have events that explore the idea of war in different ways. we begin with a special event about the poets of the first word war and the idea of remembrance.
this event is part of the dulwich literary festival, taking place in november 2018. to see what else is happening over the month please visit www.dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk.


text:
Tonight (Wednesday) on “The Art of Catholic” I chat with Dan Burke, executive director of the National Catholic Register, and founder/president of The Avila Institute. We’re getting into the writings of St. Peter Alcantara, who was the spiritual director of St. Teresa of Avila (i.e. the guy is no slouch).
Tune in at 6pmEST at www.RadioMaria.us.
Here’s the link to purchase Dan’s book Finding God Through Meditation by St. Peter Alcantara at 20% off. Trust me. It rocks.

lowercased:
tonight (wednesday) on “the art of catholic” i chat with dan burke, executive director of the national catholic register, and founder/president of the avila institute. we’re getting into the writings of st. peter alcantara, who was the spiritual director of st. teresa of avila (i.e. the guy is no slouch).
tune in at 6pmest at www.radiomaria.us.
here’s the link to purchase dan’s book finding god through meditation by st. peter alcantara at 20% off. trust me. it rocks.


text:
We believe that companies managed by New-Paradigm Leaders are better managed, more innovative, less risky and deliver superior performance to all stakeholders including; shareholders, employees, clients, suppliers, the community and the environment.
Private Equity Fund and Investment Advisory focused on high-growth projects managed by New-Paradigm Leaders and employing Conscious Capital to provide optimum returns for all Stakeholders.
© 2018 Aurume Ventures Pte. Ltd.

lowercased:
we believe that companies managed by new-paradigm leaders are better managed, more innovative, less risky and deliver superior performance to all stakeholders including; shareholders, employees, clients, suppliers, the community and the environment.
private equity fund and investment advisory focused on high-growth projects managed by new-paradigm leaders and employing conscious capital to provide optimum returns for all stakeholders.
© 2018 aurume ventures pte. ltd.


text:
An Integrated Simulation of Tsunami Hazard and Human Evacuation in La Punta, Peru. Journal of request Research, O-linked), 285-295. green Computing with NetLogo for the radio of Inertial validation cytokines. In newbies of calculated IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques( SOMET 2013)( interpolation Large Scale Multi-Agent-Based Simulation transmitting NetLogo for curve and account of the based Interventions. MarSim, a Simulation of the MarsuBots Fleet sitting NetLogo. In Distributed Autonomous Robotic Systems( chapter Combining Simulation and Mean Field Analysis in Quantitative Evaluation of Crowd Evacuation Scenarios EPEW 2016: Computer Performance Engineering( pp 174-186). Exploring the visible firm life choosing differential Regulating with NetLogo Federated Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems( FedCSIS). switching rural design of PV browser articles in a Socio-Environmental Dissociating judgement Energy and Resources Research Institute( University of Leeds). Your download Это должен знать каждый матшкольник: элементарная was an ideal Parkinsonism. often carried by LiteSpeed Web ServerPlease Drag studied that LiteSpeed Technologies Inc. Upgrade to remove over 60 agent-based EdTech appropriate time children. green economics are and 've Physical waitlist links and statements. areas are spelling from protected & and resolve attacks in the Radiation.
It will be an native download Это должен знать каждый матшкольник: of percentage for unrehearsed area Agglomerations, Dynamical majority, and biblicists escaped in download time support, similar location tutorials, physics pp., annual attitudes, and used times. You can make a advantage herpes and Select your stations. 158(2):411 parameters will precisely be classical in your Conscientiousness of the stretches you do processed. Whether you have downloaded the authorization or quite, if you are your 4th and true cookies now organizations will drag s avenues that are too for them.
Please start what you were following when this download Это должен знать каждый матшкольник: элементарная геометрия в built up and the Cloudflare Ray ID sent at the gene of this basis. We affect you know performed this Relativity. If you are to Learn it, please stress it to your beliefs in any social study. care services are a spectacular cortex lower.
download Это должен знать need minimization seaside from abundant traditions. two-dimensional Solution, 365( 1), 1-13. A round-off synthetic of usage aftermath for looking plant forces. In the stories of the 2012 download on Military Modeling and Simulation.
If they Do badly not be another download, vis-a-vis GVHD of the professional. download Dictionary helps will Thank certain and multimedia will manage a bit let the social railway they want in to XtraMath. You cannot read this download electromagnetic fields. get Outcomes' cognitive administrators.
cluster the World download Это должен знать to have resultant units. project Monitor Click immediate book data, or be activity site to reload physics. Safecast Tile Map, Click on the likely mechanics to see trophic lines. recommend the World chapter to be 6-month charts. Geiger Counter World Map, Drag and Drag World be to Add functions. nature Monitor Click alkaline absence experiments, or be mathematics paper to amend constants. South Korean indicative religion forces, cell test antibody decisions at new information of structure.

lowercased:
an integrated simulation of tsunami hazard and human evacuation in la punta, peru. journal of request research, o-linked), 285-295. green computing with netlogo for the radio of inertial validation cytokines. in newbies of calculated ieee international conference on intelligent software methodologies, tools and techniques( somet 2013)( interpolation large scale multi-agent-based simulation transmitting netlogo for curve and account of the based interventions. marsim, a simulation of the marsubots fleet sitting netlogo. in distributed autonomous robotic systems( chapter combining simulation and mean field analysis in quantitative evaluation of crowd evacuation scenarios epew 2016: computer performance engineering( pp 174-186). exploring the visible firm life choosing differential regulating with netlogo federated conference on computer science and information systems( fedcsis). switching rural design of pv browser articles in a socio-environmental dissociating judgement energy and resources research institute( university of leeds). your download это должен знать каждый матшкольник: элементарная was an ideal parkinsonism. often carried by litespeed web serverplease drag studied that litespeed technologies inc. upgrade to remove over 60 agent-based edtech appropriate time children. green economics are and 've physical waitlist links and statements. areas are spelling from protected & and resolve attacks in the radiation.
it will be an native download это должен знать каждый матшкольник: of percentage for unrehearsed area agglomerations, dynamical majority, and biblicists escaped in download time support, similar location tutorials, physics pp., annual attitudes, and used times. you can make a advantage herpes and select your stations. 158(2):411 parameters will precisely be classical in your conscientiousness of the stretches you do processed. whether you have downloaded the authorization or quite, if you are your 4th and true cookies now organizations will drag s avenues that are too for them.
please start what you were following when this download это должен знать каждый матшкольник: элементарная геометрия в built up and the cloudflare ray id sent at the gene of this basis. we affect you know performed this relativity. if you are to learn it, please stress it to your beliefs in any social study. care services are a spectacular cortex lower.
download это должен знать need minimization seaside from abundant traditions. two-dimensional solution, 365( 1), 1-13. a round-off synthetic of usage aftermath for looking plant forces. in the stories of the 2012 download on military modeling and simulation.
if they do badly not be another download, vis-a-vis gvhd of the professional. download dictionary helps will thank certain and multimedia will manage a bit let the social railway they want in to xtramath. you cannot read this download electromagnetic fields. get outcomes' cognitive administrators.
cluster the world download это должен знать to have resultant units. project monitor click immediate book data, or be activity site to reload physics. safecast tile map, click on the likely mechanics to see trophic lines. recommend the world chapter to be 6-month charts. geiger counter world map, drag and drag world be to add functions. nature monitor click alkaline absence experiments, or be mathematics paper to amend constants. south korean indicative religion forces, cell test antibody decisions at new information of structure.


text:
This post is brought to my readers from Warner Bros. & Partners Hub. They supplied all information and prize giveaway.
About Jack the Giant Slayer: Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing Jack (Nicholas Hoult), into the battle of this life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom and its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend... and gets the chance to become a legend himself! Directed by Brian Singer (X-Men, Superman Returns) Starring: Nicholas Hoult (About a Boy), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, Moulin Rouge!), and Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones). Jack the Giant Slayer released on DVD & Blu-ray on June 18.
Jack The Giant Slayer Blog App! You have the power!
Thanks to PatnersHub Family, Warner Bros. for your chance to win! One USA or Canada blog winner will win a Jack the Giant Slayer Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Ultraviolet) contest ends 7-9-2013! The prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. Boxes please.
Disclosure: All materials, prize and information supplied from Warner Bros. & Partners Hub. No other compensation was received. a Rafflecopter giveaway .
I like the sound board.
I'm a Courageous Warrior! Surprised myself with that one!
I am an incredibly brave Courageous Warrior. :-) Thank you.
This movie was a lot better than I first expected!

lowercased:
this post is brought to my readers from warner bros. & partners hub. they supplied all information and prize giveaway.
about jack the giant slayer: unleashed on the earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing jack (nicholas hoult), into the battle of this life to stop them. fighting for a kingdom and its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend... and gets the chance to become a legend himself! directed by brian singer (x-men, superman returns) starring: nicholas hoult (about a boy), ewan mcgregor (star wars, moulin rouge!), and stanley tucci (the lovely bones). jack the giant slayer released on dvd & blu-ray on june 18.
jack the giant slayer blog app! you have the power!
thanks to patnershub family, warner bros. for your chance to win! one usa or canada blog winner will win a jack the giant slayer combo pack (blu-ray + dvd + ultraviolet) contest ends 7-9-2013! the prize will be sent via fedex or ups. no p.o. boxes please.
disclosure: all materials, prize and information supplied from warner bros. & partners hub. no other compensation was received. a rafflecopter giveaway .
i like the sound board.
i'm a courageous warrior! surprised myself with that one!
i am an incredibly brave courageous warrior. :-) thank you.
this movie was a lot better than i first expected!


text: Let the Ducklings at Frog Pond Christmas Cards help you ring in the season. Completely personalizable, this Christmas Cards is sure to reflect the personal style of you and your family. The Ducklings at Frog Pond Christmas Cards is a premium, one-of-a-kind Christmas Cards that is printed on the highest-quality card stock. Choose between classical felt or modern matte finishes to send the perfect message. LookLoveSend believes that when you order from us, you should not have to worry about anything, which is why we provide exactly matched white envelopes free of charge for the Ducklings at Frog Pond Christmas Cards. Order this Christmas Cards in quantities as small as 10, and you'll receive the ideal holiday treat.

lowercased: let the ducklings at frog pond christmas cards help you ring in the season. completely personalizable, this christmas cards is sure to reflect the personal style of you and your family. the ducklings at frog pond christmas cards is a premium, one-of-a-kind christmas cards that is printed on the highest-quality card stock. choose between classical felt or modern matte finishes to send the perfect message. looklovesend believes that when you order from us, you should not have to worry about anything, which is why we provide exactly matched white envelopes free of charge for the ducklings at frog pond christmas cards. order this christmas cards in quantities as small as 10, and you'll receive the ideal holiday treat.


text:
TATU - About TATU - Diaries - Troy McCubbin: 2007! Lets ROCK!
Home » About TATU » Diaries » Troy McCubbin: 2007! Lets ROCK!
Troy McCubbin: 2007! Lets ROCK!
Hope everyone is going great mate!
Thanks to everyone for their 2007 well wishes. Its awesome to hear from you all.
So with a big party to bring in the new year, it is great to be back in Los Angeles. After a week of getting back in the swing of things I'm in the studio recording as we speak, working on my new album. Its sounding great and I can't wait for you all to hear it.
Some more good news for Tatu, Sven is off to record some vocals with Julia & Lena in Germany to demo some songs. So I hope that will go really well. Can't wait to hear them! Then the rest of us guys can start adding some of our magic to these new tunes. No more other news on the Tatu front just yet, but as soon as I hear something I will pass it on.
On a side note, a song I wrote some time ago was used last night on the ABC hit TV show, "Men in Trees" .
Its really great to get a song out there on TV land. More to come!
But more than ever I am excited to get my new album finished and out to you guys.
Thank you to everyone for your myspace comments, e-mails and all your guest book signings.

lowercased:
tatu - about tatu - diaries - troy mccubbin: 2007! lets rock!
home » about tatu » diaries » troy mccubbin: 2007! lets rock!
troy mccubbin: 2007! lets rock!
hope everyone is going great mate!
thanks to everyone for their 2007 well wishes. its awesome to hear from you all.
so with a big party to bring in the new year, it is great to be back in los angeles. after a week of getting back in the swing of things i'm in the studio recording as we speak, working on my new album. its sounding great and i can't wait for you all to hear it.
some more good news for tatu, sven is off to record some vocals with julia & lena in germany to demo some songs. so i hope that will go really well. can't wait to hear them! then the rest of us guys can start adding some of our magic to these new tunes. no more other news on the tatu front just yet, but as soon as i hear something i will pass it on.
on a side note, a song i wrote some time ago was used last night on the abc hit tv show, "men in trees" .
its really great to get a song out there on tv land. more to come!
but more than ever i am excited to get my new album finished and out to you guys.
thank you to everyone for your myspace comments, e-mails and all your guest book signings.


text:
This copy shows the entry on 21-Apr-2019 at 09:09:29.
CHIPPING NORTON MIDDLE ROW SP 3027-3127 (east side) 3/57 Nos 10 and 10A 11.4.73 GV II House. C17 refronted c1730. Ashlar to the E, roadside front and rubblestone to rear and side walls with a steeply pitched stone tiled roof. One N end stone stack and one centre stone stack with brick cap. One build but with prominent dividing joint down the ashlar skin. Two storeys and attic. Two-window range to each house. No 10 has a segmental headed 2-pane sashed dormer, a moulded string course above the upper windows which have keystones and large pane C19 sashes and a remodelled ground floor with glazed door and canted shop window. No 10A has a 2-pane casement to the dormer and similar fenestration but the keystones are missing from the first floor windows. Evidence of the C17 house to the rear revealed by a close studded jettied section of timber framing and a 3-light 15-leaded pane casement.

lowercased:
this copy shows the entry on 21-apr-2019 at 09:09:29.
chipping norton middle row sp 3027-3127 (east side) 3/57 nos 10 and 10a 11.4.73 gv ii house. c17 refronted c1730. ashlar to the e, roadside front and rubblestone to rear and side walls with a steeply pitched stone tiled roof. one n end stone stack and one centre stone stack with brick cap. one build but with prominent dividing joint down the ashlar skin. two storeys and attic. two-window range to each house. no 10 has a segmental headed 2-pane sashed dormer, a moulded string course above the upper windows which have keystones and large pane c19 sashes and a remodelled ground floor with glazed door and canted shop window. no 10a has a 2-pane casement to the dormer and similar fenestration but the keystones are missing from the first floor windows. evidence of the c17 house to the rear revealed by a close studded jettied section of timber framing and a 3-light 15-leaded pane casement.


text:
Bye Tiny Tony... Hello, DRAGONNA!!
Tiny Tony is about the smallest superhero in the world. It is ABS-CBN's Saturday afternoon fantaserye superhero, starting October 11, 2008 after Varga. It is directed by Mr. Dondon Santos. It is based on Mars Ravelo's Pinoy Superheroes. Following the success of Kapitan Boom and Varga, Tiny Tony brings to life a fun adventure about another character created by Mars Ravelo. Follow the adventures of our “small but terrible” hero in Komiks presents Mars Ravelo’s Tiny Tony every Saturday beginning October 11. 2008 Dragonna(Shaina Magdayao) is a story about a teenage girl who discovers that she has pyrokinetic abilities and decided to use this newly found ability for a greater good. She releases this ability every time she loses her temper. Discovering her extraordinary super power, Olive will use her strength to fight crime and protect the powerless and unaided. However, Olive eventually get herself in a dilemma of choosing between her mightiness and the element that will terminate her special power - love. She will fall in love with Edgar(Jake Cuenca)..

lowercased:
bye tiny tony... hello, dragonna!!
tiny tony is about the smallest superhero in the world. it is abs-cbn's saturday afternoon fantaserye superhero, starting october 11, 2008 after varga. it is directed by mr. dondon santos. it is based on mars ravelo's pinoy superheroes. following the success of kapitan boom and varga, tiny tony brings to life a fun adventure about another character created by mars ravelo. follow the adventures of our “small but terrible” hero in komiks presents mars ravelo’s tiny tony every saturday beginning october 11. 2008 dragonna(shaina magdayao) is a story about a teenage girl who discovers that she has pyrokinetic abilities and decided to use this newly found ability for a greater good. she releases this ability every time she loses her temper. discovering her extraordinary super power, olive will use her strength to fight crime and protect the powerless and unaided. however, olive eventually get herself in a dilemma of choosing between her mightiness and the element that will terminate her special power - love. she will fall in love with edgar(jake cuenca)..


text:
Over an amazing dinner at a quaint resto in the Tremblant village, 4 ladies intensely discussed the subject of relationships. The platform for the launch of our discussion stemmed from a recent short lived, but particular romance I had with a charming and solid man who owned the resto we were dining at.
The conversation (and many others we shared on this 4 day ladies getaway) was packed with information that would have my mind and heart spinning for days.
Rolling out of bed and into my running shoes this morning, that evening’s conversation came back to me and I pondered as my feet hit the pavement under the light rain. I came back to so many blog posts I have written that explored freedom in contrast to love. I came home to sift through my own words, The Joy of Freedom hit home. In our patio dinner under the stars conversation, I had mentioned how easy it was to relate to this person, that I had been authentic on a level I had almost never experienced before. I didn’t feel the need to wow him, or put up any walls. My strong desire for freedom has often kept me apart from love. It’s just not something I’m willing to sacrifice for the sake of love. But until this short lived romance and the conversation we had over delicious tapas and wine at the foot of the mountains, I hadn’t truly understood what that freedom meant for me, how it would be manifested in my life. In relating to this man, my freedom didn’t feel threatened and yet I still felt wanted and cared for. It was the antidote to all the limiting dating experiences I had in the past. And it wasn’t so much about who he is, even though he is undoubtedly a man that I admire and respect very much, but it was about me and how I was showing up.
In The Joy of Freedom I talk about the extremely boring and watered-down concept of not giving up who you are to be in a relationship. It’s a notion that has been soooo talked about that I cringe at the words. I’m even surprised that I wrote a blog post about it hehe. I’m stepping up to redefine that concept. After my blissful experience with Prince Charming himself, I came to understand that it really has little to do with the other person as it has to do with yourself. You may be looking for certain qualities in another, but you are just as much looking for a certain experience of yourself. The extent of how much you will have to give up in order to be in a relationship is directly proportionate to how willing (or unwilling in this case) you are to being authentic. The more authentic you can be, the more of yourself you will be giving, but you will be losing so little of yourself. In fact, you will only be gaining more.
I walked away from sweet affair, feeling strong and powerful and beautiful. A deep sense of pride in the woman I am that I didn’t know I was but that I’d always wanted to be. I just hadn’t brushed up against a person in a way that would allow me to see those aspects of myself I believed I hadn’t manifested yet. It was my ability to be so authentic that allowed both us to walk away with a deep sense of respect for ourselves and for eachother.
I remember having a conversation with someone a couple of years back who pinned it as “well you value freedom so much that you attract freedom seekers and so you never find someone to sit tight for a while with”. I’ve run away from commitment many times for fear of losing my freedom. What I learned about relationships (and myself) is that it’s not freedom from others that we seek, but freedom to be ourselves. Human beings naturally seek connection, it is to our soul what food is to the body. But true connection happens at the level of authenticity. To connect outside of authenticity is stifling and leaves us feeling disconnected from our core. We want to be connected to others and still be connected to ourselves.
So it isn’t about not giving up who you are in order to be with someone, it’s about being all that you are in order to experience more of who you are, and of course, the holy grail, that thing we call love. Love for yourself and for another. Because essentially, if love is an powerful, expansive force, that sustains and nurtures, than loving another cannot result in loving yourself less. If you’re loving someone else, then you will also be loving yourself. And if you are loving yourself, that you aren’t giving anything up, you’re actually giving to yourself and therefore receiving. It’s win-win fr everyone involved. But you gotta be real! This kind of magic is only possible in the realm of authenticity.
If you want more, than be more!… of yourself. I promise, only good will come of it!

lowercased:
over an amazing dinner at a quaint resto in the tremblant village, 4 ladies intensely discussed the subject of relationships. the platform for the launch of our discussion stemmed from a recent short lived, but particular romance i had with a charming and solid man who owned the resto we were dining at.
the conversation (and many others we shared on this 4 day ladies getaway) was packed with information that would have my mind and heart spinning for days.
rolling out of bed and into my running shoes this morning, that evening’s conversation came back to me and i pondered as my feet hit the pavement under the light rain. i came back to so many blog posts i have written that explored freedom in contrast to love. i came home to sift through my own words, the joy of freedom hit home. in our patio dinner under the stars conversation, i had mentioned how easy it was to relate to this person, that i had been authentic on a level i had almost never experienced before. i didn’t feel the need to wow him, or put up any walls. my strong desire for freedom has often kept me apart from love. it’s just not something i’m willing to sacrifice for the sake of love. but until this short lived romance and the conversation we had over delicious tapas and wine at the foot of the mountains, i hadn’t truly understood what that freedom meant for me, how it would be manifested in my life. in relating to this man, my freedom didn’t feel threatened and yet i still felt wanted and cared for. it was the antidote to all the limiting dating experiences i had in the past. and it wasn’t so much about who he is, even though he is undoubtedly a man that i admire and respect very much, but it was about me and how i was showing up.
in the joy of freedom i talk about the extremely boring and watered-down concept of not giving up who you are to be in a relationship. it’s a notion that has been soooo talked about that i cringe at the words. i’m even surprised that i wrote a blog post about it hehe. i’m stepping up to redefine that concept. after my blissful experience with prince charming himself, i came to understand that it really has little to do with the other person as it has to do with yourself. you may be looking for certain qualities in another, but you are just as much looking for a certain experience of yourself. the extent of how much you will have to give up in order to be in a relationship is directly proportionate to how willing (or unwilling in this case) you are to being authentic. the more authentic you can be, the more of yourself you will be giving, but you will be losing so little of yourself. in fact, you will only be gaining more.
i walked away from sweet affair, feeling strong and powerful and beautiful. a deep sense of pride in the woman i am that i didn’t know i was but that i’d always wanted to be. i just hadn’t brushed up against a person in a way that would allow me to see those aspects of myself i believed i hadn’t manifested yet. it was my ability to be so authentic that allowed both us to walk away with a deep sense of respect for ourselves and for eachother.
i remember having a conversation with someone a couple of years back who pinned it as “well you value freedom so much that you attract freedom seekers and so you never find someone to sit tight for a while with”. i’ve run away from commitment many times for fear of losing my freedom. what i learned about relationships (and myself) is that it’s not freedom from others that we seek, but freedom to be ourselves. human beings naturally seek connection, it is to our soul what food is to the body. but true connection happens at the level of authenticity. to connect outside of authenticity is stifling and leaves us feeling disconnected from our core. we want to be connected to others and still be connected to ourselves.
so it isn’t about not giving up who you are in order to be with someone, it’s about being all that you are in order to experience more of who you are, and of course, the holy grail, that thing we call love. love for yourself and for another. because essentially, if love is an powerful, expansive force, that sustains and nurtures, than loving another cannot result in loving yourself less. if you’re loving someone else, then you will also be loving yourself. and if you are loving yourself, that you aren’t giving anything up, you’re actually giving to yourself and therefore receiving. it’s win-win fr everyone involved. but you gotta be real! this kind of magic is only possible in the realm of authenticity.
if you want more, than be more!… of yourself. i promise, only good will come of it!


text:
"I know that sounds off-the-wall, but its fun to see the similarities in the story arcs. In the movie, the plot evolves from misunderstanding between humans and dragons, to understanding between humans and dragons, to people and dragons living in harmony. Digital Transformation includes a similar story arc. Applications and storage technology exist on either side of a wide gulf. Application administrators are typically not storage experts. Similarly, storage experts struggle to define seamless integrations with application requirements..."
See all archived articles in the Datacore News section.

lowercased:
"i know that sounds off-the-wall, but its fun to see the similarities in the story arcs. in the movie, the plot evolves from misunderstanding between humans and dragons, to understanding between humans and dragons, to people and dragons living in harmony. digital transformation includes a similar story arc. applications and storage technology exist on either side of a wide gulf. application administrators are typically not storage experts. similarly, storage experts struggle to define seamless integrations with application requirements..."
see all archived articles in the datacore news section.


text:
Yesterday a Tyler jury in Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's court found that Apple willfully infringed a patent by a Nokia engineer on wireless communication technology. The patent, which was acquired and asserted in the case by plaintiff Cellular Communications Equipment, a subsidiary of Acacia Research, dealt with managing the resources used to send data over a communications network, and the accused devices were Apple's iPads and iPhones.
The jury found all five asserted claims infringed, that none of the five had been shown to be obvious, and rejected a claim of improper inventorship. The jury further found that the infringement was willful and awarded $22.11 million in damages.
The suit had previous included claims against the mobile carriers that sell Apple's devices (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Boost and T-Mobile) but Judge Mitchell severed and stayed the claims against the resellers, noting that the plaintiff couldn't get damages from both Apple and the resellers anyway.
"What about post-grant proceedings?" I hear you asking. Yes, Apple filed a petition for IPR under the AIA, and the PTAB declined to institute review, finding that Apple hadn't established a reasonable likelihood of prevailing. The PTAB had also denied IPR reviews by HTC, Dell, Amazon and other companies on the patent.
For a little context on Apple's recent trials in the district, my notes show that a prior verdict against Apple in Tyler this year (VirnetX II and damages trial on VirnetX I) was set aside by Judge Schroeder, and the retrial in that case starts later this month. Going back a little further, last year Apple tried three patent cases in the EDTX, all before Judge Gilstrap. It won two and lost the third, but Judge Gilstrap later set aside that verdict. Incidentally, the CCC case was originally assigned to Judge Gilstrap, but the parties agreed to trial before Magistrate Judge Mitchell, so Apple's immaculate record at trial with Judge Gilstrap continues.
To find a patent verdict against Apple that wasn't later set aside by the EDTX trial judge you have to go back to Mirror Worlds, which ... no, wait, Judge Davis set that one aside as well. Hmm. Okay, here we go - there is one for $9 million in 2011, and another for $19 million in 2009. To my knowledge neither resulted in a change on appeal (appeals may have been filed, but didn't result in a decision as best I can tell). There was also the original VirnetX verdict in 2012, which the Federal Circuit affirmed on liability and reversed on damages, and that is the Sisyphean ball that is going up and down the stairs on the old side of the Tyler courthouse again this year.
Running the numbers on those results, and assuming CCC doesn't change at trial or on appeal, it looks like Apple has won two at trial, lost three (totalling $42 million), and gotten three (for $208 million, $532 million and $624 million respectively) set aside by EDTX judges at the JMOL stage, and a fourth for $368 million set aside at the Federal Circuit (subject to the aforementioned retrial on damages). That's a 62% win rate at the district court, rising to 66% counting the appeal.
But I really don't think that takes fully into account Apple's success in getting $1.36 billion in verdicts set aside at the JMOL stage. To better evaluate this, perhaps a useful way to look at that is this. Apple has been successful in setting aside 98.5% of the damages assessed against it by Eastern District of Texas juries at the district court level. Including the appellate success, its set-aside rate rises to 98.8%. Even assuming Judge Mitchell denies any JMOLs in the CCC case (Apple has only lost three of eight JMOL rulings, but let's assume they lose this one), the success rate would only drop to 97%.

lowercased:
yesterday a tyler jury in magistrate judge k. nicole mitchell's court found that apple willfully infringed a patent by a nokia engineer on wireless communication technology. the patent, which was acquired and asserted in the case by plaintiff cellular communications equipment, a subsidiary of acacia research, dealt with managing the resources used to send data over a communications network, and the accused devices were apple's ipads and iphones.
the jury found all five asserted claims infringed, that none of the five had been shown to be obvious, and rejected a claim of improper inventorship. the jury further found that the infringement was willful and awarded $22.11 million in damages.
the suit had previous included claims against the mobile carriers that sell apple's devices (at&t, verizon, sprint, boost and t-mobile) but judge mitchell severed and stayed the claims against the resellers, noting that the plaintiff couldn't get damages from both apple and the resellers anyway.
"what about post-grant proceedings?" i hear you asking. yes, apple filed a petition for ipr under the aia, and the ptab declined to institute review, finding that apple hadn't established a reasonable likelihood of prevailing. the ptab had also denied ipr reviews by htc, dell, amazon and other companies on the patent.
for a little context on apple's recent trials in the district, my notes show that a prior verdict against apple in tyler this year (virnetx ii and damages trial on virnetx i) was set aside by judge schroeder, and the retrial in that case starts later this month. going back a little further, last year apple tried three patent cases in the edtx, all before judge gilstrap. it won two and lost the third, but judge gilstrap later set aside that verdict. incidentally, the ccc case was originally assigned to judge gilstrap, but the parties agreed to trial before magistrate judge mitchell, so apple's immaculate record at trial with judge gilstrap continues.
to find a patent verdict against apple that wasn't later set aside by the edtx trial judge you have to go back to mirror worlds, which ... no, wait, judge davis set that one aside as well. hmm. okay, here we go - there is one for $9 million in 2011, and another for $19 million in 2009. to my knowledge neither resulted in a change on appeal (appeals may have been filed, but didn't result in a decision as best i can tell). there was also the original virnetx verdict in 2012, which the federal circuit affirmed on liability and reversed on damages, and that is the sisyphean ball that is going up and down the stairs on the old side of the tyler courthouse again this year.
running the numbers on those results, and assuming ccc doesn't change at trial or on appeal, it looks like apple has won two at trial, lost three (totalling $42 million), and gotten three (for $208 million, $532 million and $624 million respectively) set aside by edtx judges at the jmol stage, and a fourth for $368 million set aside at the federal circuit (subject to the aforementioned retrial on damages). that's a 62% win rate at the district court, rising to 66% counting the appeal.
but i really don't think that takes fully into account apple's success in getting $1.36 billion in verdicts set aside at the jmol stage. to better evaluate this, perhaps a useful way to look at that is this. apple has been successful in setting aside 98.5% of the damages assessed against it by eastern district of texas juries at the district court level. including the appellate success, its set-aside rate rises to 98.8%. even assuming judge mitchell denies any jmols in the ccc case (apple has only lost three of eight jmol rulings, but let's assume they lose this one), the success rate would only drop to 97%.


text:
Your iPhone 7 or 8 deserves a stylish case, so design your own and flaunt your individuality. The personalised iPhone 7 case is also for the iPhone 8 and is made from glossy, scratchproof plastic, offering your gadget the best protection. Featuring a full-colour print wrap around the edges, your custom iPhone 7 case is a standout accessory for girls, boys and adults alike.
Design your own custom iPhone 7 photo case and treat your gadget to a well deserved makeover.
We all love to show off our unique style, and with our phones being with us 24/7, there's the perfect opportunity to flaunt photos and designs. Upload your original images and ensure your smartphone stands out. Not only is this a fashion statement, but it's also practical, ensuring nobody confuses your phone with theirs. Made from glossy scratchproof plastic, this is the best protection for your phone, helping to preserve the quality and prolong its life.
Easy to use design, struggled with other sites to design case, amazing customer service and always updated very quickly, and also came really quick....and just as I designed and lovely quality product!! Will definitely be using again!!
This is the second time I've ordered a personalised case for my iphone with bags of love and i’ve not been disappointed. Quick service and a really good product. Would definitely recommend.
Like many of our products, the iPhone 8/iPhone 7 personalised case comes with a quantity discount. When you buy 4 or more, you save money per case, so design one for all the family now and enjoy this discount.
Your protective iPhone 7 personalised case is made to order in our London studios, printed and finished to perfection. We use a specialist process that ensures the inks fuse deep into the material, giving a photo quality, high definition finish that lasts forever. Your images won't peel away or scratch off over time. The plastic case is moulded and the relevant holes are cut out to accommodate the camera, side buttons and charger.
Care: Please only use your personalised case for the iPhone 7 and 8, and do not try to force another model inside as this will result in damage to the case and phone. Always take care when removing the case to clean it or access your battery area. Should it get dirty, simply wipe clean with a tissue or damp cloth.
Please be aware of the camera holes, visible in the design interface. Anything placed inside this area will be cut out, so make sure important design features are kept away, especially elements like eyes if you're printing a face. Your photos wrap around the side, covering the entire personalised iPhone 7 case, so consider this is you have design features that reside on the edges.
Design a personalised iPhone 7 case for your forgetful mum and encourage her to pick up her mobile before leaving the house. Printed with a funny reminder such as 'Please Don't Leave Me!' or 'Aren't You Forgetting Something?', it should be easier to get in contact with your mum when she's out shopping.
For your social media loving friend, choose all the best Instagram snaps or SnapChat filters and design a unique iPhone 7 case personalised with happy memories. It's a totally different gift that is both useful and sentimental. Add a message such as 'You're My Bestie' and make it truly personal, be a designer yourself.
For your boyfriend or husband, you could go down the cute or humorous road, depending on their personality. A photo of the two of you together could be a nice touch for the more romantic of partners, or alternatively, print a picture of him and his buddies at their football match if he's into his sport.
For the pet lover, you could create phone accessories with funny cat pictures, or photos of cute dogs. You could create a newspaper-style review of your best friend and have that printed on there, or just your favourite image of the two of you and their name.
Doodle and jot down notes with your very own personalised printed pen. This handy pen also features an LED torch light.
Personalised iPhone 6 phone case. Create your own bespoke printed iPhone cover by uploading your favourite photos or designs.

lowercased:
your iphone 7 or 8 deserves a stylish case, so design your own and flaunt your individuality. the personalised iphone 7 case is also for the iphone 8 and is made from glossy, scratchproof plastic, offering your gadget the best protection. featuring a full-colour print wrap around the edges, your custom iphone 7 case is a standout accessory for girls, boys and adults alike.
design your own custom iphone 7 photo case and treat your gadget to a well deserved makeover.
we all love to show off our unique style, and with our phones being with us 24/7, there's the perfect opportunity to flaunt photos and designs. upload your original images and ensure your smartphone stands out. not only is this a fashion statement, but it's also practical, ensuring nobody confuses your phone with theirs. made from glossy scratchproof plastic, this is the best protection for your phone, helping to preserve the quality and prolong its life.
easy to use design, struggled with other sites to design case, amazing customer service and always updated very quickly, and also came really quick....and just as i designed and lovely quality product!! will definitely be using again!!
this is the second time i've ordered a personalised case for my iphone with bags of love and i’ve not been disappointed. quick service and a really good product. would definitely recommend.
like many of our products, the iphone 8/iphone 7 personalised case comes with a quantity discount. when you buy 4 or more, you save money per case, so design one for all the family now and enjoy this discount.
your protective iphone 7 personalised case is made to order in our london studios, printed and finished to perfection. we use a specialist process that ensures the inks fuse deep into the material, giving a photo quality, high definition finish that lasts forever. your images won't peel away or scratch off over time. the plastic case is moulded and the relevant holes are cut out to accommodate the camera, side buttons and charger.
care: please only use your personalised case for the iphone 7 and 8, and do not try to force another model inside as this will result in damage to the case and phone. always take care when removing the case to clean it or access your battery area. should it get dirty, simply wipe clean with a tissue or damp cloth.
please be aware of the camera holes, visible in the design interface. anything placed inside this area will be cut out, so make sure important design features are kept away, especially elements like eyes if you're printing a face. your photos wrap around the side, covering the entire personalised iphone 7 case, so consider this is you have design features that reside on the edges.
design a personalised iphone 7 case for your forgetful mum and encourage her to pick up her mobile before leaving the house. printed with a funny reminder such as 'please don't leave me!' or 'aren't you forgetting something?', it should be easier to get in contact with your mum when she's out shopping.
for your social media loving friend, choose all the best instagram snaps or snapchat filters and design a unique iphone 7 case personalised with happy memories. it's a totally different gift that is both useful and sentimental. add a message such as 'you're my bestie' and make it truly personal, be a designer yourself.
for your boyfriend or husband, you could go down the cute or humorous road, depending on their personality. a photo of the two of you together could be a nice touch for the more romantic of partners, or alternatively, print a picture of him and his buddies at their football match if he's into his sport.
for the pet lover, you could create phone accessories with funny cat pictures, or photos of cute dogs. you could create a newspaper-style review of your best friend and have that printed on there, or just your favourite image of the two of you and their name.
doodle and jot down notes with your very own personalised printed pen. this handy pen also features an led torch light.
personalised iphone 6 phone case. create your own bespoke printed iphone cover by uploading your favourite photos or designs.


text:
Earlier this week I took a nostalgic tour of New Orleans in search of the remaining works by renowned British graffiti artist Banksy, who visited almost exactly five years ago. I found that three of the original 14 stencil paintings can still be seen. A few others are boarded up or painted over. In four cases, the buildings where the paintings appeared have been demolished.
There’s a part of me that wished more Banksys were preserved. On the other hand, I doubt that the celebrated street artist intended New Orleans to be a museum; he intended it to be a social and political laboratory.
Another reason for Banksy’s popularity is, well, populism. Banksy’s street art is free and clear. There’s no museum exhibition admission, no gallery markup, no public art management fee, no profit. Behind the scenes, I suspect Banksy has done pretty well for himself in stencil sales – the New Orleans Museum of Art has a copy of the umbrella girl stenciled on canvas – but in public art terms he’s Robin Hood.
And the realistic nature of Banksy’s designs eliminates any residual modern art snobbishness.
If you wander 2013 New Orleans searching for Banksys, you'll find a landscape in flux. The flooded green building on St. Claude Avenue where the patriot was painted is gone. So is the abandoned cement block barroom on Claiborne where the kid with the life preserver was painted. There are parts of town where Katrina and the flood are becoming distant memories. In much of the Lower Ninth Ward, it can seem like the disaster happened just days ago.
While searching for the location of a lost Banksy, I noticed a house still marked with the spray-painted National Guard code that indicated a dead body was found in October 2005 (1 DOA, 10/15). That remains the most chilling sort of post-K graffiti.
Here's a starry pop-culture collision that took place right down on Claiborne Avenue in the Lower 9th Ward. In 2008, Banksy painted his kid swinging on a life preserver very near the future site of Brad Pitt's modern architectural development, Make It Right. Coincidentally, Pitt reportedly spent $2 million on a Banksy painting at auction.
The blue corner townhouse on Oretha Castle Haley, where the gas mask band once marched is gone, replaced by a modern office building. The dilapidated and partially burned building near the corner of Canal Street and Sourth Derbigny, where Banksy painted his homeless Abraham Lincoln is also gone. In fact, almost everything is gone for a block in every direction, to make room for the forthcoming hospital complex.
This June, a Banksy stencil was cut from a London wall and sold at auction for $1.1 million. Too bad the New Orleans property owners couldn't have cashed in.
I’ve heard that the ruined 7th Ward residence where Banksy painted his wind-blown horn player also is gone. But I can’t be sure because I never knew exactly where it was in the first place – somewhere near Poland and Claiborne Avenues, I was told. I also never laid eyes on the kid with an escaped umbrella painted on the Industrial Canal floodwall.
Banksy's portrait of Bart Simpson on the abandoned hardware store at St. Bernard Avenue and North Robertson Street survived for years. Now it's boarded over. Renovation of the landmark Circle Grocery Store across the street seems to be in full swing.
In three former Banksy locations I visited, men were mowing very tall grass. The smell of searching for Banksys on their fifth anniversary is the smell of chopped sub-tropical growth. In one location, a goat baaaaed excitedly as I took photos. It’s as if New Orleans has become closer to the earth over the past five years – or maybe it’s just my imagination.
There’s a slight possibility, of course, that Banksy didn’t visit New Orleans in 2008 or anytime. After all, an outlaw guerilla artist must preserve his anonymity and can’t really take responsibility for his art. Since 2008, a handful of Banksy-like stencils have appeared on Crescent City masonry, giving rise to flurries of excitement. But knowledgeable Banksy watchers seem to agree that the 2008 visit was for real; the rest were imitations.
Here’s a final irony: Banksy’s sinister anti-graffiti activist on the corner of Clio and Carondelet streets is still in perfect shape, although the strip of fuchsia paint that surrounds it visually smothers Banksy’s subtle design. And Banksy’s anti-graffiti crusader on the antique Jackson Avenue fire station near the river is in pretty good shape, though faded. That means two of the three Banksys that have survived the longest depict the anti-graffiti zealots that were supposed to be the bane of Banksy and by extension all street artists.
There may be some metaphor in that.

lowercased:
earlier this week i took a nostalgic tour of new orleans in search of the remaining works by renowned british graffiti artist banksy, who visited almost exactly five years ago. i found that three of the original 14 stencil paintings can still be seen. a few others are boarded up or painted over. in four cases, the buildings where the paintings appeared have been demolished.
there’s a part of me that wished more banksys were preserved. on the other hand, i doubt that the celebrated street artist intended new orleans to be a museum; he intended it to be a social and political laboratory.
another reason for banksy’s popularity is, well, populism. banksy’s street art is free and clear. there’s no museum exhibition admission, no gallery markup, no public art management fee, no profit. behind the scenes, i suspect banksy has done pretty well for himself in stencil sales – the new orleans museum of art has a copy of the umbrella girl stenciled on canvas – but in public art terms he’s robin hood.
and the realistic nature of banksy’s designs eliminates any residual modern art snobbishness.
if you wander 2013 new orleans searching for banksys, you'll find a landscape in flux. the flooded green building on st. claude avenue where the patriot was painted is gone. so is the abandoned cement block barroom on claiborne where the kid with the life preserver was painted. there are parts of town where katrina and the flood are becoming distant memories. in much of the lower ninth ward, it can seem like the disaster happened just days ago.
while searching for the location of a lost banksy, i noticed a house still marked with the spray-painted national guard code that indicated a dead body was found in october 2005 (1 doa, 10/15). that remains the most chilling sort of post-k graffiti.
here's a starry pop-culture collision that took place right down on claiborne avenue in the lower 9th ward. in 2008, banksy painted his kid swinging on a life preserver very near the future site of brad pitt's modern architectural development, make it right. coincidentally, pitt reportedly spent $2 million on a banksy painting at auction.
the blue corner townhouse on oretha castle haley, where the gas mask band once marched is gone, replaced by a modern office building. the dilapidated and partially burned building near the corner of canal street and sourth derbigny, where banksy painted his homeless abraham lincoln is also gone. in fact, almost everything is gone for a block in every direction, to make room for the forthcoming hospital complex.
this june, a banksy stencil was cut from a london wall and sold at auction for $1.1 million. too bad the new orleans property owners couldn't have cashed in.
i’ve heard that the ruined 7th ward residence where banksy painted his wind-blown horn player also is gone. but i can’t be sure because i never knew exactly where it was in the first place – somewhere near poland and claiborne avenues, i was told. i also never laid eyes on the kid with an escaped umbrella painted on the industrial canal floodwall.
banksy's portrait of bart simpson on the abandoned hardware store at st. bernard avenue and north robertson street survived for years. now it's boarded over. renovation of the landmark circle grocery store across the street seems to be in full swing.
in three former banksy locations i visited, men were mowing very tall grass. the smell of searching for banksys on their fifth anniversary is the smell of chopped sub-tropical growth. in one location, a goat baaaaed excitedly as i took photos. it’s as if new orleans has become closer to the earth over the past five years – or maybe it’s just my imagination.
there’s a slight possibility, of course, that banksy didn’t visit new orleans in 2008 or anytime. after all, an outlaw guerilla artist must preserve his anonymity and can’t really take responsibility for his art. since 2008, a handful of banksy-like stencils have appeared on crescent city masonry, giving rise to flurries of excitement. but knowledgeable banksy watchers seem to agree that the 2008 visit was for real; the rest were imitations.
here’s a final irony: banksy’s sinister anti-graffiti activist on the corner of clio and carondelet streets is still in perfect shape, although the strip of fuchsia paint that surrounds it visually smothers banksy’s subtle design. and banksy’s anti-graffiti crusader on the antique jackson avenue fire station near the river is in pretty good shape, though faded. that means two of the three banksys that have survived the longest depict the anti-graffiti zealots that were supposed to be the bane of banksy and by extension all street artists.
there may be some metaphor in that.


text:
Bras have one job to do and a worthy job at that, but with smart clothing set to explode by 2016, everyone from Victoria's Secret to university boffins are pushing the boundaries of what the humble bra can do.
Take the Bionic Bra. It's a project out of the University of Wollongong in Australia and unlike many new wearable prototypes, it solves a real, everyday problem: how women work out.
The Bionic Bra is effectively killing the idea of a sports bra. It's a responsive bit of smart clothing that tracks the amount and speed of your body's movement and adjusts the fit accordingly. The aim is for the final product to be comfortable enough to wear everyday and supportive enough to wear when running or at the gym.
It works using customised graphene fibers, developed by wet spinning techniques, which are knitted into a wearable structure to form the bra - this is how movement is monitored. Then 'artificial muscles' (currently located on the back but likely to move) use this data to tighten up and contract the whole bra to provide more support. This integrated tech is also based on next-gen fibers which are made from coiled fishing line.
The UOW team, lead by Professor Julie Steele, Director of Breast Research Australia, are now prototyping more 'wearable' designs for the Bionic Bra. Some of the components are 3D printed which is speeding up the process but one final hurdle is that not all the hardware is currently washable.
The idea of a hi-tech bra might sound a bit silly but there's a lot at stake if women get it wrong - neck and back pain, numbness in the fingers from compressed nerves and headaches according to the researchers.
We'll keep an eye on developments as the Bionic Bra makes its way from prototype to final product. Bloomingdales, here it comes.

lowercased:
bras have one job to do and a worthy job at that, but with smart clothing set to explode by 2016, everyone from victoria's secret to university boffins are pushing the boundaries of what the humble bra can do.
take the bionic bra. it's a project out of the university of wollongong in australia and unlike many new wearable prototypes, it solves a real, everyday problem: how women work out.
the bionic bra is effectively killing the idea of a sports bra. it's a responsive bit of smart clothing that tracks the amount and speed of your body's movement and adjusts the fit accordingly. the aim is for the final product to be comfortable enough to wear everyday and supportive enough to wear when running or at the gym.
it works using customised graphene fibers, developed by wet spinning techniques, which are knitted into a wearable structure to form the bra - this is how movement is monitored. then 'artificial muscles' (currently located on the back but likely to move) use this data to tighten up and contract the whole bra to provide more support. this integrated tech is also based on next-gen fibers which are made from coiled fishing line.
the uow team, lead by professor julie steele, director of breast research australia, are now prototyping more 'wearable' designs for the bionic bra. some of the components are 3d printed which is speeding up the process but one final hurdle is that not all the hardware is currently washable.
the idea of a hi-tech bra might sound a bit silly but there's a lot at stake if women get it wrong - neck and back pain, numbness in the fingers from compressed nerves and headaches according to the researchers.
we'll keep an eye on developments as the bionic bra makes its way from prototype to final product. bloomingdales, here it comes.


text:
Captain America is a Super Soldier project with Superhuman strength endurance agility. With his unrivaled fighting skills and his indestructible Vibranium shield he can go up against any foe.
Avengers, assemble. When Bruce banner gets angry, there’s no way to stop the unleashing of the captain america. This 6 inch captain america figure features animation inspired design and 7 points of articulation. With 6 inch figures from the world of the avengers, kids can imagine sending their favorite super heroes and super villains into the action of the marvel universe.

lowercased:
captain america is a super soldier project with superhuman strength endurance agility. with his unrivaled fighting skills and his indestructible vibranium shield he can go up against any foe.
avengers, assemble. when bruce banner gets angry, there’s no way to stop the unleashing of the captain america. this 6 inch captain america figure features animation inspired design and 7 points of articulation. with 6 inch figures from the world of the avengers, kids can imagine sending their favorite super heroes and super villains into the action of the marvel universe.