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The biggest irony of the current California political season?
Here's one possible answer: The fact that those folks who are most aggrieved about the concentration of wealth are trying to make the state even more dependent on such wealth.
That would be one effect of the millionaires' tax, the ballot initiative backed by the California Federation of Teachers, the Courage Campaign and other progressives.
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It would increase income taxes for those who make a million dollars a year and up.
By doing that, California would get even more of its revenues from the "1 percent" at the top.
There are different views on whether this is as a good or bad thing. For the budget, California's progressive tax structure -- which would get more progressive with this initiative -- creates a challenge because the revenues from rich folks tend to be very volatille.
That's why, even though California's economy was essentialy flat overall between the 2007-08 and the 2008-09 budget years, state revenues fell 18 percent.
The very rich had a bad year, particularly with the investments from which they drive most of their income.
This progressivity has virtues as well.
To many people, it seems more fair for people with more money to pay more.
Over time, the volatile system tends to produce more revenue -- despite the more severe ups and downs.
In this way, volatility is a feature not a virtue. However, it would be more of a feature if the state had a big, real rainy day fund that saved the money from good years to make up for the shortages in the bad year. (The state has multiple rainy day funds on the books, but the rules governing them are so loose that they have little or no money in them).
Put all these facts together, and any Californian -- no matter how much money you make -- probably should be preoccupied with the question of how very rich people think.
Since we need them, whether we like it or not.
The millionaire's tax then begs the question. Will the rich stay in California and pay additional taxes if it passes? Or will they go elsewhere?
New IRS data, reported at LA Observed, suggests we should worry a little, but not a lot, about this.
Rich people are fairly loyal to California, as you might expect, since California is a wonderful place to live in if you have enough money to afford a fine home or two. California has more people with net worths of $2 million or more than any other state.
That's not merely a function of the state's size. California also has one of the highest percentages of such people in the country.
For those more inclined to worry about departures of the rich, two of our neighboring states provide some reason for concern.
The same data show that Oregon and Nevada also are welcoming to rich people. Oregon income taxes are slightly higher than California's current taxes for the very rich -- though the Millionaire's Tax would give California the lead in this area. Nevada's taxes are much lower than both.
Would the Millionaire's Tax send California millionaires out of state? Probably not. But we shall see.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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This little red crochet bag is the perfect accessory to add a punch to your Friday night outfit. For the beginning crocheter, this purse features the single stitch and is easy to make. Use it as a clutch for the holidays and be in the Christmas spirit.
- 175 yards of nylon cord
- 2 handles
- Drawstring liner
- Beaded button
- Base board bottom
- Crochet Hook: J or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 3 sts per 1 inch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
With size J crochet hook, ch 61.
Beginning in 2nd ch from hook, work sc in each stitch (60 sc). Slip stitch in beginning chain to form ring. Continue sc until tube measures 6 inches high. Note: It is not necessary to chain at end of each row - simply continue around tube.
Ch 2, turn.
Row 1: sc in 2nd stitch from hook and next 10 stitches, ch 2, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2: sc in 2nd stitch from hook and in each stitch across and in ch 2 space, ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Repeat row 2.
Row 4: Decrease one stitch at beginning and at the end of row, sc all other stitches in row.
Rows 5-6: Repeat row 5.
When 4 stitches remain, ch 10, slip stitch newly formed chain to opposite side creating a loop, finish off.
Lay bag flat on a table. Attach the button to the middle front of the bag. Weave in all loose ends with the crochet hook.
Make two patches as follows:
Ch 10. In 2nd ch from hook, *sc in each stitch across, ch 2, turn*. Repeat from * 3 times more. Patch will measure approximately 1 in. x 3 in.
Whip stitch the top edge of one patch near the top inside center of the bag. Place one of the handles between the patch and the inside body of the bag and whip stitch the bottom of the patch in place. Repeat on opposite side.
Chain 15. In 2nd ch from hook, *sc in each stitch across, ch 2, turn*. Repeat from * until piece measures 6 in. high.
Whip stitch the bottom of the bag to the bottom of the body tube. Turn the bag inside out and whip stitch the base board to the bottom. Place drawstring liner inside and enjoy!
Shoulder Strap (Optional):
Crochet: Ch. 6 stitches. Sc in each ch beginning in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, turn. Repeat pattern for 40 in. Secure strap to inside of the baseboard and to top edge of bag.
- Add an eyelash or novelty yarn.
- Add beads to the closure.
- Create an inside pocket with either leftover cord or fabric.
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Jan 09, 2016
Can you use the tee shirt material yarn from Katia?
Feb 28, 2015
I want to make this bag, but need to know what size nylon cord? also what is the liner? Could I get extra instructions please?
Oct 19, 2013
Creative Yarn Source/Crochet Style has Omega nylong yarns of different thicknesses and also tons of colors to choose from. I've used this yarn for many, many purses and have always been very pleased with the results. She has charts too, so you can determine exactly which thickness is what you need. I agree that this is a somewhat difficult pattern to decipher - especially for a beginner. My suggestion is to use whatever liner you like, and tack it to the top edge of the purse with thread. Sew it well and you'll be fine. Also...for the base - plastic canvas (extra sturdy or regular) will work well. If your hubby works with wood, have him cut one (create a template for him by tracing the bottom onto paper) out of thin wood of any kind. Another option is to use thick cardboard, although this isn't the best choice I've found. Unless you truly want it STURDY, using a couple strands of yarn held together as one would work well too. It will create a very sturdy base. I've made lots of purses and I hope these suggestions will help some of you who are having troubles. It's always frustrating when a pattern doesn't work as you planned. Keep trying! Once you succeed, you'll be proud of yourself and you'll also learn alot!
Jul 05, 2013
I use the plastic template sheets (used for quilting) for the bottom of my purses, use more than one for a stiffer bottom if desired.
CMurph47 9281158
Oct 25, 2012
What is a drawstring liner? Where do you purchase it, or where are the instructions for making one?
ramjones22 6563465
Jun 21, 2012
Where can I buy the nylon cord?
CMurph47 9281158
Oct 25, 2012
This would be helpful if there was a reply to the question. where do you purchase nylon cord? Hardware or craft store?
mcoonis 7978601
Sep 21, 2011
Yes I'm having trouble with the base board bottom as well. Also drawstring liner. Any suggestions on what exactly I should get? I tried to look at the Craft Store on this site as well and still not sure what to use. This is my first attempt to make a purse!
Aug 18, 2011
it is my guess after reading the pattern it ment for row 5 and 6 to repeat row 4 since its a decrease row.. I hope this helps.. its really a very cut purse... also I think they want any type of board to be put down to creat a base for the purse.. maybe theres a language barrier or some other reason for the mis comunication... I personally think a pattern labeled easy should be more detailed with the instructions..
Member 16296
Mar 12, 2011
On the pattern of the little red crochet bag why does it say repeat row 5 when it comes to 5 & 6?I know that you repeat a row from a different row. Do I crochet from a different row or what?
Member 14414
Dec 29, 2009
What does baseboard bottom mean? What is it made of? This is not for someone who doesn't know how to sew or is very inexperienced in making purses.
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TAMPA – A spokesperson for Carnival says another one of its cruise ships is having problems.
The travel company says the Carnival Legend is experiencing a technical issue with one of the ship's Azipod units, which affects the vessel's sailing speed.
Carnival reports the ship's safety systems and hotel services are all functioning normally.
The vessel made its scheduled call Thursday in Mahogany Bay, Roatan, in addition to visiting Cozumel and Costa Maya earlier in the week, said Carnival.
Because of the reduction in sailing speed, Carnival says Friday's visit to Grand Cayman has been cancelled and the ship will proceed to its homeport of Tampa, where it is expected to arrive on Sunday as scheduled.
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The 2009 Amsoil/Street Rodder Road Tour Leg 8
NHRA Museum Tour The Road To The California Hot Rod Reunion
The NHRA Wally Parks Museum is known for its incredible collection of hot rod artifacts that tell the story of the history of our hobby. A visit to the facility on the grounds of the Fairplex in Pomona gives visitors a look at hot rodding's roots and the men and women who pioneered what has become a passion for so many of us.
On display in the museum are vehicles and memorabilia that show what things were like in the early days, when hot rodding was in its infancy and drag racing was born. The NHRA Wally Parks Museum is more than just a shrine to our past. Each year the museum organizes two events that showcase the cars and the activities that helped shape the hobby. In June at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and in October at Fomoso Raceway near Bakersfield, California, the Hot Rod Reunion events feature vintage drag racing and attract race cars and hot rods from those early years.
In June, the Vintage Air Road Tour traveled again to the Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which was, once again, a fantastic event. We'd already made plans to attend this year's California Hot Rod Reunion in October. Our starting point for the NHRA Museum Road Tour was to be the Pacific Northwest. Always a hot bed of hot rod activity, this marks the first time that we have been in the Pacific Northwest since our "come along for the ride" program was instituted four years ago.
The Seattle area is home to Morrison Enterprises, located in the suburb of Fife. The folks at Morrison fabricated the chassis and front suspension on the '52 Chevy hardtop, and after 22,000 miles of smooth travels the Morrison chassis still makes each and every day on the tours very comfortable. Morrison Enterprises was the perfect place to begin the NHRA Museum Road Tour to the California Hot Rod Reunion.
Waiting for us at Morrison Enterprises on Saturday evening were owners Art and son Craig Morrison and their crew of craftsmen. Burgers and hot dogs were already on the grill, and we were given a tour of the facilities. It was interesting to see the wide range of chassis applications that are available from Morrison Enterprises and the engineering and craftsmanship that go into each product. The Road Tour participants had plenty of questions for Art, Craig, and the crew and it was an educational evening at Morrison Enterprises. Craig's talents extend to the barbecue grill and the great food was appreciated by everyone in attendance.
Sunday morning we decided to make a stop at the LeMay Auto Museum in nearby Tacoma, Washington. Harold LeMay's love affair began at an early age. He began collecting all things automotive about the same time that he began his refuse and waste services business when he returned form World War II. His auto collection grew as rapidly as his business and his success helped him continue to build his collection of autos and auto-related items. It is an understatement to say that Harold LeMay had a collection of vehicles. At the time of his passing some years ago he had accumulated 3,500 vehicles of all makes and models from every era of automotive history. His family has continued LeMay's dream and with the help of dedicated volunteers many of the vehicles from LeMay's collection are on display in Tacoma. Plans are in the works to break ground this year for what is projected to be the largest auto museum in the world and LeMay's collection will be the centerpiece of America's Auto Museum in Tacoma.
Sunday afternoon the tour made its way two hours south to Vancouver, Washington, and the showroom and warehouse of Chevs of the 40's. Chevs of the 40's specializes in parts and products for Chevrolet cars and trucks from 1936-54. We used many of their products on this year's Road Tour Chevy. We were greeted at Chevs by owners Rob Logsdon and Ron Wade. Logsdon and Wade are both serious car guys and their showroom, build shop, and restoration facilities are very impressive. As Logsdon gave us a look at the retail end of things at Chevs of the 40's and their sister company Street Rod Headquarters, Wade took folks on a tour of the shop area and we got an up-close look at the projects that he has in the works. After our visit at Chevs Logsdon and Wade took us all out to dinner at a great local restaurant where we had a good time enjoying the food and the camaraderie of fellow car folks. Many thanks to Rob Logsdon, Ron Wade, and all the folks at Chevs of the 40's and the Street Rod Headquarters for a great Sunday evening in Vancouver.
After our Monday morning driver's meeting it was a short drive to Steve's Auto Restoration in Portland, Oregon. Owner Steve Frisbie and staff were waiting with coffee and doughnuts when we arrived. Steve's Auto Restoration has been known for their high-quality craftsmanship for many years. Their projects have won many awards and their field of expertise ranges from high-end concourse work to more recently their '34 Ford roadster and coupe reproduction steel bodies. It was interesting to see such a wide range of projects under way. The metalwork that is done at Steve's is of incredible high quality. We were also given a demonstration of the work that can be done on the huge two-headed vintage power hammer. These tools are very rare and finding craftsman who can put them to good use is even rarer. Steve's is lucky enough to have both.
From Steve's Auto Restorations we drove 30 minutes southeast to the home and private shop of Wendy and Bill Jabs in Eagle Creek. Wendy and Bill have been car enthusiasts for many years and have put together a very eclectic collection of special interest vehicles. The common denominator in the Jabs collection is the high quality of workmanship in each vehicle. Ranging from the large classic cars of the '20s and '30s to high-performance Corvairs, Australian Utes, award-winning street rods, and some very rare sports cars, each and every car is finished to concourse quality. Even though they had just arrived back from the huge Hershey Swap Meet in Pennsylvania the day before, Wendy and Bill went out of their way to answer all the questions that the curious Road Tour participants had about their fine collection. Thanks to Wendy and Bill for welcoming us to their beautiful residence and giving us a chance to see their impressive group of vehicles.
There is nothing quite as beautiful as the coastline of Oregon. From Eagle Creek we set out on a six-hour drive to our destination for the evening of Gold Beach on the southern Oregon coastline. It was a beautiful drive as we made our way west across the mountains, on to Florence, and then south on Highway 101 to Gold Beach. We were joined on this leg of the tour by Rob and Carrie Logsdon and Ron Wade from Chevs of the '40s. Wade was driving the beautiful Chevs' '47 Chevy pickup and Logsdon decided to take his '61 T-bird. It was a beautiful drive but storm clouds were gathering on the horizon. The weather report called for very heavy winds and rain for Tuesday as the remnants of the typhoon that had caused severe damage in the Philippines the previous week had its gun sights set on the southern Oregon and northern California coastline; exactly where we were traveling on Tuesday.
Tuesday morning arrived and the morning driver's meeting was a little more somber than most mornings. We headed out at 7:45 a.m. to see if the weatherman was correct in the predictions. Unfortunately in this case he was. We drove for about eight hours in very high winds and pouring rain. Those of us in closed cars managed to stay somewhat dry but Bill Story, Jules Engoren, and Ray Fawcett had to tough it out in open cars. It was quite a day as we tried to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline but we were preoccupied with the driving conditions. The redwoods were beautiful and many of us did take a side trip down the Avenue of the Giants for a quick look at those amazing trees.
We arrived at Cotati Speed Shop in Santa Rosa just a little behind schedule but considering that we had just driven in the worst storm in 40 years for that area, we were in good shape. It helped that owner Zane Cullen and his crew has some great tri-tip roast and chicken waiting for us on the grill. Cullen gave us a project-by-project walk through the Cotati Speed Shop facility. The level of craftsmanship is amazing. We also got a sneak peak at the '10 XL27 T Road Tour roadster pickup that I will be driving next season. The Shadow Rods XL27 T body will be comfortable with its enlarged size but it will be a departure from this year's '52 Chevy hardtop to say the least. I am excited about next year's car and, after seeing the quality of work being done at Cotati Speed Shop, I am sure it will be fantastic. We were a very tired group by Tuesday evening when it was finally time to rest our heads. There is plenty more to see and do on the NHRA Wally Parks Museum Road Tour.
Wednesday morning dawned with much better weather although the memories of the previous day's trip down the coastline were still very fresh in our minds. Everyone had managed to get dried out, as there was quite a bit of money spent at the clothes dryers in the hotel, but we made it. The skies were a little overcast but the weather report called for clearing during the day. That sounded just fine to all of us.
Our morning visit took us to the beautiful Napa Valley area, about an hour from Santa Rosa. It was a very pretty drive. As we reached the shop and home of Dick Long, we were greeted by Long and his shop manager Barry Gates. While Long's shop is just used to work on his personal collection of vehicles, it is as well equipped and organized as any commercial street rod facility I have seen. The shop was spotless and there were things to see at every turn. Gates has a complete machine shop available and keeps busy working on projects and maintaining the extensive collection. The huge murals on the wall are great with scenes that we could all relate to from our past. Most of the vehicles depicted in the murals are actually in Long's collection.
From the shop it was a short drive up to the garage next to Long's beautiful home. Cindy's Diner, named after his wife, is filled with even more beautiful cars and some great neon signs and automobilia. Long's collection and taste in vehicles ranges from Corvettes to street rods, muscle cars, and everything in between. Every vehicle is professionally built and the fit and finish on all of them is gorgeous. Zane Cullen and the Cotati Speed Shop crew are responsible for the buildup of many of the vehicles in Long's stable. Thanks to Dick and Cindy Long and Barry Gates for letting us enjoy a truly amazing collection.
By noon the skies were clear, the sun was out, and we were headed for Pacific Grove in the Monterey Bay area of the coastline. The memory of the previous day's storms was fading fast. When we arrived at the hotel in Pacific Grove we were given one more reminder that we had been in the worst early season storm that the Northern California coastline had seen in 50 years. The hotel where we were booked to stay had no electricity! What had been planned as a leisurely day in the Monterey and Carmel area turned into decision time for the Typhoon Tour Road Tourians. We discussed the options with the management at the Light House Inn where we were booked. They gave us an option. They offered to upgrade all of our rooms to suites with a fireplace in each room, wine and cheese was set out for our enjoyment, and they put together a barbecue with plenty of hot dogs and hamburgers. There was hot water in the rooms and we were given candles. Sounded like fun so we settled in to do a little high-end camping at a resort in Pacific Grove. It all worked out fine. By midnight the electricity had been restored and in the morning we were served a delicious breakfast in the beautiful dining area. All's well that ends well!
Thursday's route took us on one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Pacific Coast Highway follows the coastline from Monterey to Los Angeles. The views are breathtaking and the road is winding and sometimes a bit challenging for the faint of heart. We all made the two-hour drive just fine and many folks stopped for lunch in Cambria near Hearst Castle. The time had come to get to Bakersfield. It is a long straight drive from the coast inland to Bakersfield. We passed the intersection were James Dean met his untimely death in his Porsche in the '50s and arrived at our hotel in Bakersfield by late afternoon. It had been a wild week on the road and we were ready to be in one place for three days.
The California Hot Rod Reunion was fantastic. Vintage race cars were everywhere at Famoso Raceway; it was like the pages of early hot rod magazines came to life. Our Road Tour hospitality tent was in the Grove area at the end of the strip and we had a great weekend checking out the sights and sounds and recounting our week on the NHRA Wally Parks Museum Road Tour. Thanks to Tony Thacker and the museum staff for again putting together a great weekend for us. By Sunday the NHRA Museum Tour was over and the '09 AMSOIL/STREET RODDER Road Tour had come to an end. It has been a wild and wonderful summer. The '52 Chevy hardtop kept me safe and comfortable.
We are now fine-tuning our '10 schedule and will be making the details public very soon. Check out www.streetrodderweb.com, the pages of STREET RODDER, or call our Road Tour hotline at (800) 664-1362 to get all the info. Make plans to join us next season, as everyone is invited to "come along for the drive."


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May 5, 2010
It'll be another dry morning with the sun shining through a few scattered clouds. There aren't any major traffic delays getting in the way of your morning commute.
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(Janesville, WI) - By Jim Leute, Gazette
A year ago, Rock County closed the book on its best economic quarter in more than two years.
Fast-forward to this year, and the numbers indicate the local economy continues to get stronger, a sign that three development officials said is more than encouraging.
In short, the numbers show that more people are working, more people are buying and selling homes and cars, more money is flowing into retail cash registers and more people are keeping creditors at bay.
Since 2010, The Gazette has published a quarterly dashboard of seven indicators to provide an economic snapshot over time. The data set now includes 14 quarters dating to April 2010.
For just the second time in the dashboard's history, all seven indicators are positive when compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
In fact, retail sales, new vehicle registrations and the average prices of homes sold were at their highest levels in 14 quarters. Unemployment was at its lowest.
In addition, the number of homes sold in the third quarter of this year was the third-highest in the dashboard's history. Bankruptcy filings were at their third-lowest level, another good sign.
"I think from an overall perspective it's a function of folks feeling more confidence and stability, particularly in their personal income and wealth," said James Otterstein, Rock County's economic development manager. "I think people are just willing to spend more money.
"I also believe it's a function of people putting off some purchases, particular in the durable goods sector, and waiting for calmer waters. Now they're making those purchases because they're more confident in their employment situation."
Otterstein and Rock County 5.0 compile their own dashboard, the Rock Ready Index, which includes quarterly data on the workforce, real estate, sales activity and project announcements.
While that index won't be ready until next week, Otterstein expects favorable indicators once again.
John Beckord, president of Forward Janesville, said the recent numbers are encouraging.
"Any real turning point is when you start to see sustainable numbers, when quarterly numbers are no longer a blip," Beckord said. "We're seeing that now, and I really think there is strength in this recovery."
Beckord said many local companies are growing and expanding because they're tapped into markets that are strong and getting stronger.
Sales are improving, he said, and that will ultimately lead to more jobs.
Otterstein said he gets the sense that confidence levels among local business owners, while varying by sector, are generally pretty high.
"That's not to say there isn't an extended landscape of concern," he said, noting uncertainty over the federal health care legislation and its financial impacts, concerns in some corners about the sustainability of sales and orders and the ability to recruit and retain certain levels of talent.
"It's not all rosy, but generally we're heading in the right direction, and these indicators bear that out," he said.
For two reasons, Beckord said he is particularly impressed with improving retail sales.
"So many people in our area depend on retail sales, so it's encouraging to see them increase," he said. "The fact that people are spending more money also indicates a stronger level of consumer confidence."
Bob Borremans, executive director of the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, believes the improving economy is the result of community teamwork and collaboration.
"We've said all along that it's going to take time to recover," he said. "We're beginning to see the signs of that, and we're well positioned to take advantage of a lot of opportunities.
"We've done a lot of cheerleading, a lot of working together, and now we're seeing the positive results of that."
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The groundbreaking is being held today at the corner of Livingston Street and Lamar Street, one of the three project sites located in the North Midtown neighborhood near downtown Jackson. The ceremony marks the beginning of Phase 1 of a development planned as part of the North Midtown Neighborhood Master Plan. The Master Plan was completed last year by the neighborhood residents, the North Midtown Community Development Corporation and the Jackson Housing Authority.
The $3.49 million project is comprised of 16 new sustainable housing units (8 duplexes), and includes additional site and infrastructure improvements. Funds for the project were made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The new 1,600 square foot, one and two story housing units being built in Phase 1 are sustainable, livable, secure and economical. Some of the amenities include:
The project planning, by Duvall Decker Architects, P.A. with the Jackson Housing Authority, sought to include sustainability, energy efficiency, durability and livability improvements while remaining economical. The project was competitively bid on March 11 with seven bidders. The low bidder and general contractor for the project is CRG Residential, LLC. The project is expected to create approximately 110 jobs during the 12 months of construction.
The Jackson Housing Authority and the project specify the contractor must comply with the Equal Opportunity requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This requires the contractor to employ local, low and very low income persons. The Housing Authority and the North Midtown Community Development Corporation have collected the resumes of over 40 able individuals. These resumes will be provided to the contractor as potential workers to employ.
"We're very excited about this new housing development and its contribution to Jackson. In addition to providing needed durable, sustainable, affordable housing, we're pleased that the project will also provide new jobs in Jackson," said Sheila Jackson, executive director of the Housing Authority. "We're also proud to be building the first solar powered housing development in the state."


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Just two hours from Atlanta and Nashville, and a 15 minute drive from Chattanooga, students and visitors at Covenant College have a variety of outdoor adventures, a thriving city life, and numerous on-campus events and opportunities at their fingertips.
Outdoor Adventures
Chattanooga is home to a wide variety of outdoor adventures. Outside magazine recently named it the number one "ultimate dream town" for outdoor living. Take advantage of our close proximity to Chattanooga and our tremendous mountain location by:
- camping
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- hiking to Cloudland Canyon waterfalls
- mountain biking
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- white water rafting
- paddle-boarding
- and for the really adventurous: hang-gliding off the Lookout Mountain cliffs, or a polar bear swim in January
City Life
Explore the dynamic city of Chattanooga, just 5 miles from campus. A thriving business district, walking bridge, visual and performing arts venues, a local IMAX, and abundant leisure activities make Chattanooga one of the nation's most livable, walkable, and innovative mid-sized cities.
Dining Out
You will find dining hotspots that fit every budget and offer plenty of fun and excitement. These include local favorites such as Greyfriar's Coffee (alumni-founded) and Clumpies Ice Cream (alumni-owned), as well as Mojo Burrito and Big River Grille. You can hang out with friends at Lupi's Pizza or relax for a picnic at Coolidge Park.
The Arts
Many opportunities to enjoy the arts exist both on our campus and in the Chattanooga community. AmericanStyle Magazine recently ranked Chattanooga one of the top 25 artistic mid-sized cities, saying, "Chattanooga is a city that simply lives and breathes art." Many concert halls, art galleries and museums, and performing arts venues are only a short drive from our campus.
Additionally, the College puts on art exhibits, theatre productions, and concerts throughout the year.
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On-campus sports range from competitive intercollegiate athletic teams to club sports to intramural competitions. You can show your school spirit by supporting Covenant's 13 intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women. The Covenant Scots compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. The majority of Covenant students participate in intramural sports, and there are plenty of off-campus sports opportunities as well, such as taking in a Chattanooga Lookouts baseball game or a Chattanooga Football Club soccer match.


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More than half of credit card transactions at Australian supermarket chain Coles are contactless, and the merchant hit the milestone just over six months after rolling out contactless terminals across its more than 700 supermarkets.
Australia's No. 2 telco has launched a second NFC trial this fall and plans a commercial launch in 2013, the second operator in the country to disclose plans for a commercial rollout of NFC payment.
Vodafone is the first mobile operator in Australia to disclose plans for a commercial NFC payment launch, though it has not announced a target date for when it plans to launch the service.
ANZ bank plans to launch a second trial of contactless-mobile payment, a small employee pilot that will put the bank's payment application onto SIM cards for use with NFC-enabled Samsung Galaxy S III Android phones.
Australia's largest mobile operator Telstra has expanded its campaign using NFC tags, enabling customers to more easily buy prepaid airtime by tapping their NFC phones on smart posters, announced technology supplier Tapit.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – In announcing their respective quarterly results this week, both Visa and Mastercard, as expected, discussed the major disruption that Covid-19 is wreaking on the payments business. But they also noted that there is one unexpected victim of the pandemic: cash.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – Citing the increased demand for cashless payments because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Westpac today became the last of Australia's big four banks to adopt Apple Pay, ending a four-year holdout that had lasted months, even years longer than its major rivals.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – With Covid-19 lockdowns causing mass transit ridership in many cities to virtually fall off a cliff–with such cities as London, New York and San Francisco reporting drops of more than 90%–transport providers worry that some riders may not come back, even after the pandemic ends.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – Government legislation will likely be needed for widespread adoption of Mobility-as-a-Service, or MaaS, to occur, according to UK-based Juniper Research, which believes that the regulations will be necessary to force MaaS providers, including transit service providers, to work together, as well as to persuade users to get out of their cars to cut carbon emissions.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – Apple on Wednesday expanded support for closed-loop transit payments across China, incorporating China's T-Union interoperable transit cards in its Apple Pay service.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – While the Covid-19 virus outbreak is building awareness for contactless and NFC payments and is accelerating the increase in already low contactless transaction limits in Europe, it remains to be seen how much it will convince more merchants to accept contactless in the U.S.
NFC TIMES Exclusive – Since last May, when ride-hailing service Uber officially began enabling customers to book and pay for public transit tickets in Denver directly in the Uber app, use of the service remains relatively low, accounting for less than 3% of all mobile tickets purchased by customers of Denver public transit agency RTD, NFC Times has learned.
NFC TIMES Exclusive – The founders of former payments wearables provisioning company Fit Pay, which was acquired last September for $3.3 million by smartwatch and fitness band maker Garmin, have sued the device maker and two other parties, claiming they are owed millions in missed earn-out payments.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – The Helsinki Regional Transport Authority plans to accept contactless EMV payments on its multimodal system, including its buses, metro, trams and ferries. The rollout, expected to be completed in 2023, will also support daily and weekly fare capping.
NFC TIMES Exclusive insight – Transport for London's recent deal with Google to put the Google Pay Logo on more than 5,600 contactless gate readers across the large London Underground network is not the first time that the London transit authority has rented out its prime payments real estate to sponsors. Nor is it the only transit agency that has profited from sponsorship deals tied to its contactless EMV transit payments services.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – Ecommerce giant Amazon expanded its no-checkout concept to its first "full-sized" supermarket Tuesday, in its headquarters city of Seattle, enabling shoppers to scan an app upon entering, pull products off of shelves and "just walk out," with hundreds of cameras and numerous sensors having recorded everywhere the shoppers went in the store and everything they put into their shopping carts. A card on file in the app is charged as the customers leave.
NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – Banks in the Czech Republic say they are seeing significant and growing use of NFC-enabled smartphones and wearables, ranging from 6% to nearly 25% of all contactless payments–three banks told NFC Times–although a large majority of consumers continue to tap their contactless cards, not NFC devices, for in-store payments.


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MANAGER Eddie Howe has promised to help Miles Addison and Tommy Elphick forget their injury nightmares – by handing them major roles in Cherries' promotion dream.
Manager Howe hailed the duo's leadership and professionalism after revealing he saw them as "big players" in Cherries' League One bid this term.
Howe gave his verdict on the centre-backs after they had starred in arguably Cherries' best defensive display of the season on Saturday.
Captain Addison and former Brighton star Elphick stood firm as in-form Cherries resisted second-half pressure to claim a 1-0 win at Doncaster.
Howe has demonstrated his faith in the pair by partnering them in every league match since he succeeded Paul Groves as manager.
Mainstays of the team and top of the Cherries appearance charts this term, Addison and Elphick have featured 19 and 17 times, respectively.
Both players have previously endured more than their fair share of injury woe – with Addison hampered by a long-term foot problem while at Derby County and Elphick missing all of his last season at Brighton due to an Achilles injury.
But Howe insisted the summer signings would be given the backing to showcase their skills at Goldsands Stadium.
He told the Daily Echo: "Whenever you have an injury as serious as the pair of them had, it is going to knock you.
"But they have got a platform here, at a great club, to try to move their careers forward again, and we will certainly help them do that.
"They are both a joy to work with so it is good having them on board.
"I think they are both leaders. Miles is captain but Tommy is a great talker in the dressing room and they are both very good professionals and both want to do well. You can see that by how they prepare and the effort that goes into making sure they are on top of their game physically as well.
"They are both going to have to manage their injuries – I think that is key – and we help them do that.
"But I was really pleased with them on Saturday."
Howe was impressed by the way Addison and Elphick cancelled out Doncaster strike duo Billy Paynter and Chris Brown.
He added: "They stuck their heads on the block on Saturday and won their aerial duels, which is so important against two players like Paynter and Brown, who are aerial targets. They dealt with set-plays and their positioning was really good.
"They are two winners and are two lads that want to do well and achieve things.
"I know Tommy has had a long injury lay-off, as had Miles, and touch wood we can keep them both fit because they are big players for us."


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Milestone-Proposal:Toshiba T1100, a pioneering contribution to the development of laptop PC, 1985
Docket #:2011-07
This Proposal has been approved, and is now a Milestone Nomination
This is a draft proposal, that has not yet been submitted. To submit this proposal, click on "Edit with form", check the "Submit this proposal for review" box at the bottom, and save the page.
Is the achievement you are proposing more than 25 years old?
Is the achievement you are proposing within IEEE's fields of interest? (e.g. "the theory and practice of electrical, electronics, communications and computer engineering, as well as computer science, the allied branches of engineering and the related arts and sciences" – from the IEEE Constitution)
Did the achievement provide a meaningful benefit for humanity?
Was it of at least regional importance?
Has an IEEE Organizational Unit agreed to pay for the milestone plaque(s)?
Has an IEEE Organizational Unit agreed to arrange the dedication ceremony?
Has the IEEE Section in which the milestone is located agreed to take responsibility for the plaque after it is dedicated?
Has the owner of the site agreed to have it designated as an Electrical Engineering Milestone? Yes
Year or range of years in which the achievement occurred:
Title of the proposed milestone:
The first laptop personal computer, 1984-1986
Plaque citation summarizing the achievement and its significance:
In what IEEE section(s) does it reside?
The IEEE Tokyo Section
IEEE Organizational Unit(s) which have agreed to sponsor the Milestone:
IEEE Organizational Unit(s) paying for milestone plaque(s):
Unit: The IEEE Tokyo Section
Senior Officer Name: Senior officer name masked to public
IEEE Organizational Unit(s) arranging the dedication ceremony:
Unit: The IEEE Tokyo Section
Senior Officer Name: Senior officer name masked to public
IEEE section(s) monitoring the plaque(s):
IEEE Section: The IEEE Tokyo Section
IEEE Section Chair name: Section chair name masked to public
Milestone proposer(s):
Proposer name: Proposer's name masked to public
Proposer email: Proposer's email masked to public
Please note: your email address and contact information will be masked on the website for privacy reasons. Only IEEE History Center Staff will be able to view the email address.
Street address(es) and GPS coordinates of the intended milestone plaque site(s):
Ome Complex of Toshiba Corporation, in Ome, Tokyo, Japan
Describe briefly the intended site(s) of the milestone plaque(s). The intended site(s) must have a direct connection with the achievement (e.g. where developed, invented, tested, demonstrated, installed, or operated, etc.). A museum where a device or example of the technology is displayed, or the university where the inventor studied, are not, in themselves, sufficient connection for a milestone plaque.
Please give the address(es) of the plaque site(s) (GPS coordinates if you have them). Also please give the details of the mounting, i.e. on the outside of the building, in the ground floor entrance hall, on a plinth on the grounds, etc. If visitors to the plaque site will need to go through security, or make an appointment, please give the contact information visitors will need.
Toshiba Ome Complex This achievement (T-1100) developed in the factory in 1984-1985 and mass production also was performed by this factory.
Are the original buildings extant?
Details of the plaque mounting:
How is the site protected/secured, and in what ways is it accessible to the public?
As Ome Complex is one of Toshiba's facilities, it has enough secure gates. But it has a museum area in the building, and people are allowed to go into the building can access the museum area. Already IEEE Milestone Award "The First Word Processor for The Japanese Language, 1971-1978" is displayed at Ome Complex.
Who is the present owner of the site(s)?
Toshiba Corporation
A letter in English, or with English translation, from the site owner(s) giving permission to place IEEE milestone plaque on the property:
A letter or email from the appropriate Section Chair supporting the Milestone application:
What is the historical significance of the work (its technological, scientific, or social importance)?
Nowadays, people carry their portable PCs and use them anywhere. But until April 1985, with the introduction of Apple II in 1977, IBM PC in 1981, and other clone PCs, personal computing had increasingly been accepted but usages had still been limited in fixed desktop environment. T-1100, released in April 1985, was a real 16 bit lap-top personal computer weighting only 4 kg. Equipped with battery, it provided the user the same computing environment anywhere even without AC power just like in the office. T-1100 was the first clam-shell lap-top computer in the world. It provided the same office/engineering computing environment as a desk-top PC, introduced ubiquitous computing style (Anytime, Anyone, Anywhere), and was used not only in offices but also at homes. After T-1100, the innovation by Toshiba has triggered the growth of lap-top and Note PC market up to $150 billion and, in addition, created the related component industries. (LCD:14 B$ HDD:17B$, Battery:11B$, CPU 34B$) In the last 25 years, Toshiba has sold 100 million personal computers. T-1100 was the origin of "Lap-top Computers"; as all lap-top and notebook computers can be traced back to this model.
What obstacles (technical, political, geographic) needed to be overcome?
In order to realize portability, operability without AC power, and compatibility with IBM-PC/AT, it was necessary to make it as light as possible and reduce power usage for long battery life. To achieve this, Toshiba had consolidated a great number of ICs which were normally used in desktops PCs into a few Gate Arrays and, instead of the existing mainstream NMOS technology, adopted CMOS technology. With these solutions, T-1100 realized not only compaction and light weight of 4kg, but also low power consumption. In addition, Toshiba had also developed main components such as LCD and 3.5 inches floppy disc drive for achieving the highest density implementation ever before. Toshiba had also developed rechargeable NiCad batteries from the ground and achieved 8 hours battery life. This battery life was realized with the enabling technologies including charge/discharge mechanism and driver software which were not yet available for PC ATs. This technology had been improved to the current "ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)" which has been widely used as a common power control standard and enables stand-by/suspend mode and cutting power supply to sleeping devices. Although Clam-shell system is suitable for portable PC to guard LCD and keyboard, there was no clam-shell hinge and FPC (Flexible printed circuits) cable with light and enough durability and endurance. But Toshiba developed these components with countless repeated trials.
What features set this work apart from similar achievements?
As for portable computing devices prior to T-1100, Compaq released Portable I in 1982, but it came with size of the suitcase, 12.5kg weight, separate display and keyboard. Therefore, although it was portable, it was not light enough to call lap-top. In Japan, HC-20 of Seiko released in 1982 and PC8201A of NEC released in 1983 were about 1.7kg handheld device, but were 8 bit BASIC machine not compatible with IBM PC/AT. T-1100 was the first clam-shell lap-top computer with IBM-PC/AT compatibility and workable without AC power.
References to establish the dates, location, and importance of the achievement: Minimum of five (5), but as many as needed to support the milestone, such as patents, contemporary newspaper articles, journal articles, or citations to pages in scholarly books. At least one of the references must be from a scholarly book or journal article.
Supporting materials (supported formats: GIF, JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOC): All supporting materials must be in English, or if not in English, accompanied by an English translation. You must supply the texts or excerpts themselves, not just the references. For documents that are copyright-encumbered, or which you do not have rights to post, email the documents themselves to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please see the Milestone Program Guidelines for more information.


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AJSad necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 171 diseños de 41 diseñadores freelance.
We're hard at work on a new web applications platform, which we will brand as OpenApps.com.
OpenApps.com will quickly and easily allow Website Owners to integrate powerful web applications while maintaining the exact look and feel of their existing website(s). With OpenApps.com, web site owners will browse and implement a variety of applications on their own sites in minutes.
OpenApps.com will also enable Application Developers to build applications to sell or give away. With OpenApps.com Developers will have a simple and headache-free method to distribute their applications and data to any website.
1 - Smaller websites (bloggers, Forums) and their owners. These people generally cover many functions for their publications aside from editorial. They have technical and administrative responsibilities as well. They should "get" our system, how it works, and why it delivers great value.
2 - Designers and smaller web development shops that may manage many web sites on behalf of clients. They will be able to use OpenApps.com to add functionality for their clients and manage their applications from a central location.
3 - Web application developers familiar with programming small-ish web applications in major web languages (PHP, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc...). These people have developed web apps before and should understand this as an opportunity to sell applications, maintain them in 1 place and generate income and possibly a living from what may have previously been a hobby.
Really, there's a ton of crossover here between our audience groups and SitePoint readers/members.
UPDATE:July 13
Almost all the entries to this point have included a separate icon. Very few designers have tried to incorporate a distinctive icon into the actual words of the logo. We would prefer to see a text treatment on the words that possibly incorporates the icon (for example: a distinctive "O" in "OpenApps").
I believe that many of the icons provided could possibly be reworked to be included within the text. However, we are looking at increasing the contest prize a bit to account for this alteration of instruction.
We require a logo and identity elements that can be flexible and appear in many forms and formats. This should include a word treatment on the site name, an icon to represent the company as a favicon.ico on the web site, as well as various identities online (such as a corporate twitter account, Facebook page, etc..). The logo should be able to work with a variety of color treatments (such as black and white, or using a single color on a card, or an embroidered T-Shirt) and in a variety of situations (Stickers, tradeshow booths, t-shirts).
This is a service that is going to appeal to people trying to make an impression and imprint on the Web. It should be in harmony with design seen in clean, attractive blog themes and well designed, popular web applications.
We'll want a vector file at the end of the contest (AI, EPS) as well as any composite stuff you've done with Photoshop.
Our preferences are for:
Non-Cluttered design
Simple yet bold colors
Multiple uses
Logo can/should suggest:
Joining multiple things together
Inserting (as in, inserting functional applications into your existing web site template)
Ease of Use
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Fedora's End of Life process creates a lot of discussion every time the magic script is executed. It's a life! Some folks do prefer notification emails sent from Bugzilla, another half dislike that spam (for Fedora 18 it's eliminated a bit). Clone versus reopen wars. As the script itself is pretty dumb and runs CSV file generated from Bugzilla, races occurs... And of course - the existence of the process itself. We can let bugs open without any attention or we can admit, we don't have enough man power to fix them all. Or both :). It's all up to discussion - we're open to any ideas, it's still open on devel list and FESCo ticket and we're trying to make sure it's not going to eat more kittens than it should.
But let's take a look on EOL from perspective of number of bugs closed. I was running the script from Fedora 14 up to Fedora 18 (with exception of Fedora 15 - Spot was doing it), so it's now possible to draw a simple chart and a lot of people were curios for stats.
Fedora 14 - 6370 bugs, 2012-08-16
Fedora 15 - no data, Spot was running script
Fedora 16 - 6805 bugs, 2013-02-12
Fedora 17 - 8208 bugs, 2013-07-30
Fedora 18 - 6445 bugs, 2014-02-05
I don't have total numbers of bugs right now, would be nice to see comparison but Bugzilla refuses to talk to me... 502... Also I tried to correlate numbers to Abrt bugs - looks consistent, no surprises (if you're interest in, I can share). And I'll let up to you to come with resolution what figure above means for us ;-).
Update: Bugzilla now talks to me again, so here is Total/EOL/Abrt bugs chart.
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Donald Ornelas Jr. is an attorney at Agajanian, McFall, Weiss, Tetreault & Crist LLP, a Los Angeles law firm specializing in defending businesses active in the sports, leisure and recreation industries. Ornelas also is a risk management consultant with Sports Risk Control LLC, which creates customized turnkey risk management programs for health clubs and other sports facilities and organizations nationwide. Ornelas is an active member of the World Waterpark Association, the Roller Skating Association, and the International Amusement and Leisure Defense Association. You can reach him at (323) 993-0198 or at [email protected]. You can also visit his firm's Web site at www.agajanianlaw.com.
The occurrence of incidents at your facility is inevitable. However, you can take many steps to make the investigations of those incidents as effective as possible, which will, in turn, greatly assist your insurance company and, if the case goes to litigation, your attorneys.
1. Compile all of the information relevant to the incident in a report as soon as possible after the incident occurs. The compilation of information relevant to the incident is crucial to your investigation. In fact, it is highly unlikely that you will ever be able to capture all of the relevant information as easily or as comprehensively as you will be able to in a report that is prepared when the incident occurs. Witnesses often will become unavailable or simply unwilling to speak with you or your investigator at a later time. These people also will have less clarity with respect to their recollection of the incident as time passes. Also, you run the risk of the injured party altering his or her version of events for the purposes of posturing their case for litigation if you do not capture their account of the incident at the time it occurs. Further, at the time of the incident, people will be more likely to give you significant information, such as quotes, that will be favorable to your position during litigation.
2. Preserve as much of the incident scene as possible. Preservation of items related to the occurrence of the incident also is vital. For example, if the incident occurred in connection with the failure of a component of a fitness machine, "tag and bag" the defective component and store it in a safe place within your facility so that your attorney and/or investigator can examine it later. Your failure to do so may result in charges of "spoliation of evidence" being brought against you during subsequent litigation, which will damage both your credibility and your attorney's ability to defend the case. Also, depending on your jurisdiction, spoliation of evidence may result in a separate action being filed against you.
If the incident occurred as the result of some sort of dangerous condition on the premises, such as a pool of water that causes a slip and fall, you may want to take photos of the location, which will preserve the exact condition of that area for future reference. Of course, you will want to consult with your insurance company and/or attorney in this regard for the purposes of determining whether such audiovisual media will be protected by the attorney-client or work-product privileges. They may give you specific advice on how to proceed with this aspect of the investigation.
3. Contact your insurance company and attorney. You should always attempt to contact your insurance company and, if you have one, your attorney after the occurrence of an incident. They will probably give you important instructions on how to proceed with your on-site initial investigation. Follow their directions as they may affect whether or not the fruits of your investigation are protected from discovery should the incident result in a lawsuit. In addition, your insurance policy has a "cooperation" clause, which obligates your facility to do whatever is necessary to facilitate the effective defense of a claim. Adherence to your insurance company's claims reporting procedures may be construed to be a part of that obligation.
4. Establish an incident investigation procedure. Just as it is important to have an established policy with the generation of incident reports, it is just as significant to have the same sort of standardized procedures that can be implemented each time an incident investigation needs to be completed. You will want to designate either a manager or supervisor to be the person that directs your investigation efforts. Your facility should create a checklist that this individual will follow, step by step, when initiating and completing each and every investigation that is completed at your club. That way, this person is able to focus their efforts on compiling relevant information and doing other things to make sure your investigation is as comprehensive as possible, rather than worrying about the logistics of the investigation. Your facility also should have a procedure that handles the storage and maintenance of all items and documents related to the investigation so that they can be easily accessed by your investigator and attorney at a later date. It is a good idea to maintain a separate hard copy folder and, where possible, a dedicated folder on your facility's computer system for each and every incident. That way, you can deliver important documents to your insurance company, investigator and attorney quickly by electronic transmission if necessary.
The occurrence of incidents is simply a fact of life around health and fitness clubs. You can make handling these stressful times easier by following the simple steps above.


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By introducing new iPad 4, the new mini-iPad and a newly designed iMac just a few days before Microsoft's official introduction of its Microsoft Surface tablet, Apple may have successfully directed attention away from the long disclosed "old" news about Microsoft's products. This is particularly true since early reviews of the Surface tablet are negative about the product and the availability of apps. See here for Innovative tablet stranded in an app desert. Have you switched over to Microsoft's System 8?
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Jessie W. Fernandez-Uni-V Telescopic Column
At Design Interviews
Interview with JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Uni-V was inspired from a traditional tripod with 3 way head. The main idea was to replace the tripod by an innovative and elegant support which offer free and smooth movements while viewing. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : The focusing point was to realise an elegant et functional objet. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Upgrade to its packaging and its potential market .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : The project started in April 2013. The first prototype was created in July 2013. The first public exhibition took place in September at Cain during the International Boat Show. After some technical improvements, the renewed version was presented at Cain and Paris during the two International boat show in 2014. The latest version was released from 14 to 22 March. 2015 in Nautical French Boat show at La Ciotat. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : The main motif was to realise 'something' already realised in mind. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : It belongs to VISIMAXI brand under license. Any interesting project will be accepted too. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : My core focuses are packaging design and brand development at SICICOM. During our exhibitions, I have many great opportunities to communicate with clients which lead me in this direction and bring out something belongs to them. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : The power of simplicity in design. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Modern or contemporary penhouse, properties, houses with panoramic views etc. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Simple and refine... .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : UNI-V represents this unique column which unifies the legs of the tripod for Viewing. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Pencil, Pen, Mac .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : The inner column with all the important functions .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : With participation of Director M. Bernard Fernandez, we collaborate with a professional manufacturer in Yachting field .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Free viewer of binding movements .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Mostly by clients' expressions and experiences .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Perfection! Specially to overcome all the details of the inner column, which should be worked with the concept .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : The A'Design Award competition provides a space for me to trace out and write down the design and its whole process which was very motivating for my participation .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Learn to work and work to learn constantly .Frank Scott: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?. JESSIE W. FERNANDEZ : Never give up good Design .
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Picking the best of all the exciting entries in the Jezebel (Very) Short Fiction Contest was difficult indeed — but at long last, we have a winner! Well, two winners, to be precise.
Rockstar guest judge Emma Straub and I selected the following two from the many awesome stories we received. The first, in alphabetical order, is by Sara Gilliam:
Things We Throw Away
I am taking my Aunt June to dinner tonight. She is Korean and very fat. Her hair hangs thinning and long, black clasped in a shiny blue bow. She wears a flowered cotton dress, from the Salvation Army, she says, and white tennis shoes with no laces. She shows me her room before we leave. She owns a coffee pot, a portable TV, a mattress on the floor. There's a poster on the wall of an oiled naked man signed by Troy from the "Ladies Only Revue." A mobile of painted wooden birds floats above the steam heater. I tell her it's pretty. I like to go through trash cans, she says. I found that last summer. Isn't it amazing what some people throw away?
Over crab rangoon, I ask her to tell me about herself. It has been eight years since I last saw her, and I hardly know her. She says she still enjoys working at the group home, where she cooks meals for six
middle-aged schizophrenic men. Her boss, Tom, drives her to chapel services at the mission once a week. She tried a dating service, but no one ever called after the first date. She thinks it's her appearance. She walks painfully on wide feet, and only has five teeth. June tells me about her favorite talk shows and her pen pal Steve, a widowed truck driver in Virginia. He promises to stop in Wichita and see her sometime.
Our main course arrives. June eats loudly, sucks the Mongolian beef into her mouth and swallows it whole. She asks, did your mom ever tell you what I was like as a little girl? I was a tiny little thing, and I only liked to eat mashed bananas. I tell her I saw some old family films of her. Was I dancing? she asks. I used to love to dance. I nod. She had been dancing, deliberately sliding her feet across my grandparents' front lawn. Someone behind the lens was waving at her, trying to coax a smile for the camera, but she was absorbed in her dancing, her lips silently counting the beat. Perhaps she learned the jerky, cautious steps in the orphanage. Maybe it was her dancing that caught my grandmother's eye.
We crack our fortune cookies. I smile and read my fortune aloud: You are talented in many ways. June reads hers: The only true love comes from within. I wonder if she has ever been in love. I wonder if Steve, her pen pal, could love a woman like her. June sets the broken halves on her plate and sips her tea. She looks happy. I eat mine quickly. I relish its crunch between my teeth.
And, by Kayla Hammond:
A Little Too Obvious
The animals move fast and weird. The chickadees in the grass, and the men, pulling in empty trash barrels and nodding at each other.
I've come out on my father's stoop to smoke what's worth smoking, while I balance an antique rifle on my shoulder. My father's been restoring it for a friend, but I don't know if he's giving it back. It was lying on the same shelf in the garage the last time I was here.
I see the three little boys across the street, standing on their own front steps and looking at me. I aim at them and shake the rifle.
"Puh-kew, puh-kew!" I yell. They don't react much. One calls out, "You're holding it wrong."
We live on a dead end, but there's more traffic than you'd think. The library is one street over, and people come here by mistake. There was a time a carload of boys stopped beside me at the curb. The boy riding shotgun laughed and shouted out the window, "Excuse me! Do you know where the closest library is?"
"The library's one street over," I said.
He pointed at our house. "This isn't the library?"
"This is a house," I said.
"Well," he said, "that ruins the punchline."
Inside, in the living room, my father takes off his glasses with one hand. He looks away, as though he's trying to remember some special intention. But whatever it was has dissolved like drugstore receipts in the wash. He looks at his book and then at me. "Charity," he reads, "cannot be considered a civic duty. Neither social custom nor the American legal tradition supports it."
I'll disagree.
He took me to lunch two days ago. Or whenever Friday was. I twirled my French toast sticks, which he ordered and did not want. And I decided to say, brightly, "I like that they gave us wine glasses for our water. I feel like we're at a hotel."
He said, "Don't bite your nails, Cosette."
I don't.
We went quiet in a noisy place. "Well, go on," said his jumping eyebrow, the only moving thing at our table. He wanted me to tell him all the stuff about us – everything that's a little too long and a little too obvious to bear repeating. It would be easier to devastate him, but I told him everything anyway. And that's charity, and it's necessary. And that's something most people understand.
But my father, for example, will tell me that he didn't believe in God until my brother was born. He won't explain beyond that, but he doesn't need to. My brother's younger than me.
And my mother, as she lay dying. Her last words? Not something about guilt, or cirrhosis. She said, "Well, at least I won't have to bury my children, like my mother did." So instead of silence, there's this, now. A punchline.
The winners will receive a collection of books by women from Little, Brown. Thanks to everyone for entering, and look out for more contests in the future!
Emma Straub [Official Site]
Anna North [Official Site]
Earlier: The Jezebel (Very) Short Fiction Contest
Image via karen roach/Shutterstock.com


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The adjustable tube saturation of the output stages combined with automatic output level adjustment can produce tube sound effects that range from the delicate to the raucous whilst a useful decompressor mode can reanimate over compressed material (such as samples). The Kultube user has a unique range of powerful compression tools always available, from subtle unobtrusive compression to very obvious 'effect' compressions - it's all possible. Used conventionally or as an effect, in the MIDI and project studio or in the professional studio, the Kultube delivers outstanding audio quality with SPL's acclaimed musicality and user-friendliness.
Applications cover those of a classic compressor for vocals and instruments, in both mono and stereo, through to stereo operation for subgroup processing, stereo mastering, multi channel or surround projects.
Gain Cells
SPL has developed discrete, very high performance gain cells that are used instead of the usual VCAs and the Kultube is the first product to use them. They ensure the highest level of musicality and clarity in signal processing and demonstrate significantly improved distortion values over VCAs.
"Progressive Time Control": user optimization of attack and release times that work in conjunction with the unit's signal responsive circuitry to provide the best attributes of manual and auto compressors at the same time.
- Adjustable tube saturation with output level adjustment
- Selectable soft or hard knee characteristics
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- Large VU meter displays gain reduction or (mono summed) output level
- Switchable side-chain inputs on the front panel
- Slave mode for multi channel operation
- Frequency response (100 kHz = -3 dB):
10 Hz-100 kHz
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1 kHz: > 75 dB
10 kHz: > 65 dB
- THD & N (at 0 dBu):
> 83 dB
- S/N (A-weighted):
90 dBu
- Input impedance Line:
20 kOhm
- Max. input level Line:
+22 dBu
- Max. output level XLR/jack:
+24 dBu
- Output impedance:
50 Ohm
- Power supply
- Toroidal transformer:
- Fuses:
400 mA (230 V/50 Hz)
800 mA (115 V/60 Hz)
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- Dimensions
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482 x 88 x 210 mm
- Weight:
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