Buried within the pile of gadgets at Oregon Scientific’s CES booth were these two Time & Wireless Charging Stations. On the left we have the entry-level clock that’s already out in the market, whereas the bigger “plus” model on the right made its debut at the show, boasting the extra clock projection and weather forecast feature. Also shown along side were the customized iPhone 4 Qisleeves that Oregon Scientific will be offering online, and they actually had pretty high quality finish, too, especially with the texture coating on top of them. Do take a closer look in our hands-on photos below.
Archive for January, 2012
Subsignal is a progressive rock band. The band was originally formed as a side project by Sieges Even members Arno Menses (vocals) and Markus Steffen (guitars). After Sieges Even disbanded, Menses and Steffen recruited former Dreamscape members Ralf Schwager (bass), David Bertok (keyboards) and Suncaged drummer Roel van Helden to complete the line-up.
Check out their new album “Touchstones”:
Although this book was published almost 25 years ago, it is a fine time to pick it up before the release of the theatrical version in 2013.
Children’s Literature
This twenty-five-year-old science fiction classic has been repackaged for younger readers. Unlike many hard-core science fiction titles, this book is particularly appropriate for a younger audience, for its protagonist, Ender Wiggin, is just six years old at the novel’s beginning and still a pre-teen at its end. Ender’s parents have received a special dispensation to have a third child in spite of strict population control laws. His brilliant older siblings, Peter and Valentine, have each showed great promise, but each falls just short of having “the right stuff.” The International Fleet (I.F.) believes that Ender may be the commander they need to lead great armies against invasion by alien “buggers.” When Ender does exhibit the desired combination of compassion and cruelty, the I.F. takes him to the distant Battle School, where brilliant children are trained in military strategy and tactics. The centerpiece of their education is a simulated battle game at which Ender quickly excels, eventually becoming the youngest commander in history. Life at Battle School, especially these battle games, is richly described. Ender is portrayed as just a pawn in the larger game being played by the I.F., and readers will alternately sympathize with his exploitation and cheer when he is able to make friends in spite of the tremendous forces working to isolate and dehumanize him. The political and philosophical material at the novel’s end may get too heavy for some readers, but for the most part, this novel will deservedly reach a new generation through this new edition. —Norah Piehl
TOUCHSTONE are a five piece UK Progressive Rock band formed by Rob Cottingham and Adam Hodgson. The band has developed in many ways since the early days, and morphed into the present line up with Andre P (Moo) Mooghen on Bass Guitar, Alasdair Melville on drums and vocalist, Kim Seviour. – ProgArchives
I have been listening to this band for over 5 years now and they just keep getting better. Their new album, “The City Sleeps” shows that they are hitting their stride on target and I surely hope to hear more from them in the future. Catch the wave and give Touchstone a listen, you won’t be disappointed.
It is important to understand that Dexter Freebish is not one individual. It is the collective works of Kyle, Chris Lowe, Scott Romig, and Rob Schilz as a band entity. They indeed are one of the most underated bands of the past decade. Their discography consists of 4 albums, any of which is a good starting point. Give them a listen:
Robert James
In The Prog Zone 