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2011 International CES®.

Looking forward to seeing old contacts in Vegas for a few days.

To reduce environmental footprint and due to media feedback, the LVCC press room will only house electronic exhibitor press kits. Exhibitors are instructed to bring in a one page spec sheet in addition to an electronic format of choice; including USB, CDs or hosting online.

When chosing electronic press, remember that press kits are a one-stop source for the media and the public to get information about companies and products.

For mailing communication to the convention center, I recommend using the following;
Press Kit Mailing Address
Las Vegas Convention Center
2010 International CES
c/o GES Exposition Services
Exhibitor Name
Deliver To: PRESS ROOM, S229
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 703‐907‐7603
prcontacts@CE.org

Please share your CES Special Events/Celebrity Appearances with UTE readers. If your company is planning a special concert with a popular chart-topper? How about an autograph session with Hollywood royalty or a product demonstration with a sports legend? If so, let us know!


Small Business Call Out are always a big hit at CES. Itis a great place for small businesses to make a big splash and get noticed. CNET editors are involved again this year working with CEA to highlight companies with extremely innovative NEW products for the 2011 CES. If you are a small business - with revenue under $30 million, please contact UTE. A short product description and bio about your company/founder and you will selected for coverage in UTE media network. Don’t miss this opportunity to start the buzz days before future CES like shows opens!

Newsworthy electronics that would lead the event attractions;

Good, Bad, and Ugly of Kindle DX

GOOD:

-- the larger screen is a definite plus. I use the larger type size on my Kindle 2 (older eyes), and at this type size I get far more text per page on the DX. This makes the whole reading experience more book-like.

-- the screen is also sharper and crisper than my other reading devices: the text is darker, and the contrast is much better, making for better visibility overall.

--  the larger screen also makes it possible to read literture reviews and poetry on the kindle, even at large type sizes. On earlier Kindles it was reported that the smaller screen cut off lines, so that you would lose the sense of when the author ended the line. On the DX, you can see the whole line exactly as the writer meant it. Basically, the cut-off is in the right location.

-- the PDF reader works as advertised, and is extremely convenient. PDF documents appear on the DX exactly as they do on a computer screen. Moreover, you can drag and drop your documents directly to the device using the USB cable (or use the for-a-fee email.) .

-- screen rotation also works as advertised: it operates as a mild zoom on both graphics and text and offsets slightly the downside of not being able to adjust the typesize on PDF documents. The four-way navigation stick introduced  is rotation-sensitive, and will move as expected relative to the screen rotation.

-- more of the device space is devoted to the screen, while the white plastic border around the screen seems to have shrunk, both in general. 

-- storage: I like the increase in storage space,. I can see some people having trouble with this, but only those folks who either
a) must regularly carry around PDF documents totalling more than 3 - 4 GB of space or
b) must have nearly 4000 books regularly at their fingertips.

BAD (i.e. noteworthy):
-  The lack of an external storage card

- You  cannot adjust the type size on imported PDF as you can with native Kindle documents

-- weight: the DX is heavier. This is only an issue if you regularly use the kindle with one hand.

-- keyboard: the keyboard does not have 5 rows, only 4 rows: the top row of numbers from the Kindle 1 and 2 has been merged into the top qwerty row, so that numbers are now only accessible with an alt-key combination. The keys are vertically thinner too, so that the whole keyboard is no more than 1" tall. At the same time, the keys themselves are a bit easier to press, a bit more protruding than on the Kindle 2. For the big finger users, this will be a slightly harder keyboard to use.

UGLY:
-- price: it's expensive, as you can tell pretty quickly. If you value the larger size, and the native PDF reader, these features justify the roughly 30% premium you pay for the DX over the Kindle 2. In truth, the DX must cost more than the Kindle 2, because it has more features and functions.

-- one-sided navigation buttons: all of the buttons are now on the right side, and none are on the left. Lefties have reason to complain in my opinion.

-- One-handed handling: I often read while I walk, with my Kindle in one hand, and something else in my other. Because of the button layout, this will be more difficult on the DX.

-- metal backing: I miss the tacky rubberized backing on my Kindle 1. When I placed my Kindle 1 on an inclined surface, it stayed in place. Not so my Kindle 2 and now my DX. This is not a complaint specific to the DX, but it's still there.


That's all I can see. Overall, the good outweigh the ugly and bad for me, and I'm satisfied with my purchase. I can now think of using my DX for research, theory and practice documents on a regular basis, because of the PDF reader. The screen size and screen rotation make the overall reading experience more like a virtual environment immersion. Please consider the following accessories with your purchase;

 

Consider your feet when running on urban concrete

Readers have spoken and as a listening blogger, I have added this post and selection based on readers counsel that some urban residents do more than walk the urban concrete - they run on it also.

Urban Relationship advice from a comedian and want to be ...

Personnally, I approve of Steve Harvey's hair style, selection of suits, the fact that he is a member of Omega Psi Phi, just like me, the fact that he provides for his family and a list of other qualities. The man is showing up everywhere providing laughs and counsel to hundreds of people. The Family Feud Show position was a interesting move that should give him a true platform for inspiring others. If you have purchased any of the following books then my readers and me would like to hear your opinions about the impact on your urban relationships.

Urban Youth - Just Dance 2

When it comes to dancing, urban youth got the moves, they just need room to do their best. In the youth development industry, professionals are reminded to let the youths' expression shine which includes finding  ways to turn their centers into a dance floor. With more than 40 hit pop and hip-hop songs re-recorded by youth, for youth, Just Dance Kids has the beats to get your youth moving.

Bigger youth can dance till they drop in Dance Party mode from one non-stop stream of songs, shake it to the rhythm to earn bonus points in Freeze and Shake mode and team up with their friends to jam the dance floor together.

For the younger ones, TV personalities like The Wiggles and Yo Gabba Gabba make getting involved as fun as tuning in to their favorite shows.

For parents, just imagine how you can now track how many calories they burn in this healthy game that never feels like exercise.

Whether you're moving like thunder as Michael Jackson showed in "Beat it"  or going on safari in "Surfin' USA," sometimes the best thing to do is — Just Dance. Get a copy here and save.

Consider your feet when exploring urban concrete

While exploring urban technology, a urban explorer spends a significant time traveling. Often the time is standing, climbing or just walking. Recently, I have noticed that my heals of my feet are causing me some pain when I wear certain shoes for more than four hours. So based on this painful experience the following items are posted as a means to relief.

Opportunity Display Units (ODU) for a urban job creation campaign

Commercial Digital Display Campaign using Digital Signage, In-Store TVs, Corporate Communications and  Command & Security Centers to provide local residents with information about work opportunities. This is not your traditional advertising and marketing displays which are welcome if they provide work opportunities to local residents.  In short, I need the publics help to provide insider feedback whether a campaign of this type would annoy residents or empower them. Please consider the following material as each purchase will contribute to the funding of the campaign. Thank you in advance for getting this concept a chance.





























Human Vision, Visual Processing, and Digital Display IV: 1-4 February 1993 San Jose, California (Proceedings of Spie)

Internet Equality for Urban areas because of Net Neutrality

Remember when President Obama was Senator Obama?

"Do we continue to allow lobbyists to veto our progress? Or do we finally put our national interests ahead of the special interests and address the concerns people feel over their jobs, their health care and their children's future?"

Sen. Barack Obama
September 03, 2007

Its was stated that if elected, Barack Obama planned to bar broadband providers like ATT and Comcast from prioritizing Internet content.

Net neutrality is the idea that broadband operators shouldn't be allowed to block or degrade Internet content and services--or charge content providers an extra fee for speedier delivery or more favorable placement.

Fortunately,  on Tuesday December 21, 2010, President Obama rightfully used the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to impose government controls over the "out-of-control" U.S. portion of the Internet.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's implementation of the long awaited and much needed  "net neutrality" regulations offers solace and hope that the White House will not be bullied by the Republicans controlled House of Representatives. The FCC will regulate the way Internet companies are allowed to do business in the same way that the agency regulated the out-of-control 19th-century technologies such as the telephone. In short, stop corporations from "unreasonable discrimination." After working for over 10 years for corporations that paid Republicans for non regulation, I personnally know that this milestone is critical because there are numerous significant examples that such discrimination has occured. Moreover, there is now promise that alleged free market would be incapable of silencing voices of victims in the future. Gain more insight by reading the following literture.

Urban Challenge:Find the Linkage!