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Eight of the best winter sports in Isère, France
Isère is the third largest ski area in France, meaning there's no shortage of winter adventures to be had, especially for travellers wishing to get immersed in nature — from Nordic skiing and dog sledding to frozen waterfall climbing and ski paragliding.
Ski touring in Villard-de-Lans. This sport allows mountain-goers to discover off-the-beaten-track areas thanks to skins attached to the skis, which create traction for uphill treks.
Photograph by www.focus-outdoor.fr
By Isère Attractivité
Published 26 Nov 2021, 15:00 GMT, Updated 30 Dec 2021, 14:09 GMT
Speeding down slopes is a pillar of mountain culture, but slow down the pace and the scenery around you will come into focus. If you're looking to reconnect with nature this winter, the department of Isère, sprawled across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France, is just the ticket: it spans four massifs (Vercors, Chartreuse, Belledonne and Oisans), two regional nature parks and the Écrins National Park, where glassy lakes, snow-laden forests and peaks reaching for the sky suggest there's an adventure to be had around every corner.
The region's epic mountain ranges are threaded together by 22 resorts, some of which are international favourites. Glacier skiing and reliable snow lure adrenalin-seekers to Les 2 Alpes, while the mellow terrain of Alpe d' Huez is connected to other Oisans resorts through a convenient ski lift system. Elsewhere, there's the revered family vibe of Vaujany and Oz-en-Oisans; the comfort of Chamrousse, the closest resort to Grenoble; and the Alpine allure at Les 7 Laux and Villard-de-Lans. And the best news? It's easy to nip between the resorts using local buses.
With such diverse landscapes, there are countless sports and activities on offer. Here's a pick of some of the most engaging options, and where to try them.
1. Nordic skiing
Breathe in that pure mountain air during a Nordic skiing trip, an umbrella term that covers various skiing disciplines where the heel of the boot is detached from the skis. Taking cues from the age-old Scandinavian sport, cross-country skiing allows you to slide along flat and uphill pistes without the downhill rush, making it a great option for beginners. If you're more experienced, there's also skate skiing, which requires a more energetic, diagonal motion. Try it at the dedicated Nordic site of Haut Vercors, on the Vercors Massif, with 95 miles of marked pistes. La Royale, where skiers cover a loop of 18 miles through the dozing villages of Corrençon, Villard-de-Lans and Saint-Julien en Vercors, is an especially popular route.
2. Snowshoeing
To experience the grounding stillness of the mountains, there's the snowshoeing routes of Isère, winding through forests and glades with a dusting of snow. Wildlife enthusiasts can join chamois-spotting tours organised by guides in the resort of Les Deux Alpes, while for sprawling views, head out on a sunset trek with ESF ski school to Pré de la Pierre — a clearing overlooking the striking Belledonne mountain range. Alternatively, for full nature immersion, walkers can explore the ethnobotanical Corniche trail through the Piégut forest in Auris en Oisans — one of the largest spruce forests in Europe.
A view of the snow-laden peaks of the Vercors Massif, one of Isère's four mountain ranges.
Photograph by www.aufildeslumieres.com
3. Dog sledding
Huddled into sleighs and gliding through silent, icy landscapes behind a host of huskies is a wildly enthralling way to experience the plateaux of the Vercors. This area is crisscrossed by 31 miles of sled dog tracks, and several local operators offer both rides and mushing lessons. For closer encounters, there's always the evening cani-balade trip with Team Ehawee: snowshoe-wearing hikers are guided through a forest by huskies, in the glow of headlamps, before refuelling at a campfire pit-stop with steaming mugs of coffee and Scandinavian nibbles.
4. Ice climbing
Not just the reserve of extreme mountaineers, anyone can have a go at ice climbing — you just need a thirst for adrenalin and eye for adventure. Following the lead of guides from Oz-en-Oisans, even novices can tackle the 270ft-high Symphonie d'Automne, a towering frozen waterfall in the Grandes Rousses massif: slip on crampons and chip away at the crystalised falls with ice axe in hand. After pausing to catch your breath at the top, there's only one way down — a thrilling abseil towards terra firma. If you get a taste for it, other scenic climbing spots near the resort include Mur d'IceBill and Chacal Bondissant.
5. Ski touring
When you're craving lesser-known paths beyond the busier mountain trails, turn your attention to ski touring, where adventure-seekers delve deeper into the frozen backcountry. The key to this discipline is wearing skins attached to skis, which create traction for uphill treks. Beginners should head to the resort of Oz-en-Oisans and admire the scenery along the easy 1.5-mile course on the Plateau des Lacs des Petites Rousses. Otherwise, over in St Pierre de Chartreuse, there's the Espace Tour de Rando, Europe's first area dedicated to the sport. Though, for a moonlit journey, book Chamrousse's after-dark experience: named 'best ski touring itinerary' at the 2019 Ski Touring Trophies, it allows you to follow illuminated paths with the twinkly lights of the Grenoble valley stretching out before you.
The Nordic site of Haut Vercors, crisscrossed by 95 miles of marked pistes, is a popular place where to try cross-country skiing.
Photograph by Thomas Hytte
6. Winter paragliding
If you've a head for heights, take to the skies to gaze down at Isère's white valleys, toy-town villages and tiny skiers with a winter tandem paragliding flight, taking off directly from the slopes. While the flights may vary in length and ease, depending on your experience, there's a mesmeric beauty to the wintry panoramas unfolding, however long you're cruising from on high — from the glacier fields and electric blue lakes of the Écrins National Park to the peaks of the Belledonne range. Numerous operators offer flights from major ski resorts, including Air 2 Alpes and Air Ailes Parapente in Les Deux Alpes; Belledonne Parapente in Les 7 Lauz; and Parapente Isère, in Autrans-Méaudre-en-Vercors.
7. Skijoring
For something entirely different, there's always skijoring — a mellow and gentler way to glide through the crystalline landscapes, where pink-faced skiers are pulled along by horses. Second Souffle riding school has a whole host of equestrian-inspired tours and are pros at taking well-versed skiers on an intro to skijoring in the resort of Alpe d'Huez.
8. Fat bikes and e-bikes
For an unusual challenge, hire a 'fat' bike and test you fitness while weaving through snowy forest trails. Hailing from the US, innovative tyres with extra tread make it possible to glide through deep snow, and the great white expanse of the Trièves region is a veritable playground for cyclists. Look to Grillet Sports, based in the commune of Gresse-en-Vercors, for their trips in among Alpine landscapes. Or, for more sedate cycling, taking time to gaze at all the white beauty, hire e-bikes from Les Deux Alpes-based Aventure Electrobike — an enterprise specialising in guided tours of varying difficulties, from easy, half-day outings to multi-day itineraries with stays in high-altitude mountain refuges. In Villard-de-Lans, meanwhile, Vercors Adventures curates biking biathlons for thrill-seekers — a combination of laser rifle shooting and cycling.
The scenic Chartreuse mountain range, where nature is unspoiled.
Photograph by Alexandre Gelin
A taste of the mountains
There's more than one way to get immersed in nature — and food in one of them. To get a taste of the mountains, head to Grenoble: the capital of Isère, at the foot of the French Alps, this city has been named European Green Capital 2022 in recognition of its sustainable development goals. Jeanette is one of the many restaurants in this Alpine hub to favour traditional flavours, fresh products and short supply chains. Head chefs Manon Bocquentin and Thaïs Giannetti tell us more.
Tell us about Jeanette.
It's a very small restaurant in the centre of the city. All our suppliers and ingredients come from within 19 miles of where we're based to limit our environmental impact. This also forces us to use seasonal fruits and vegetables; our producers call us and tell us what they have, and then we create a menu around it — it changes every week.
What kind of ingredients can diners expect to taste?
We use a lot of local wild herbs from the mountains around us: meadowsweet, which gives a bitter almond flavour; wood sorrel, which is very acidic and works well with fish; and elderflower, which is floral. We collect the herbs ourselves, and we rely on market producers for the vegetables and other products we use.
How do you achieve fresh flavours?
The herbs we use change through the year. For example, wild garlic flowers are the first herb to flourish in the spring, then the asparagus comes just afterwards. In winter, we use some of the herbs we've collected in the summer, dried and infused in syrups.
What are some of the region's typical foods?
A typical product of the region is the walnut. There's also a fair quantity of apples and pears, and in the autumn, we use corn that grows just six miles away. Another speciality of the region is trout, which we buy from Vercours.
Airlines including British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair fly direct from the UK to Grenoble in under two hours.
Alternatively, Isère's main train station, Grenoble, has excellent national and international rail connections. Train journeys from London take around seven-and-a-half hours, changing in Paris. Find recommended journey schedules at snowcarbon.co.uk.
From the train station, Transaltitude buses (scheduled to connect with arriving or departing trains) take travellers to 14 resorts in under two hours.
For more information on Isère, head to alpes-isere.com.
Published in the November 2021 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK)
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 "The History of Cancer" in Hayden's Ferry Review
 "The Canadanaut"; Part I in Harper's; Part II in The Paris Review
 "Your Own Backyard" in The Southeast Review
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So while their income appears lower thantheir Western counterparts, Hylink Digital Solutions reports that 96% rely ontheir family for support, which includes everything from money to housing. Manyof these luxury consumers are best defined by attitudinal and behaviouralindicators rather than income level.
In response some luxury brands are increasing their digitalpresence and improving mobile touchpoint experiences. They are also recruitingyoung idols as spokespeople, in order to entrench their positions among thisconsumer base.
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MediaCom's Cultural Connections study reveals why offshoring issuch a strong trend. The cultural drivers for this behaviour can be explainedby the fact that Chinese consumers have the world's highest scores on the marketing dimension of Badge Appeal,and an extremely high score for Vanity.
Badge Appeal measures the extent to which consumers are susceptible tothe glamour or allure of – often high-end – products. Vanity measures how much consumers arelikely to buy certain products to feel good about themselves. Markets that score highly on this cultural dimension tend to preferpremium products. Think of it as a kind of 'snob value'.
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But everybody and their aunt came tohave an Louis Vuitton bag – which then became labelled as the 'secretaries'bag', while counterfeits also became ubiquitous. As a consequence, young luxuryshoppers are now turning more to niche luxury brands and minimalistic brandingto showcase their individuality and taste.
The story of Chinese luxury is one ofeconomic success combined with cultural values. Brands that want to takeadvantage need to celebrate these behaviours to encourage more travelling consumersto seek them out.
They might find that their message isbetter targeted at the journey abroad, for example, capturing consumers whenthey are most likely to be looking for spending opportunities. Airportadvertising then might be better focused on international terminals rather thandomestic gates.
One of the fewbrands that has sought to target travelling Chinese shoppers is Cartier. ItsWeChat account allows the user to book an appointment at any Cartier boutiquein the world, and has a geolocation function that shows nearby Cartierboutiques. Being not Google or Baidu dependent is especially handy for Chineseconsumers overseas.
Traditional luxury brands are alsoseeking to regain their badge value. 2015 saw the closure of 34 retail stores by 11 fashion luxury brands,all outside the first tier cities, in a bit to regain their exclusivity. Otherstrategies include partnering with elite celebrities, improving brandexperience, tightening control on distribution, cracking down on the graymarket, extending personalisation options and introducing sub-brands.
Dior, for example, has sought to make thedigital purchase experience more personal and special. A recent campaign during the Qixi festival wastargeted at men in relationships, offering limited edition Dior handbags.Buyers were able to interact with brand reps over WeChat one-to-one, enablingthem to feel comfortable with their big money purchases. The bag models onoffer were sold out within a day.
It's early days for such digital strategiesand it's not yet clear if any are strikinga cord with the young generation. But as luxury brands are scrambling to playcatch-up in China, a tailored strategy must be catered to communicateeffectively with their primary consumer.
This is both aunique and historical challenge as luxury brands are forced to appeal to a muchyounger target audience, not just in their home market but right around theworld.


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Q: Debugging lock-up - systemd loses my logs Ever since I have "upgraded" to systemd on Arch Linux, I keep losing logs when an unexpected lockup happens. I hit the same log-losing issue one month ago and just hit the issue again. There are also independent other confirmations.
Situation:

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*While doing some stuff in Java and with network-related utilities, I saw that KDE (the clock) was frozen. The CPU fan became noisy and the heat was rising. The mouse pointer could still be moved though.

*I tried to ssh from another machine (failed due to "no route to host")

*I waited a few minutes, perhaps the NMI watchdog could kill the offending task. No dice.

*Ctrl + Alt + F1 did not work either, even after SysRq + R

*Since the above steps did not work, I decided to issue the SysRq sequence R-E-I. After E, the screen became black, but no console either. Not even after SysRq + K

*So, this session appears to be lost, the only thing that can be done is gathering debugging information. Looking at Wikipedia, I decided to press SysRq + d (display held locks) among some others.

*After pressing SysRq + S I waited a second and then rebooted with SysRq + B.

*After rebooting and logging into a console, I saw no traces of any crash. The most recently logged entry was from using Wireshark, but there was still a gap of 45 minutes.

(I was running Linux v3.8-rc5-218-ga56e160 btw)
So, how can I make sure that my logs are retained when abnormally rebooting due to a lockup?

A: So I asked on the #systemd IRC channel and it turns out that journald (the logging daemon of systemd) does not periodically flush the logs to disk at all. This means that your logs are always at risk at any time.
Sending SIGUSR2 to the journald causes logs to be written to disk, but if you do this multiple times, many files will be created. (the option is actually described as "log rotating").
In the end, I decided to go with another suggestion: using a dedicated syslog daemon for collecting kernel logs. As rsyslog was suggested (and I had already experience with it), I explored that option further. I have written some more details in the Arch Wiki about using rsyslog.
The idea is to run rsyslog, collecting only data from the kernel facility. As rsyslog reads from /proc/kmsg (which allows only a single reader) and journald reads from /dev/kmsg (multiple readers allowed), there is no way that the daemons lose logs (very important to me!). Configure rsyslog to write kernel messages to a file and make sure that this file is rotated to prevent eating your disk space.
This solution is not perfect:

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*Other logs (for example, from NetworkManager) are lost. This could be solved by forwarding more logs from syslog to journald (this means duplication!)

*Duplication of logs. The kernel messages are written to two files. This is a non-issue, in general the number of logs are small and you would rather have more copies of the logs than none. You can also use fast tools like grep on the single log file or the more slower, but fancier journalctl.

There is a TODO item for flushing logs more frequently, but that is still not reliable enough:

journal: send out marker messages every now and then, and immediately sync with fdatasync() afterwards, in order to have hourly guaranteed syncs.

Now, hopefully systemd/journald will get an option to write the logs to disk, but meanwhile we can combine tools to achieve the goal.

A: There are two updates:

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*Now, hopefully systemd/journald will get an option to write the logs
to disk, but meanwhile we can combine tools to achieve the goal.

There is an option --sync:

Asks the journal daemon to write all yet unwritten journal data to the backing file system and synchronize all journals. This call does not return until the synchronization operation is complete. This command guarantees that any log messages written before its invocation are safely stored on disk at the time it returns.

--sync available since v228:

journalctl gained a new "--sync" switch that asks the journal daemon to write all so far unwritten log messages to disk and sync the files, before returning.

*It turns out that journald (the logging daemon of systemd) does not
periodically flush the logs to disk at all. This means that your
logs are always at risk at any time.

man journald.conf(5) says:

SyncIntervalSec=
The timeout before synchronizing journal files to disk. After syncing, journal files are placed in the OFFLINE state. Note that syncing is unconditionally done immediately after a log message of priority CRIT, ALERT or EMERG has been logged. This setting hence applies only to messages of the levels ERR, WARNING, NOTICE, INFO, DEBUG. The default timeout is 5 minutes.

SyncIntervalSec= available since v199:

journald will now explicitly flush the journal files to disk at the latest 5min after each write. The file will then also be marked offline until the next write. This should increase reliability in case of a crash. The synchronization delay can be configured via SyncIntervalSec= in journald.conf.

See also:
journald: dispatch SIGTERM/SIGINT with a low priority

Let's make sure to process all queued log data before exiting, so that
we don't unnecessary lose messages when shutting down.

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Webcams, Headsets & Microphones
Best Computer Speakers for Awesome Sound Quality in the UK
Review & Comparison, Last Update November 16, 2019
If you wish to enjoy listening to music, watching your favourite film or fully immerse in the atmosphere of a computer game, a good sound is really important. You and your computer deserve the best speakers, and to help you choose we have made this Computer Speaker review! ...Read more ...Read less
TOTAL OUTPUT POWER
Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System
These speakers deliver a powerful Dolby Digital sound and have a 3D stereo function. You can control the sound of each speaker and switch between the modes. A remote allows for a wireless control of the device.
This PC speaker system is rather big and, consequently, requires space.
The Logitech speaker system for PC is perfect for those who adore a powerful surround sound.
Satellites - plastic, Subwoofer - MDF
2 digital optical inputs, 1 digital coaxial input, RCA input, 3.5mm input
GoGroove Satellite PC Computer Gaming Speakers
The system includes 2 speakers (5 Watts each). Such sound is sufficient for listening to music and watching films. Also, the device provides a peculiar combination of a great sound and low-frequency subwoofer.
The speakers are quite fragile.
The GoGroove sound system will please audiophiles with its unusual design, amazing LED backlighting, and fantastic sound quality. Three available colours.
Satellites - transparent plastic, Subwoofer - plastic and MDF
3.5mm input
Trust Gaming PC Gaming Speaker System
The Trust GXT system has a great sound quality. It is very convenient to plug to a smartphone or tablet through an audio port.
There is a distortion of low frequencies at the maximum volume.
The acoustic system that can be plugged not only to PC, but also to Wii, Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3.
Wood and ABS - plastic
AUX, Mini-jack (3.5mm)
Harman Kardon Soundsticks 3 Wireless Bluetooth LED Desktop Sound Speaker System
This Harman Kordon Soundsticks III sound system comprises 8 speakers that ensure an excellent sound. The design of the device is truly eye-catching.
This sound system shows a better performance at high and medium frequencies rather than at low ones.
This model delivers a high-quality clear sound that can be compared to some top-tier devices. Superb price to quality ratio.
Transparent plastic
EasyAcc Mini Portable Bluetooth PC Speaker
The built-in battery of these computer speakers allows you to enjoy music for 5-8 hours without recharging.
Removing an SD card from the slot is quite uncomfortable.
It's a portable computer speaker that you can carry wherever you go. Total versatility as the device can be used for voice calls or as an FM radio.
100 Hz - 20 kHz
Aluminium and ABS - plastic
3.5mm input, FM module, Bluetooth, Micro-SD card slot, Micro USB cable
Logitech Z906
GoGroove Satellite
Harman Kardon Soundsticks 3
EasyAcc Mini Portable Bluetooth
Computer Speakers	Sound Bars	Shower Speakers	In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers	Powered Subwoofers	Speaker Stands	Bookshelf Speakers
What Features to Compare
Top-tier Computer Speakers
Multi-channel sound systems are a lot superior to conventional 2.0 stereos. However, multi-channel speaker systems are different and not all of them are worth every pound they cost. But there's certainly nothing to worry about if you choose the Logitech Z906 computer speakers! This sound system delivers an excellent surround sound of fantastic quality. This kind of PC speaker system is a rival of Hi-Fi systems since it's cheaper and doesn't require getting the appropriate speakers and amplifier separately. Also, the Logitech speaker system requires no fine-tuning - you just need to unpack all components and connect them properly. There are two ways of mounting the speakers: you can either place them on any flat surface (they have non-slip rubber feet for this) or mount on a wall (each satellite speaker has a mounting hole on the back panel). No matter how you place the speakers, the sound quality will be perfect thanks to the design of satellites. The cables are rather long so you can place the satellites around your room and feel the whole power of 3D sound. The total output power of the Logitech PC speakers is 500 Watts. Quite a high power taking a small size of the satellites into account! This PC speakers have all the necessary inputs and outputs (including digital ones) for ultimate connectivity. The system is controlled via a wired remote though it's possible to use a wireless one. Logitech made its best to enter the premium segment by introducing this amazing computer speaker system. No doubt, Z906 is a fantastic choice for music lovers, gamers, and common PC users. This surround sound system ensures a clear and distortion-free sound even at high volume!
Huge Power Encompassed in a Small Casing
A single glance at this computer speaker system is enough to recognise the peculiar Logitech design - each curve reminds of other Logitech products. Despite a rather high output power of each speaker (67 Watts per channel), they are quite small. Each satellite is made of simple plastic. Each speaker is very durable and rigid, though not lightweight due to the heavy magnetic system inside. In all, this PC sound system includes five identical satellites but four of them are placed vertically and (front and rear ones) and one (central) is placed horizontally. The subwoofer is made of 12mm thick MDF and looks like a cube. The subwoofer is based on a powerful 8-inch speaker covered with a protective metal mesh; there's a phase inverter on the right side. In all, the subwoofer is rather big in order to minimise air whirls and reaching the best sound frequency.
More Products to Consider
For mounting satellites of this Logitech PC speaker system on walls, make sure to get the speaker brackets for Z906.
User Manual Manufacturer
Newegg TV: Logitech Z906 500W 5.1 Speakers Overview
Awesome LED Lights
Among those who adore listening to music every day, there are quite a lot of people who wish to use a PC speaker system that looks even better than it sounds. If you are exactly this kind of person, the GoGroove Bass PULSE is right for you! This is a 2.1 computer sound system that comprises two 5-Watt speakers and one 10-Watt subwoofer. Therefore, the total output power amounts to 20 Watts whereas the peak output power is 40 Watts. This PC speaker system is quite lightweight so you can use it in any room. Yet, the most important feature that makes this computer sound system so peculiar is a LED lighting on the front part of the satellites and the low-frequency subwoofer. You can adjust the lighting so that it pulses the beat of the music you are listening. And if you want to switch the LED lights off, you can do it with a single click of a button. The sound this PC speaker system delivers is high enough. The total output power allows for a comfortable listening to music on your computer, laptop, tablet, or even a game console. Of course, some audiophiles might find something to criticise about this surround sound system but it's great for a common PC user. If you wish to enjoy a good sound and eye-catching design - this product is a really worthy choice!
Back in 1960, the sound was recorded on a special magnetic tape. Till 1964, the RCA company released a cassette of the following size: 197 x 127 x 13 mm that looked quite similar to more 'modern' audio cassettes you might have seen before they were replaced by discs and flash drives. Those outdated compact cassettes played for 30 minutes per each side (1 hour in total). The first audio cassette had been developed by Philips in 1963 and the following year the production started in Germany. Very soon audio cassettes became widespread and there were many reasons for such a great success. Firstly, there was no license so the production of cassettes was quite cheap for common people. Secondly, any owner of a tape recorder could record and then play whatever he or she wanted. Consequently, tape recorders became a lot cheaper and millions of people could buy them. Back in the 1970s-80s, audio cassettes were the most popular format for recording music. It's hard to believe it today but audio cassettes were even used for recording computer programs! Cassettes were used in language schools and by journalists for recording interviews. The epoch of compact cassettes came to an end in the 1990s when CDs were introduced into the market.
If you pick the GoGroove BassPULSE computer speakers with blue lights, it will be perfectly complemented by a decent gaming mouse and a keyboard.
BassPulse Speaker Review - Speakers That Flash With Your Music!
High-end Sound
Any PC user wishes to enjoy a good sound when he or she is listening to music, playing games, or watching videos. And that's why a 2.1 sound system is indispensable! This Trust GXT PC speaker system combines all the advantages: a reasonable price, decent sound quality, and eye-catching design. Thanks to this device, you will be able to enjoy every single sound! This PC speaker set is versatile - its 3.5mm jack allows connecting to lots of devices, such as smartphones, TVs, mp3 players, laptops, computers, and even gaming consoles (like PlayStation, Xbox, Wii, etc.). GTX 38 2.1 gaming speaker set includes two speakers that show a great performance at high and medium frequencies. Of course, the sound system includes a subwoofer made of quality wood; it has a large speaker for delivering stunning basses and the control dial is on the left side of the unit. The whole set looks amazing - the speakers and the subwoofer will certainly fit into any interior. The PC speaker system comes with a handy wired remote control (that has a 3.5mm jack) and a cable for connecting it to computers, tablets, and other digital devices. Also, the set is energy-saving - if it isn't used for more than an hour, the system switches into the sleep mode though it instantaneously switches on as soon as an incoming sound signal is received, i.e. the set turns on when you click 'Play' on your device. In all, this Trust GXT gaming speaker set will become a great acquisition of any computer user.
Curious Fact
It's difficult to find a person who's never heard the so-called Wilhelm scream. For the first time, this sound was used in the 1951 film Distant Drums when one of the heroes was dragged underwater by an alligator. Next time the scream appeared in the film called The Charge at Feather River. Fans of The Star Wars certainly heard this sound too! The Wilhelm scream was used in lots of Warner Brothers films and became really popular. In 1970, Ben Burtt, an American sound designer, started using this sound in all his films. As of today, the Wilhelm Scream can be heard in more than 220 popular films and computer games.
If you plug headphones into a microphone input, you can actually use them as a microphone! Without going into technical details, the design of a mic and headphones is fairly similar: a membrane is connected to a coil around a magnet. In headphones, the sound signal turns into vibrations of a membrane while in a microphone it's vice versa.
If you adore computer games and wish to maximise your gaming experience, we recommend getting a stylish mouse pad. It will help you make any movement of a mouse really accurate!
Trust GXT 38 Gaming Speaker Sound Test/Review
Speakers for Any Music Style
For many years the Harman Kardon company has produced PC speakers (SoundSticks) for common users. The company's products are known for the high quality and exceptional design. Developing this computer speaker system, Harman Kardon took its highly successful SoundSticks Wireless model and upgraded it. The product looks stunning and it's a merit of Apple's chief designer who took part in the development process of the SoundSticks. As for upgrades, this PC speaker system now has a built-in Bluetooth adapter so you can connect it to nearly any device. No need to mention, this wireless computer speaker system requires no wires and you can save some space in your room. Of course, Harman Kardon SoundSticks III is compatible not only with Apple gadgets but with other types of smartphones, tablets, mp3 players, etc too. This model has sensor volume controls so turning music up or down can be done easily with a touch. Two speakers deliver a truly clear sound that even audiophiles will appreciate. And a low-frequency subwoofer boasts a powerful bass. Harman Kardon 2.1 computer speaker system is a good choice for people who like different styles of music. Good sound and incredible design - it's all about Harman Kardon SoundSticks III!
Unusual Design
When Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon founded the Harman Kardon company back in 1953, they decided to make their devices not only sound but also look great. At the time, most sound systems looked quite similar to each other and that's why Harman Kardon's innovative design became popular very quickly. In 1999, the company (in cooperation with Apple) presented its sound system that included a transparent subwoofer and two tabletop satellites. The company's products are nowadays displayed at the Museum of Morden Art in New York - quite a strong evidence of success! Harman Kardon SoundSticks III PC wireless speaker system is a great example of company's amazing style - the subwoofer and satellites are made of high-quality transparent plastic so you can actually see how the sound is 'born'!
Surges in the grid might be really dangerous to all electric appliances in your house. Therefore, we recommend using a surge protector. This affordable device might save you hundreds of pounds!
HARMAN KARDON Soundsticks III / Wireless Speakers Review
Music Always at Hand
Millions of people use laptops and other portable devices today. Thus, they can't use a large sound system with several satellites and a sub. That's why the EasyAcc company developed its portable Bluetooth speakers. Apart from using at home, you can take this speaker and go camping, walking, cycling, and so on. Though this is a mini portable speaker, it delivers the output power of 3 Watts and the sensitivity of 80 dB. As a result, the sound is good enough, particularly for such a small device! This 1.0 sound system connects to any device - from a laptop to mp3 player. The unit is battery-powered and it can work for up to 4-5 hours on a single charge. Then, you can use any USB port to recharge the device. Also, the speaker has a built-in microphone so you can use it even for phone calls. You can connect the speaker to a smartphone via Bluetooth and make calls. And the sound quality is going to be good enough! We particularly recommend this device for cyclists since riding a bike and wearing earphones might be quite dangerous. Surely, EasyAcc will be utterly helpful for people who like outdoor activities and countryside trips. No doubt, this is a truly win-win choice!
Cutting-edge Music Technologies
A neuron network for composing music has been created at Sony Computer Science Laboratories. Sony engineers created a huge music database comprising around 13,000 tracks of different singers and genres. To create a new music track, you need to choose a genre, then the program will analyze hundreds of tracks and compose a unique track. The neuron network has already proven its efficiency! A French composer Benoit Carré created a music track in a style of The Beatles with the help of the neuron network. Having analyzed all songs of the world's most famous band, the program offered several tracks for creating a totally new unique one. Benoit made musical notations of the new track that was named Daddy's Car. In the future, more composers will be able to create new music tracks this way.
Any battery might run down the moment you least expect. That's why you should use a portable charger will be helpful.
EasyACC Bluetooth with FM Radio and microSD mp3 play back
What are Computer Speakers
Computer Speaker System is designed to produce sound, and it lets you enjoy high-quality powerful sound in your own home. There is a wide variety of acoustic systems you can find on the market, with an even wider variety of features. Sometimes it makes determining the most important features a rather difficult task. In our PC speaker review, we will tell you about five models of PC speaker systems we consider the best and we will briefly analyse their main features so that you could choose the computer speaker system that fits your needs and requirements best.
If you are a video gaming fan then you may find our gaming laptops and gaming mice reviews interesting.
The very first thing to consider when you choose a speaker for computer is its Type. The type depends on the number of speakers and on the subwoofer. If you are planning to create a home theater, you will need a 5.1 system - by placing all the satellite speakers around the room you will achieve a realistic sound. These are one of the best Computer Speakers for those loving to watch films with all the special effects. The 2.1 acoustic system has two speakers and a subwoofer, it is good for watching films and listening to music. Portable speakers are small in size and can connect not only to a computer. For example, the Bluetooth technology will help you take them with you when you go for a walk, so you could listen to music in any place.
The most important parameter of the speaker system for PC is its Sound Quality or, in other words, the quality of the sound you hear from your Computer Speakers. That is what you need to pay attention to when analyzing the sound quality:
Power. A speaker system for PC includes several speakers, so a total output power must be considered first of all. This indicator is a combination of the power output of each speaker in the sound system. The higher this total output power, the louder the sound. At the same time, you shouldn't aim for the highest numbers because when you turn such speakers to the full power, the sound might become quite unclear.
Sensitivity. This is the sound pressure level. This parameter is also directly proportional to the volume of the sound - the higher the sensitivity, the louder the sound. Modern Computer Speakers have this criterion at 80-95 dB.
Frequency. This is one more vital characteristic for the sound system. For the best sound quality, the frequency response range must be wide. A human ear is able to apprehend the frequency range from 15 Hz to 22 kHz. PC speakers usually have the frequency from 25 Hz to 20 kHz.
When you have decided on the desired sound parameters, take a look at the Design. It's important to know what materials a speaker system for PC is made of. Most Computer Speakers are manufactured from plastic to make the design more peculiar but a subwoofer is often made of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) for achieving high-quality sound and low frequencies.
There are also certain Extras we recommend you to consider. First of all, check out the options of Computer Speaker System connection to the computer. Along with the old-fashioned analogue inputs, modern PC speaker systems are often equipped with digital inputs to plug in a media player or a gaming console. And the Bluetooth technology allows you to establish a wireless connection with smartphones and tablets.
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2. Caleb Denison How to buy speakers like a boss: A beginner's guide to home audio , Digital Trends. January 26, 2015.
3. Paul Sanders Tips on Choosing Speakers for Your Computer, Overstock.
4. Your Guide to Buying Computer Speakers, eBay. March 10, 2016.
5. Dan Frakes Buying Guide: Find the best speakers, TechHive. December 4, 2013.
6. Matt Smith Speakers For PC Gaming: What To Know Before You Buy, MakeUseOf. March 19, 2014.
7. Brent Butterworth The Best Computer Speakers, The Wirecutter. March 30, 2016.
8. Computer Speakers Guide, Walmart.
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Ebola Patient Flew on Passenger Plane Day Before Diagnosis
After weeks of happy talking the American people with patronizing and arrogant reassurances, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now dealing with a potential nightmare scenario after it was revealed Wednesday that the day prior to being diagnosed, an Ebola patient flew on a passenger plane with 132 passengers.
The CDC has announced that the second healthcare worker diagnosed with Ebola traveled by air Oct. 13, the day before she first reported symptoms.
The CDC is now reaching out to all passengers who flew on Frontier Airlines flight 1143 Cleveland to Dallas/Fort Worth. The flight landed at 8:16 p.m. CT.
The CDC is asking all 132 passengers on the flight to call 1 800-CDC INFO (1 800 232-4636). Public health professionals will begin interviewing passengers about the flight after 1 p.m. ET.
Authorities are reassuring people that the patient exhibited no Ebola symptoms during the flight. They are also reassuring us that Ebola is not an airborne disease. These reassurances came just hours after authorities reassured us that this particular patient, a Dallas nurse who treated the now-deceased Thomas Duncan, lived alone and everyone who had been in contact with her was under watch.
Earlier today, the CDC admitted it had failed to send teams to the outbreak location with the necessary equipment, protocols and procedures to stop further spread of the disease. In other words, the CDC failed at the one basic job Americans expect them to do.
Nurses at the Dallas hospital say they did not have the proper equipment to protect themselves. They also say no protocols were in place to handle infected waste. Now two of then have Ebola and one just flew on a passenger plane.
Where was the CDC?
You could say that this is all reminiscent of a Hollywood thriller, except that in the movies the government is portrayed as competent.
John Nolte on Twitter @NolteNC


Quoted on the subject at a number of recent industry events, HBO programming chief Richard Lombardo has made two basic arguments for this shift (highlighted in the Hollywood Reporter piece about the Leftovers pickup). One is that it—similar to HBO's adventures in international co-productions with series like Rome—mitigates the risk of expensive productions. The other, however, is that HBO can no longer claim—it was never really true—to be the exclusive home of television authorship. Ryan Murphy, Damon Lindelof, Shawn Ryan, and J.J. Abrams are some of the most successful TV "authors" of the last decade. They have also exclusively been working with broadcast networks and cable channels. While HBO is ostensibly opening the channel up to all studios, it's really only accepting the studio system as the home of authors who—like David Chase, David Milch, David Simon, etc.—could have value to their brand. It seems highly unlikely that they would accept projects from unknown writers, or writers without the prestige and pedigree of these authors (which is almost more impressive when you consider they did it within the "confines" of basic cable and broadcast networks).
I put "confines" in quotation marks both because I am a firm believer in the capacity for broadcast television to be great and because it's important to acknowledge that premium cable is no longer the only place to tell challenging, or dark, or complicated stories. The gap between basic cable and premium cable is smaller than ever before, both in terms of content and in terms of prestige; FX is now capable of competing with HBO and Showtime for projects like Tyrant (FX won that battle), while due to Mad Men's dominance basic cable now has more Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Awards than premium cable (4 to 3). Whereas there was once a time where anyone who wanted to move to television saw HBO as the only respectable option, channels like FX or AMC or—expanding to other alternatives—Netflix have emerged to suggest there are other options. To compete with them, they're reaching out to creators whose track records make them prime candidates for HBO's author-driven conception of what makes television—sorry, "not television"—great.
I am speculating here, but to address the question directly: It is very unlikely that HBO will allow any television series on its air to end up on Netflix. That being said, if The Leftovers were to follow the traditional logics of television distribution, then it would indeed be Warner Bros. and not HBO that would hold its distribution rights in home video and online streaming. The former was likely a big component of HBO's success in the mid-2000s, in a strong position to take advantage of both the burgeoning DVD market and nonetheless contribute to the syndication market while it remained extremely viable (whereas it is viable but less so today). Working with Warner Bros. means they're likely giving up at least some of these ownership rights, the same ownership rights that AMC is working to retain by focusing on in-house production (which is paying off with that little show called The Walking Dead).
That being said, I would put money on HBO working out specific deals with outside producers regarding online streaming. HBO sees that DVD/Blu-ray sales are shrinking, while the value of online streaming is increasing. It's also something that makes a more significant contribution to the value of an HBO subscription compared to home video sales: whereas DVDs and Blu-Rays functioned as a way to create word-of-mouth among non-subscribers, HBO GO is an expansive library of streaming content that allows subscribers instant access at a moment's notice (and on tablets and other devices). HBO might be content with allowing Warner Bros. to profit from Blu-ray sales, but I expect they'll find a way to retain the value-added potential of HBO GO streaming exclusivity as part of the negotiations involved, and that anyone hopeful The Leftovers will be the start of "Eventually free to stream from other sources" era for HBO will likely be disappointed.


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— #TakeOnHistory
Animation directed by Smith & Foulkes
Smith and Foulkes take a beautifully illustrated and animated journey through the evolution of the Wimbledon tennis tournament for the AELTC.
The film follows a continuous tennis rally, beginning in 1877 with Spencer Gore, through the ages right up to the stars of the present day. As each new era begins, the illustrative style evolves with it from Victorian lithographs to a '90s graphic novel style; capturing the era and historic details such as radically changing fashions, pony rollers used to keep the courts in prime condition, tv broadcasts, and even the switch to yellow balls.
"The guys at Nexus were incredible at capturing the changing styles, not just of design and fashion, but of the Club, the players' techniques and the atmosphere, all while staying true to the Wimbledon brand people know and love today."
Rob Doubal, Co-president & Chief Creative Officer, McCann London
"We are immensely proud to show the richness of our history through amazingly imaginative illustrations and incredible craftsmanship."
James Ralley, Wimbledon
VR was used at the animatic and layout stage. Knowing that the spot is very dynamic we knew we wanted to have moving cameras to emphasis the action. This is something that can be tricky to make in 2D animation so we decided to to block the scenes and the camera movements with 3D sketches done in VR. It allowed us to quickly iterate and our shots and experiment with our angles and lenses. This was then fed to the 2D animators as a guide which helped them greatly to animate complicated shots more efficiently.


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