A lost copy of Shakespeare's First Folio has been discovered in Northern France.
The First Folio is the name commonly given to the 1623 collection entitled Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories Tragedies. The book contains 36 plays, a great many of which had never been published prior to 1623, which makes The First Folio an extremely important document, as it represents the only original source for all subsequent printings/performances of many of Shakespeare's works, such as The Tempest, The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of The Shrew, Twelfth Night and Julius Caesar.
Counting this new addition, there are only 233 first edition copies of this book left in the world, and each have small textual variations that shed new light on Shakespeare's writing style, creative process and (possibly) his personal life.
The book was discovered in the public library of Saint-Omer, a small town near Calais. Prior to this, it had been held in a Jesuit college in the town. It was moved to the library following The French Revolution, which ended in 1799.
In addition to being a major literary event in its own right, the discovery of the book has sparked new debates as to The Bard's religious affiliation.
For over 150 years, some scholars have suggested that Shakespeare had links to secret Catholic sects that were outlawed (and severely punished) in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Elizabethan England was officially a Protestant country and Catholics were brutally suppressed under this regime. Proponents of this theory cite examples in Shakespeare's writing (in particular King Richard The Second) and the presence of the mysterious William Shakeshafte at the home (and later in the last will and testament) of Alexander Hoghton, a known underground Catholic.
This previously unknown First Folio is thought to have made its way to France in the possession of Edward Scarisbrick, a well-known English Catholic who is believed to have studied at Saint-Omer in the 1630's. Scarisbrick was known to go by the name Nevill â€" and this book is inscribed with the same name.
The Jesuit College that originally owned the book sheltered Catholic exiles and also trained Englishmen who wished to become priests. Today, the institution still exists, although it has been relocated to Lancashire.
Other works of Shakespeare have also been discovered in the Jesuit College at Douai, Northern France.
Of course, this evidence alone merely proves that English exiles enjoyed reading Shakespeare. As Dr. Martin Wiggins, a senior fellow at the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-Upon-Avon told The Independent, “He was admired and studied by English Catholics. We already knew that. Now we have more evidence. That doesn't mean that Shakespeare was himself a Catholic sympathiser,â€
The book will be put on display in Saint-Omer as part of an exhibition of old English texts, something that is expected to draw tourism from interested parties.
Dr. Wiggins has also suggested that the copy, which has been annotated with stage directions by an unknown party, probably represents the earliest known school production of Shakespeare.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
Ocean-Going Enterprise Sets Sail Next Year
At the time of writing, we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the delicate complexities of our terrestrial oceans.
However, next year, a daring and innovative new project is seeking to change all that.
Sea Orbiter, referred to be some as the “starship Enterprise for the water†will be a new type of ocean-going research vessel, a moving laboratory that will hopefully allow Human scientists better access to the world's oceans than ever before.
Designed by French architect Jaques Rougerie, Sea Orbiter will allow scientists to study everything from underwater archaeological sites to the migration patterns of marine life. It is also expected to extensively map the ocean floors beneath it and to allow divers to work continually on deeper dives than ever before.
Diving to a depth greater than 50 meters or so can cause decompression illness (DCI) and the only way to traverse this obstacle is via saturation diving, which involves prolonged immersion in hyperbaric pressure chambers. Aboard the Sea Orbiter, however, the entire bottom deck will feature hyperbaric pressure levels so that divers can regularly dive to greater depths, but still enjoy a comfortable standard of living when out of the water.
Theoretically, this means that divers will be able to reach depths of up to 100 metres, day after day, simply by remaining in Sea Orbiter's bottom deck. Also, because the researchers will be diving via a special bay on the underside of the craft, they will be unencumbered by obstacles like bad weather and lack of daylight. In fact, due to this advancement, Sea Orbiter is expected to give researchers unprecedented access to as-yet unknown deep-sea creatures that are only observable at night.
Technology wise, the design appears to have been influenced by the International Space Station (ISS), another innovative project that allowed researchers to reside in their chosen location for long periods of time, something that is always a great boon to scientific research.
Sea Orbiter will also boast mini, remote-operated submarines, as well as a manned submersible capable of reaching depths up to 1,000 metres and an unmanned drone that will be capable of venturing an astonishing 6,000 metres below sea level.
The design of the craft itself is also equally innovative; in fact, the word genius could be applied with little/no hyperbole present. Basically, the craft's tall, conical shape will render it almost impossible to tip, allowing Sea Orbiter to brave even the most violent ocean storm and emerge unscathed.
In fact, Sea Orbiter is far more stable than most other seafaring vessels. The saucer section in the middle of the craft, and the keel directly below it, are both far denser than seawater itself, which would normally be enough for it to sink like a stone, however, the upper portion of the vessel is designed to be exceptionally buoyant and will only be fashioned from the lightest possible materials, meaning that although two thirds of Sea Orbiter will be perpetually submerged, the vessel itself should never actually capsize or sink.
If Sea Orbiter is successful, this design is expected to become the model for a great many future ships.
Solar and wind power will keep Sea Orbiter's engines running, with biofuel on standby for use as needed. This means that Sea Orbiter will be one of the greenest post-industrial vessels ever to sail the oceans of the world and, once again, could become a valuable prototype for the oceangoing vessels of the future.
Heavily influenced by the works of Jules Verne and the pioneering naturalist work of filmmaker and explorer Jaques Cousteau, Jaques Rougerie has designed underwater environments for much of his career, even participating in a World Record setting 71-day stint under water. His work to date has included sub aquatic museums and laboratories and glass bottom research vessels.
He has also created workable designs for underwater habitats such as houses and even entire villages.
Construction of the Sea Orbiter is expected to be completed by 2016, but the project's success still hinges on funding. To date, the French government has provided most of the development money, but the project has also been backed by numerous corporate sponsors and even a public crowd-funding campaign.
If Sea Orbiter's initial mission is successful, Rougerie and his team are planning to build an entire fleet of Sea Orbiters, which could potentially make their collective task the most comprehensive study of the Earth's oceans that has ever been undertaken.
However, next year, a daring and innovative new project is seeking to change all that.
Sea Orbiter, referred to be some as the “starship Enterprise for the water†will be a new type of ocean-going research vessel, a moving laboratory that will hopefully allow Human scientists better access to the world's oceans than ever before.
Designed by French architect Jaques Rougerie, Sea Orbiter will allow scientists to study everything from underwater archaeological sites to the migration patterns of marine life. It is also expected to extensively map the ocean floors beneath it and to allow divers to work continually on deeper dives than ever before.
Diving to a depth greater than 50 meters or so can cause decompression illness (DCI) and the only way to traverse this obstacle is via saturation diving, which involves prolonged immersion in hyperbaric pressure chambers. Aboard the Sea Orbiter, however, the entire bottom deck will feature hyperbaric pressure levels so that divers can regularly dive to greater depths, but still enjoy a comfortable standard of living when out of the water.
Theoretically, this means that divers will be able to reach depths of up to 100 metres, day after day, simply by remaining in Sea Orbiter's bottom deck. Also, because the researchers will be diving via a special bay on the underside of the craft, they will be unencumbered by obstacles like bad weather and lack of daylight. In fact, due to this advancement, Sea Orbiter is expected to give researchers unprecedented access to as-yet unknown deep-sea creatures that are only observable at night.
Technology wise, the design appears to have been influenced by the International Space Station (ISS), another innovative project that allowed researchers to reside in their chosen location for long periods of time, something that is always a great boon to scientific research.
Sea Orbiter will also boast mini, remote-operated submarines, as well as a manned submersible capable of reaching depths up to 1,000 metres and an unmanned drone that will be capable of venturing an astonishing 6,000 metres below sea level.
The design of the craft itself is also equally innovative; in fact, the word genius could be applied with little/no hyperbole present. Basically, the craft's tall, conical shape will render it almost impossible to tip, allowing Sea Orbiter to brave even the most violent ocean storm and emerge unscathed.
In fact, Sea Orbiter is far more stable than most other seafaring vessels. The saucer section in the middle of the craft, and the keel directly below it, are both far denser than seawater itself, which would normally be enough for it to sink like a stone, however, the upper portion of the vessel is designed to be exceptionally buoyant and will only be fashioned from the lightest possible materials, meaning that although two thirds of Sea Orbiter will be perpetually submerged, the vessel itself should never actually capsize or sink.
If Sea Orbiter is successful, this design is expected to become the model for a great many future ships.
Solar and wind power will keep Sea Orbiter's engines running, with biofuel on standby for use as needed. This means that Sea Orbiter will be one of the greenest post-industrial vessels ever to sail the oceans of the world and, once again, could become a valuable prototype for the oceangoing vessels of the future.
Heavily influenced by the works of Jules Verne and the pioneering naturalist work of filmmaker and explorer Jaques Cousteau, Jaques Rougerie has designed underwater environments for much of his career, even participating in a World Record setting 71-day stint under water. His work to date has included sub aquatic museums and laboratories and glass bottom research vessels.
He has also created workable designs for underwater habitats such as houses and even entire villages.
Construction of the Sea Orbiter is expected to be completed by 2016, but the project's success still hinges on funding. To date, the French government has provided most of the development money, but the project has also been backed by numerous corporate sponsors and even a public crowd-funding campaign.
If Sea Orbiter's initial mission is successful, Rougerie and his team are planning to build an entire fleet of Sea Orbiters, which could potentially make their collective task the most comprehensive study of the Earth's oceans that has ever been undertaken.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Experts Investigate Antares Rocket Explosion
Experts are presently investigating the destruction of the unmanned space rocket Antares, which exploded during its launch on Tuesday, October 28th. Official investigations began on the 29th, but no definite cause for the accident has been identified so far.
Almost immediately upon leaving the launch pad at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, Antares became engulfed in flames and was destroyed in midair. The falling wreckage caused considerable damage to the launch pad itself.
Although the cargo was lost, there were no casualties.
Antares was carrying around 5,000lbs (2,200 kgs) of supplies, which were intended for the six astronauts currently occupying the International Space Station. The rocket's cargo included over 1,300lbs (600kg) of dried food, as well equipment for various scientific experiments.
Despite the loss of important supplies and equipment, the astronauts aboard the ISS will still have enough provisions to continue their work.
Frank Culbertson, executive vice-president of Orbital Sciences Corp, the firm that built the rocket, is confident that the cause of the explosion will soon be determined. He told BBC News that,
"We will understand what happened, hopefully soon, and we'll get things back on track (...) we've all seen this happen in our business before, and we've all seen the teams recover from this, and we will do the same."
Mr. Culbertson has also urged locals not to go “souvenir hunting†along the beach, as the rocket had been carrying hazardous materials.
Some business experts are now predicting that Orbital may suffer greatly in the face of harsh competition to supply the ISS.
The investigation could take weeks, or even more, before analysts are satisfied that they have found the root cause of the problem.
In any instance, it seems highly likely that the investigators will place considerable emphasis on the rocket's AJ-26 engines, which were used to lift Antares from the launch pad.
Earlier versions of these same engines were developed for Russia's N1 moon missions, which came to an ignominious end after all four launch attempts failed. The second attempt, in 1969, resulted in a calamity that completely destroyed both the rocket and the launch tower.
Another of these power units actually exploded during ground testing earlier this year.
Whatever the cause, this malfunction is expected to set any further Antares rocket launches back for a considerable amount of time.
Almost immediately upon leaving the launch pad at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, Antares became engulfed in flames and was destroyed in midair. The falling wreckage caused considerable damage to the launch pad itself.
Although the cargo was lost, there were no casualties.
Antares was carrying around 5,000lbs (2,200 kgs) of supplies, which were intended for the six astronauts currently occupying the International Space Station. The rocket's cargo included over 1,300lbs (600kg) of dried food, as well equipment for various scientific experiments.
Despite the loss of important supplies and equipment, the astronauts aboard the ISS will still have enough provisions to continue their work.
Frank Culbertson, executive vice-president of Orbital Sciences Corp, the firm that built the rocket, is confident that the cause of the explosion will soon be determined. He told BBC News that,
"We will understand what happened, hopefully soon, and we'll get things back on track (...) we've all seen this happen in our business before, and we've all seen the teams recover from this, and we will do the same."
Mr. Culbertson has also urged locals not to go “souvenir hunting†along the beach, as the rocket had been carrying hazardous materials.
Some business experts are now predicting that Orbital may suffer greatly in the face of harsh competition to supply the ISS.
The investigation could take weeks, or even more, before analysts are satisfied that they have found the root cause of the problem.
In any instance, it seems highly likely that the investigators will place considerable emphasis on the rocket's AJ-26 engines, which were used to lift Antares from the launch pad.
Earlier versions of these same engines were developed for Russia's N1 moon missions, which came to an ignominious end after all four launch attempts failed. The second attempt, in 1969, resulted in a calamity that completely destroyed both the rocket and the launch tower.
Another of these power units actually exploded during ground testing earlier this year.
Whatever the cause, this malfunction is expected to set any further Antares rocket launches back for a considerable amount of time.
Monday, May 4, 2015
How Do You Choose a Good 2 Way Radio?
Choosing a good two-way radio is relatively easy. In fact, the vast majority of radios are good in the sense that they will do their specified job to a reasonable standard.
With the majority of two-ways, you don't need to worry about operating systems (like you would with tablet PCs) or compatibility issues* (like you would with games consoles). All you really need to worry about, in fact, is what you want to use your radio for; this is by far the most important question you need to ask yourself if you're ever buying a walkie-talkie or two-way radio.
If you're just looking for a way to keep track of the kids on your next cruise, or you want something to add a bit of fun to your next outdoor excursion, then all you really need to do is find a trusted brand and buy a medium-priced model. It's as simple as that. However, if you're a businessperson and looking to buy a radio with a license, then you need to be a bit more careful. In that respect, you definitely want a trusted brand and you definitely want to consult a specialist before you invest in your equipment.
If you happen to fall somewhere in the cracks between these two examples, we've prepared a fact sheet (of sorts) for you.
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) â€" Is a higher-powered radio, popular for its reliability and versatility. GMRS is the most common choice among users.
FRS (Family Radio Service) â€" Is usually more of a basic model, lower powered, but generally cost-effective.
MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) â€" Is an unlicensed radio that only has a limited capacity. MURS radios are not a particularly popular choice, although they do have their adherents.
And finally,
CBÂ (Citizen's Band) - It is called different things in different countries, but CB is a personal service and is a popular choice, however it does require a long antenna. Good for drivers, though.
No, we're not talking about that Italian-sounding hybrid of a bluebottle fly and Cyril Sneer from the Star Wars prequels here; wattage is the measurement of watts, as in power output. Wattage is important in radios because it affects licensing. In the UK, for example, radios that have a power output greater than 0.5 watts require a license to use.
It is also important to note that any radio, no matter the power output, will automatically downgrade to a half watt when operating on FRS-specific channels.
Two-way radio manufacturers do a lot of lying and exaggerating about the range of their products. Their claims almost never take into account the signal interference caused by objects in the way, natural obstacles, atmospheric conditions and a plethora of other variables.
On average, the actual signal coverage for any given radio is between one and two miles. CB radios can communicate over longer distances, but those extra long antennas can make them tough to carry around!
If you're using your radio in a busy area (i.e. where there are lots of other radio signals bouncing around), you will probably find that the available channels get used up pretty quickly. However, a radio that provides CTCSS will offer a privacy code function that allows you to subdivide your channels by creating a combination of channel and code, this will allow you to better communicate with others, even if the available channels are full.
It should be noted, however, that this function does not make your conversation private; it just reduces the levels of other signals in the area that your device may be intercepting.
With the majority of two-ways, you don't need to worry about operating systems (like you would with tablet PCs) or compatibility issues* (like you would with games consoles). All you really need to worry about, in fact, is what you want to use your radio for; this is by far the most important question you need to ask yourself if you're ever buying a walkie-talkie or two-way radio.
If you're just looking for a way to keep track of the kids on your next cruise, or you want something to add a bit of fun to your next outdoor excursion, then all you really need to do is find a trusted brand and buy a medium-priced model. It's as simple as that. However, if you're a businessperson and looking to buy a radio with a license, then you need to be a bit more careful. In that respect, you definitely want a trusted brand and you definitely want to consult a specialist before you invest in your equipment.
If you happen to fall somewhere in the cracks between these two examples, we've prepared a fact sheet (of sorts) for you.
- There are Four Main Types of Two-Way Radio...
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) â€" Is a higher-powered radio, popular for its reliability and versatility. GMRS is the most common choice among users.
FRS (Family Radio Service) â€" Is usually more of a basic model, lower powered, but generally cost-effective.
MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) â€" Is an unlicensed radio that only has a limited capacity. MURS radios are not a particularly popular choice, although they do have their adherents.
And finally,
CBÂ (Citizen's Band) - It is called different things in different countries, but CB is a personal service and is a popular choice, however it does require a long antenna. Good for drivers, though.
- Wattage is Important...
No, we're not talking about that Italian-sounding hybrid of a bluebottle fly and Cyril Sneer from the Star Wars prequels here; wattage is the measurement of watts, as in power output. Wattage is important in radios because it affects licensing. In the UK, for example, radios that have a power output greater than 0.5 watts require a license to use.
It is also important to note that any radio, no matter the power output, will automatically downgrade to a half watt when operating on FRS-specific channels.
- Keep Signal Coverage in Mind at all Times...
Two-way radio manufacturers do a lot of lying and exaggerating about the range of their products. Their claims almost never take into account the signal interference caused by objects in the way, natural obstacles, atmospheric conditions and a plethora of other variables.
On average, the actual signal coverage for any given radio is between one and two miles. CB radios can communicate over longer distances, but those extra long antennas can make them tough to carry around!
- Privacy Codes are Useful Things...
If you're using your radio in a busy area (i.e. where there are lots of other radio signals bouncing around), you will probably find that the available channels get used up pretty quickly. However, a radio that provides CTCSS will offer a privacy code function that allows you to subdivide your channels by creating a combination of channel and code, this will allow you to better communicate with others, even if the available channels are full.
It should be noted, however, that this function does not make your conversation private; it just reduces the levels of other signals in the area that your device may be intercepting.
Monday, April 27, 2015
220-Year-Old Time Capsule Finally Opened This Year
A home made time capsule thought to be over 220 years old was opened in Boston, Massachusetts, USA earlier this month.
The brass box was originally buried in 1795 in a cornerstone of Boston's State Capitol Building. It is thought that Paul Revere, the famous American Patriot, silversmith and metalworker was responsible for placing it there, along with US Founding Father Samuel Adams.
Due to the age of the capsule, it took an hour for experts to access the contents of the box. Once the lid had been carefully removed, officials found a copy of the Boston Daily newspaper, two dozen gold and silver coins, various documents and a metal plate engraved by Revere (who was also a famous engraver).
The engraving is likely to be of special interest to some, as Revere's work is very highly prized in the United States.
For those unfamiliar with the name, Paul Revere is considered to be a hero of the American Revolution. He is depicted in statues and even has several towns named after him. The company he founded, The Revere Copper Company, still produces copper products to this day.
Samuel Adams, for his part, was a leader in the movement that ultimately became the American Revolution, and also served as Governor of Massachusetts in the 1790's. Many historians consider him to be the father of the American Revolution.
This time capsule is especially significant because it was originally buried by two such notable men, both of whom were obviously interested in leaving something for future Americans to experience and enjoy.
It is believed that the box was first discovered in 1855 and that its contents were disturbed then before being reburied. As a result of this earlier opening, some of the coins had suffered erosion. However, for the most part, the capsule's contents appeared to have aged fairly well.
Marcel Comeau, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Archive and Commonwealth Museum, told local news affiliate wsiltv.com that, "We as custodians have an awesome responsibility, the protection and preservation of these materials. They've been entrusted to us by generations past, so generations in the future can see them as well,"
Officials at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston have said that the box, together with its contents, would be put on display for a limited time, before being resealed in the cornerstone for future generations to enjoy.
The brass box was originally buried in 1795 in a cornerstone of Boston's State Capitol Building. It is thought that Paul Revere, the famous American Patriot, silversmith and metalworker was responsible for placing it there, along with US Founding Father Samuel Adams.
Due to the age of the capsule, it took an hour for experts to access the contents of the box. Once the lid had been carefully removed, officials found a copy of the Boston Daily newspaper, two dozen gold and silver coins, various documents and a metal plate engraved by Revere (who was also a famous engraver).
The engraving is likely to be of special interest to some, as Revere's work is very highly prized in the United States.
For those unfamiliar with the name, Paul Revere is considered to be a hero of the American Revolution. He is depicted in statues and even has several towns named after him. The company he founded, The Revere Copper Company, still produces copper products to this day.
Samuel Adams, for his part, was a leader in the movement that ultimately became the American Revolution, and also served as Governor of Massachusetts in the 1790's. Many historians consider him to be the father of the American Revolution.
This time capsule is especially significant because it was originally buried by two such notable men, both of whom were obviously interested in leaving something for future Americans to experience and enjoy.
It is believed that the box was first discovered in 1855 and that its contents were disturbed then before being reburied. As a result of this earlier opening, some of the coins had suffered erosion. However, for the most part, the capsule's contents appeared to have aged fairly well.
Marcel Comeau, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Archive and Commonwealth Museum, told local news affiliate wsiltv.com that, "We as custodians have an awesome responsibility, the protection and preservation of these materials. They've been entrusted to us by generations past, so generations in the future can see them as well,"
Officials at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston have said that the box, together with its contents, would be put on display for a limited time, before being resealed in the cornerstone for future generations to enjoy.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Do all Motorola Walkie Talkies work with each other?
One of the most commonly used communication devices is the walkie-talkie. Its use is not only for business operations, but it is also highly loved by kids and parents give them as presents due to their cheap nature. Someone would never require getting in a physical store to purchase a Motorola walkie-talkie as there are many online stores selling them.
Where to use a Motorola walkie-talkie
• Use walk-talkie for some outdoor activities like climbing, snowboarding, and ski-ing
Some of the outdoor activities require you to be out in areas where there is no mobile network coverage. Although some of the areas may have support for mobile network, using a phone may turn to be more expensive. Moreover, mobile phones operation in such areas may be expensive and many people would never use them if given a chance. A Motorola radio can be useful in such areas as it provides a way for keeping in touch with your friends or relatives.
• Use the walkie-talkies for communication in a restaurant, clubs, bars and even pubs
Clubs, restaurants or bars having large customer circulation may highly require the use of the device to pass information within the premises to save time. Using a mobile phone in such a place can be expensive and may highly increase the expenses therefore reducing the profit margin. Mostly they can be essential for security purposes and the door supervisors can use them in their work. The other staff may also find them useful in their operation as movements will be highly reduced.
• Make use of them in monitoring your baby
Monitoring your baby while in holiday at times may turn to be hectic. Purchasing a pair of Motorola radio can highly assist in this monitoring. You may use them as long range baby listeners as they can cover a wider range than you may ever expect.
• Make use of Motorola radios in schools and colleges
There are many communication issues that usually surround a school or a college campus. At times you may find the staff members moving for long distances which may make the task of tracking them when needed hard. Also some schools or colleges may not have their staff members being desk based hence they may not be having a telephone. Providing every member of staff with a Motorola radio can highly solve some of the tracking challenges.
Do all Motorola walkie-talkies work with each other?
Yes, all Motorola radios will work with each other. All the models use GRMS/FRS frequencies, which allow their compatibility. To enable the compatibility, you only need to tune your radio to the same channel as your colleague and you will communicate effectively.
The family radio system (FRS) has been in use in the United States since 1996 and it uses channels in the ultra high frequency (UHF), which protect it from interference from citizen band or other frequencies found in baby monitors. FRS systems use the frequency modulation (FM) and therefore has wide range coverage compared to other systems.
Advantages of using a Motorola radio as a communication device
1. It is almost a no cost device of communicating to any person
After purchasing a communication radio you will not be liable for license charges, monthly charges or even contract charges as its use is absolutely free. The only cost you can expect is the recharging of the battery.
2. It’s the best communication device for people working for emergency situations
People offering emergency services like a building collapse or fire fighting highly require the device in their communication.
3. They are highly convenient
If you need to keep in touch with a person who lives near you, a walkie-talkie can serve you better compared to a mobile phone. You will never need to pay any charges and therefore you can communicate with your colleague any time you wish and also you are the only one who can end your talk.
4. They come in a variety of forms
When purchasing the device you are required to select from the many shapes, forms, types and even color that suits your taste. Manufacturers are always aware that kids will like their devices to be different from those of their friends and they will always design them in many ways. Walkie-talkies will allow instant connection at any time
Where to use a Motorola walkie-talkie
• Use walk-talkie for some outdoor activities like climbing, snowboarding, and ski-ing
Some of the outdoor activities require you to be out in areas where there is no mobile network coverage. Although some of the areas may have support for mobile network, using a phone may turn to be more expensive. Moreover, mobile phones operation in such areas may be expensive and many people would never use them if given a chance. A Motorola radio can be useful in such areas as it provides a way for keeping in touch with your friends or relatives.
• Use the walkie-talkies for communication in a restaurant, clubs, bars and even pubs
Clubs, restaurants or bars having large customer circulation may highly require the use of the device to pass information within the premises to save time. Using a mobile phone in such a place can be expensive and may highly increase the expenses therefore reducing the profit margin. Mostly they can be essential for security purposes and the door supervisors can use them in their work. The other staff may also find them useful in their operation as movements will be highly reduced.
• Make use of them in monitoring your baby
Monitoring your baby while in holiday at times may turn to be hectic. Purchasing a pair of Motorola radio can highly assist in this monitoring. You may use them as long range baby listeners as they can cover a wider range than you may ever expect.
• Make use of Motorola radios in schools and colleges
There are many communication issues that usually surround a school or a college campus. At times you may find the staff members moving for long distances which may make the task of tracking them when needed hard. Also some schools or colleges may not have their staff members being desk based hence they may not be having a telephone. Providing every member of staff with a Motorola radio can highly solve some of the tracking challenges.
Do all Motorola walkie-talkies work with each other?
Yes, all Motorola radios will work with each other. All the models use GRMS/FRS frequencies, which allow their compatibility. To enable the compatibility, you only need to tune your radio to the same channel as your colleague and you will communicate effectively.
The family radio system (FRS) has been in use in the United States since 1996 and it uses channels in the ultra high frequency (UHF), which protect it from interference from citizen band or other frequencies found in baby monitors. FRS systems use the frequency modulation (FM) and therefore has wide range coverage compared to other systems.
Advantages of using a Motorola radio as a communication device
1. It is almost a no cost device of communicating to any person
After purchasing a communication radio you will not be liable for license charges, monthly charges or even contract charges as its use is absolutely free. The only cost you can expect is the recharging of the battery.
2. It’s the best communication device for people working for emergency situations
People offering emergency services like a building collapse or fire fighting highly require the device in their communication.
3. They are highly convenient
If you need to keep in touch with a person who lives near you, a walkie-talkie can serve you better compared to a mobile phone. You will never need to pay any charges and therefore you can communicate with your colleague any time you wish and also you are the only one who can end your talk.
4. They come in a variety of forms
When purchasing the device you are required to select from the many shapes, forms, types and even color that suits your taste. Manufacturers are always aware that kids will like their devices to be different from those of their friends and they will always design them in many ways. Walkie-talkies will allow instant connection at any time
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Bill Would Allow Coloradans To Use 1 Earphone Behind The Wheel
Cellphone makers have come up with lots of devices that make it easier to drive with both hands on the wheel while using their technology, but in Colorado one common setup for going hands-free is illegal.
Using earphones while driving is illegal in the state, even if only one ear has an earbud in it or the headphones have audio coming out of only one side.
Rep. Jovan Melton, a Democrat who represents Aurora, says that’s a problem.
“I definitely understand and respect that they’re following the letter of the law, but people shouldn’t be punished for trying to drive safely by keeping both hands on the wheel,†he said.
Melton says Denver police has written 172 tickets in the past three years for people wearing earphones or a single earbud.
“It’s important that we clean this piece of the statute up,†he said. “Allow people to drive safely without having to worry about being fined or ticketed or pulled over for wanting to do the right thing.â€
This is illegal in the US, and is also illegal here in the UK, it's not common to see drivers in the UK doing this. But the worrying rise in touchscreens in cars could increase the chances of more accidents.
Melton is carrying a bill that would allow motorists to use one earphone or earbud while driving.
“A lot of the earbuds that you get with your phone will come with two for music listening, but we wanted to make sure that you are only using one earbud so you can still hear emergency vehicles,†he said.
Melton’s bill doesn’t require hands-free devices like earphones when talking on the phone behind the wheel. Melton tried and failed to get such legislature approved last year. But he says he’s not giving up.
“I think if we can get this passed it’s just one more step in that conversation which will hopefully lead to a successful (hands-free) bill next year,†he said.
The one earbud bill has passed in the House of Representatives and it was approved unanimously in a Senate committee on Thursday. It now moves on to the full Senate.
Colorado has several laws currently on the books related to distracted driving:
â€" It is illegal to text and drive
â€" If you are under 18, you can’t text or talk on the phone
â€" You cannot have a TV or computer that shows entertainment, social media or email in a position in the vehicle where the driver can see it.
Source -Â http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/03/05/bill-would-allow-coloradans-to-use-1-earphone-behind-the-wheel/
Using earphones while driving is illegal in the state, even if only one ear has an earbud in it or the headphones have audio coming out of only one side.
Rep. Jovan Melton, a Democrat who represents Aurora, says that’s a problem.
“I definitely understand and respect that they’re following the letter of the law, but people shouldn’t be punished for trying to drive safely by keeping both hands on the wheel,†he said.
Melton says Denver police has written 172 tickets in the past three years for people wearing earphones or a single earbud.
“It’s important that we clean this piece of the statute up,†he said. “Allow people to drive safely without having to worry about being fined or ticketed or pulled over for wanting to do the right thing.â€
This is illegal in the US, and is also illegal here in the UK, it's not common to see drivers in the UK doing this. But the worrying rise in touchscreens in cars could increase the chances of more accidents.
Melton is carrying a bill that would allow motorists to use one earphone or earbud while driving.
“A lot of the earbuds that you get with your phone will come with two for music listening, but we wanted to make sure that you are only using one earbud so you can still hear emergency vehicles,†he said.
Melton’s bill doesn’t require hands-free devices like earphones when talking on the phone behind the wheel. Melton tried and failed to get such legislature approved last year. But he says he’s not giving up.
“I think if we can get this passed it’s just one more step in that conversation which will hopefully lead to a successful (hands-free) bill next year,†he said.
The one earbud bill has passed in the House of Representatives and it was approved unanimously in a Senate committee on Thursday. It now moves on to the full Senate.
Colorado has several laws currently on the books related to distracted driving:
â€" It is illegal to text and drive
â€" If you are under 18, you can’t text or talk on the phone
â€" You cannot have a TV or computer that shows entertainment, social media or email in a position in the vehicle where the driver can see it.
Source -Â http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/03/05/bill-would-allow-coloradans-to-use-1-earphone-behind-the-wheel/
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