What Do People in YOUR State Google the Most? Check Out This Crazy Map (Image) (via http://atlasleft.org)
Say what you will about Google and other internet services’ proclivities toward data mining — they sure have given the human race some refreshingly honest perspective on itself. Those of us who believe in civil-minded discourse would like to think…
Diabetes: Hints That Will Help You Manage the Disease (via Reverse Your Diabetes)
If you have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, then you know how overwhelming the news can be. You will feel frustrated and you will also feel as if you have completely lost control of your life. This is a natural reaction from people being diagnosed…
2014 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL
LIMITED RELEASE OF ORIGINAL KISS VINYL ALBUMS, ‘KISS 40’ COMPILATION AND THE ULTIMATE: ‘KISSTERIA – THE ULTIMATE VINYL ROAD CASE’ BOX SET
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of rock and roll giants KISS and in true KISS fashion, the band plan to make 2014 the biggest and loudest, non-stop rock and roll party of the century.
Rock legends KISS were the first signing to Neil Bogart’s newly formed Casablanca Records label after he saw and recognized their talent and showmanship during their spectacular performance at a showcase concert at New York City’s Le Tang’s Ballet Studio in 1973, offering them a contract on the spot. Four decades after releasing their self-titled, major label debut, KISS will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in April, proof of the unparalleled devotion and loyalty of the KISS Army to the “Hottest Band in the World” as they rallied together to have the band included in this year’s induction ceremony.
Having earned 28 U.S. gold albums along with 40 million U.S. and 100 million in world sales, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, with longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer, are stronger than ever with a legacy that continues to grow, generation after generation. Their last album, Monster, proved that they are still at the top of their game with impressive sales and topping the charts worldwide debuting at No. 3 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 best-selling albums chart and Top 10 in twenty other countries.
To celebrate their incredible 40-year recording career and their upcoming, long-overdue induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will kick off the celebration on April 1, 2014 with the first batch of 10 individual KISS remastered albums on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl with 18 more vinyl titles coming through the first half of 2014. In May, fans can look forward to a 2-CD KISS 40 compilation with one track from every major album release, live selections and an unreleased demo from 1977. And finally, starting today, the definitive KISS vinyl box set, KISSTERIA – The Ultimate Vinyl Road Case, featuring 34 KISS LPs – including titles never-before issued on vinyl, six exclusive albums to the boxset and a plethora of collectibles only available in KISSTERIA will be available exclusively for D2C pre-order at www.kissteria.kissonline.com.
Millions of people around the world originally discovered KISS when they brought home an album and put it on their turntable for the first time. Now, those original KISS albums will be available remastered and on 180 gram heavyweight vinyl prior to KISS’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
A new compilation KISS 40, a 2 CD set featuring forty tracks spanning KISS’s incredible forty-year recording career. This set includes one track from every major album release (studio, Alive & hits collections) plus three live selections from the 2000-era and features the band’s biggest songs including rock and roll anthems such as “Detroit Rock City,” “Love Gun,” “Beth,” “Rock And Roll All Nite,” “Beth,” “Psycho Circus,” “Forever,” “I Was Made For Lovin’ You.” “Lick It Up,” “Heaven’s On Fire” and “Hell or Hallelujah.” First time commercial CD release live recordings of “Deuce” (from 2004 tour), “Cold Gin” (from 2009 Alive 35 tour), “Crazy Crazy Nights” (from 2010 Sonic Boom Over Europe tour) and the previously unreleased 1977 demo of “Reputation” round out the set for the KISS Army.
And for a ultimate KISS collector, with only 1000 copies being produced worldwide, KISSTERIA – The Ultimate Vinyl Road Case is a highly-collectible vinyl road case box set featuring 34 KISS LPs including nineteen studio albums, all five of the Alive releases, the four original KISS solo albums, each with exact replicas of the original inserts, plus six exclusive vinyl titles that will not be made available individually. All albums are pressed onto audiophile 180g vinyl and are newly remastered from the ultra-high definition Direct Stream Digital transfers from original analog tapes to bring out maximum fidelity of these iconic albums.
Exclusive KISSTERIA extras include eleven 11”x17” archival posters, including the band’s very first promo poster; a KISS vinyl cleaning cloth; a KISS turntable mat; a set of KISS dominoes; four band lithographs highlighting four decades of the band; and a certificate of authenticity displaying the limited edition number for each of the individual box sets. Reserve your KISSTERIA road case atwww.kissteria.kissonline.com.
Forty years ago KISS released their eponymous debut album, which would propel the band to the top of the rock and roll hierarchy where they have reigned for the past four decades making the KISS legacy a global brand with more than 3,000 licensed merchandise products, including a recent partnership with the Arena Football League as owners of the Anaheim-based expansion team LA KISS.
KISS VINYL
Release date: April 1, 2014
· Alive!
· Animalize
· Destroyer
· Dressed To Kill
· Dynasty
· Hotter Than Hell
· KISS
· Lick It Up
· Revenge
· Unmasked
Release date: May 6, 2014
· Asylum
· Creatures Of The Night
· Love Gun
· MTV Unplugged
· Psycho Circus*
Release date: May 27, 2014
· Rock And Roll Over
· Alive III
· Music From The Elder – First Vinyl Release in Concept Album Sequence
· Crazy Nights
· Hot In The Shade
· Alive: The Millennium Concert*
· Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions*
Release date: June 24, 2014
· Alive II
· Ace Frehley
· Gene Simmons
· Peter Criss
· Paul Stanley
*First Time on Vinyl
KISS – 40
Unless indicated all selections are album versions
CD 1
1. Nothin To Lose
2. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N’ Roll
3. C’mon and Love Me
4. Rock And Roll All Nite (Live)
5. God Of Thunder (Demo)
6. Beth
7. Hard Luck Woman
8. Reputation (Demo) – PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
9. Christine Sixteen
10. Shout It Out Loud (Live)
11. Strutter ‘78
12. You Matter To Me (Peter Criss)
13. Radioactive (Gene Simmons)
14. New York Groove (Ace Frehley)
15. I Was Made For Lovin’ You (Single Edit)
16. Shandi
17. A World Without Heroes
18. I Love It Loud
19. Down On Your Knees
20. Lick It Up
21. Heaven’s On Fire
CD 2
1. Tears Are Falling
2. Reason To Live
3. Let’s Put The X In Sex
4. Forever (Remix)
5. God Gave Rock ‘N’ Roll To You II
6. Unholy (Live)
7. Do You Love Me? (MTV Unplugged)
8. Room Service (Live)
9. Jungle (Radio Edit)
10. Psycho Circus
11. Nothing Can Keep Me From You
12. Detroit Rock City (Live)
13. Deuce (Live 2004) – UNRELEASED COMMERCIALLY
14. Firehouse (Live – 1999/2000)
15. Modern Day Delilah
16. Cold Gin (Live 2009) – UNRELEASED COMMERCIALLY
17. Crazy Crazy Nights (Live 2010) – UNRELEASED COMMERCIALLY
18. Hell or Hallelujah
KISSTERIA – The Vinyl Road Case
Custom ANVILTM Road Case to house 34 KISS LPs and a plethora of extras.
· KISS
· Hotter Than Hell
· Dressed To Kill – Includes Embossed Front & Back Jacket Covers
· Alive! – Includes 8 Page Color Booklet
· Destroyer
· Rock And Roll Over – Includes Sticker Sheet
· Love Gun – Includes Paper Gun with “Bang” Sheet
· Alive II – Includes Tattoo Sheet & 8 Page Color Booklet
· Ace Frehley (Solo Album) – Includes “Ace” Interlocking Poster
· Gene Simmons (Solo Album) – Includes “Gene” Interlocking Poster
· Peter Criss (Solo Album) – Includes “Peter” Interlocking Poster
· Paul Stanley (Solo Album) – Includes “Paul” Interlocking Poster
· Dynasty – 22” x 33” Poster
· Unmasked – 22” x 33” Poster
· Music From The Elder – First Vinyl Release in Concept Album Sequence
· Creatures Of The Night
· Lick It Up
· Animalize
· Asylum
· Crazy Nights
· Hot In The Shade
· Revenge
· Alive III
· MTV Unplugged – Includes 24” x 24” Poster
· Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions – First Vinyl Pressing Ever
· Psycho Circus – First Vinyl Pressing Ever will include a 12”x12” Lenticular Cover
· Alive: The Millennium Collection – First Vinyl Pressing Ever
· Monster
Exclusive vinyl titles for the Road Case:
· Double Platinum – Includes Embossed front & back jacket covers + Embossed platinum award insert
· Greatest KISS – Includes First Vinyl Pressing Ever. Will combine all exclusive tracks used worldwide into one package
· KILLERS – Includes First U.S. Release Ever. Will combine both Japan and Australia track lists into one package
· You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best
· Smashes, Thrashes & Hits
· KISS Symphony: Alive IV
Exclusive Bonus Items for Vinyl Box:
· Eleven 11 x17 Archival Posters in a poster tube:
Ø First Band Promo Poster
Ø Hotel Diplomat Concert Poster
Ø Asylum Promo Poster
Ø Lick It Up Promo Poster
Ø KISS 1984 Promo Poster
Ø Alive III Promo Poster
Ø You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best Promo Poster
Ø Smashes, Thrashes & Hits Promo Poster
Ø MTV Unplugged Promo Poster
Ø Live 1996 Tour Poster
Ø Psycho Circus Promo Poster
· KISS Vinyl Cleaning Cloth
· KISS Turntable Mat
· KISS Dominoes
· Four Band Photo Lithographs
· Certificate of Authenticity with Exclusive Box Number
# # #
This is great, please share, having been bullied, treated differently I totally get it!!
If you do please share!!
Simon finally gets around to pushing his Golden Buzzer for a youthful musical duo. Bars & Melody combine cuteness and originality, charming our audience with their skills.
SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/BGTsub
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BritainsGotTa…
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GotTalent
Category
Entertainment
According to Michael Cavna with the Washington Post, see–>http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/12/dorothy-hodgkin-nobel-winning-chemists-inspiring-career-is-ready-for-its-molecular-close-up-with-google-doodle/
IF YOU were studying the scientific structure and makeup of a world-class chemist — what elements and environments are optimal, and in what alchemy of nature and nurture — you could learn a lot considering the life and pioneering career of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin.
Begin with stimulating far-off locations for a British daughter of scientists, such as Dorothy’s birth in Cairo in 1910, and her early years spent elsewhere in Africa and the Middle East, where her educator father worked in antiquities and then archaeology, and her mother studied both early weaving and botany. Her visits to the Sudan (and a girlhood introduction there to crystals), and later to excavation sites near Jerusalem, would feed this sense of scientific wonder.
Introduce our budding scientist, too, to chemicals, and allow her — as an adolescent of the 1920s, to join her school’s nearly all-boys chemistry groups, where our test case develops a love of biochemistry alongside archaeology — keen twin interests by the time she heads off to Oxford. (Bonus twist: By your sweet-16 birthday, you’re gifted with a book — authored by a Nobel-winning physicist — that illuminates X-ray crystallography for you.)
Then throw a pinch of fate into the academic test tube, as a chance meeting on a train between a doctor — the same man who gave you study chemicals in the Sudan at age 10 — and a professor leads to our young scientist transferring to Cambridge, and developing an interest in metals.
By the ’30s, our perfectly nurtured and mentored scientist is teaching at women’s colleges (amid marriage to a historian) and, as a researcher, deepening her understanding of X-ray crystallography and the three-dimensional structures of protein molecules.
Then cue her crossing paths with Ernst Chain, who was working on penicillin trials. By 1946, our well-honed, intellectually fearless scientist has confirmed the complex structure of penicillin, leading to advances in semisynthetic production. A decade later, she doggedly discovers the structure of vitamin B12. And in 1969, she cracks the structural puzzle that is insulin.
That is the fascinating and much-decorated life of Dorothy Hodgkin, who would also co-found an international union of crystallographers; pursue global causes for peace; and remain the only British woman to receive a science Nobel Prize (1964).
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin died in 1994 as both inspiration and legend. Today, Google celebrates the 104th anniversary of her birth with a molecular Google Doodle.
Here’s to the life and legacy of the well-nurtured, voraciously curious scientist.
MICROLAB ANNOUNCES ULTIMATE HD AUDIO GIFT FOR FATHER’S DAY MAN CAVES – FC60BT WIRELESS BLUETOOTH/NFC 2.1 SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEM – Microlab Patented HC2D Technology (High Clarity Close Distance) for Crystal Clear Music – Powerful Integrated Subwoofer with 2 See-Through Enclosure-less Stereo Satellite Speakers for no Harmonic Distortions or Vibrations – 360 Degree Remote with Bluetooth/NFC Settings – Easy Set-up 
Microlab is a CES Innovations Award Winner April 10, 2014, ShenZhen, China – Microlab www.microlab.com, a leading audio manufacturer of portable and Hi-Fi speaker systems for the digital home and office and a CES 2012 Innovations Award Winner, announced today the FC60BT HD audio wireless Bluetooth/NFC 2.1 Subwoofer Speaker System, featuring Microlab’s patented HC2D Technology, a powerful subwoofer, and 2 advanced stereo satellite SQ speakers without enclosures for crystal clear sound without harmonic distortions or vibrations that often happen when speakers are enclosed. HC2D Technology for Supreme Immersive Sound & Modern White Lycosa Mirrored Acrylic Styling The perfect Father’s Day gift for the ultimate fully immersive “man cave” audio listening experience, the FC60BT brings audio perfection to dad with Microlab’s innovative patented HC2D (High Clarity Close Distance) technology that provides an impeccable 105 Watt crystal clear output, with EQ parameter for automatically balanced sound, a 360 degree remote control that works from any angle in the room, modern white acrylic styling, and quick and easy set-up. 360 Degree Remote for Access from Any Angle in the Room — Lying on the Couch, at a Desk, or Anywhere Else The FC60BT features a modern design which fits into any environment, with sexy clear see-through speakers and a luxurious Lycosa mirrored white acrylic subwoofer with a matching powerful whitecircular remote. The system connects to Bluetooth, NFC, and optical devices, including smartphones, tablets, HDTVs, CD, DVD, and Blu-ray players, and PCs and Laptops through its convenient 360 degree RF remote control that works from any angle in the room, so dad can access the system while relaxing on the couch, at his pool table, desk, bar or from anywhere else in his man cave, office or studio. The remote quickly controls on/off, input choice (Bluetooth, NFC, or optical), volume and bass level, pause/stop, and track selection. FC60BT Features:
Availability & Pricing Priced at $449 SRP, the Microlab FC60BT will be available in May distributed in the U.S. by Ma Labs. For information, contact: email [email protected],website: www.microlab.com. The FC60BT includes subwoofer, two satellite speakers, remote control, 3.5mm stereo – 2RCA cable, optical S/PDIF cable, and user manual. For more information, see www.microlab.com. About Microlab Since its founding in 1998, Microlab has specialized in designing, manufacturing and marketing a full range of speaker products, from battery-powered portable speakers to high-fidelity home audio systems. Microlab prides itself in providing high quality sound at affordable prices. This is accomplished by their continued focus on acoustic research, with an R & D team experienced in driver and electronics design and an industrial design team skilled at creating trendy, yet functional designs. Microlab’s 320,000 square foot (100,000 square meters) production facility is state-of-the-art, capable of producing over 4 million units a year. To ensure quality and performance of their products, Microlab makes all critical parts (drivers, plastic parts, etc.) in house. Microlab has over 1,500 employees and is based in Shenzhen, China, a city of 15 million people, a 30 minute train ride from Hong Kong. The company has established an extensive sales network in China and around the world. It has distributors in around 50 countries and generates over $60 Million in revenue each year. Microlab has become the top brand in multimedia speakers in many markets, a testimony to the quality and performance of their products.
The HTC M8 Harmon Kardon Edition was used to film all 3 videos. I was amazed by the audio quality and the video was decent as well!!
Audio-Technica Is Now Shipping Its ATR7000 Series Consumer Wireless Mic Systems and ATR3350iS Lavalier Mic With Smartphone Capability
“Our new ATR7000 Series systems and ATR3350iS are ideal for consumer and ‘prosumer’ users, whether they’re a singer who wants the freedom of movement of wireless, a corporate presenter, a dance instructor or anyone seeking a high-value, high-performance mic solution,” said Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica Consumer Marketing Manager.
Audio-Technica’s ATR7000 Series systems are designed for easy setup and use and deliver wireless operation of up to 200 feet. The microphones all feature rugged unidirectional dynamic elements to pick up voices with clarity while rejecting outside noise. The ATR7200 handheld mic has a built-in transmitter, while the ATR7100/L lavalier and ATR7100/H headworn mics include a compact body-pack transmitter with an external volume control. The ATR7100/G guitar model’s transmitter plugs into a guitar’s output jack and can be worn on a belt or a strap. The systems operate on one of three available frequency options for interference-free performance.
The ATR3350iS features a dual-mono 1/8-inch output plug that connects to a video camera, DSLR or handheld audio recorder’s stereo 1/8-inch input, to record audio on both the left and right channels. Its high-quality, newscaster-style miniature omnidirectional mic element provides full coverage of the wearer’s voice and delivers clear, natural sound quality.
The ATR3350iS is supplied with an adapter that enables use with smartphones, including iPhone® and Android phones. The ATR3350iS comes with a tie clip, LR44 battery and foam windscreen.
Suggested retail prices for the Audio-Technica ATR7000 Series wireless microphone systems are as follows: ATR7200 handheld US$109.95; ATR7100/G guitar US$109.95; ATR7100/L lavalier US$119.95; ATR7100/H headworn US$129.95. The ATR3350iS omnidirectional condenser lavalier mic is available at US$29.95 suggested retail.
 |
 |
 |
 |
| ATR7200 with Handheld Mic |
ATR7100H/Headworn | ATR7100/L Lavalier |
ATR3350iS Lavalier Mic |
…ends 352 words
Click here for ATR7000 Series and ATR3350iS product profiles and downloadable high-res photos.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
IK Multimedia ships iRing, the first motion controller
for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch music apps and more
IK Multimedia pioneers affordable motion-tracking technology
to control music apps using iOS devices with simple hand gestures
May 8, 2014 – IK Multimedia, the innovator in mobile music-creation apps and accessories for iPad and iPhone, is proud to announce that iRing™, the first motion controller for music apps and more, is now available from music and electronics retailers worldwide.
First presented at CES 2014, iRing is an affordable, wearable technology system that gives users a new level of gestural control over their favorite music apps, in real-time, using hand positioning for unprecedented music expression.
The iRing system consists of two double-sided “rings” to wear comfortably on the fingers along with a series of apps that are able to detect the iRings’ accurate positions in space using the device’s camera. Through the recognition of the dot patterns printed on the rings, the device’s camera picks up the movement and translates it into MIDI information. Users can then interact with music apps by simply moving their hands in front of their device through the precise reading of the ring position, which is converted into music commands or MIDI control messages to operate various app parameters without touching the device.
 |
 |
iRing includes two identical double-sided ring controllers plus two free apps for various music applications designed for everyone from music lovers to knowledgeable DJs and musicians: iRing Music Maker and iRing FX/Controller.
iRing Music Maker is a free app that gives music lovers and DJs a fun new way to create music and grooves using hand gestures, no matter what their skill level. iRing Music Maker utilizes music “loops” that always sound good together and can be remixed in virtually limitless combinations by simply waving the hands with the iRing controllers in front of the device’s camera. Users can change beats, control rhythmic elements, play synth parts and control effects providing hours and hours of quality musical entertainment. Plus, iRing Music Maker also includes lead and bass synths with respective pattern players that can be independently operated for hours of error-free musical improvisation. Creating music has never been so much fun!
iRing FX/Controller is the app for skilled musicians and DJs that is both a real-time audio effects processor and a MIDI controller with fully assignable parameters. It can be used as a touch-less outboard audio effects processor, or can be fully configured to send multiple simultaneous MIDI parameters; such as control changes, notes or any other MIDI messages.
As an effects processor, iRing FX/Controller uses the analog or digital input of the device for processing external audio sources. FX/Controller can also be used with Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible apps to process the audio stream from music apps running on the device to add stunning and brilliant audio effects. The iRings can control up to six effects parameters at a time. iRing FX/Controller operates two simultaneous effects, selectable from up to 16 powerful and creative effects, including: Delay, Stutter, Phazer, Flanger, Compression, Fuzzy, Reverb, AutoWah, Crush, Twist Up & Down, Brake, Spin and Tail.
As a MIDI controller, iRing FX/Controller can transmit MIDI messages to other Virtual MIDI compatible apps running on the device or to external devices using compatible MIDI interfaces (like IK’s iRig MIDI). iRing FX/Controller can send out the complete set of MIDI messages (control change, notes, program change, pitch wheel, aftertouch, MIDI system real-time, and MMC, MIDI Machine Control) with up to 3 assignable parameters corresponding to the X, Y and Z axis positions for each of the 2 detectable rings for a new level of touch-less control. Additionally, MIDI messages can also be sent to a computer application via Wi-Fi (using MIDI network). Users can configure the app to control effects, filters, notes, patches and more for creative and dynamic “never before seen” performances.
iRing computer vision technology is also directly incorporated into the entire line of IK Multimedia DJ apps like Groovemaker® and DJ Rig™ and will soon be included into other popular IK apps such as AmpliTube®, SampleTank®, VocaLive™ and more so that DJs, guitarists, vocalists, bass players, producers, keyboardists and engineers will have a new level of control to deliver powerful and unique performances.
For third-party developers who want to incorporate and implement iRing technology directly into their apps, IK is offering a free SDK (software development kit) and licensing program which makes it easy to take advantage of this new breakthrough technology. iRing can also be easily utilized beyond music for a wide variety of applications including gaming, health & fitness, utilities and more. Developers can take advantage of the technology and improve the functionality of their apps by contacting IK via the link provided on the iRing product page.
iRing features
Pricing & Availability
iRing controllers cost only $24.99/€19.99 (excluding taxes), are available in three colors (white, green and grey) and are now shipping from music and electronics retailers worldwide and from the IK Multimedia online store.
iRing FX/Controller and iRing Music Maker apps are available as free downloads from the App StoreSM.
