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Product launches and a major industry keynote by Microsoft’s Bill Gates electrified attendees on the eve of the 2007 International CES. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2007 International CES, the world’s largest technology tradeshow runs through January 11, and celebrates the shows 40th anniversary.

“The pre-CES events generated major excitement and anticipation for what’s to come this week at the 2007 International CES,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, producer of the International CES. “With 2,700 exhibitors debuting the latest technologies and consumer electronics gadgets, the 2007 International CES is the only place to be this week for consumer technology professionals. CES attendees are experiencing, first-hand, a new convergence of consumer technology products emerging from the show floor, with new products incorporating the features, services and content that consumers crave.”

On Saturday evening, the third annual CES Unveiled, the Official Press Event of the International CES, kicked off the pre-show media events at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian - CES’ newest venue for the 2007 show. Featuring 60 exhibitors, CES Unveiled showcased the latest innovations and products in GPS, digital imaging, audio, home theater, robotics and more.
The media buzz continued on Sunday morning, CES’ Press Day, with 13 exhibitor press conferences taking place at the Sands/Venetian and LVCC. CES exhibitors including LG, Pioneer, Philips, Toshiba, Sharp and Panasonic, made major announcements and launched new products during their events.

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates electrified the CES stage Sunday night with his tenth keynote appearance. After crowd applauds following Gates’ announcement that he will return to deliver the 2008 International CES keynote, more than 4,000 attendees sat spellbound as he shared how the company is delivering on the promise of the “Connected Experience.” Windows Vista, which Gates characterized as the most important release of Windows ever, will make it easier, safer and more fun to use the PC and will play a central role in the experience.

Through Windows Vista, Microsoft Office and Windows Live, consumers will connect to multiple devices and access live services, such as real-time weather and traffic reports. With Windows Media Center and Windows Vista, sports enthusiasts can enjoy real-time games, scores and alerts and digital photos can be edited, organized or burned to DVD all within the Windows Photo Gallery. Gates announced that more than 1.5 million devices are compatible with Windows Vista and previewed new PCs from multiple manufacturers and a Windows Home Server, all powered by Windows Vista.

Robbie Bach, Microsoft president of entertainment devices, introduced Microsoft advancements in music, mobile phones, gaming and television - or “Connected Entertainment.” Hardware, software and services are coming together with the Zune, Microsoft phones and gaming. More than 200 million people play games on Windows, he reported, making Windows the number one platform for games. In the console space, Bach announced that 10.4 million consoles had sold in 37 countries through 2006. IPTV, which Microsoft first announced two years ago, is now supported by numerous telecommunications companies around the world and will connect with the Xbox 360 to allow seamless communication with friends while watching TV and other advanced features.

For his final announcement, Gates was joined on stage by Ford Motor Company’s Mark Fields, to introduce the Microsoft-Ford “Sync” partnership, which promises to take the connected experience to the car. Microsoft auto software will connect devices into the vehicle allowing consumers to sync calls and other content with their car audio system. The fully upgradeable technology will be available in a dozen Ford car models this year.

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Many people get china for weddings, and other special occasions, and it is something that gets passed down in families. It is usually very important to the owner, and something you would not want to have break. However, life happens! China gets broken, either by accident, nature, or wonderful little hands. So, the following are some steps and tips for how to repair broken china:

The first thing you want to do is make sure the china is clean. Most people do not use their china very often, and it often gathers dust. (Let’s face it we are not all great dusters and even out prized possessions like our china can get overlooked when other things need doing). So, you will want to use warm, soapy water, and wash all of the pieces of the broken china, then rinse it off really well. Be careful while doing this so you do not cut yourself, or break off any of the pieces.

After you wash the china, you want to let it dry. It will need to dry naturally, and it will need to dry completely, so let air dry for several hours. You can of course wipe the water droplets off by hand using a soft cloth or micro-fiber cloth.

After the china pieces are dry, arrange them for putting back together, and decide how you are going to go about putting the piece of china back together (in to out, out to in, etc.). Try to choose a logical progression, and one that will be easy to follow.

You are going to put the piece back together using a fast drying, water resistant, epoxy. You will want to get some acetone, a good brand and swab the edges of the china to make sure they are dirt and oil free. Then you will use a thin even bead of epoxy along one edge. Then join the two pieces together. Do not put epoxy on both pieces of broken china.

Adjust pieces as necessary to try and get as close a fit as possible. If pieces are missing, you will want to avoid getting cut and fit pieces as closely as possible.

You will now use another acetone soaked cotton swab to wipe away any excess epoxy that seeped out of the seam.

You will then want to take some tape and put it across the joint to hold the pieces in place. It takes some time to get the glue to cure, and you do not want there to be any stress on the joint as it is curing as it can break the adhesion. If the piece is really fragile, or the joint is awkward, use tape on both sides.

Once the joint is cured, you will want to remove the tape and ensure that the adhesive on the tape is not stuck on the china.

Your china will not be exactly the same, and it would be wise to be careful with any repaired pieces, wash them by hand, etc. However, china you get for your wedding, etc. is irreplaceable, and something that you value, so do not throw out a piece just because it is broken. Repair it!

There are different kinds of china, there is earthernware, stoneware, porcelain, and bone china, and you want to make sure that you follow the maintenance and care instructions for each different type of china. Some china can be dishwasher safe, however, if it is hand painted, metal trimmed, vintage, antique, or a family heirloom, you would be wise to wash by hand.

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