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The Technics 1200 has been the industry standard for 25+ years. The 1200MK5 replaces the 1200M3D, making a couple improvements along the way: 1) the tonearm construction has been improved, which should lead to better skip resistance. 2) the brake adjustment is now more accessible. Simply remove the record and slipmat and it’s possible to adjust the platter’s breaking time with a screwdriver. Other than that, this is exactly the same as the M3D, which had these differences from the original MK2: 1) power switch is sunken to prevent accidental turn-off 2) includes a button which overrides the pitch control to zero (regular speed) 3) no “click” at zero on the pitch control 4) comes with a high quality Technics 2 piece slipmat 5) Dust cover does not include hinges.

FEATURES
This is the turntable that first established the type of high torque (motor strength), accurate pitch (speed control), quality tone arm (aids in skip resistance), and superior sound that is required by djs, and after 25+ years it is still the standard by which all other turntables are judged. Every other turntable that has come since has patterned their design off this legendary piece of equipment, and the reason is simple: the 1200 is about as close to perfection as you can get with a piece of machinery. It functions beautifully and the durability and construction are unmatched. The body and major components are made of steel. The bottom of the body is made of a dense rubber that eliminates distortion and feedback and adds extra weight for stability. Most of the basic parts are readily available and user replaceable.

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COST: $599.99 @ The Home Depot

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You’ll also find a not so detailed chart of what could be expected from this new/old system.

Why is transforming furniture so alluring? Does it appeal to our sense that innovation is progress, the fact that fewer materials for more uses is sustainable or simply a return to the childhood love of things that we can actively change and shape as we wish? Whatever the reason, these designs range from humorous and impractical to jaw-droppingly cool. Be sure to scroll all the way down: the best (pictured briefly above) has been saved for last!

This comfy number is not one nor two but three pieces of furniture in one: a sofa, lounger and a chair. A good deal of transforming furniture looks or feels better in one configuration or another, but this three-in-one by Roel Verhagen-Kaptein is appealing in each of its transformations.

Normally we think of convertible furniture as transforming from one useful thing into something else with a practical function. These simply elegant folding chairs by Studio Dror collapse into something you might actually want to use simply for wall decoration: a simpler refined furniture solution than sticking cheap folding chairs back into the closet.

Next time you go on a picnic with some friends you may want to grab a second basket, the so-called Mealbox by Igland Design. Fourteen puzzle pieces slip out of this simple container and assemble into a table and chairs that seat six - a humorous variation on fast food.

Compact, clever and portable, the Fence Chair by Alain Berteau is a simple blend of traditional picket fence vernacular and sustainable modularity. The repeated use of a single simple form allows for compact shipping and the seats can be split or joined as needed.

A storable box or subtle side table by all appearances, this articulated shelving system by Bertrand Pinceman folds out into a rather nice bookcase. It is designed to work both on its side and upright.

Marta Antoszkeiwicz’s design is not like most transforming furniture that relies on clever bends, twists and hidden tricks to work. This simple table and chairs set relies only on sliding pieces under and out from under one another. The result, though, is impressive: chairs that go well with the table in either configuration and don’t look like extra elements.

Similar in principle to a Murphy bed (which folds down from the wall when needed) this cabinet dining room set has everything one needs to sit down to a comfortable meal and then slides back into place. Neat as this complete furniture solution sounds, though, it isn’t clear how much space is needed behind-the-scenes to make it work.

Yellow might not be the best color, but you have to appreciate this simply brilliant Tetris-based Chairs + Table design. Aside from the sofa, bed, and chairs-and-tables configuration these also pack up nicely to be stored. The material is designed to be soft enough to be comfortable but resilient enough to work as an eating or work surface. Also, one could imagine that, with sufficient pieces, other creative furniture constructions would be possible.

We’re all familiar with beds that fold out from sofas, but few do so as easily and elegantly as this one by Flou. In Modernist tradition, the form of the bed is also partly visible in the form of the couch with each fold-out layer articulated individually.

Now this one is particularly strange: a stove and kitchen workspace that doubles as a comfortable chair? An odd combination to be sure, but it is a step in an interesting direction. This kind of out-of-the-box thinking could result in furniture that not only serves a similar function to its counterpart but that would have different purposes in various rooms around a house.

Would you believe that everything shown in the above image can be fit into a box that is less than 3 feet by 4 feet? The creative furniture within can be carried, unpacked and rapidly assembled by just two people. It probably goes without saying but: the box itself is also reused in the final results. Check out the video below to see the boxed room in action and go here to see more awesome urban furniture!

Justice or money grab? Bands are lining up to sue The Pirate Bay now that the Swedish government has indicted the site’s owners, but their plans could backfire as the promises of sunken treasure give way to reality.

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Interestingly enough

Interviewer realises that his preconceived notions about Obama supporter is nothing but that. This kid answers every question that’s thrown at him.

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Ever wonder why gadget store employees push Monster cables like they’re crack? Bitchin’ markups, just like you suspected all along. That’s what we found when a Radio Shack employee sent us his store’s entire inventory list, which included the wholesale and retail price of every item in stock

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27. Hit on the receptionist or pass your phone number to a cute guy: If you give the impression you
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Internet radio giant Last.fm has now joined up with all four major recording companies (Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG, Warner and EMI - as well as CD Baby, IODA, the Orchard, Naxos and more than 150,000 independent labels and artists. The agreement between the companies comes with a change though.

“Last.fm’s free-on-demand service will be advertiser supported, allowing clients many unique opportunities to reach a highly targeted and engaged audience”. - cnn

Last.fm was acquired by the CBS Corporation on May 30 of 2007 and has attracted the attention of many demographics such as the college student, the office worker, the leisure music tester, Big Foot, your mothers hip friend that smokes pot, and of course the executives in those cozy black leather seats. (update - corinthian brown leather seats) Last.fm has launched a somewhat interesting “Artist Royalty Program” that has the labels in a stir of doubtfulness. This becomes a good thing for the plethora of unsigned artists that already seem to be dominating the true independent music “scene” or “revolution”. So every time a song that the unsigned artists uploaded song gets played he or she is paid by Last.fm a royalty check. In theory one can make mad money off this but the problem, yes this is problematic because soon enough Last.fm will see many and many more acts, thus making it challenging to advertise with the “new” industry standard. I personally love the idea making music easily accessible to the mass, I only hope this could work so that everyone can get broke off you feel me.

“We’re building a platform to help redesign the music economy, enabling artists and labels to earn revenue according to how people listen, rather than how they buy,” said Last.fm’s other co-founder, Felix Miller. “Now we can offer the arrangement to unsigned music creators too. For the first time, anyone can upload tracks and get paid when those tracks are played. It’s a whole different model — one that benefits the artists, labels and advertisers - but most of all the listeners.”

Time will truly tell; Last.fm has not yet executed plans for tight lipped Last.tv but expect them to use a entirely different business model and medium.

On a cold and drenched Saturday night the giantdays crew were feeling a bit cold and inspired to do a bit of coat shopping when we came across the intriguing t-shirts section of Moosejaw’s website. The puzzled look on our faces occured just after the t-shirts page finished loading our preferred sorting method.

{A Brief Description}

The Moosejaw Royale is reserved for Royalty only. It is made from the finest Egyptian cloth and the decorations are made from the actual gold that Honore II, Prince of Monaco, stole from the Spanish in the 16th century. Any true Royal will appreciate the irony. You may only purchase this item if you have a minimum of three generations of royal blood in your family. If you believe you qualify please email CaspianIV@moosejaw.com with the following information. If you meet the standard qualifications you will immediately receive a code that will allow you to purchase the Moosejaw Royale.

• The number of ascots in your home.

• A brief description of your family.
• Your lineage. You must go back at least three generations.

• Your family crest. A jpeg is fine.
• The name of your butler at your country house. If you do not have a country house please do not reply.

That being said raises the value of this timeless design. [A defcop] at - $999.00

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