SurfaceSound describes DML products that, with appropriate excitation, are capable of emitting sound through bending wave action. All that is required is a self-supporting surface and an exciter. The use of materials not normally associated with loudspeaker diaphragms offers up new industrial design opportunities.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't you notice the material vibrating, especially if it's a clear layer over a screen? I notice the smallest of vibrations caused by speakers that aren't even connected to my monitor (or car window) and I'd hate to try staring through a vibrating surface for as many hours as I log in front of a screen. HEX
A space qualified polymer called PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) will be used to construct the QUID's - a material widely used by space agencies because of its versatility and durability. Best known for the 'Teflon' non-stick pan coating, it can resist high temperatures and corrosive materials. Importantly, too, the currency will not emit any dangerous chemicals into the space tourists' environment.
So what happens if there is a fire?
From The Wise Geek: The nonstick coating used in DuPont's Teflon pans has been found to release one or more of 15 different toxic gases when heated to certain temperatures. Which chemicals are released depends on the temperature of the pan. This outgassing is fatal to pet birds and can cause "polymer fume flu", also known as "Teflon flu", in humans.
Teflon flu creates flu-like symptoms of chills, headache, fever and nausea. Usually, symptoms subside within a few days, and chances are many people who have experienced it mistook it for the flu. However, there are also more serious risks.
One of the main chemicals used in the manufacturing process of Teflon and other nonstick pans is perflurooctanoic acid (PFOA) also known as C-8. This chemical has led to cancer and birth defects in lab animals, and may have led to birth defects in DuPont plant workers. In 2005, an independent panel reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared PFOA a likely human carcinogen.
Though DuPont is quick to point out the safety of Teflon and to distance it from the chemical PFOA, studies show Teflon cookware releases PFOA when heated to 680F (360C). This temperature can be reached within a few minutes if, for example, a forgotten pan is left empty preheating on a burner. DuPont acknowledges this, but points out that this is incorrect use of the cookware.
In April 2003, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take action against DuPont for what it classified as an 18-year cover-up regarding the dangers of the Teflon chemical PFOA. Factory workers exposed to PFOA inside the Teflon plants had high levels of the manmade, indestructible chemical in their blood. This included seven pregnant women and their fetuses, which also showed elevated levels of PFOA.
DuPont's own research suggested a link between PFOA and rare birth defects in animals. Of the seven pregnant women at the West Virginia plant, two of the seven babies born bore similar serious birth defects. In response to the EWG petition, the EPA fined DuPont 16.5 million US dollars (USD) in December 2005 for failing to report the dangers of PFOA.
Related chemicals used in the process of non-stick cookware are sometimes referred to as "Teflon chemicals" or perfluorinated chemicals. This family of chemicals includes fluorotelomers, used in non-stick food packaging and stain resistant products for clothing, furniture, and carpets. Fluorotelomers break down to PFOA in the environment and bloodstream, but PFOA does not break down. Studies have revealed that 95% of all men, women and children in the United States have traces of PFOA in their blood due to exposure to various industrial products that use this nonstick chemical. PFOA has also been found in the environment and in wildlife.
While DuPont remains insistent that Teflon is safe and inert with proper use, the chemical giant voluntarily pledged to substantially reduce environmental emissions and to phase PFOA out by 2015. DuPont also urges consumers to use Teflon responsibly and considers overheating or burning food abusive use of the cookware. Teflon, and all cookware that uses nonstick coatings, should not be preheated. Use low-to-medium heat and do not allow food or oil to burn. According to peer-reviewed studies as reported by the EWG, nonstick cookware, including Teflon, begins outgassing particles at 396F (202.2C).
If you own pet birds, Teflon and nonstick cookware is not recommended. Note that stovetop burner drip pans may also have nonstick coatings. These drip pans can reach very high temperatures.
I noticed awhile back that if I run one or the other my traffic is slowed, but if I run both at once they speed up. Not sure if they are looking at it as "One P2P = Bandwidth Hog" but "Two P2P = Normal Usage" or some such nonsense. More on topic, my uTorrent with encrypted is seeding just fine after downloading, from Detroit MI downriver area. *hold up hand point to ball of lowest thumb joint*
DMA before they became Rockstar North - Creators of one of the best puzzle games ever, which crossed sex and age barriers, Lemmings. Those green guys with the purple wavy hairdos truly rocked.
Until we get humanity out of the solar system, the true future of mankind is doomed. It is certain that an extinction event will happen to the earth, and to the solar system. Yes it may take eons for these events to happen, but why not get our asses off this minuscule planet and spread out?
I found that several of the gameplay segments released actually gave me the chills, and I can't wait for this to be released. I cannot recall the last time a 5 minute piece of gameplay footage drew me into the same atmosphere as a complete cinematic experience. While watching, my 9 year old son (veteran of FPS's and horror movies) got so scared he asked me to turn it off.
Looking at the Kaleidescape website it appears this system looks like it does everything MCE extenders are going to do, but I'd rather go with DIY (read cheaper) hardware. I've looked at Pluto and it looks to be a decent choice, but I'm not sure it's the best choice. Anyone have any references to DIY slim boxes for playing movies/music from a backend server? I don't care so much for DVR/TV, I'm more interested in playing XViD/Matroska/etc and MP3's anywhere, while making it simple enough for my wife and kids to watch/listen to different media files at the same time in different rooms. Jonah HEX
After attempting to use a couple of "Machinima Toolkits" several years ago I had pretty much given up on the idea of making a short 3D film. However the recent BioShock previews using the new Unreal engine are incredibly cinematic and gotten me thinking that it may be possible to do Machinima using some of the more recent engines. Is Blender suitable for use in creating such movies by itself, or would it be better to stick with a game engine? Jonah HEX
While Trinny's are no longer being made, these other companies might still be producing their versions:
* Diamondtron (NEC/Mitsubishi)
* SonicTron (ViewSonic)
* Technitron (MAG Innovision)
Thanks for the explanation, due to your forthright manner I have added you to my Hosting bookmark folder. Of course I don't foresee needing hosting anytime soon, too busy at work.:(
OK, this may just be a hell of a coincidence, but the day you post this on/. you raise your price by $9.04??? I added some bold to the quotes to highlight the relevant sections.
Price Update Apr 5 2007
Written by GVPS Staff, April 5th, 2007
Prices have changed. All customers prior to April 5 will continue old pricing, including for new slices. Please see the pricing page for details on the new prices.
The new base price per slice is $31 US. The same breakdown applies to pre-pay discounts. The new stack discount rate is for every third slice to be half-price.
GVPS plans are straightforward; we don't play games with arbitrary numbers. Resources are divided into "slices;" just buy as many slices as you need, and stack them together (or use them seperately, as several machines, if you prefer; it's up to you. We'll give you the same price, however you want to go about it.) Single slices start at $21.96/mo; see the price chart for details.
Each slice is:
* 100 kB/s transfer, guaranteed minimum
* 256 mHz CPU time, guaranteed minimum
* 200 meg RAM
* 400 meg Swap RAM
* 20 gig on disk (Raid1 Pair Mirrored)
If you get several slices, we'll give you extra resources per slice; see the price chart for details.
I am NOT saying it's a bad price, since I really don't know what the value for what you're charging is, I'm just amazed at the timing of the increase.
You may not be able to get a dry loop, a few years ago I worked for a mid-size ISP her in Michigan and got one of the last dry loops for a project. After that SBC/Ameritech refused to do them anymore.
I've used both of these, and they are free
# Free Download Manager (Windows) unreleased BETA supports Metalink.
# Orbit Downloader (Windows) is a new download manager with interesting P2P features. Jonah HEX
Check the motherboard for a jumper/switch, that's how the original On-board Video was, and I've found most motherboards who don't have it in the BIOS still use hardware. It's usually even nicely marked with silk screened instructions, if not you might need to check the manual for which J# it is...
Change #1 Cylons were NOT created by man
Change #2 Cylons ALL look like robots
Change #3 Starbuck is a man
That said, I love the new series, but consider it as separate from the original which I waited months for each new episode. Jonah HEX
# The end of the movie invites the viewer to watch for the upcoming film "Buckaroo Banzai vs. The World Crime League". This was the real title for a sequel that Sherwood Studios planned to make if this film had been successful. Unfortunately, it was a box-office bomb, and Sherwood Studios went bankrupt. After its release on video and cable, however, BB became a cult favorite, much in the same way as Mad Max (1979) (which crawled from obscurity to spawn two sequels). Legal wranglings due to the bankruptcy prevented any other studios from picking up the sequel rights, and even years later MGM had to fight through a pile of red tape simply to get the OK to release it on DVD.
# The script for the proposed sequel Buckaroo Banzai vs. The World Crime League ended up becoming the script for John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
Since I read this I can't watch BTiLC without thinking of Buckaroo and crew going deep under Chinatown. Jonah HEX
Of course everyone has a "Best of..." list, but this doesn't exactly help me decide what to get for my kid's DS Lite or PS2, and even less so for my WinXP machine.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't you notice the material vibrating, especially if it's a clear layer over a screen? I notice the smallest of vibrations caused by speakers that aren't even connected to my monitor (or car window) and I'd hate to try staring through a vibrating surface for as many hours as I log in front of a screen.
HEX
I just love this soundtrack, one of the first ones I ever ripped.
HEX
I noticed awhile back that if I run one or the other my traffic is slowed, but if I run both at once they speed up. Not sure if they are looking at it as "One P2P = Bandwidth Hog" but "Two P2P = Normal Usage" or some such nonsense. More on topic, my uTorrent with encrypted is seeding just fine after downloading, from Detroit MI downriver area. *hold up hand point to ball of lowest thumb joint*
Jonah HEX
Man what color glasses was I wearing in the 90's, of course I can plead sleep deprivation from working on my TAG and Obv/2 BBS's. ;)
Jonah HEX
DMA before they became Rockstar North - Creators of one of the best puzzle games ever, which crossed sex and age barriers, Lemmings. Those green guys with the purple wavy hairdos truly rocked.
Jonah HEX
Happy Ending: You have successfully started your lguest and now are running linux on linux! Huzzah!
Sad Ending: You couldn't figure out the Manual, and are now hopelessly confused and not sure exactly what you've done to your machine.
Actual text may vary from above material, since I just made this shit up... Jonah HEX
Until we get humanity out of the solar system, the true future of mankind is doomed. It is certain that an extinction event will happen to the earth, and to the solar system. Yes it may take eons for these events to happen, but why not get our asses off this minuscule planet and spread out?
HEX
I found that several of the gameplay segments released actually gave me the chills, and I can't wait for this to be released. I cannot recall the last time a 5 minute piece of gameplay footage drew me into the same atmosphere as a complete cinematic experience. While watching, my 9 year old son (veteran of FPS's and horror movies) got so scared he asked me to turn it off.
Jonah HEX
Looking at the Kaleidescape website it appears this system looks like it does everything MCE extenders are going to do, but I'd rather go with DIY (read cheaper) hardware. I've looked at Pluto and it looks to be a decent choice, but I'm not sure it's the best choice. Anyone have any references to DIY slim boxes for playing movies/music from a backend server? I don't care so much for DVR/TV, I'm more interested in playing XViD/Matroska/etc and MP3's anywhere, while making it simple enough for my wife and kids to watch/listen to different media files at the same time in different rooms.
Jonah HEX
After attempting to use a couple of "Machinima Toolkits" several years ago I had pretty much given up on the idea of making a short 3D film. However the recent BioShock previews using the new Unreal engine are incredibly cinematic and gotten me thinking that it may be possible to do Machinima using some of the more recent engines. Is Blender suitable for use in creating such movies by itself, or would it be better to stick with a game engine?
Jonah HEX
I agree, Wasteland was my favorite game at the time, I totally skipped Fallout 1 since I'd rather go back and play WL.
Jonah HEX
Check via a proxy? http://proxieslist.net/
Worked for me: Do We Need a Computer Lemon Law? By Ed Foster, Section The Gripelog Posted on Thu May 24, 2007 at 12:04:35 AM PDT
ScrapBook 1.2.0.8 - Released on Dec 15, 2006 ;)
You're only a year off
Jonah HEX
While Trinny's are no longer being made, these other companies might still be producing their versions:
* Diamondtron (NEC/Mitsubishi)
* SonicTron (ViewSonic)
* Technitron (MAG Innovision)
Thanks for the explanation, due to your forthright manner I have added you to my Hosting bookmark folder. Of course I don't foresee needing hosting anytime soon, too busy at work. :(
HEX
HEX
You may not be able to get a dry loop, a few years ago I worked for a mid-size ISP her in Michigan and got one of the last dry loops for a project. After that SBC/Ameritech refused to do them anymore.
HEX
I've used both of these, and they are free
# Free Download Manager (Windows) unreleased BETA supports Metalink.
# Orbit Downloader (Windows) is a new download manager with interesting P2P features.
Jonah HEX
It does not look like it excludes ANY type of file transfer, if your client supports it you can do it is how it looks to me.
Example - MetaLink XML contains the following formats:
5 different HTTP sites
2 FTP sites
3 BitTorrent Trackers
eMule/Edonkey Hash
Example - Client One has implemented:
HTTP, FTP and BitTorrent
Example - Client Two has implemented:
BitTorrent and eMule
Example - Client Three has implemented:
HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent and eMule
I'm surprised it's taken this long to come up with this sort of client independant format.
Jonah HEX
Check the motherboard for a jumper/switch, that's how the original On-board Video was, and I've found most motherboards who don't have it in the BIOS still use hardware. It's usually even nicely marked with silk screened instructions, if not you might need to check the manual for which J# it is...
Jonah HEX
Change #1 Cylons were NOT created by man
Change #2 Cylons ALL look like robots
Change #3 Starbuck is a man
That said, I love the new series, but consider it as separate from the original which I waited months for each new episode.
Jonah HEX
Since I read this I can't watch BTiLC without thinking of Buckaroo and crew going deep under Chinatown.
Jonah HEX
Of course everyone has a "Best of..." list, but this doesn't exactly help me decide what to get for my kid's DS Lite or PS2, and even less so for my WinXP machine.
Jonah HEX