Posted by roythom On August - 25 - 2008
Here's the results for The Ultimate Character Study Contest! I got so many good entries, and it was so hard to pick out of them all! I eventually narrowed it down to 5 winners, with 5 honorable mentions. Congratulations to everyone who won, and thank you to everyone who entered - you are all talented vidders and if I could award you all, I would!
All videos that were placed in this contest will be placed on a winners playlist and featured on my channel. The five winners will be getting a video from me dedicated to them (but FYI, probably not til next month as I am on a small hiatus until shows start airing again in September).
If anyone has any issues or questions, they can be addressed in a PM to me.
Duration : 0:1:57
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Posted by roythom On August - 25 - 2008
An interview with Simon who uses a range of Assistive Technology to allow him to have control over some essential aspects of his life.
This video shows Simon using his:
- communication aid to talk
- environmental control to control his household equipment
- powered wheelchair, using a specialised control
- computer, using a scanning interface
- integrated system - using two head switches to access all of this equipment
See www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk for more information (click on the 'Assistive Technology Team').
Duration : 0:9:2
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Posted by roythom On August - 24 - 2008
On World Water Day, March 22, 2007, hundreds of restaurants in New York City invited customers to donate just $1 for the tap water they usually enjoy for free. All the money raised through the Tap Project helps UNICEF save lives by providing safe drinking water to children around the world. Thanks to every restaurant, customer, donor, and organization who contributed to the Tap Project and helped make the first year a success! The Tap Project will be in cities across the country in March 2008. Stay tuned for updates.
Duration : 0:5:0
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Posted by roythom On August - 22 - 2008
Posted by roythom On August - 22 - 2008
Posted by roythom On August - 21 - 2008
Dr. Donald Tashkin UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Pt 2 of 2. Conclusion of 2 part interview with the famous research doctor from UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Pulmonary research on use of marijuana and interaction with the lungs was funded by the Federal Government to prove that lung cancer is caused by smoking marijuana, however the results proved cannabis does not cause lung cancer.
If you agree that cannabis should be legal, write a letter to your congressperson and tell them to legalize it!
Duration : 0:19:9
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Posted by roythom On August - 21 - 2008
BusinessLexus Again Tops JD Power Dependability StudyLexus Again Tops JD Power Dependability StudyThe Associated PressLexus once again stands alone atop a closely watched list of vehicle dependability after Buick slipped from the No. 1 spot it shared with the Japanese luxury brand last year, J.D. Power and Associates said Thursday. (Aug. 7)Once again, Lexus stands at the top of J.D. Power and Associates vehicle dependability rankings. It's the 14th straight year the high-end brand owned by Toyota has held the highest ranking, though last year it shared the top spot with Buick, which is down to sixth place this year. Ford's Mercury brand ranked second, followed by GMs' Cadillac. Broken out by segment, Lexus took top honors in six categories. Toyota led four and tied Honda for a fifth. Land Rover, which Ford sold this year to an Indian company, was the worst-performing brand.The J.D. Power study measures problems experienced by the original owners of vehicles after three years. The types of issues reported by consumers are trending to what are considered "soft" problems. [Notes:SOT: David Sargent, VP for automotive research] DESCRIBES PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED.Besides the Buick Century, one other GM vehicle was ranked best in its segment: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo took the honor amid midsize sporty cars. Chrysler was the only Detroit automaker with no brands ranked better than the industry average. J.D. Power's dependability results are watched closely by automakers and consumers alike. Owners' opinion of a car can be a major influence on whether they will purchase the brand again. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****)
Duration : 0:1:18
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Posted by roythom On August - 20 - 2008
Posted by roythom On August - 19 - 2008
Drawing done in Corel Painter by Thom Allen. Total time was 1 hour and 12 minutes. Video is around 7 minutes.
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Posted by roythom On August - 19 - 2008
This video explores the chess tactic triangulation, a technique that allows you to obtain the opposition from the same position at the cost of a tempo. The video contains basic examples, leading up to the technique being used at the grandmaster level of play.
Duration : 0:10:57
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