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2010年10月22日星期五
Home Security Starts With a Wireless Home Intercom System
Increasing the level of home security you feel at home starts with a good wireless home intercom system but also includes something you may not often consider. In order to give yourself the highest level of security possible, team up your home security system with a greater sense of ownership of your neighborhood. Be more vigilant and even take affirmative steps to increase the overall level of security within your entire neighborhood.
This will require you to take a larger view of home security. When you come to realize that a safer neighborhood leads to a safer home, then perhaps you will be more inclined to work towards neighborhood safety. Only then will you be taking a step toward a complete and comprehensive home security plan. Of course you should take the necessary steps to make your home safer, but what is being encouraged here is that you resolve to not stop there. You can do much more, and in the process benefit others.
Secure your own home by making sure each door and window has a working lock system. Add extra locks where needed or desired. They don’t cost a lot and give you an effective extra level of protection and strength.
Give your home a good home security system that provides you with the options you want and need all within your budget. Seek out special offers and deals provided by home security service providers regularly. Talk with specialists and come up with a comprehensive plan that meets the unique needs of your particular property.
Now, turn your focus onto the neighborhood at large. Get involved in a neighborhood watch program or start one up with other neighbors if it does not already exist. Continue your neighborhood efforts by starting a community or neighborhood organization that can coordinate events and clean-up efforts. The idea here is to create a sense of community and clean up the area in the process. The events do not have to pertain to cleaning. The main point is to install lines of communication between neighbors that didn’t exist before. When neighbors are talking, they are more likely to look out for each other. When they are looking out for one another, crime goes down.
Resolve to keep an eye out for your neighbors. Apart from any organization or program you can join or start, merely taking the time to look after each other is known to decrease the level of crime within neighborhoods.
If you need another reason to improve your neighborhood, consider what a safer neighborhood will do for your property values. Values will rise as the area becomes safer. More people will want to live in your neighborhood and that will cause house prices to slowly rise. The point in taking a larger view of home security is that it causes you to look long-term. You can always immediately increase home security by installing an alarm. However, for long-term success against potential burglaries change the neighborhood in which you live. It will last for generations.
This will require you to take a larger view of home security. When you come to realize that a safer neighborhood leads to a safer home, then perhaps you will be more inclined to work towards neighborhood safety. Only then will you be taking a step toward a complete and comprehensive home security plan. Of course you should take the necessary steps to make your home safer, but what is being encouraged here is that you resolve to not stop there. You can do much more, and in the process benefit others.
Secure your own home by making sure each door and window has a working lock system. Add extra locks where needed or desired. They don’t cost a lot and give you an effective extra level of protection and strength.
Give your home a good home security system that provides you with the options you want and need all within your budget. Seek out special offers and deals provided by home security service providers regularly. Talk with specialists and come up with a comprehensive plan that meets the unique needs of your particular property.
Now, turn your focus onto the neighborhood at large. Get involved in a neighborhood watch program or start one up with other neighbors if it does not already exist. Continue your neighborhood efforts by starting a community or neighborhood organization that can coordinate events and clean-up efforts. The idea here is to create a sense of community and clean up the area in the process. The events do not have to pertain to cleaning. The main point is to install lines of communication between neighbors that didn’t exist before. When neighbors are talking, they are more likely to look out for each other. When they are looking out for one another, crime goes down.
Resolve to keep an eye out for your neighbors. Apart from any organization or program you can join or start, merely taking the time to look after each other is known to decrease the level of crime within neighborhoods.
If you need another reason to improve your neighborhood, consider what a safer neighborhood will do for your property values. Values will rise as the area becomes safer. More people will want to live in your neighborhood and that will cause house prices to slowly rise. The point in taking a larger view of home security is that it causes you to look long-term. You can always immediately increase home security by installing an alarm. However, for long-term success against potential burglaries change the neighborhood in which you live. It will last for generations.
2010年7月19日星期一
Aee Mini DV VS DVD Camcorders
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Both aee mini dv camcorders аnd DVD camcorders take still images, һοwеνеr, tһе quality οf tһе still images іѕ never аѕ good аѕ уοu wοuld get frοm a comparable digital still camera.
In many cases, a price the authority of such accommodation is a major factor. It can be a camera on the beam at a lower price, but in the video, be affected. On this good thing, from extenuative money in hand, is concerned about the SD card does not wear a receptive, conflict AEE MD91 competitors. DV tapes, like any framework, annal absorption band behavior of adulteration, and start recording, if the absorption of several times.
Another advantage is based on the beam the camera, they are easy to change the video off. You can exile a sustainable development agenda, naive, and to your computer’s agenda reader. The aee mini dv md91 camcorder video on the use of cable to adjust the absorption changes in computer and video into one program, can save videos to your computer. If you charge to produce a quick, simple home video, or an operator to complete the camera, the camera once again beams are usually based on the actual route to go. However, if you want to achieve an absolute fuzzy mini dv tape is the way to go.
Using aee mini dv show yourselft in everywhere. Aee mini dv for outdoor sports recording / Happy time recording,etc aee mini dv was China Mini DV, Established in 1999, Shenzhen AEE Technology Co. Ltd is with registration capital of RMB 80 million, and it the pioneer professional R&D manufacturer and sales specialized in development and application of the wireless AV transmission technology. By 10 years’ striving and development, AEE Ltd. obtains the approbation support from society and clients depending on its advanced technology, senior industry background and excellent management, and is rewarded as “China Hi-Tech Enterprise”.
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2010年7月2日星期五
Top 5 Mini DV in 2010
Mini DV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while you are on vacation. They are currently the most popular format.
1. Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Once you experience and see the images you capture, you won’t trust your shots to any other camcorder. Add to that the Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer that keeps your video and photos steady and Instant AF, giving you fast, accurate focus so you don’t miss that important moment, and you’ve got a camcorder that’s hard to match. The Canon VIXIA HV40 HD camcorder opens up a world of shooting possibilities, so check it out, you’ll love what you see.
2. Sony DCR-HC52 Mini DV Handy cam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super Steady Shot image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Powerful 40x optical / 2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action, and the 2.5" touch panel Swivel Screen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips.
3. Canon XH-A1S 3CCD HDV High Definition Professional Camcorder with 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III
The XH A1S also comes with Canon's innovative SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), which combines gyro- and image-sensors to give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Some image stabilization systems correct one type of camera motion or vibration better than another.
4. Canon Elura 100 Mini DV Camcorder
With the Elura 100, you get all the flexibility and versatility of the Elura line, plus an impressive optical and digital zoom range, Double Shot technology for great video and digital photos, new features like Smooth Zoom and Level Shot, plus features found on more expensive camcorders. You also get an easy-to-read menu system for simple operation.
5. JVC GR-D250 MiniDV Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom
The GR-D250 features a powerful 25x optical zoom lens for getting tight close-ups of your subject. To maintain your frame of reference there's a 2.5-inch Clear LCD that reduces glare and reflections when shooting outdoors, the D250 also comes with a color viewfinder. Another advantage is new Data Battery. With a press of a button view on the Clear LCD screen five levels of remaining battery and record time.
Do you think that these Mini DVs are not mini enough? Here’s a mini dv aee may satisfy you.
1. Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Once you experience and see the images you capture, you won’t trust your shots to any other camcorder. Add to that the Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer that keeps your video and photos steady and Instant AF, giving you fast, accurate focus so you don’t miss that important moment, and you’ve got a camcorder that’s hard to match. The Canon VIXIA HV40 HD camcorder opens up a world of shooting possibilities, so check it out, you’ll love what you see.
2. Sony DCR-HC52 Mini DV Handy cam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super Steady Shot image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Powerful 40x optical / 2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action, and the 2.5" touch panel Swivel Screen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips.
3. Canon XH-A1S 3CCD HDV High Definition Professional Camcorder with 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III
The XH A1S also comes with Canon's innovative SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), which combines gyro- and image-sensors to give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Some image stabilization systems correct one type of camera motion or vibration better than another.
4. Canon Elura 100 Mini DV Camcorder
With the Elura 100, you get all the flexibility and versatility of the Elura line, plus an impressive optical and digital zoom range, Double Shot technology for great video and digital photos, new features like Smooth Zoom and Level Shot, plus features found on more expensive camcorders. You also get an easy-to-read menu system for simple operation.
5. JVC GR-D250 MiniDV Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom
The GR-D250 features a powerful 25x optical zoom lens for getting tight close-ups of your subject. To maintain your frame of reference there's a 2.5-inch Clear LCD that reduces glare and reflections when shooting outdoors, the D250 also comes with a color viewfinder. Another advantage is new Data Battery. With a press of a button view on the Clear LCD screen five levels of remaining battery and record time.
Do you think that these Mini DVs are not mini enough? Here’s a mini dv aee may satisfy you.
2010年6月30日星期三
How Much Will A Brake Job Cost?
Cars are going to need new brakes sooner or later. If you find that your brakes are about to go, you may need to get them replaced. So the question today is how much is a brake job will cost? expo 2010
First, you will have to decide if you need an entire brake system installed. You may find that you only need to replace the brake pads, they're going to cost less than remodeling the entire system itself. An honest mechanic will help you decide what is best for you.
Now, depending on the make and model, you will discover that each car will vary. On average, the experts will say that each axle in your car will go from $ 80 to $ 270. Again, this will depend on your vehicle and when you go to.
Now, if more parts need to be replaced, his estimate will rise. For example, if you have to replace your rotors, you will be paying an additional $ 250 to $ 550 more.
As part of a brake, parts of many that need to be replaced. Some of these pieces will include rotors, pads, bearings, tubes, clamps, or wedges. As you can see, some may have to change it, or if you're unlucky, they may all have to be.
When you're ready to buy some brakes, you will want to ensure that you meet with an honest mechanic. I suggest you talk to local education authorities in 3-5 stores. Many of them will give an honest estimate for free. If they can not give an estimate for free, then you can find one elsewhere.
Also, be sure to show your AAA card in some places because you may find that you can get a discount on top of repair. Another good tip is to check with the BBB and to ensure that the company will work with has a great reputation.
Remember these are only estimates and costs may vary. If you had a job done, be sure to leave your price in the comments below!
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First, you will have to decide if you need an entire brake system installed. You may find that you only need to replace the brake pads, they're going to cost less than remodeling the entire system itself. An honest mechanic will help you decide what is best for you.
Now, depending on the make and model, you will discover that each car will vary. On average, the experts will say that each axle in your car will go from $ 80 to $ 270. Again, this will depend on your vehicle and when you go to.
Now, if more parts need to be replaced, his estimate will rise. For example, if you have to replace your rotors, you will be paying an additional $ 250 to $ 550 more.
As part of a brake, parts of many that need to be replaced. Some of these pieces will include rotors, pads, bearings, tubes, clamps, or wedges. As you can see, some may have to change it, or if you're unlucky, they may all have to be.
When you're ready to buy some brakes, you will want to ensure that you meet with an honest mechanic. I suggest you talk to local education authorities in 3-5 stores. Many of them will give an honest estimate for free. If they can not give an estimate for free, then you can find one elsewhere.
Also, be sure to show your AAA card in some places because you may find that you can get a discount on top of repair. Another good tip is to check with the BBB and to ensure that the company will work with has a great reputation.
Remember these are only estimates and costs may vary. If you had a job done, be sure to leave your price in the comments below!
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2010年6月29日星期二
Prince of Denmark and "modern fairy tale kingdom" on National Pavilion Day
Drizzle, the "Fairy Kingdom" ushered in the State of Denmark on the 29th day, the museum. Danish Crown Prince Frederick and his party's visit, the World expo Museum Day adds a bit of romantic color.
Prince Frederick, said at the opening ceremony, this year is the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China, therefore, Denmark specifically to David, "The Little Mermaid" statue transported thousands of miles to the Shanghai World Expo, which is "The Little Mermaid" was born a hundred years for the first time to leave their homeland, one of Denmark issued the invitation to further deepen the bilateral cultural exchanges.
He said the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is one of Denmark's most ambitious in the history of the World Expo tour. The Government of Denmark, the company actively involved, to provide the world the latest and most detailed information on Denmark. Museum in Denmark, you can see them on the "City, Better Life," a unique interpretation of how to construct a well-being and sustainable development of the "modern fairy tale world."
Founded in 1924 in Copenhagen, Denmark Royal choir also sang nursery rhymes and taken from the Danish Hans Christian Andersen's songs.
Subsequently, the Crown Prince and his entourage of 18 officials in Shanghai, visited the China Pavilion, the Danish Pavilion. The staff of the Prince listened to his "favorite" - "Little Mermaid" in the Shanghai World Expo life. He also issued a famous Chinese translator Shiqin E of "Knight of the flag" (Order of Dannebrog), in recognition of this will be a large number of Danish literature translated to Chinese readers of Scandinavian literature specialist.
Odense City is the hometown of the famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen.Day gathering of young artists from Denmark here, dressed as "Anderson" and his characters, loved by the "Little Mermaid" and "The Princess" and other roles, attracted visitors eager pictures taken.
Prince Frederick, said at the opening ceremony, this year is the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Denmark and China, therefore, Denmark specifically to David, "The Little Mermaid" statue transported thousands of miles to the Shanghai World Expo, which is "The Little Mermaid" was born a hundred years for the first time to leave their homeland, one of Denmark issued the invitation to further deepen the bilateral cultural exchanges.
He said the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is one of Denmark's most ambitious in the history of the World Expo tour. The Government of Denmark, the company actively involved, to provide the world the latest and most detailed information on Denmark. Museum in Denmark, you can see them on the "City, Better Life," a unique interpretation of how to construct a well-being and sustainable development of the "modern fairy tale world."
Founded in 1924 in Copenhagen, Denmark Royal choir also sang nursery rhymes and taken from the Danish Hans Christian Andersen's songs.
Subsequently, the Crown Prince and his entourage of 18 officials in Shanghai, visited the China Pavilion, the Danish Pavilion. The staff of the Prince listened to his "favorite" - "Little Mermaid" in the Shanghai World Expo life. He also issued a famous Chinese translator Shiqin E of "Knight of the flag" (Order of Dannebrog), in recognition of this will be a large number of Danish literature translated to Chinese readers of Scandinavian literature specialist.
Odense City is the hometown of the famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen.Day gathering of young artists from Denmark here, dressed as "Anderson" and his characters, loved by the "Little Mermaid" and "The Princess" and other roles, attracted visitors eager pictures taken.
How to Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner?
Do you want to use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner to clean your jewelry? Do you know how to use it? If you want to know how to use it, you’d better understand how it works. An ultrasonic cleaner is a metal container that has ceramic piezo transducers attached to the side or the bottom of the tank. These transducers convert one form of energy to another. They also change size when an electrical signal excites it. When the transducer is excited it increases in size and causes the side or the bottom of the container to move.
When an electrical generator emits a high frequency signal, the transducer offsets rarefaction and compression waves in the liquid. With this rarefaction cycle, the liquid is torn apart. Consequently a vacuum cavity is created in the liquid. The cavities fluctuate in size, but when the cavity reaches a certain size, it cannot retain its shape. When this happens, the cavity collapses, creating an extremely high temperature of 5,000 degrees Celsius (9,032 degrees Fahrenheit), and a jet of plasma hits the object in the container. Millions of these bubbles are created and collapsed every second.
These bubbles are what clean the object in the tank. The jet of plasma that hits the object causes the dirt to come off, and can be increased by adding a cleaning agent to the tank.
Now that you know how an ultrasonic cleaner works, here are a few tips to get you started:
•Make sure you always use a basket to clean your items. Never put them on the bottom without one.
•Choose the right type of ultrasonic cleaner. There are many types out there. They can range from jewelry cleaners to laboratory equipment.
•Find the right ultrasonic cleaner solution before you begin. You can choose from general purpose solutions, industrial strength solutions, electronic solutions, and many others. Many ultrasonic cleaners should be used with water. When cleaning circuit boards, distilled or dionized water should be used. But if you’re using the cleaner for other applications, like dentistry, tap water is fine.
•Used water or cleaner solution should be treated with 10% bleach before being disposed.
When an electrical generator emits a high frequency signal, the transducer offsets rarefaction and compression waves in the liquid. With this rarefaction cycle, the liquid is torn apart. Consequently a vacuum cavity is created in the liquid. The cavities fluctuate in size, but when the cavity reaches a certain size, it cannot retain its shape. When this happens, the cavity collapses, creating an extremely high temperature of 5,000 degrees Celsius (9,032 degrees Fahrenheit), and a jet of plasma hits the object in the container. Millions of these bubbles are created and collapsed every second.
These bubbles are what clean the object in the tank. The jet of plasma that hits the object causes the dirt to come off, and can be increased by adding a cleaning agent to the tank.
Now that you know how an ultrasonic cleaner works, here are a few tips to get you started:
•Make sure you always use a basket to clean your items. Never put them on the bottom without one.
•Choose the right type of ultrasonic cleaner. There are many types out there. They can range from jewelry cleaners to laboratory equipment.
•Find the right ultrasonic cleaner solution before you begin. You can choose from general purpose solutions, industrial strength solutions, electronic solutions, and many others. Many ultrasonic cleaners should be used with water. When cleaning circuit boards, distilled or dionized water should be used. But if you’re using the cleaner for other applications, like dentistry, tap water is fine.
•Used water or cleaner solution should be treated with 10% bleach before being disposed.
2010年6月28日星期一
South Africa Pavilion of World Expo Shanghai Welcomed the 1 Millionthth Visitor
South Africa Pavilion of World Expo Shanghai opened in seven weeks welcomed its 1 millionth visitor -- a student from Hunan, China.
On June 22, 25 points, 12:00 noon 22 south hunan XiaoCao girl became the millionth visitor.South African museum and curator Schoeman Plessis bois staff at the entrance hall with a gift basket enthusiastically embraced her arrival.XiaoCao says, can become a South African museum Millionth visitor, she felt very excited and excited, South Africa is that she came to Shanghai world expo after the first choice of the exhibition hall, visit here she felt by the South Africa's unique enthusiasm, has moved to her.
In South Africa, said she XiaoCao originates from the interest to understand the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the host of the host country, especially for this event in South Africa, and the World Cup in South Africa and South Africa to people, including public infrastructure, the more lasting legacy as.XiaoCao added: " I hope to get in-depth understanding." this is her first visited museum is one of the reasons for South.
South African museum in the world expo 2010 Shanghai's theme is "Ke Nako!" (" It’s the time!") this one theme is divided into five topics, each month in South Africa in in a certain area of achievement.May is the focus of the 2010 World Cup in June, is focused on urban community reconstruction. In the south during the expo, the promotion activities held regularly, South Africa's food and drink culture and art makes you big full the luck to eat STH delicious and 64.Hosting the 2010 World Cup in South Africa in 2010 Shanghai world expo attracts many eyeballs on during the opening is one of the main causes of travel peak.As the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the last few games participants in the future are expected to increase in a few weeks.
On June 22, 25 points, 12:00 noon 22 south hunan XiaoCao girl became the millionth visitor.South African museum and curator Schoeman Plessis bois staff at the entrance hall with a gift basket enthusiastically embraced her arrival.XiaoCao says, can become a South African museum Millionth visitor, she felt very excited and excited, South Africa is that she came to Shanghai world expo after the first choice of the exhibition hall, visit here she felt by the South Africa's unique enthusiasm, has moved to her.
In South Africa, said she XiaoCao originates from the interest to understand the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the host of the host country, especially for this event in South Africa, and the World Cup in South Africa and South Africa to people, including public infrastructure, the more lasting legacy as.XiaoCao added: " I hope to get in-depth understanding." this is her first visited museum is one of the reasons for South.
South African museum in the world expo 2010 Shanghai's theme is "Ke Nako!" (" It’s the time!") this one theme is divided into five topics, each month in South Africa in in a certain area of achievement.May is the focus of the 2010 World Cup in June, is focused on urban community reconstruction. In the south during the expo, the promotion activities held regularly, South Africa's food and drink culture and art makes you big full the luck to eat STH delicious and 64.Hosting the 2010 World Cup in South Africa in 2010 Shanghai world expo attracts many eyeballs on during the opening is one of the main causes of travel peak.As the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the last few games participants in the future are expected to increase in a few weeks.
Do We Need CD/DVD anymore?
Do we need CD/DVD anymore? If we don’t need them anymore, do we need CD/DVD ultrasonic cleaner? Yes, we need! CD/DVD ultrasonic cleaner can not only clean CD/DVD, it’s also an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner.
Now you can get really cheap pocket sized portable 500 and 1GB self powered usb disks these days do we really need to have largish DVD's and CD's anymore.
Music CD's are essentially in any case 100% redundant -- I rip all my music to FLAC and I'm sure others do similar (and to other codecs as well) -- and it's always possible with NERO or other software to "re-create" the Audio CD image back again from FLAC / WAV or oither lossless codec.
For Data (including DVD's) there's enough software around to make an ISO copy even the most copy protected DVD .
For playing etc there's plenty of Virtual CD / DVD image mounters too -- when I travel take a small USB disk with loads of DVD images on them - the software will even copy DL disks (and BLU RAY too - although playing Blu ray DVD's on a computer is still a pain).
So you save space as well at home --don't need to have loads of CD's / DVD's around.
For music in cars -- pretty well most car radios these days have an AUX in and often a USB in as well so no probs playing from IPODS etc etc.
Playing CD's in any case in a car is iffy -- you probably need a changer in the back and I don't know about where you live - but using a CD player in an Off roader which is really Off Road isn't a good idea either.
On the rare ocasion I need a physical disc I can burn it to the appropriate medium.
So even for Film DVD's I'd suggest that the distributors could supply "Electronic Images" of the DVD which if necessary we could burn ourselves.
Getting rid of the physical medium also would save a lot of pollution in the manufacture of CD's / DVD's too -- there's some nasty heavy metals used in the manufacturing processes as well.
But I suppose the Ostriches and Bozos who are in charge of the Music and Movie industries will probably fight this all the way and come up with ever more stupid DRM schemes rather than embrace the new technology for fairly distibuting their products -- but that's another whole different issue.
Now you can get really cheap pocket sized portable 500 and 1GB self powered usb disks these days do we really need to have largish DVD's and CD's anymore.
Music CD's are essentially in any case 100% redundant -- I rip all my music to FLAC and I'm sure others do similar (and to other codecs as well) -- and it's always possible with NERO or other software to "re-create" the Audio CD image back again from FLAC / WAV or oither lossless codec.
For Data (including DVD's) there's enough software around to make an ISO copy even the most copy protected DVD .
For playing etc there's plenty of Virtual CD / DVD image mounters too -- when I travel take a small USB disk with loads of DVD images on them - the software will even copy DL disks (and BLU RAY too - although playing Blu ray DVD's on a computer is still a pain).
So you save space as well at home --don't need to have loads of CD's / DVD's around.
For music in cars -- pretty well most car radios these days have an AUX in and often a USB in as well so no probs playing from IPODS etc etc.
Playing CD's in any case in a car is iffy -- you probably need a changer in the back and I don't know about where you live - but using a CD player in an Off roader which is really Off Road isn't a good idea either.
On the rare ocasion I need a physical disc I can burn it to the appropriate medium.
So even for Film DVD's I'd suggest that the distributors could supply "Electronic Images" of the DVD which if necessary we could burn ourselves.
Getting rid of the physical medium also would save a lot of pollution in the manufacture of CD's / DVD's too -- there's some nasty heavy metals used in the manufacturing processes as well.
But I suppose the Ostriches and Bozos who are in charge of the Music and Movie industries will probably fight this all the way and come up with ever more stupid DRM schemes rather than embrace the new technology for fairly distibuting their products -- but that's another whole different issue.
Design Concept of Mascot Expo 2010
HaiBao,the world expo 2010 Shanghai, China mascot.With the Chinese character "human" as the core idea, with representatives of Marine life and vitality.His laughter, display a positive and optimistic upward, health in China; the spirit.His hands up and bosom, shows the tolerance and passion.He tilted thumb, is to come from all over the world of sincerely invite friends.
(1) reflect host country's culture.
The 2010 Shanghai world expo held by China, Shanghai is the global event, and also for the first time in a developing country of integrated expo held.Shanghai world expo mascot design must include Chinese culture characteristics of Chinese cultural spirit, reflect the 2010 world expo in Shanghai, the sino-foreign cultural exchanges.At the same time, comply with Chinese law and social good morals.
(2) deduce the 2010 world expo in Shanghai "better city, better life".
The world expo 2010 Shanghai, China mascot should be subject to deduce the carrier and the visual image identification, and each world or other international large-scale activities have mascot figure in themes, modelling design aspects have obvious difference.
Through creative refinement mascot figure, design, concept, character set, this act means, fully express the 2010 world expo in Shanghai "better city, better life".Through the mascot vivid deduce city, city, city star the interactive relationship between deep expression footprint, intrinsic connection between the dream.Design ideas and concepts to clear and distinct theme and easy to fit, the audience understanding.
(3) is derived and the development of products.
The world expo 2010 Shanghai, China should accord with "good-looking, mascots, easy to use, with the principle of" derivative products, market development of image, and has high recognition model, strong applicability, etc, suitable for various toy, stationery, clothing, gifts, jewelry series of derivative products design and development.In form and technical means, applicable, stereo and electronic media communication and creation, suitable for different carrier to deduce the style and performance.
(1) reflect host country's culture.
The 2010 Shanghai world expo held by China, Shanghai is the global event, and also for the first time in a developing country of integrated expo held.Shanghai world expo mascot design must include Chinese culture characteristics of Chinese cultural spirit, reflect the 2010 world expo in Shanghai, the sino-foreign cultural exchanges.At the same time, comply with Chinese law and social good morals.
(2) deduce the 2010 world expo in Shanghai "better city, better life".
The world expo 2010 Shanghai, China mascot should be subject to deduce the carrier and the visual image identification, and each world or other international large-scale activities have mascot figure in themes, modelling design aspects have obvious difference.
Through creative refinement mascot figure, design, concept, character set, this act means, fully express the 2010 world expo in Shanghai "better city, better life".Through the mascot vivid deduce city, city, city star the interactive relationship between deep expression footprint, intrinsic connection between the dream.Design ideas and concepts to clear and distinct theme and easy to fit, the audience understanding.
(3) is derived and the development of products.
The world expo 2010 Shanghai, China should accord with "good-looking, mascots, easy to use, with the principle of" derivative products, market development of image, and has high recognition model, strong applicability, etc, suitable for various toy, stationery, clothing, gifts, jewelry series of derivative products design and development.In form and technical means, applicable, stereo and electronic media communication and creation, suitable for different carrier to deduce the style and performance.
What Should You Consider about Getting Body Piercing?
Do you know all the accessories you wear every day in your pierced body should be kept cleaning? An ultrasonic cleaner (ultrasonic jewelry cleaner) can clean them as brand new.
Nowadays, the body piercing became more and more popular, the most popular among young people in the body piercing seems ears, nose, lips and navel.Anyway, you should do some research, you really decided to let the body wear.
Which part of your body wants to wear?In every part of the body would stab - beauty and charm.But that won't cause trouble.Puncture For example, nostril irrelevant, when you want to find a job, your teeth and tongue pierced gun when you get healthy body is not sensitive to the puncture, etc.
What are the risks or complications body piercing bring?- if all goes well, you will be fined a corpse, besides some temporary thorn symptoms, including some pain, swelling, and in the case through area, increasing saliva tongue.But there have also been some body piercing complications.Chronic infections, such as to control or extended bleeding, scar, hepatitis b and c, tetanus, skin allergy jewelry, the use of abscess, inflammation or boil or nerve damage.
Long time to heal the body piercing?According to different parts of the body, can cure time, several weeks, more than a year.Generally speaking, in different parts of the body to heal time is as follows: ear (6 to 8 weeks), ear cartilage (April 1 year), the eyebrow (6-8 weeks, nostril (2 ~ 4 months), nasal septum (6-8 months), lip (2 to 3 months), tongue (4 weeks), nipple (3-6 months), navel (4 months to one year).However, during treatment from certain depends on aftercare.So if you got a puncture, make sure you take good care of it.
To get your body wear, you have decided to put it in a professional sharp studio, or put it at home.If you intend to practice the skills and become a puncture of the license, you need to buy a punch body puncture bag, contains all the equipment for your choice.Likewise, when you choose to stab a studio, you should check the equipment frostbite.High quality sharp tools can bring good results, and facilitate the sharp postoperative nursing.
Nowadays, the body piercing became more and more popular, the most popular among young people in the body piercing seems ears, nose, lips and navel.Anyway, you should do some research, you really decided to let the body wear.
Which part of your body wants to wear?In every part of the body would stab - beauty and charm.But that won't cause trouble.Puncture For example, nostril irrelevant, when you want to find a job, your teeth and tongue pierced gun when you get healthy body is not sensitive to the puncture, etc.
What are the risks or complications body piercing bring?- if all goes well, you will be fined a corpse, besides some temporary thorn symptoms, including some pain, swelling, and in the case through area, increasing saliva tongue.But there have also been some body piercing complications.Chronic infections, such as to control or extended bleeding, scar, hepatitis b and c, tetanus, skin allergy jewelry, the use of abscess, inflammation or boil or nerve damage.
Long time to heal the body piercing?According to different parts of the body, can cure time, several weeks, more than a year.Generally speaking, in different parts of the body to heal time is as follows: ear (6 to 8 weeks), ear cartilage (April 1 year), the eyebrow (6-8 weeks, nostril (2 ~ 4 months), nasal septum (6-8 months), lip (2 to 3 months), tongue (4 weeks), nipple (3-6 months), navel (4 months to one year).However, during treatment from certain depends on aftercare.So if you got a puncture, make sure you take good care of it.
To get your body wear, you have decided to put it in a professional sharp studio, or put it at home.If you intend to practice the skills and become a puncture of the license, you need to buy a punch body puncture bag, contains all the equipment for your choice.Likewise, when you choose to stab a studio, you should check the equipment frostbite.High quality sharp tools can bring good results, and facilitate the sharp postoperative nursing.
2010年6月24日星期四
A brief Introduction of Expo 2010
Expo 2010, officially Expo 2010 Shanghai China is being held on both banks of the Huangpu River in the city of Shanghai, China, from May 1 to October 31, 2010. It is a World Expo in the tradition of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the exposition is "Better City – Better Life" and signifies Shanghai's new status in the 21st century as the "next great world city".The expo Logo features the Chinese character modified to represent three people together with the 2010 date. It is the most expensive Expo in the history of the world's fairs. The Shanghai World Expo is also the largest World's Fair site ever at 5.28 square km.
More than 190 countries and more than 50 international organizations have registered to participate in the Shanghai World Expo, the largest ever. China expects to receive almost 100 foreign leaders and millions of people from across the world to come and visit the World Expo. More than 70–100 million visitors are expected to visit the expo, which would make it the most visited in history.
Shanghai has been one of the main cities envisioned to host the expos for some time. Many scholars have written about the possibility and made suggestions in books. Unofficial participation in fairs outside China have happened since 1851. In 1910 the Qing dynasty decided to host China's first fair with the 1910 Nanyang industrial exposition.
More than 190 countries and more than 50 international organizations have registered to participate in the Shanghai World Expo, the largest ever. China expects to receive almost 100 foreign leaders and millions of people from across the world to come and visit the World Expo. More than 70–100 million visitors are expected to visit the expo, which would make it the most visited in history.
Shanghai has been one of the main cities envisioned to host the expos for some time. Many scholars have written about the possibility and made suggestions in books. Unofficial participation in fairs outside China have happened since 1851. In 1910 the Qing dynasty decided to host China's first fair with the 1910 Nanyang industrial exposition.
2010年6月23日星期三
To Make Your Jewely Cleaning All the Time
You’d be chagrined at what your jewelry appraiser sees through the microscope. Soap scum, grease, garden dirt, skin cells, little hairs and living flora and fauna will collect in crevasses and pack themselves into the pockets beneath gemstones unless the owner carries out a disciplined cleaning program.
•Jewelry cleaner cleaning:Department stores and mail-order catalogs sell small jewelry cleaner for home use. These are gentler than the powerful ultrasonic cleaners used by jewelers and can be safely used for diamonds and all faceted colored stones. They are usually safe for emeralds (that might be filled with oil) if left in for only a few minutes. They are also good for chains and other gold jewelry. Use water or the clening solution sold with the cleaner. Never put ammonia in a sonic or jewlery cleaner, as the heat will create toxic fumes.
•Take off any jewelry when working in the kitchen, garden, or cleaning.
•Use a safe environment:Guard against losing a stone during the cleaning. Often, especially on jewelry that has been worn a lot, or pieces with very lightweight settings, the build-up of grime may actually be all that is keeping a stone in its setting! Cleaning off the grime could dislodge the stone. While this would be inconvenient, it is a lot better than having the stone fall out in an uncontrolled environment. Carry out the cleaning in a small bowl, and check carefully for missing stones before pouring out the solution.
•Apply makeup and cosmetics prior to putting on your jewelry. Chemicals in these substances can often harm the look of your gold and damage pearls.
•Wipe with a damp cloth:Use this method for the most delicate jewelry. It can also be used to gently clean most jewelry. Dampen a soft flannel cloth with warm water and wipe the jewelry. Use this method for cleaning pearl strands, amber, jet, ivory and other delicate organic gems.
•Fine jewelry items should not be worn while engaged in activities where they would be subject to any form of brushing or hard contact. A strong blow from the side could dislodge a gemstone from its mounting. If you decide to wear your jewelry while gardening, please exercise caution.
•For a slightly more intense cleaning, clean gently with warm soapy water:Soak jewelry for a few minutes in a small bowl of warm water with a little dishwashing liquid added. You might brush gently, using a soft facial brush or a cosmetic brush such as used to apply eye shadow. This would be a good method for cleaning a pearl ring and jewelry set with turquoise, lapis lazuli, malachite, coral, and similar stones.
•Jewelry cleaner cleaning:Department stores and mail-order catalogs sell small jewelry cleaner for home use. These are gentler than the powerful ultrasonic cleaners used by jewelers and can be safely used for diamonds and all faceted colored stones. They are usually safe for emeralds (that might be filled with oil) if left in for only a few minutes. They are also good for chains and other gold jewelry. Use water or the clening solution sold with the cleaner. Never put ammonia in a sonic or jewlery cleaner, as the heat will create toxic fumes.
•Take off any jewelry when working in the kitchen, garden, or cleaning.
•Use a safe environment:Guard against losing a stone during the cleaning. Often, especially on jewelry that has been worn a lot, or pieces with very lightweight settings, the build-up of grime may actually be all that is keeping a stone in its setting! Cleaning off the grime could dislodge the stone. While this would be inconvenient, it is a lot better than having the stone fall out in an uncontrolled environment. Carry out the cleaning in a small bowl, and check carefully for missing stones before pouring out the solution.
•Apply makeup and cosmetics prior to putting on your jewelry. Chemicals in these substances can often harm the look of your gold and damage pearls.
•Wipe with a damp cloth:Use this method for the most delicate jewelry. It can also be used to gently clean most jewelry. Dampen a soft flannel cloth with warm water and wipe the jewelry. Use this method for cleaning pearl strands, amber, jet, ivory and other delicate organic gems.
•Fine jewelry items should not be worn while engaged in activities where they would be subject to any form of brushing or hard contact. A strong blow from the side could dislodge a gemstone from its mounting. If you decide to wear your jewelry while gardening, please exercise caution.
•For a slightly more intense cleaning, clean gently with warm soapy water:Soak jewelry for a few minutes in a small bowl of warm water with a little dishwashing liquid added. You might brush gently, using a soft facial brush or a cosmetic brush such as used to apply eye shadow. This would be a good method for cleaning a pearl ring and jewelry set with turquoise, lapis lazuli, malachite, coral, and similar stones.
2010年6月22日星期二
Expensive Robot Vacuum Cleaners
The market of robot vacuum cleaners is becoming more and more mature day by day. And more and more types of vacuum cleaners show up in the market. And of course the prices are quite different. You may curious about the question that what kind of robot vacuum cleaner is expensive and why. This article will satisfy you.
The Electrolux Trilobite robot vacuum cleaner is now updated to the Trilobite 2.0. It promises over 200 small improvements from the first version. At $1800, price is apparently not one of the improvements. What makes the people at Electrolux confident in charging that kind of money for their robot is the superior technology to the less expensive Roomba models.
Trilobite is a robotic vacuum cleaner that actually uses ultrasound technology to avoid bumping into objects. Much like a bat, it sends out radar beams that let it know it is coming close to an object. It stops within about 1/4-inch of the object.
The cheaper robotic vacuum cleaners know they are coming close to an object only when they actually bump into the object. This could damage furniture over time and is a bit inconvenient for pet water bowls and other objects that might create a mess if bumped. This radar technology also allows the Trilobite to create a map of the room so it knows the places it has already vacuumed. This allows it to make fewer passes over the same area.
The other changes that Electrolux has made to the Trilobite take the good features of the Roomba and add them to the superior technology of the Trilobite. It now has infrared to avoid falling down stairs and can be programmed to schedule cleanings. So, is the Electrolux worth the extra money? It’s definitely worth paying more, but whether to pay so much more depends on your situation.
The superior mapping technology does make the unit clean faster, which might not seem all that important since you’re not doing the cleaning yourself. It does matter, however, when you have a limited time to work with due to battery time. The Trilobite does have a shorter charge time than the Roomba, but the Roomba is simply randomly passing across your floor, often hitting the same spot five or six times. This means that the shorter charge might end up actually cleaning more floor space because it is a more organized cleaning. Depending on the size of your rooms, the Trilobite can generally clean more rooms in less time due to its “smarter” and more efficient mapping.
The Trilobite is also more likely to “spit things out” if it accidentally sucks up rug fringe or other obstacles. This means it is less likely to get stuck and need to be rescued than the Roomba in such cases.
If you have antique or delicate furniture, you might appreciate the Trilobite not bumping into your furniture legs like the less expensive Roomba does to figure out where things are. The Roomba has a bumper, but over time, it might cause scuffs or dents in delicate furniture.
The Electrolux Trilobite robot vacuum cleaner is now updated to the Trilobite 2.0. It promises over 200 small improvements from the first version. At $1800, price is apparently not one of the improvements. What makes the people at Electrolux confident in charging that kind of money for their robot is the superior technology to the less expensive Roomba models.
Trilobite is a robotic vacuum cleaner that actually uses ultrasound technology to avoid bumping into objects. Much like a bat, it sends out radar beams that let it know it is coming close to an object. It stops within about 1/4-inch of the object.
The cheaper robotic vacuum cleaners know they are coming close to an object only when they actually bump into the object. This could damage furniture over time and is a bit inconvenient for pet water bowls and other objects that might create a mess if bumped. This radar technology also allows the Trilobite to create a map of the room so it knows the places it has already vacuumed. This allows it to make fewer passes over the same area.
The other changes that Electrolux has made to the Trilobite take the good features of the Roomba and add them to the superior technology of the Trilobite. It now has infrared to avoid falling down stairs and can be programmed to schedule cleanings. So, is the Electrolux worth the extra money? It’s definitely worth paying more, but whether to pay so much more depends on your situation.
The superior mapping technology does make the unit clean faster, which might not seem all that important since you’re not doing the cleaning yourself. It does matter, however, when you have a limited time to work with due to battery time. The Trilobite does have a shorter charge time than the Roomba, but the Roomba is simply randomly passing across your floor, often hitting the same spot five or six times. This means that the shorter charge might end up actually cleaning more floor space because it is a more organized cleaning. Depending on the size of your rooms, the Trilobite can generally clean more rooms in less time due to its “smarter” and more efficient mapping.
The Trilobite is also more likely to “spit things out” if it accidentally sucks up rug fringe or other obstacles. This means it is less likely to get stuck and need to be rescued than the Roomba in such cases.
If you have antique or delicate furniture, you might appreciate the Trilobite not bumping into your furniture legs like the less expensive Roomba does to figure out where things are. The Roomba has a bumper, but over time, it might cause scuffs or dents in delicate furniture.
2010年6月21日星期一
What are Ultrasonic Cleaners?
Ultrasonic cleaner is faster, more consistent, and safer than any other cleaning product that utilizes an ultrasonic cleaning process. Hand scrubbing, soaking, or steam does not even come close.
Ultrasonic cleaners are portable but include the same high power, rugged transducers found on industrial systems sold to the automotive, electronics, and metalworking industries. These Ultrasonic Cleaners use engineered ceramics to assure both durability and superior power. Ultrasonic Cleaners are coupled with a new sweep frequency capability, so you get the best possible cleaning every time, all the time.
Ultrasonic cleaners Specially designed for CD, VCD and DVD cleaning. They have powerful transducer, heater and large tank capacity for superior cleaning results, making it great for professional cleaning. It is the first utilization of digital program in ultrasonic cleaner to control the unit, according to the quantity and condition of the items to be cleaned to choose a working cycle. As a result, it is more convenient and the cleaning results are more remarkable! They can also clean jewelry and waterproof watches, necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, coins, watches straps glasses, sun glasses, contact lens accessories, daily personal care dentures, combs, toothbrushes, table-wares, etc.
2010年6月10日星期四
Do Women Have to Do Housework?
Do women have to do housework?
No body says that women have to do housework nowadays. Actually,it's natural division that men work outside the house while women do housework at home. It's the difference of the physical condition between men and women decides who should work outside and who should do housework at home.
In old times, men work outside because the works outside are more likely physical works.
However,nowadays,there are many works should be done with intelligence.
And further more ,there are many equipmens showing up to help people to do house work.
Robot vacuum cleaner is a kind of good stuff to do housework.Why not try?
No body says that women have to do housework nowadays. Actually,it's natural division that men work outside the house while women do housework at home. It's the difference of the physical condition between men and women decides who should work outside and who should do housework at home.
In old times, men work outside because the works outside are more likely physical works.
However,nowadays,there are many works should be done with intelligence.
And further more ,there are many equipmens showing up to help people to do house work.
Robot vacuum cleaner is a kind of good stuff to do housework.Why not try?
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