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Phantom Network Adapters in Virtual Machines and more….

hi

Sometimes if you:

a) copy a VM from a host to another

b) Hype-V R2, the Network Adapters vanish

c) Other problems with the NICs.

Follow this links to solve the problems:

http://winserverteam.org.uk/blogs/mark/archive/2008/04/07/removing-phantom-network-adapters-from-virtual-machines.aspx

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311272/en-us

(devcon tool)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269155/en-us

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Microsoft Security Essentials : Beware of fakes!

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http://www.generation-nt.com/us/microsoft-security-essentials-fake-2010-antivirus-news-2070201.html

 

that’s all. Read the link

 

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Microsoft Security Essentials. A good free antivirus

hi

I had other antivirus.

This weekend , I changed it for MSE. Microsoft Security Essentials.

I like it.

 

Download it from:

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/default.aspx?mkt=en-us

 

 

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APXS was not found, so mod_suphp will not be built!

APXS was not found, so mod_suphp will not be built!


The trick was running "./configure --with-apxs=/usr/bin/apxs2", then "make", "make test", "make install"

Impressions from the Chicago Midwinter

Well, I survived another meeting in Chicago! The Chicago Midwinter is always a whirlwind for me. It's a series of meetings, dinners, lectures, and prowling the exhibits for new and exciting ways to make the lives of our patients better.

Last year, I felt that the show was well attended and that doctor's were optimistic about the future. This year, that trend continues. The meeting was moved to the newly finished west building of the McCormick Place convention center. The new facility is gorgeous and really added to the event.

The attendance seemed good, especially on Friday when it was wall to wall in the classrooms and the exhibit hall most of the day. My class on advanced caries detection of Friday was a sold out event and I'd like to thank all of you who chose to attend. I'm always honored that you come to see me.

Most vendors reported they were happy with sales at the show although some of the smaller vendors I spoke with stated mediocre success. However, many vendors reported good sales and were happy with the meeting. My personal feel was that concern over the economy is definitely on the wane and things will only get better.

I saw some very interesting things that I'll try and post about in the future. Suffice it to say that last year, large innovations were not as frequently being developed, but there are many smaller products that are on their way to market that will offer us ways to improve patient's lives.

If you weren't able to make it to Chicago, it was a great time. Hopefully my Twitter updates provided some extra insight into the meeting.

However, the best part of travelling is getting back to your own place in the world. It really is true; there's no place like home.

Volunteers and Dental Companies Help Deliver Much Needed Care to the Country’s Youngest Citizens

Working with the American Dental Association to guarantee that underserved children have access to dental care, DEXIS® and Henry Schein Dental® provide assistance for Give Kids A Smile® for the eighth consecutive year.

Des Plaines, IL (February 25, 2010) As advocates of dental health, DEXIS and Henry Schein Dental are proud to announce their ongoing support of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) program. Every day, children across the nation suffer from the pain caused by lack of proper and consistent dental attention. With the philosophy that a healthy smile should be possible for every child, GKAS events, starting during the ADA®’s Children’s Dental Health Month® (NCDHM), provide dental education and treatment to children whose families lack the funds for adequate care.

The first Friday in February heralds the kickoff for the GKAS program that delivers dental care to children all over the country. Services from X-rays and cleanings to restorative and oral surgery, are provided to hundreds of thousands of kids that may otherwise go untreated.

Once held for a single weekend, GKAS events now begin in the first week of February and continue for months thereafter, thus increasing the number of children that can be accommodated. Because of the generosity of volunteers and corporate partners, nearly 13,000 dentists and greater than 36,000 support staff in over 2,000 locations have treated more than 325,000 children—all within the first three weeks of February.

“We realize that the success of this important initiative takes all of us doing our part, from the corporate to the clinical,” states Henrik Roos, President of DEXIS. “As one of its founding sponsors, DEXIS is pleased to be able to continue its commitment to GKAS to help care for those children who are in such need.”

As founding sponsors of the Give Kids A Smile program, DEXIS and Henry Schein Dental have pledged and delivered long-term assistance to this important endeavor. For example, in 2010, Henry Schein Dental will furnish enough professional dental kits to serve 15,000 young patients.

DEXIS serves the dental community, as well as the public, by providing the use of digital X-ray systems and personnel to assist in taking radiographs for GKAS events at dental schools. DEXIS has encouraged the use of dental schools because these larger facilities, along with the utilization of its systems, allow clinicians to provide for a greater number of patients. “You can’t effectively run these events without digital radiography,” states Dr. Jeff Dalin. “The bottleneck in any large-scale screening tends to be standard radiographs. DEXIS allows us to have instant, clear images, and we were able to see more children, from toddlers to teens, with its use.”

Since its debut, coordinated by Dr. Dalin and his colleagues in 2002, GKAS has experienced remarkable growth. An estimated 4.5 million children have received much needed dental health care to date. The program has expanded to encompass both Mission of Mercy (MOM) and TeamSmile™ outreach initiatives for which DEXIS is also a participant.

For more information on the GKAS program, including the latest statistics, information on its background and sponsors, and how to volunteer, visit www.ada.org.

DEXIS is an industry leader in developing high quality digital imaging solutions for the dental community. In 1997, DEXIS introduced digital radiography on laptop computers — making it the first truly portable and affordable digital X-ray system. In 2001, DEXIS became the first intra-oral digital radiography system to be accepted by the American Dental Association into the highly prestigious ADA Seal Program. Today, DEXIS is the most highly awarded intra-oral digital X-ray system with numerous awards from dental researchers and well-respected dental publications. For more information on the DEXIS Platinum Sensor and to learn about DEXIS imaging solutions, visit www.dexis.com.

Germantown teenager creates search engine to help a family member and charities - washingtonpost.com

Germantown teenager creates search engine to help a family member and charities - washingtonpost.com: "When she created the search engine Good50, her intention was not to strike it rich or create an Internet phenomenon like Facebook, which Zuckerberg founded. Huh has little interest in pursuing computer science as a career."

Kennebunk Savings unveils video contest for nonprofit organizations - Fosters

Kennebunk Savings unveils video contest for nonprofit organizations - Fosters: "This year, to further help area nonprofits affected by the current economic downturn, Kennebunk Savings has added a 'Make Your Case' video contest, which offers organizations the opportunity to promote its cause online and be eligible to win an additional $300.

The contest, open to all area nonprofits, will run through March 10, 2010. To participate, organizations will need to create and submit a short video of no more than 90 seconds explaining why Kennebunk Savings customers should vote for them. All videos will be posted to a dedicated YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/makeyourcase."

Call for Papers: Special Issue of the International Journal of Internet Research Ethics

Call for Papers: Special Issue of the International Journal of Internet Research Ethics

The International Journal of Internet Research Ethics (IJIRE) seeks papers from researchers describing best ethical practices in the investigation of online communities. This special issue, edited by Aleks Krotoski, aims to create a compendium of case studies and theoretical frameworks which future scholars will reference when designing their own analyses of populations and practices in social networking sites, weblogs, listservs, online games, video sharing sites, virtual worlds and other Web environments that demonstrate evidence of community processes.

The special issue seeks to include submissions that introduce extensions to existing theories - including new frameworks for approaching the ethical issues that emerge in online communities and novel applications of existing offline ethics frameworks - and examples of best practice - including case studies of successful ethical solutions, both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, issues associated with international ethics practices, and changes to ethical approaches over the short- and the long-term. While all forms of scholarship and research are welcome, the special issue will feature theoretically and empirically grounded study in the social or behavioural sciences.

To view the full PDF, including submission guidelines and suggested topics, click here.

Gendex Announces CB-500 in HD!

I've had to keep this under my hat for a while as I've actually been using the HD in my practice sense January, but I was sworn to silence. At the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Gendex has announced the GXCB-500 HD. The new CB-500 has a brand new sensor that provides incredible images.

For those of you who have already purchased the previous model, the unit can be upgraded to the new sensor. Here is all the info from the press release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gendex Redefines 3D Imaging with High Definition

Gendex proudly introduces the GXCB-500 HDTM. Continuing its history of innovation, this leader in imaging incorporates an advanced High Definition sensor into its award-winning Cone Beam 3D solution.

Des Plaines, IL (February 25, 2010) Gendex launches the GXCB-500 HD at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, February 25-27, 2010. Along with the new High Definition feature, the GXCB-500 HD offers scan flexibility, fast workflow, and integration capabilities.

“We understand that dentists want and need radiographic options that help them better treat their patients and follow ALARA,” states Mark Hillebrandt, Director of Product Management for Gendex. “Therefore, we are pleased to offer the GXCB-500 HD which delivers this and more — it allows clinicians to select 2D pans or 3D scans, to choose scan size options designed to work with certain procedures, and lets them blend technologies for a wide variety of treatment options.”

High Definition “HD” in the product name stands for “High Definition” image quality as defined by the precise i-CAT®-powered 3D scans and the enhanced image quality of its 2D panoramic radiographs using patented i-panTM image capture technology.

Most Flexible 3D Scan Formats The GXCB-500 HD has a unique, adjustable 3D Medium Field of View that can be sized from as large as 8 x 14 cm to as small as 2 x 8 cm. This allows for the greatest flexibility of treatment covering a host of procedures from TMJ to implants to endo.

High-End Traditional 2D Panoramic Included Along with the ability to reconstruct a pan from the 3D scan, the new GXCB-500 HD includes a traditional, low-dose, high-end 2D panoramic. This $40,000 value advantage is built into the unit, making it an even better investment.

Fastest “Scan-to-Plan” Workflow Time is a valuable commodity in the dental office; with the GXCB-500 HD, clinicians can scan and reconstruct in as little as 30 seconds — then plan immediately. The GXCB-500 HD allows doctors to have a patient in the chair and a plan on the screen in only a few minutes.

Integrated Applications With the demand for high-tech treatment applications increasing, doctors will benefit from the GXCB-500 HD’s open software architecture, which allows integration with specialized restoration, digital impression, and CAD/CAM planning programs to efficiently gain more precise, reliable restorative and surgical results.

Powered by i-CAT The GXCB-500 HD utilizes industry-leading Cone Beam 3D technology from i-CAT to deliver its clarity, flexibility, and speed in imaging.

Gendex, known for its reliable, innovative, and affordable imaging equipment, offers a wide variety of solutions for both general dentists and specialists. The company’s strong history in x-ray manufacturing, along with a deep dedication to deliver products that exceed the needs of dental professionals, have earned Gendex recognition as a global leader. Learn more about the full line of Gendex products at www.gendex.com

Social Media for Nonprofit Goals

Social Media for Nonprofit Goals: "Using Social Media to Meet Nonprofit Goals: The Results of a Survey"

Greetings from Chicago - And an Eaglesoft Scoop!

I'm in the windy city at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter meeting. I'll be tweeting when I can while I'm here from the show floor and different events I'm attending.

Hopefully I'll be able to dig up some good info for all of you.

He's the first tidbit. I have it on good authority that Patterson will be doubling the size of the Patterson Technology Center in Effingham, Illinois. The construction should take about 14 months and the staff will number about 600 when the facility is done.

Also, Eaglesoft 16 is currently in beta with about 50 offices. The release date is set for this summer and I should be getting my beta to try before too long.

More info as I get it...

Dell Has a Tablet Computer Too...

For the last few months, in the tech and gadget world, the Apple iPad, has been all the rage. But Apple isn't the only company working on a tablet computer. Dell, for example, is currently working on building the Mini 5 (though the name may change). According to the company, the five-inch touchscreen will debut in "a couple of months," but they wouldn't give away any pricing information. The iPad will sell for anywhere from $500 - $830.

The Mini 5 will feature a five-megapixel camera on the back, as well a front-facing webcam-like camera that can be used for video-conferencing. In addition, it will have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity options, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1-GHz processor. It will run Google's Android operating system (version 2.0 or higher), and has a 16:9 aspect ratio - the iPad's is 4:3. Due to the size, it'll look more like a Sony PSP than an iPad.

Wired.com spoke to Neeraj Choubey, the general manager of the tablets division at Dell and he had this to say about the device, "It’s a device optimized for media consumption. It will offer the full web-browsing experience so you have something that you are holding in your hand that replaces everything the smartphone does and takes on quite a bit of the features of a laptop."

He also said the computer will be the first in a series. Others would have varying screen sizes, potentially creating better competition for the iPad. Most people don't realize that tablet computers have been around for years; they just aren't very popular. Many experts believe the iPad will change all that and drive up the competition. With the Mini 5 coming out, this is something Dell seems to understand.

Dell already sells some mobile products, but not in the United States. Its smartphones are available in Brazil and China. The Mini 5 would most likely take advantage of the apps that are available on the smartphones. Also, it's expected to have specialized tools, programs for business users, strong movies and music experience, web surfing, flash, and quick access to email, YouTube, Amazon's MP3 store. In addition, it will have spreadsheet, presentation maker, and documents, as well as supporting voice recognition. All of these features will set the standard for Dell's entire line of tablets.

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Epocrates is now avialable for Android OS Phones

If you happen to be an Android user, Epocrates is now available!

I received the info on this new beta yesterday afternoon and the program is now available for download.

Here's the lowdown:

Special Notes:

The clinical content will not be updated for the beta version of this application.
This application is for Android devices with v1.6 or higher. If you have a version lower than 1.6, please contact your carrier for update information.
You can visit our Android site for additional product details.

channelnewsasia.com - Online portal for cultural philanthropy launched

channelnewsasia.com - Online portal for cultural philanthropy launched: "SINGAPORE : Donating to the arts is now more convenient, with Asia's first online portal for cultural philanthropy.

With give2arts.sg, it will be easier for the public to donate and volunteer their time."

Twitter Strikes Deal To Bring Free SMS Tweets To Haiti - washingtonpost.com

Twitter Strikes Deal To Bring Free SMS Tweets To Haiti - washingtonpost.com: "Following the disastrous earthquake in Haiti earlier this year, a number of web companies have been setting up special programs to try and do their part to help. Twitter has been one of the most active, as the company has made great use of its social graph to get the word out on how to help through donations and other means. Now they've done something else.Twitter was able to strike a deal with Digicel to bring free SMS tweets to Haitian citizens (who use that carrier)."

YouTube Australia Now Supports Donations For Nonprofits | iTech Report

YouTube Australia Now Supports Donations For Nonprofits | iTech Report: "Google has today confirmed that YouTube Australia now supports the YouTube Nonprofit Program which has seen success in the United States.

The program, which allows nonprofit organisations to place an overlay on top of their videos prompting viwers to donate or support the group, has seen huge success in the United States, where some organisations earn over $10,000 per day."

Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Plug-In graces front cover of Sound On Sound with an incredible review

“…this is the perfect plug-in bundle, and once you use it, you’ll probably never want to mix without it. Bloody marvellous!”

For over 35 years Lexicon has been recognized as the gold standard of digital reverb and effects processing and has continuously introduced leading edge technology for the audio industry. Lexicon has again rocked the audio industry with a complete collection of the finest reverb plug-ins available. The PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle is the ultimate reverb plug-in for creating professional, inspirational mixes within popular DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic, and any other VST, Audio Unit, or RTAS compatible platform.

Sound On Sound magazine gives their verdict in this months issue…

“The reverb certainly sounds like the real deal. I’d say it’s every bit as good as you’d expect from a PCM-series hardware box, with no skimping on reverb density to save processing power. If you haven’t used a Lexicon PCM-series reverb before their strength is that they create a convincing sense of space and depth but without muddying the sound being processed, even when you add more than some might consider tasteful”.

“There have been native reverbs that are ‘good for the price’ or ‘impressive given their low CPU overhead’ – but until now, there’s never been a native synthetic reverb plug-in to rival high-end hardware”.

“Lexicon reverbs have a character all of their own, and that character has been integral part of music recording history for more than a quarter of a century, which makes it instantly familiar-sounding and appealing”.

Full story:
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/lexicon/news/lexicon-pcm-native-reverb-plugin-bundle-review-in-sound-on-sound

Six Lessons from #Untech10 – Engage365

Six Lessons from #Untech10 – Engage365: "By now, you’ve all heard about how the UnTech10 unconference sprung out of the cancelled ASAE Technology Conference (and if not, here’s the scoop).

As one of the organizers of Untech10, I have, of course, been thinking a lot about not only how awesome it all was and how great it felt to be part of it, but also what this means as a case study for the use of social media. Here are a few initial thoughts about “lessons” that might have come out of it. See what you think, I’d love to hear your takeaways and ideas about this."

9/10 for Lexicon PCM plug-in in Computer Music

“…it’s finally here and Lexicon have given us a classy software reverb that sounds just as good as their fabled hardware”.

Computer music magazine this month review's the highly anticipated Lexicon Reverb plug-in, the Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Plug-in Bundle. Receiving a 9/10 verdict it also picks up the magazine’s ‘Performance’ award for ‘really impressive functionality and features’.

“Ultimately, what you’re paying for with the PCM Bundle is the fact that it’s unarguably the ‘real thing’ rather than merely an attempt at a Lexicon-style reverb – it goes without saying, then, that it sounds incredible!”

More information:
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/lexicon/news/lexicon-pcm-native-reverb-plugin-bundle-review-in-computer-music

MusicTech review Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Plug-In: "'Holy Grail' of digital reverb"

“…how does the PCM Native Reverb actually sound? Well, we’re pleased to report that the plug-ins sound exactly like a Lexicon reverb – and, indeed, like the PCM96 we reviewed a few months ago. Nothing else sounds like a Lexicon and once you’ve heard the Lexicon’s sumptuous long reverb tail in action, other reverbs seem ringy and metallic by comparison”.

For the third time this month the Native bundle receives an award-winning review, this time in Music Tech magazine where the plug-in is awarded the magazine’s ‘Choice’ award for products that are “likely to be a studio standard”, and a 9 out of 10 verdict.

The PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle is the ultimate reverb plug-in for creating professional, inspirational mixes within popular DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic, and any other VST, Audio Unit, or RTAS compatible platform.

More information:
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/lexicon/news/lexicon-pcm-native-reverb-plugin-bundle-review-in-musictech-magazine

Resolution review 'truly innovative' BLACKBOX RECORDER

“As a simple and very pretty way of making live recordings without the overheads involved in workstations or multitracks the Blackbox has no rivals.”

JoeCo’s ground-breaking BlackBox recorder continues to receive a stream of press praise, this time in the latest issue of Resolution magazine.

Designed to connect to the inserts of any live mixing console, the JoeCo BlackBox recorder captures up to 24 tracks of live audio at 24 Bit / 96kHz, without the need to have a computer at the performance.

“Sometimes the worlds of live and studio sound have similar needs; sometimes they don’t. Live obviously requires more robust kit, but there are other profound differences. While you can record a live performance from the PA mixer with a multitrack or a DAW, neither is engineered specifically for the task. The JoeCo BBR1 BlackBox Recorder is”.

Read the full story here:
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/joeco/news/resolution-joeco-blackbox-recorder-review

Newest JBL speakers for oldest Church in Cambridge

Take the oldest Saxon building in arguably the UK’s most famous medieval city, and the task of equipping it sensitively with a 21st century sound reinforcement system may sound like the contract from hell. Add to that the fact that the pulpit in St. Bene’t’s Church, which dates back to 1025, is situated in front of the speaker position and you will understand why installation contractor Matthew Dilley of About Sound had more than English Heritage and the Diocesan Council to contend with when fitting the new JBL CBT (Constant Beamwidth Technology) columns; these form part of a major sound system upgrade using brands from the Harman Pro portfolio.

In the event, the installer turned the situation to his advantage. “We welcome challenges and restrictions such as this,” he stated. “I derive no satisfaction in trashing historic buildings! But what you don’t want to see is a pulpit ahead of where you want to place your speakers.”

Dilley’s task was to combine form factor with performance — always aware that feedback suppression would be an issue. “I short-listed several and carried out demos, all the while knowing they would never have been acceptable to the architect on the grounds of being too obtrusive.”

He was pleased he waited, for at last year’s PLASA Show he saw the newly-launched JBL CBT Series. “It seemed just right, combining good looks with quality. A lot of these old columns contain multiple drive units which roll off at 250Hz, whereas the CBT’s are full bandwidth.

The challenge was to get the same size of box but sounding better, he said. “The only ones I had seen in the form factor I wanted weren’t good enough, however these sounded good, they were acceptable visually and they were signed off at a Diocesan hearing.”

Full story:
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/jbl/news/cbt-oldest-church-cambridge

Mercury News interview: Rey Ramsey, president and CEO of TechNet - San Jose Mercury News

Mercury News interview: Rey Ramsey, president and CEO of TechNet - San Jose Mercury News: "WASHINGTON — Rey Ramsey is the first to admit he's an unconventional choice to lead the high-tech lobbying group TechNet, having spent his career far from the office parks of Silicon Valley.

Ramsey has dedicated much of his adult life to building more affordable housing, first as the head of Oregon's housing agency and then at the Enterprise Foundation, a nonprofit based outside Washington, D.C. Over the past decade he has led an organization that works to expand Internet access to low-income people in their homes."

WebOS 1.04 is Coming Soon...

In my rooting around the Internet is search of information, I've come across a couple of rumors concerning the latest update to the Palm Pre operating system, WebOS.

It seems the big buzz is that the next update will hit this week, perhaps as early Thursday. Anticipated upgrades include video (sweet!), a new way to launch cards, and maybe even Flash compatibility.

As usual it will be pushed out over the network when your phone is not in use of you can simply tap "Updates" from your launcher.

I'm anxious to get this one. Hopefully they will also do something to speed up the device and improve battery life as well. Those are my 2 biggest beefs.

Sopro LIFE evaluation to begin this week...

I'm a huge fan of digital caries detection. It's one of my passions and I love what it means to my patients. Over the past few years I've been lucky enough to have given quite a few lectures on the subject and I'm thrilled that the field keeps expanding with new ideas and devices.

Enter the Sopro LIFE. This is the newest player in the market, having received FDA clearance just over a month ago. The Sopro LIFE combines a caries fluorescing array of LED's in the body of an intraoral camera. The user can see the fluorescence of decay on the monitor while putting the device over the tooth.

The LED array is also capable of emitting a regular white light and the device can also function as a regular intraoral camera.

The device arrived in my office on Friday and I'm going to start putting it through some clinical tests this week. Hopefully I'll have an idea of how it performs before I have to leave for the Chicago Midwinter Meeting on Wednesday. If you're planning on coming to my Caries Detection lecture on Friday, I'll have a tad bit of info about it in the lecture.

More information will come as the testing progresses.

Western Digital My Passport for Rapid Backups

This weekend I picked up a WD My Passport 1TB drive for $199. That's right, a terabyte in the form factor of a deck of cards for less than $200. It's powered by the USB bus so it requires only the USB connection and no external power.

Besides the fact that it's a huge amount of storage in a fast, tiny footprint, it also comes with some great software as well. WD SmartWare is impressive so far. Simply install it and the program backs up your system and then monitors for file changes. When a file changes, it backs it up automatically on the fly. No more thinking about doing backups!

Of course, I'll continue to run Time Machine and do other backups as well, but this is pretty slick and a great thing for people who are "too busy" to backup.

The Ravages of Oral Cancers

I salute Roger Ebert, film critic, who allowed Esquire Magazine to take and publish the above photograph to show just what oral cancers can do.

Those of us in the oral health care field know of the terrible things the disease can do, but to most people, it's a very rare thing. It's rare, only because we don't discuss it. Dentists and hygienists are always looking for ways to detect this disease at an earlier stage. Whether it be by devices from Trimira, LED Dental, or ViziLite we in dentistry are trying to do all we can to find and prevent this disease.

CNN has a great article on Ebert and the NBA's George Karl. Make sure to read it.

HP and Others Ready Better Priced Tablets

A big thanks to Andre at XLDent (who actually has some free time to read the WSJ) for todays post.

It seems that in yesterday's WSJ the story was that HP and other companies that are in the business of Tablet PC's and other Tablet like devices are working furiously on ways to compete with the announced Apple iPad. HP executives will meet next week with Taiwan manufacturing partners to see if they can get a device that sells for less than $629. The magic 629 is what the iPad with a 3G connection will sell for, so its important to beat that price to increase market share.

In addition to HP, the article says Sony, Acer, and Dell are also all looking at ways to profit or capitalize on the soon to be exploding "slate" market.

Interesting enough, HP will actually call theirs a "slate" which IMO is what Apple should have grabbed, but what do I know about marketing anyway?

Of course the good news for all of us is that this will start a "category war" as companies jockey for a piece of the slate market. If they can get the input system to really work I can see these devices taking off and not just because of Apple. The idea of a mobile device that fits between the horsepower of a phone and laptop is intriguing to me and I think it will catch on, but it may be a bit slower in adoption than the iPod.

My prediction is that 10 years from now those of us who carry laptops around constantly will be carrying slates and laughing about laptops the way we laugh about "bag phones" today.

News Alert GlaxoSmithKline announced today that it will stop selling three versions of Poligrip because of concerns about health risks

February 18, 2010

Dear Dental Professional:

Since there is much news coverage about today's GlaxoSmithKline announcement, we wanted to make you aware of this news, as it may result in questions from your patients, your colleagues or members of the media in your area.

According to GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, this action affects three Poligrip products: Super Poligrip Original, Ultra Fresh and Extra Care. GlaxoSmithKline says it will remove zinc from its denture cream, following reports that excessive use has caused neurological damage and blood problems in consumers.

The company said it plans to reformulate the product without zinc, and that the words "Zinc Free" will appear on the new packaging. In a consumer advisory on its Web site, the company said it had "become aware of potential health problems associated with the long-term excessive use of our zinc-containing denture adhesive products." To download a copy of the complete advisory, please click here (168kb PDF).

Glaxo's voluntary action follows dozens of lawsuits filed against the company alleging Poligrip caused nerve damage, resulting in symptoms such as weakness and numbness, as well as blood problems like anemia. The company says its products are safe when used as directed, but some consumers use the cream excessively to help make their dentures fit

YouMail App for My Palm Pre... or Why I Love My Blog

Yesterday's post was about the new YouMail app for the Blackberry. In that post I mentioned that I would love to have that functionality for my Palm Pre, but that it wasn't available yet.

Well a reader was nice enough to let me know about YouView, a 3rd party app for the Palm Pre that gives me a fully functional visual voicemail program that completely integrates my YouMail account with my Pre.

All I had to do was download the file, pay the $3.99 fee to activate, and enter my account info. All of the voicemails, folders, contacts... everything I have in my YouMail account on the web was available on my phone in a few seconds. I can now see who called, listen to voicemails in any order, delete with a swipe of my finger, transfer from my inbox to a folder, and call the person back... just to name a few.

Here are some highlights:

• Completely visual - see who called, from where, and even their picture.
  
  
• You can still dial in like before (if you feel the need!).
  
  
• Return the phone call with a simple tap of your finger.
  
  
• Flag voicemails that need followed up so you don’t forget.
  
  
• Save time – Play messages in any order! Tap to play or swipe to delete.
  
  
• Organize – Stay organized by placing voicemails into folders.
  
  
• Voice-To-Text Transcriptions - Know if a message truly is urgent in situations when you can't simply dial or answer your phone. Read and respond to voicemail messages while in a meeting, class, movie or other busy setting.
  
  
• Custom Greetings - Easily have different greetings for your sweetie, your friends, your co-workers and your boss. Choose from a library of free greetings or upload any sound file as a greeting.
  
  
• Share voicemails with family, friends, or colleagues via text or email.
  
  
• Automatically hang up on unwanted callers before they can leave a voicemail.
  
  
• Easily let a pesky ex or telemarketers think your number is no longer in service.
  
  
• Effortlessly sync your YouMail contacts with your phones contact list using Palm’s Synergy technology.

If you'd like to download YouView, click here!

Buffalo Kokuyo Reveals 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

USB 2.0 is slowly becoming "so last year" as companies begin to roll out devices all ready for the upcoming USB 3.0. One of the first companies to make a USB 3.0 device is none other than Buffalo Kokuyo with their 4-port USB 3.0 hub. The next wave is coming in so we might as well get ready for it.

The BSH4A03U3 is a 4-port USB hub that supports USB 3.0. The upper surface of the hub is ordained with blue LED lights and a high quality finish. The device comes with an included AC adapter that allows HDD portable devices, external USB DVD drive devices and power-hungry devices to connect with four connections possible at the same time.

The USB hub is compatible with both Windows and Mac Operating systems that includes Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows XP and Mac OS 10.4. The hub transfers USB 3.0 data at 5Gbps and transfers USB 2.0 data at 480Mbps.

A good thing about the hub is that it won't clutter your desktop space as the device itself is relatively compact. The hub is compatible with conventional USB 2.0/1.1 and can connect directly with your existing PC. The 4-port USB 3.0 hub is already available in Korea for around $89 US, which seems a bit steep to some people. You can also get the device in either black or white.

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Will Google Buzz Go the Way of Facebook Beacon? | Technomix | Fast Company

Will Google Buzz Go the Way of Facebook Beacon? | Technomix | Fast Company: "Whether you like it or loathe it, Google's new Buzz social sharing system has hit the headlines in a particularly catastrophic way over and over in the week since its launch. Though Google has moved to adjust some of the issues, some of the damage is already done. Google's usual trick of data-mining and automating some of the process (a trick it uses elsewhere in its other services) directly exposes to public view some data that many Google users would prefer to remain private--thanks to the auto-populated friends list that Buzz used to deliver to you on login."

Mobile Giving: The Haiti Cataclysm

Mobile Giving: The Haiti Cataclysm: "Telethons were struck up. Traditional commercial messaging campaigns on TV, radio, and telephone were launched, but in 2010, a new medium was quickly alighted upon by those innovators in the sector: the mobile giving phenomenon. And as the following stats show, when a crisis occurs, it now pays to have access to a world of people with cell phones, iPhones, Blackberries, and various PDAs.
What’s your 'Shortcode?'

Three short months ago, the Canadian arm of the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF-C) launched in partnership with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association to allow Canadian wireless service providers to “enable the 100% pass-through of funds raised by all the mobile campaigns that it manages.'"

Library Student Journal – CFP

Library Student Journal – CFP

LIBRARY STUDENT JOURNAL, ISSN 1931-6100, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
http://www.librarystudentjournal.org/

Library Student Journal (LSJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal. Library Student Journal seeks to publish the best student papers from Library and Information Science (LIS) students worldwide and to serve as a forum for discussion of LIS education and training, career paths and future trends. Submissions may cover a wide range of topics, but should always relate to and advance the discussion of LIS topics.. LSJ is now accepting manuscripts submitted to the following sections of the journal:

Articles
Peer-reviewed scholarly papers based on original research or literature surveys that advance the subject with original ideas. Articles explore the topic in greater depth than Essays and add original ideas to the existing literature.

Essays
Papers of an informational or personal nature. Essays are reviewed by the editors alone. An Essay is less formal in tone than an Article and may, among other things: share personal experience in the LIS field, give an overview of an LIS issue of interest, be a work of fiction, and/or be lighthearted or humorous.

Reviews
Unsolicited reviews of books currently being used in an LIS course, recently published LIS books, or websites of interest to LIS students; also, solicited reviews of newly published and forthcoming LIS books. See the Reviewer Guidelines below for more details and see the volunteer page for information on applying to be a book reviewer.

Editorials
Opinion pieces on a topic of current concern to the LIS field. Editorials may be solicited or unsolicited.

Please refer to the submission guidelines before submitting; improperly submitted manuscripts may be returned without consideration.

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Miriam Sweeney
Editor in Chief
Library Student Journal
www.librarystudentjournal.org

YouMail Releases New Version for Blackberry

YouMail could very well change the way you interact with your voicemail. From translations to text, text message notices of voicemail, the ability to save and forward messages via e-mail all make YouMail a critical part of my high tech life.

Now if you're a Blackberry user, YouMail is even better. I'm bummed that such an update isn't yet available for my Palm Pre, but I can dream. Here is the buzz:

YouMail Is Much Smarter

YouMail can now detect new voicemail WITHOUT needing TXT alerts or “polling”, leading to better battery life and no hassle with TXTs. Instead, YouMail reliably detects e-mail alerts going to your phone - just go to application settings, turn off “TXT alerts” and “polling”, and turn on e-mail alerts.

YouMail can now make sounds, flash the LED, and vibrate for new voicemails, just like you can for TXT, MMS, and E-mail messages. Check out your profile settings (may be called Sounds) and you'll find a new YouMail option– we’re now completely integrated with the BlackBerry’s built-in Notification service.

YouMail now gives you more greeting control: you can control what YouMail does with “unknown callers”, “blocked callers”, and “smart greetings”.

YouMail lets you try out our voice-to-text transcriptions with a single click from the application

YouMail Looks Much Better

We’ve made dates much easier to read – “today”, “yesterday”, “Mon 2/1”, etc.., and made it easy to see new messages by displaying the caller name in BOLD.

We’ve completely redesigned the screen that plays messages – which should make them easier to play and read.

YouMail Connects Better And Boots Faster

We’ve reworked YouMail to handle network problems much more efficiently, which will especially impact those of you with spotty coverage or unreliable WiFi connections. There is now much less data traffic, more efficient and less frequent authentication, and smarter connection attempts.

We now ensure that voicemail audio files on SD-cards when the phone boots up - so you can now upgrade YouMail without worrying about old voicemails having to all be downloaded again.

We now handled some relatively rare cases that caused problems downloading voicemails. Some Blackberry phones redirected our audio requests through other services – and this now just works. Other Blackberry servers only allow small files to be transferred – if you have this problem, just go to “Storage “ and choose the “chunk audio” option).

YouMail Has Better Troubleshooting

We now provide user-friendly information about the network and authentication status of the application – easily accessible from the about screen.

We’ve made it effortless for you to tell us if there’s problem – just click the “Send Log” button on the About screen, and it’ll create an e-mail telling us exactly what’s happened with your application. Just add a brief note about what you were doing, and we’ll be able to quickly diagnose any issue.

Enjoy – and don’t hesitate to give us feedback! We’re already hard at work on the next version.

Remember, you can download it now at: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/724.

UNTECH10 - Association Bisnow - Washington

UNTECH10 - Association Bisnow - Washington: "When ASAE's Tech Conference was snowed out last week, association techies improvised to create UnTech10, an unofficial alternative at the Renaissance Hotel. Thanks to a Twitter marketing push, nearly 100 showed up in-person and more than 400 participated through a live webcast."

Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy-Should Nonprofit Leaders Have Ghostwriters?

Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Should Nonprofit Leaders Have Ghostwriters?

By Peter Panepento

Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Kanye West, and 50 Cent have huge followings for their Twitter feeds and Facebook fan pages.

But followers shouldn't expect that they're hearing directly from these entertainers when they're following their Tweets or reading their blogs because they've hired ghostwriters.

Many nonprofit leaders might be tempted to follow a similar course with their own Twitter feeds and blogs."

Wired Campus Scholars Use Social-Media Tools to Hold Online Academic Conference

Wired Campus - The Chronicle of Higher Education: "More than 100 researchers interested in the emerging field of the social history of computer programming are running what may be the first academic conference held entirely using Web 2.0 tools."

Call for papers - LIR Annual Seminar (Dublin, Ireland)

Call for papers - LIR Annual Seminar (Dublin, Ireland)
This year’s annual LIR seminar will take place on Thursday, March 25th at Liberty Hall, Dublin. The title of the seminar is 'Access all areas: Mobile technology and freesources in libraries'.

The seminar will analyse the benefits of mobile technologies in a library context, as well as showcasing developments and experiments in the area. In addition, the seminar will consider how the current climate has allowed libraries to assess ways of minimising the impact of reduced budgets and encouraged libraries to evaluate ‘freesources’ as well as examining the changing relationship with publishers.

Speakers confirmed for the day include Nicky Whitsed (Director of Library Services, Open University), and Fiona McGoldrick and Rita Pinhasi (IRIS).

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase innovative and interesting developments in your organisation. We would like to invite proposals for snapshots, to give attendees a chance to see how your organisation is embracing the concept of mobile technologies and/or changes in e-resource provision. Snapshots presentations will be between 12 – 18 minutes. Examples of welcome topics include:

Mobile technologies
- Practical experiences to date with mobile technologies (especially backed up by any available evidence/usage stats)
- Submissions on the topic of access control (IP address, Athens, Shibboleth)
- Exploiting mobile technologies to enhance service delivery
- Interactive multimedia to support learning & teaching
- How the advent of mobile technology is changing perceptions of us as information professionals

'Freesources'
- Clusters of useful freesources: by subject, crossdisciplinary, or reference
- Decisions in collection management on reducing costs (while protecting access to meaningful content)
- Strategies for reducing the impact of e-resource cancellations
- Free resources for research … quality, referencing, acceptable standards for academic work

The themes are broad, and we will consider other proposals not mentioned above.
Proposals for snapshot presentations should be forwarded to Ronán Kennedy (ronan.kennedy@nuigalway.ie) by Friday, February 26th 2010.

Call for Book Chapters - Advances in Librarianship

Call for Book Chapters - Advances in Librarianship

Dr Anne Woodsworth has recently been appointed Editor of the book series Advances in Librarianship. The series has a long-standing reputation for in-depth reviews of major issues facing librarians and information professionals.

The first volume to be published under Dr Woodsworth’s editorship is Volume 32. Prospective authors are invited to submit manuscripts for consideration by 31 May 2010 for publication in December 2010. Author guidelines can be found at:
http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/books/series.htm?id=0065-2830

Prospective contributors with queries concerning potential suitability of topics, editor expectations, or additional requirements are invited to contact Dr Woodsworth directly by e-mail - awoodsworth@emeraldinsight.com

Kind regards,

Mary Miskin
Assistant Commissioning Editor
Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Switchboard +44 (0) 1274 777700
Direct Line +44 (0) 1274 785155
Fax +44 (0) 1274 785200
mmiskin@emeraldinsight.com
http://www.emeraldinsight.com

ASIST 2010, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 22-27, 2010

ASIST 2010, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 22-27, 2010
URL: http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM10/am10cfp.html

Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Information Science and Technology

Navigating Streams in an Information Ecosystem

The ASIST Annual Meeting is the main venue for disseminating research centred on advances in the information sciences and related applications of information technology. This year’s conference is stepping away from tradition and re-inventing our premier conference in the guise of an innovative “ASIST 2.0.”

ASIST 2010 will consist of six tracks, each with its own program and reviewing committee to ensure that the conference meets your high expectations for standards and quality. A team of respected reviewers, experts in their fields, will assist with a rigorous peer-review process. Please note the important changes in format and content, and plan your submissions accordingly.

Important Dates

1) Papers (short & long), Panels, Workshops & Tutorials
Deadline for submissions: May 31
Notification to authors: June 28
Final copy: August 2

2) Posters, Demos & Videos:
Deadline for submissions: July 16
Notification to authors: August 2
Final copy: August 9

(All deadlines: midnight, Hawaii Standard Time)


For more information, visit: http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM10/am10cfp.html

Alberta Museums Association Conference 2010 Call for Proposals

Alberta Museums Association Conference 2010 Call for Proposals
Alberta, Canada
Deadline: 2010-02-26


Place-Making: Museums and Building Community
Alberta Museums Association
Annual Conference

September 23 - 25, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta

Call for Proposals

The Alberta Museums Association (AMA) is seeking session proposals for its Annual Conference. The Conference this year is being held in Edmonton, Alberta and seeks to explore how museums are responsible for developing a sense of place in their communities.

Place-making can be defined as “the art of creating public ‘places of the soul’ that uplift and help us to connect to each other” (Project for Public Spaces, www.pps.org). It is about design of public space, experiences within public space, and empowering those that engage within that space.

Please find the Call for Proposals and Session Proposal Form on our website. Submission deadline is Friday, February 26, 2010. All proposals will be reviewed by a volunteer committee comprised of AMA members. Applicants will be notified of the status of their proposal by March 15, 2010.

Proposals should be emailed, mailed, or faxed to the Alberta Museums Association office. A position paper further exploring the idea of place-making is available online at www.museums.ab.ca or contact the AMA to have a copy sent to you.
Jennifer Forsyth
Learning Manager
Alberta Museums Association
9829.103 Street
Edmonton, AB T5K 0X9
P: 780.424.2626 x. 223
F: 780.425.1679



Email: jforsyth@musems.ab.ca
Visit the website at http://www.museums.ab.ca

Lexi-comp Updates Blackberry Software for 2010

Lexi-Comp has made great strides in the last year with their mobile products. Their applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch are must haves and their catalogue continues to evolve. The latest evolution comes for Blackberry owners who want to have Lexi with them wherever they go. Teh Lexi-Comp On Hand software will now be available for RIM lovers as well.

Here is the press release:

Lexi-Comp, Inc., a provider of clinical information and drug data solutions for healthcare professionals, has released a new version of its BlackBerry applications, designed specifically for many of the features and enhancements now available in version 5.0 of the BlackBerry OS. Lexi-Comp handheld software solutions also include compatibility with Palm OS® and Palm® webOS™ devices (Pre™ and Pixi™); Pocket PC devices; the iPod touch®; smartphones, including iPhone® and Google Android™; and Windows Mobile® devices. Individual database and package options from the Lexi-Comp ON-HAND software library are now available for purchase by visiting Lexi-Comp's BlackBerry medical and dental software page.

The new BlackBerry 5.0 application includes four key enhancements to Lexi-Comp's current BlackBerry offering. All data can now be stored on an SD card, significantly increasing reliability by eliminating the need for a consistent cell or Wi-Fi connection. Users are able to view tables, charts, appendices, and images exactly as they are seen in Lexi-Comp's handbooks and Internet platforms. Also, downloading and updating the software can now be done over the air, with no cords or syncing required. Lastly, the interface is more user-friendly, with an overall cleaner presentation of information.

Lexi-Comp ON-HAND for BlackBerry 5.0 will feature nearly all of Lexi-Comp's clinical databases in the initial release, including Lexi-Drugs®, the most comprehensive pharmacology database available. Users can create and store personalized user notes within each monograph,as well as diagnose, find treatment options, and identify drug interactions in seconds. Clinicians can link to FDA warnings, PubMed, and additional resources directly from their device. Dental professionals can utilize this mobile technology to access the same photo-rich resources presented in Lexi-Comp's highly regarded printed dental manuals. Additional licensed resources, including Harrison's Practice, The 5-Minute Clinical Consultant, and Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, are also available. Planned enhancements to the 5.0 version will include the addition of Lexi-I.V. Compatibility™, Lexi-Drug ID™, and Lexi-CALC™.

To purchase or demo Lexi-Comp ON-HAND solutions for BlackBerry 5.0, visit Lexi-Comp's BlackBerry medical and dental software page. Lexi-Comp's top-rated technical support services are available by calling 1-866-397-3433 or by visiting their online support portal.

Propellerhead Record / Reason masterclasses at the Analogue To Digital Music Expo

Propellerhead Software, in conjunction with UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd, will be running a series of Record / Reason masterclasses at Sound Gallery's Analogue To Digital Music Expo in Exeter on Saturday 6th March 2010.

Hosted by Sound Gallery Studios, the A2D Music Expo brings together the leading music technology companies from around the world to present the very latest and greatest equipment & software for DJs, musicians, live performers, bands, producers and sound engineers.

On the day you can try out the latest technology, musical instruments and recording systems and most importantly speak to the experts about how to get the most out of this amazing equipment - ‘hands-on demos, masterclasses, stalls, workshops and live performances across the whole building alongside exclusive live sessions in Sound Gallery recording studios.

Prize Draw entries are also available to purchase in advance and on the day of the event, giving you the chance to win up to £5,000 worth of the latest software and hardware.

Tickets are £5 on the door or £4 in advance.

Places on the Propellerhead masterclasses are limited. Please click here to register.

For Expo tickets please visit www.analogue-to-digital.com

Ministry of Sound chooses Soundcraft Si2 Digital Console

Ministry of Sound London’s Technical Manager Alex Barrand moved a step nearer his sonic nirvana this month with the commissioning of a Soundcraft Si2 digital sound desk for the famous main dance room, The Box.

At the PLASA Show last September he was introduced to the Soundcraft Si1 by Sound Technology’s Dave Bradshaw (also former head of technology at the Ministry).

“There are so many digital desks on the market — but I realised that this was the easiest analogue-to-digital conversion desk money can buy,” commented Alex.

As it transpired, Ministry opted for the larger S12 model. Whereas the standard Si1 has 32 mic inputs mapped on 16 faders, with four dedicated stereo line channels and four dedicated FX Returns from the Lexicon FX processors, the Si2 has 48 mic inputs mapped on 24 faders.

“My other house technicians are delighted with the upgrade,” confirms Alex, who has long been familiar with the Soundcraft topography and excellent signature sound. “ I have used a Vi before and as well as one of the old SM24’s, and have always felt comfortable. But I had never been on this.”

The console was pressed into service straight out of the box. “After patching the desk on the virtual version then uploading the show data it was extremely easy,” he said. “The sound was the best we have ever had, from the moment we turned it on.”

The Si2 is used as master mixer for the main room setups, taking feeds from all the booth DJ mixers — as well as bands. Alex Barrand says the extra fader group provided by the Si2 was a real bonus, adding that he no longer has any need for an outboard rack … although it is simple to make third party inserts, such as a valve compressor.

“With four Lexicon processors and each channel with its own gate, comps and EQ using dbx and BSS heritage components I have everything I need inline. It’s got a lot more weight behind it. Plus every input and output has its own dedicated input (output) socket on the back of the console.”

The Si2 also allows him to download a virtual console on his laptop and save show mixes to a USB from home.

Finally, the 24 Group/Aux busses, available at all times, have made Alex Barrand’s life (and those of his technicians) a breeze. “On our old analogue desks it was a nightmare to do switchovers — you had to put together your outboard racks every night. But using the bus sends on the Si2 anything can be done very quickly.

“Even the strictly analogue guys are over the moon.”

Further information:
www.soundtech.co.uk/soundcraft

Google Chrome Releases Update for Mac

I've got to admit that even though I'm a Mac user, I don't find myself using Safari much anymore. It's been replaced by Firefox and more and more by Google Chrome. They are both good browsers, but when I'm in a hurry Chrome loads exponentially faster and has many of the same features. Firefox still has more bells and whistles though, and that's why it has continued to be my number one browser followed by Chrome at number 2.

Now Google has inched closer to Firefox with the release of its latest Mac browser update 5.0.307.7 beta. Now Chrome for Mac has extensions, bookmark sync, and more. Take a look at this video:

If you are a Mac user and want all the scoop on this latest release, take a peek at the Google Chrome Blog and get every last detail.

VLACRL Call for Proposals

VLACRL Call for Proposals

The Virginia chapter of ACRL (VLACRL) invites you to submit proposals for presentations at its second annual conference. This year’s theme is “Bringing the Big Picture to Your Campus.” The conference will be held as part of the Virginia Library Association 2010 Annual Conference, October 21-22, 2010 in Portsmouth,VA.

Want to add a peer-reviewed presentation to your CV? Looking to become more involved in the regional ACRL Chapter? Have a really cool idea you want to share with colleagues? We want to hear from you.
Proposals are due by 5:00 pm, April 2, 2010. Those chosen for the conference will be notified by April 24, 2010.

Proposals will be selected through a blind peer-review process. This year, presenters have the option of submitting proposals for either a 45-minute concurrent session presentation or a booth in our poster session. Proposals of both varieties will be judged based on their significance and applicability to academic librarianship, the quality and creativity of the work or research, and the potential to fill a gap in knowledge or to build on previous work. The work or research in the proposal may either be completed or in-progress.

Submit your proposals online at: http://tinyurl.com/ydpduqe.

For more information, please contact Mark Lenker, VLACRL Conference Committee Chair lenkermn@longwood.edu or Maryke Barber, VLACRL Secretary (mbarber@hollins.edu).

JoeCo BLACKBOX RECORDER update allows direct to USB Flash Drive recording and drive formatting

JoeCo has issued a free software update for its multi award-winning BLACKBOX RECORDER. Version 1.1 now allows recording direct to USB flash drives and will also format any USB2 disk drive as required. These latest features are designed to make live performance recording even more flexible and cost effective for both new and more established bands and artists.

"As well as being a great touring resource, the BlackBox Recorder is also ideal for installing in smaller venues, pubs and clubs, permanently hooked up to a live console," says JoeCo managing director Joe Bull. "It gives visiting bands and artists a rare opportunity to take away a multi-track of their performance, without the need to bring half their home studio with them.

"Now, it's simply a case of plugging in a flash drive before the start of the set and pressing record - it's an absolute no-brainer. Once the set has finished, the band can be on their way with a 24-channel recording on pocket-sized media, ready to plug straight into a Digital Audio Workstation for editing. The new formatting feature will also be helpful in cases where you need to swap out a hard drive just before a performance. This feature makes the BlackBox Recorder completely self contained."

More information

http://www.soundtech.co.uk/joeco/blackbox-recorder-v1_1

Manufacturers Look to Bring Glossy Screens to Flat Screen Televisions

I have several laptops and the last Windows machine I purchased had a glossy screen. I didn't know what to think of it at first, but it sure looked cool in the store. Once I got it home, I found that there were times that the shiny screen was actually a liability, causing me to have to reposition it to see properly.

Now there were times when it seemed to add to the viewing experience, especially when watching movies or video, but I found myself preferring the flat finish. When I bought my MacBook Pro I was really happy that it had the flat screen finish.

Now it seems that many TV manufacturers are pushing to add the glossy finish to the world of TV's. The problem for me is that repositioning a laptop screen is relatively easy, but a large flat screen TV... not so much.

I know that they look cool when you see them in the store, but I'd definitely make sure of the viewing potential before purchasing one. The reflective properties could really make for a less than stellar viewing experience depending on the layout of the room it is in.

FastMac Introduces Green Device Protection

FastMac has developed protective sleeves that are near and dear to my Midwest born heart. They have sleeves that are filled with soybean oil that provide amazing protection. The company has actually demonstrated putting M&M's in the sleeves and hitting them with a hammer. The amazing thing is that the candies come out in perfect condition!

They will be available next month with prices starting at $30. If you are looking for a great way to protect your laptop, this is the thing! Although not yet on the website, they will be when they are available.

Time Spent With Personal Email Unchanged From Last Year : eMarketing & Commerce (eM+C)

Time Spent With Personal Email Unchanged From Last Year : eMarketing & Commerce (eM+C): "Despite the growth in the number of people using social networking sites to communicate with each other, time spent with personal email to friends and family is unchanged from last year, with 71 percent of respondents spending 20 minutes or more weekly."

CFP: Exploring the Archive in the Digital Age conference

CFP: Exploring the Archive in the Digital Age conference

Exploring the Archive in the Digital Age Conference
Department of Spanish and Spanish-American Studies, Anatomy Theatre and Museum, King’s College London
6 – 8 May 2010

Deadline 2-26-2010

The main aim of this conference is to consider the roles that traditional and digital archival research tools play in all aspects of the Arts & Humanities, including but not limited to literature, film, history of art, translation, theatre and performance studies, musicology.

There will be presentations from international keynote speakers who work at the cutting edge of research in the field. Please submit abstracts of no more than 300 words electronically to: lorna.dillon@kcl.ac.uk and kate.averis@kcl.ac.uk with the heading: Exploring the Archive in the Digital Age Conference.

Please include the title of the paper, contact information and institutional affiliation.
Submissions will be considered for a peer-reviewed online publication after the conference.

Lorna Dillon & Kate AverisDepartment of Spanish and Spanish American Studies
Visit the website at http://exploringthearchive.wordpress.com/

PLUSTEK ANNOUNCES MOBILE SCANNER WITH AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND USB POWER

CERRITOS, Calif. (February 11, 2010) – Plustek Technology Inc. (www.plustek.com/usa), a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer, professional and office imaging devices (including portable document scanners, sheet fed scanners, flat bed scanners, wide format scanners and surveillance products), today announced the new MobileOffice AD450 Scanner, the latest offering from Plustek’s award-winning line of MobileOffice scanners. The MobileOffice AD450 Scanner is one of the few mobile scanners on the market with an Automatic Document Feeder and the ability to run on USB bus or AC power, making it ideal for anywhere, anytime scanning.

The AD450 turns documents such as bank statements, legal documents, insurance papers, and medical records, and even embossed plastic cards, business cards, and photos into an easy-to-use or share digital format. Documents may be placed in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and with the touch of a button scans can be saved in many popular formats including: searchable PDF, JPG, TIF and popular Microsoft Office file formats. Documents can be automatically sent to different destinations such as any folder in the user’s network, email, or directly to a printer.

The AD450's small footprint and its ability to scan rigid cards including insurance cards, credit cards and membership cards, make the AD450 ideal for front desk applications such as: patient intake stations, pharmacy prescription scanning, and more.

The MobileOffice AD450 can also be used on the road. Power for the AD450 is supplied by either the USB bus or AC power. This scanner is ideal for field based and remote workers, in-truck scanning, business travel and any setting where documents need to be scanned while away from the office.

SALES/PURCHASE
The MobileOffice AD450 is MSRP USD $269 and available at the end of February. All Plustek scanners can be purchased from authorized resellers, DMRs, VARs, and distributors including Ingram Micro and D&H. For more information, please contact Plustek at infoUSA@plustek.com.

What It Takes to be a (Successful) Social Media Manager - The DelCor Connection Blog

What It Takes to be a (Successful) Social Media Manager - The DelCor Connection Blog: "What It Takes to be a (Successful) Social Media Manager

When a person's job is to be responsible for social media on behalf of their organization, it is bound to be frought with unique challenges and oportunities others in their association would not likely see. The Social Media Manager is often a hybrid of public relations/marketing/membership/customer service. My friend, Maddie Grant, has a great series of interviews with some Social Media Managers and the interviews provide great insight into how these individuals do their jobs."

CFP: Conference on Intellectual Property

CFP: Conference on Intellectual Property

Iona College April 30 - May 1, 2010

In our second year, the Conference on Intellectual Property will continue to explore intellectual property in a cross-disciplinary context. What is it, how has it evolved as a concept, and in what ways do we feel its practical and theoretical impact upon academic, economic, legal and technological fields? From plagiarism, to patent law, to the Creative Commons and beyond, the conference is sure to offer a remarkable breadth and depth of insights and approaches to what may well be the defining issue of our time.

Selected essays will be published in a proposed collection for a peer-reviewed press.

500-word Papers/Panel abstracts or complete papers should be submitted by February 25th, 2010 to Shannon Donlon at sdonlon@iona.edu. Questions can be directed to Dr. Amy Stackhouse at astackhouse@iona.edu

URL: www.iona.edu/cip

Google Announces Intention to Build Ultra Fast Internet

You've got to love the minds at Google. It seems that since the US seems to be falling behind in the speed of Internet connections, Google has taken it upon itself to create a network capable of 1Gbps speed. Current broadband is about 20mbps.

Google hopes that these kinds of speeds will allow for new development and innovation. One of the things they envision is being able to download a full movie in HD in 5 mintes!

Of course, Google is an Internet company so anything that gets eyeballs online is good for the "big G", but offering to build the infrastructure is nothing short of amazing.

Now before you get all hyped for this to come to your town, they are doing this on a limited basis. Their plan is to have this service available to about 500,000 people which is no small number, but we've got 300 million here in the US.

The New York Times has a nice article on the whole thing.

14-day demo available of Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle

Lexicon and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd are pleased to announce the availability of a 14-day trial version of the new Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle.

This new plug-in collection has already received an amazing reception - it is the genuine article, real legendary PCM Series reverb algorithms in a native AU/VST/RTAS format for Mac and Windows.

Please note the 14-day demo version requires an iLok key.

For more information and to download the demo please visit
http://www.soundtech.co.uk/lexicon/pcm-native-reverb-plug-in-bundle/launch

Chamberlin Sample Library now available for Nord Wave and Electro 3

In an exclusive license agreement Nord now offers a near complete collection of the original Chamberlin tape library. Downloadable free of charge for all our Nord Wave and Nord Electro 3 players.

The Chamberlin tape sample player was a fantastic invention, made in the late 40's, and with it's growing popularity, it also inspired to the later, and perhaps more well known Mellotron.

Read more about the history of Chamberlin and download the free sounds here.

Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710

Technology buffs are becoming more spoiled by the day, especially with all the wireless tech that has been pouring into our laps over the past few years. It seems that if any piece of tech we want to get comes with a cord we immediately shun it like the plague. Well its a good thing companies are realizing that absolutely nobody wants a wired device anymore because most companies are trying their hardest to make all devices wireless and all wireless devices last longer.

Logitech is taking wireless connectivity to the next level with their wireless Desktop MK710 keyboard and mouse combo. The keyboard and mouse work just like any other wireless device with one huge selling point, a supposed 3 year battery life for both the keyboard and mouse which is a feat Logitech says it is the first to achieve.

To achieve this long battery life, Logitech uses aggressive power-saving algorithms. Now, when people hear this they tend to worry that the algorithms may cause lag but Logitech assures us that even with the algorithms users will not experience any unseemly lag. Being able to experience 36 straight months on a single set of batteries without having to deal with ridiculous lag is something that grabs the attention of a lot of tech junkies.

According to Logitech's Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Control devices Business Unit Rory Dooley, "No one thinks about changing batteries until they have to, but when that time comes it can stop you in your tracks. With its industry-first three-year battery life for a combo, you might just forget the logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 uses batteries at all."

Another key feature with the MK710 mouse and keyboard combo is the single Logitech Unifying Receiver, a single, tiny receiver plugged into one of your computer's USB ports that connects both your keyboard and mouse through a single port. The single receiver is small and being able to connect both devices greatly diminishes your computer's clutter.

The keyboard itself features Logitech's incurve keys as well as a cushioned palm rest. The keyboard also features an LCD dashboard which gives you the status of Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Number Lock and battery life. The mouse is a midsize Logitech laser mouse that comes complete with hyper-fast scrolling. The mouse has a right handed design with three customizable thumb buttons in close reach of each other. Both devices run on Logitech Advanced 2.4GHz wireless connectivity. Typical wireless systems run on 27MHz systems and Logitech's 2.4GHz system allows a much faster transmission of information. The 2.4GHz system also comes with a 128-bit AES encryption that ensures all of your important data is safe and secure.

The Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 is hitting stor shelves in Europe this month and will becoming to us Americans in April under a $99.99 price tag.

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Update on the iTero Evaluation

We have been working with the Cadent iTero for a month now. Since we began working with the device in early January, I have only taken one conventional vinylpolyether impression and that was on an unusual case. All other fixed prosthetic cases have been imaged and fabricated using the digital impression technology.

Results at this point have been outstanding. The cases we have sent out have had the occasional deep subgingival margin which has been created exactly. With those cases we've used a diode laser to better expose the margin.

Fit and accuracy have been better than with traditional means and seating appointments are less involved. We have used it with all ceramic and PFM restorations and have had equally good results with each.

One of the biggest advantages has been in workflow. The imaging is fast and easy which allows us to be more productive with a lower degree of stress.

We've also had tremendous feedback from patients who are impressed with both the technology and the fact that we've done away with the impression. I realized today I've only taken one impression in over a month and I haven't missed it a bit.

http://joetrippi.com/blog/?p=3094

http://joetrippi.com/blog/?p=3094: "n a project that could revolutionize international communication, Google is working to create mobile phone software that will build on voice recognition and automatic translation technology to provide almost instantaneous voice translations. Google says the project should be ready in a couple of years. The UK Times reports:"

Reebok Set to Release Zig Tech in 30 Days

I've always been a sucker for a cool pair of athletic shoes. I love to run and because of that, my legs and knees take a beating so I'm always looking for ways to decrease the stress and strain.

Well... Reebok may be onto something here with the Zig Tech shoe line. The idea is basically a "lightning bolt" shape of a sole that is said to impart more energy to the legs than a standard shaped sole.

And never mind all the technology, they flat out just look cool. I think I'll have to be shopping for a pair as soon as they are available in March. Here's the press release:

CANTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–What would you do if you had more energy? Run faster? Train longer? On March 11^th, Reebok allows athletes to find out with the highly anticipated launch of ZigTech, the brand’s most technically advanced running and training shoe. ZigTech allows your key leg muscles to do less, so you can do more. Simply put, it’s like an energy drink for your feet.

Everything about Reebok’s ZigTech footwear is designed to conserve and return energy to the athlete for a soft and springy ride. The one-of-a-kind ZigTech bottom unit features an innovative, lightweight foam that is engineered into a dramatic, geometric, zig-zag shape. This unique zig-shaped sole absorbs the impact of heel strike and sends a wave of energy along the length of the shoe to help propel the athlete forward with each step.

“Traditional energy return is focused only on the vertical impact of the heel strike,” said Reebok’s Head of Advanced Innovation, Bill McInnis. “In contrast, ZigTech is designed to transfer energy horizontally along the zigs so the athlete gets that energy back in the forefoot.”

The lightweight, flexible bottom unit, minimalist upper, and whisper-quiet ground contact also contribute to making ZigTech a new standard in running and training footwear. In fact, by wearing Reebok’s ZigTech footwear, training longer just got easier. The technology causes up to 20% less wear and tear on key leg muscles, especially the shins and hamstrings.

“Shin splints are extremely common for pro athletes like me,” said NFL superstar Peyton Manning. “Wearing ZigTechs give players a bounce, an energy that lets us train longer with less strain on key leg muscles, like shins. This ultimately enables athletes to stay healthier during the season.”

Reebok’s ZigTech footwear collection is available for men and women in an array of bold, bright colors that will truly stand out in the gym. Edgy, trend setting athletes like football phenom Chad Ochocinco are big fans of the aggressive design. “I had my ZigTechs in the locker room and all my teammates were trying to check them out,” said Ochocinco. “ZigTechs stand apart from any training shoe out there. They are bold and confident, perfect for an athlete like me.”

Manning and Ochocinco are joined by last year’s Super Bowl MVP, Santonio Holmes, 2008 Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, World Series star pitcher Andy Pettitte, Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, Stanley Cup winner Sidney Crosby, NHL All-Star Alexander Ovechkin, boxing great “Sugar” Shane Mosley, basketball icon Allen Iverson, home run king David Ortiz, soccer standouts Thierry Henry and Ryan Giggs, and hundreds more athletes who run and train in Reebok’s ZigTech footwear.

ZigTech debuts at major retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Finish Line and on Reebok.com on March 11, 2010 for a suggested price of $100. The launch will be supported by a major marketing campaign including TV, print and online advertising. To learn more, visit Reebok.com/zigtech.