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Gothic 
Gothic images pervade contemporary culture, from popular interior decorating programmes to news stories of vampire-obsessed killers. This book seeks to analyse this trend. Why is Gothic perennially undergoing revival? What is its role in modern consumer culture? And is its popularity or its usefulness drawing to an end?
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Gadgets 
DAB Radio with no wires! SolarDAB is the worlds first solar powered DAB radio. This stylish and compact portable radio has a solar panel integrated into the top of the unit which absorbs direct sunlight in order to power the radio. There is a level indicator on the diplay screen that shows the power level generated by the solar panel. Under good conditions there is sufficient power generated to charge the batteries and power the radio. The built in rechargeable battery pack is charged whenever the solar panel receives direct sunlight. Once fully charged the low power consumption of solarDAB allows the batteries to power the radio for up to 27 hours without the need to recharge them. The radio can then be used away from sunlight or mains electricity until recharging becomes necessary. The batteries can be recharged either by sunlight or using the supplied mains adaptor if there is not sufficient light available. SolarDAB is ideal for use in gardens conservatories greenhouses on suitable windowsills or away from home while camping fishing at the beach or anywhere that you wish to listen to the radio away from conventional power sources. Stuff.tv Gadget of the Day: Juicing gadgets with a touch of solar power is something were big fans of here at Stuff Towers. Which is why were rather taken with this new Roberts solarDAB. With a neat solar panel on top and room for a set of rechargeable batteries Roberts claims youll get up to 27 hours of listening pleasure ITV.com Review (rated 4/5 stars): This does exactly what it says on the tin. It gives you access to loads of stations from talk to music and it runs on the power of the sunshine. In fact if its fully juiced up youll get up to 27 hours …
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Steampunk 
Get the exact magnification you need with our box set of four lenses (1.7, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0X). Clip the lightweight frame to your glasses, select the lens and see all details with needle-sharp clarity. Just flip up the lens for normal viewing.
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Steampunk 
Ichnographia urbis Londinii… (A Plan of the City of London, after the great FIRE, in the Year of Our Lord 1666.)
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An extremely scarce 1744 map of London showing Sir Christopher Wren’s plan for reconstructing the city following the 1666 Great Fire of London. In 1666 the Great Fire swept through the old Roman portions of London, laying waste to most of the original walled city. Christopher Wren, a well known architect of the period was quick to respond to the disaster as a opportunity to dramatically redesign and modernize London’s center. Wren having been schooled in Paris envisioned an elaborate classically influenced reconstruction of the city with broad avenues meeting in a series of Piazzas. Despite, or perhaps because of, Wren’s promptitude in producing a plan for a major post-fire reconstruction, his plan exhibits a number of dramatic errors. Wren did not take the city’s topography into account and consequently much of the this plan is unfeasible. Despite claims to the contrary in the document itself, Wren’s plan was never seriously considered by either the King or the Parliament.
Today Wren’s original 1666 plan is lost. This version was drawn in 1744 by the once fashionable engrave P. Fourdrinier, who claims to have replicated exactly a scarce 1724 original owned by the Earl of Pembroke. This map covers London along the north side of the Thames River from Strand Bridge to Great Tower Hill. Shows Wren’s detailed reconstruction plan, along with the regions originally destroyed by the Great Fire. Identifies the proposed locations of parochial churches, markets, piazzas, bridges and warehouses. A vignette in the lower left quadrant depicts Thamesis, the river god for which the Thames River is named. The upper left quadrant bears the image of a phoenix, suggesting that, like the mythical bird, London too would rise from its own ashes and be reborn in fire. The lower quadrants of this plate include the map’s title in both English and Latin as well as a detailed “Explanation of the Plan”.
This plan is highly uncommon and rarely appears outside of institutional collections.
Date: 1744 (dated)
References: Yale University, British Arts, Folio A G 11. British Library, Maps CC.5.a.197. Folger Library, MAP L85c no. 25.
Cartographer: Christopher Wren (October 20, 1632-February 25, 1723)
Christopher Wren was an English architect and geometer active in the later 16th and early 17th century. Wren is considered to be one of the most prolific and highly acclaimed English architects in history. In the late 17th century architecture such as we know it today did not exist, rather it was considered a branch of mathematics and as such was consequently an acceptable hobby for the gentleman of distinction. Wren acquired an interested in architecture as a young man and developed his interest through varied studies at Oxford. Wren career as a architect received a significant boost from the Great London Fire of 1666, which facilitated an almost complete reconstruction of much of the city. Wren is responsible for some 55 churches as well as numerous other significant works. In recognition of his accomplishments Wren was knighted on November 14, 1673. He was also a founding father of the Royal Society. Though sickly as a child, Wren lived to a ripe old age 90. Wren is said to have passed away after taking ill on a trip to London in order admire his greatest masterpiece, St. Pauls Cathedral.
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Gadgets 
Etymotic hf3 iPhone Headset + Earphones A no compromise high-performance noise-isolating headset + earphones that delivers best-in-class benefits and superior value perfectly matched to the latest product innovations from Apple®. Best sound accuracy 85%+ response accuracy from 20 Hz – 15 kHz Achieves highest output sensitivity in its class with 105 dB SPL sensitivity at 1 kHz at 0.1 mV AccuDriver high performance precision matched balanced armature driver Best noise isolation 35 dB – 42 dB of noise isolation An assortment of noise-isolating ACCUFit eartip options provide proper sealing of the ear canal Best communication and control Close-proximity high sensitivity microphone Made for Apple iPod® iPhone® and iPad functionality Best style and fit Soft touch finish in 3 color options: Black Ruby and Cobalt An assortment of noise-isolating ACCUFit eartips options to ensure proper seal and comfort Best durability and warranty 2-year replacement warranty Kevlar®-reinforced cable for durability ACCUFilter User-replaceable filters that protect the balanced armature driver from ear wax Made for: iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation) iPod classic iPod nano (4th and 5th generation) iPod shuffle (3rd generation) iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 iPad
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Gadgets 
The T3 is our original single driver in-ear monitor. Extremely lightweight and with superb frequency response the T3 is ideal for personal listening and mix monitoring. T3 in-ear monitors are individually crafted to fit your ear perfectly giving isolation from outside noise and allowing you to wear them for hours at a time with no aching or fatigue. The T3 uses a single balanced armature transducer which offers a broad frequency response and unbeatable clarity whilst requiring little power making it ideal for use with portable players and other low output devices. Both the silicon moulding and the resiliant design of the balanced armature make the T3 very resiliant to impact and shock so its ideal for use on the move in more unforgiving environments. The T3 is wired with teflon shielded cabling and comes with either top or bottom cable exits. Cable length is 1.4m as standard. Silver and graphite cable finishes are now discontinued. The cable is terminated with a gold-plated 3.5mm jack suitable for connection to almost all audio sources. How do we custom fit? All ACS custom-fit products require an impression of your ear for us to work from. Having an impression taken is a quick and painless process that takes less than 10 minutes to complete. One of our network of audiologists will first examine your ear to ensure there is no excessive wax then a foam plug is applied to create a seal in front of your eardrum. Finally a soft silicone impression material is injected into the ear and allowed to set for 5 to 8 minutes before being gently removed. Where can I buy ACS products? ACS products are available from a nationwide network of Audiologists as well as directly from us at our offices in Banbury. Youll need to make an …
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Gadgets 
Make a complete Dumbledore of yourself as you control your TV, Sky, digibox, stereo and more, as if by magic, with this beautifully made, highly Hogwartian magic wand. Simply swish, whirl and flick to change channels, adjust volume and much more. Jeremy Kyle begone!
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Gadgets 
Shure SRH240 Professional Quality Headphones The SRH240 Headphones from Shure provide excellent sound reproduction and comfort. With 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers optimized for general listening and monitoring the SRH240 Headphones reproduce deep bass with clear mids and highs. Impedance power handling and sensitivity are all calibrated for connection to most consumer and professional audio device. Features Wide frequency range delivers full bass and detailed highs Optimized performance for use with most pro and consumer audio devices Closed-back circumaural design rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise Legendary Shure quality to withstand the rigors of everyday use
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Gadgets 
Say hello to Chumby, the cute little Wi-Fi friendly touchscreen gizmo that lets you enjoy your favourite online content (news, gossip, chat, weather, radio… you name it) away from your computer screen. Waking up to weather reports and nodding off to Facebook has never been easier. Widget-tastic!
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 17, 2011 in
Gadgets 
Listen to music on the move without freezing off your lugholes with these stylish wraparound earmuff-style cans that feature an integrated cable-mounted remote/mic. Taking calls and pausing/skipping tracks as your ears are fondled by cosy faux fur has never been cooler. Or warmer.
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