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TV Test Lab in a Box
The Thumper Suite provides a full environment for testing TV over a pay TV network. The Thumper Box also contains test plans and interactive user interface for executing tests. Forget about recording gigabytes of live data, keeping a zoo of subscrip- tion cards, and trying to configure a bunch of RF network equipment. Thumper Suite will reproduce nearly all conditions your TV will encounter without the need for additional equipment.
Thumper Suite is a standalone test kit consisting of Thumper Box and Thumper CAM. No PC installation is required, which eliminates compatibility and stability issues. Users connect via Ethernet, from PCs or tablets, to launch and control tests, download test result, etc. Thumper Box's integrated RF modulator provides a self-contained network simulation for the TV under test. Thumper CAM is controlled by Thumper Box via USB and connects to the TV via the CI slot.
Thumper Suite's user interface guides the test engineer through the selected test plan with easy-to-follow instructions for each step. The outcome of each test is recorded, together with notes and comments from the test engineer. The test re- ports are stored on the Thumper Box and can be exported to PCs and tablets as PDF files. Test reports are organized by brand, model and firmware version and can thus easily be retrieved for exporting or further testing.
Thumper Suite simplifies testing for the test engineer by automating several tasks: Thumper Suite automatically sets up the environment for each test (streams), com- municates with the TV through the CI interface, and checks responses from the TV (HbbTV). In this way, Thumper Suite improves on manual testing ins several ways: It can verify data flows which are difficult to verify manually (CI-bus communication) and it minimizes the possibility of human error (for example, in the test setup). Fully automated tests are also possible (for example, a stress test with 1000 channel changes in 24 hours).
Test plan library
Thumper Suite executes test plan from RabbitLabs'library of test plans. New test plans can be obtained from RabbitLabs and installed on the Thumper box at the click of a button. Each test plan comes with all the content required for the test (MPEG TS streams, HbbTV applications, web pages). The test plan library contains test for standards such as CI+1.3 and 1.4 as well as HbbTV. RabbitLabs is continuously updating its library and adding new test plans. Custom test plans are available on demand.


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José María Canellas Casals, que también firmó con el seudónimo de Augusto Benjamín, fue un guionista de historietas y novelista español, nacido en Sabadell en 1902 y fallecido en la misma ciudad en 1977.

Biografía
Canellas inició su carrera profesional en la revista "Don Tito" (1931) de la editorial Marco, en la que llegaría a ser director literario y para la que escribiría multitud de folletines y guiones de cómic, habitualmente con los dibujantes Francisco Darnís y Farell. Una de las más duraderos fue Los vampiros del aire.

Durante la Guerra Civil, trabajó con los dibujantes Castanys o Serra i Massana en las revistas propangadísticas "Pelayos" (donde firmaba como A. Benjamín) y "Flecha".

Tras la guerra, siguió escribiendo guiones para editoriales como Consuelo Gil, Española, Grafidea y Marco, destacando sus trabajos con Lozano Olivares en series como Bravo español. Abandonó el medio en los años cincuenta para volver a su ciudad natal.

Referencias

Bibliografía

MARTÍN MARTÍNEZ, Antonio (01/1968). Apuntes para una historia de los tebeos II. La civilización de la imagen (1917-1936). Madrid: Revista de Educación, n.º 195.
MARTÍN MARTÍNEZ, Antonio (02/1968). Apuntes para una historia de los tebeos III. Tiempos heroicos del tebeo español (1936-1946). Madrid: Revista de Educación, n.º 196.

Enlaces externos
 BARRERO, Manuel y CEPRIÁ, Felix (2009). ''Canellas (José María Canellas Casals), tebeosfera.
 , comentario de una de sus obras, por Augusto Uribe.

Escritores de España del siglo XX
Guionistas de historietas de España
Nacidos en Sabadell
Fallecidos en Sabadell

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The sentence belongs to Pablo Picasso: "God is above all an artist. He invented the giraffe, the elephant, and the ant. In fact, He never tried to follow a style – He simply went on doing what He felt like doing".
Our wanting to walk is what creates our path – yet, when we start our journey towards our dreams, we feel very afraid, as if we were obliged to do everything right.
If God made the giraffe, the elephant and the ant, and if we try to live in His image and likeness, why should we need to follow a model? Sometimes the model helps us to avoid repeating stupid mistakes that others have already committed, but normally it is a prison that obliges us always to repeat what everybody does.
To be coherent is to need always to wear a necktie that matches our socks. It is to be obliged to keep the same opinions tomorrow that you have today. So what about the way the world moves?
As long as nobody is hurt, change your opinion every now and again, and contradict yourself without feeling ashamed. This is your right; it does not matter what the others think – because they are going to think it anyway.
When we decide to act, some excesses will happen. As the old cooking saying goes: "to make an omelet, first of all you have to break an egg". So it is also natural that unexpected conflicts will arise.
It is only natural that there will be injuries during these conflicts. The wounds pass: only the scars remain.
This is a blessing. These scars stay with us for the rest of our lives, and they help us a lot. If at any moment – due to complacency or some other reason – the desire to go back to the past is great, just look at your scars.
Scars will show us the signs of handcuffs, they will remind us of the horrors of prison – and we will keep on moving forward.
So, relax. Let the Universe move all around you and discover the joy of being a surprise to yourself. "God chose the crazy things of the world to embarrass the wise", says Saint Paul.
A Warrior of Light notices that certain moments are repeated; he often finds himself facing the same problems, and he confronts situations he has confronted before.
Then he becomes depressed. He begins to feel that he is incapable of making any progress in life, since the same things he has lived through in the past are happening all over again.
"I have been through this", he complains to his heart.
"You really have", answers his heart. "But you have never gone beyond it".
The Warrior then begins to realize that repeated experiences have a reason, which is to teach us that we have not yet learned. He always finds a different solution for each repeated fight – and he does not see his faults as mistakes, but rather as steps towards meeting himself.
The next text will be posted on the 7th of June.


The City of Eustis, Florida was established in 1883 in the heart of Lake County. When John Angus MacDonald began luring settlers to Central Florida in the 1870's, the eastern shoreline along Lake Eustis was a perfect site for development. Beautiful views, pristine environments and flawless weather made Eustis ideally suited for tourism and the citrus industry. Men with historic names like Ferran, Gottsche, Pendry, Clifford and Lane were but a few who could envision the area's potential.
The City's commitment to the arts is impressive and provides a full menu of entertaining diversions. Residents and visitors take advantage of the many cultural and artistic offerings throughout the City. The Bay Street Players, draw over 20,000 people to downtown each year with their award-winning performances in the beautifully renovated 1922 Historic State Theatre in Downtown Eustis. The Lake Eustis Museum of Art and Eustis Historical Museum (Clifford House) are also nearby.
Eustis is proud of its heritage and its festivals. The First Friday Street Festivals attract thousands of residents and visitors each month to the historic downtown to enjoy food, friends, and live music. The George Washington Birthday Festival and Parade is the nation's second longest running celebration of the first president's birth. It is celebrated annually in February and is hosted by the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City. The African-American Heritage Festival and Parade is also one of the longest running celebrations in the region and is celebrated in February of each year. Eustis takes pride in being the home of many notable people, including U.S. Astronaut David Walker and Edgar J. Banks, a famous archeologist from the 1920s who lived a life comparable to today's legendary fictional character, Indiana Jones.
In 1993, Eustis was designated a Florida Main Street City and its Main Street Program has resulted in lakefront improvements and additions, including new stores and restaurants. Downtown Eustis takes residents and visitors back to yesteryear. Shops, located on Magnolia Avenue and Eustis Street, overlook brick sidewalks and tree shaded benches.
The City is deeply committed to clean and green neighborhoods with well-maintained streets and sidewalks. Complementing the strong neighborhood philosophy are active community and regional parks with playground equipment. The prominent park in Eustis, considered its pride and joy, is Ferran Park. This jewel of the downtown area is ideally located on the shores of beautiful Lake Eustis. Beautifully landscaped, with walking paths and benches throughout, the park provides a glimpse into the City's history, including the beautiful, restored sea wall running along the lakefront to the Mediterranean-style Alice McClelland Bandshell (listed on the national historic register) majestically located at the northern end of the park. Other facilities include a playground area, two gazebos, and picnic tables. Immediately adjacent to the park is the Eustis Aquatic Center, which includes a large pool and a new sailboat-themed splash pad, and the ever-popular Eustis Lake Walk. The Lake Walk, which extends for one-quarter mile along the shore, offers four gazebos with benches and 20 boat slips.
Eustis currently supports a population of more than 19,000 residents, with a median age of 41.9 years. The City has a diverse economy with businesses and industries in agricultural technology, food products, graphics, forest products, manufacturing and regional transportation. It is a welcoming atmosphere for entrepreneurship, small business, light manufacturing, sustainable technology, protection of the environment, and further development of the arts community as a viable business niche. A few of the major industries located in or near Eustis include Florida Food Products, Mercer Products, Inc., Service Trucking, U.S. Nutraceuticals, and AgriStarts.
A vital network of highways, including US 441, I-4, I-75, and the Florida Turnpike, is easily accessible, and Eustis is minutes away from the Leesburg Regional Airport and an hour from Orlando International Airport. The City's leadership is also committed to taking full advantage of the natural attributes of Eustis by incorporating transportation plans for the future to link the neighborhoods and downtown in a usable, convenient, and sustainable manner.
A variety of excellent public and private schools and a public library, which celebrated its Centennial anniversary in 2002, are indicative of the value placed on education. Nearby, Lake-Sumter Community College, Lake Technical School, the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Stetson University, St. Leo College, Nova Southeastern University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provide paths for continued education.
Eustis is dedicated to delivering municipal services of the highest quality in a financially prudent and customer friendly manner. The City partners with several community-oriented organizations such as the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, Eustis Historical Museum, Lake Eustis Institute, Lake Community Foundation, Bay Street Players, Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Trout Lake Nature Center, Lake Eustis Sailing Club, and the Inland Lakes Railway, to facilitate a wide variety of activities for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Eustis has received numerous awards for quality, financial acumen, and resource protection. The City was a Florida League of Cities Community of Excellence finalist in 2008; has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 27 consecutive years; has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association; was selected as the a Florida Tree City for the 24 consecutive years; and sets a standard for tree protection in being named a Tree City U.S.A. for 19 years.
The City of Eustis has been a proven leader in setting the standards in quality of life for its residents and visitors, not only in Lake County, but also the State of Florida. The Citizens of Eustis are proud of their special City with its many examples of dedicated work by countless volunteers, boards and staff who devote their time and talents to making this City one that is abundant in charm, history, culture and promise for the future.


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The Guy Lafleur Urban Legend
By Robert L Jan 18, 2007, 2:17am EST
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This is the funniest hockey story I ever heard! Funny in many ways.
One of those, "It gets better with time" tales!
I've been told it over and over again and have often repeated it myself. It goes back close to thirty years ago, and has almost gained urban legend status. The final details of the story are likely made up from partial truths.
I'm posting this because I heard it again recently, with a new added twist to it. The person who was telling this to me, is a bit well known about town, so he remains without a name here. He swore up and down that it was all 100% true, which made hearing it even funnier.
It's about Guy Lafleur and a near fatal car accident that occured somewhere around 1980. At the time Lafleur had an endorsement deal with General Motors and was often seen in TV ads hocking Chevrolets. It is told he received a brand new Caprice each year of the deal.
It was a well know fact that Lafleur's partying ways caught up to him one night in an almost fatal car crash. He'd often be out late, having a couple too many and then he'd proceed home via the Quebec backroad highways to get home. He was often stopped by the QPP, but never ticketed or charged. More than once, he actually recieved police escorts.
At the time, Lafleur's fame and game were at a peak. Having come off 6 consecutive 50 goals seasons buys you some favor in your home province.
On this particular night, Lafleur was pretty hammered as he headed home, so much so, that he drifted off to sleep behind the wheel. Soon enough, his Chevy veered off the road and took out some posts before smashing into a lamp pole.
Police were quick to the scene and spotted the accident. Getting out of their vehicles, it's been told that one of the officers recognized Lafleur's car, running to it in fear the provincial hero was dead.
As he approached the car window, he could see a post had penetrated the windshield and sat up against Lafleur's right shoulder. Lafleur's head was tilted to the left, his jaw slung open some, with no sign of blood other than small cuts from the shattered glass.
He was unconscious. Or dead!
The officer panicked and began shaking Lafleur's shoulder hoping in fright that he'd not left the world for good.
"Guy, Guy, wake up", he said, jostling him lightly.
To his surprise Lafleur, while totally dazed and drunk, came out of it straight away.
He raised his head to look at the officer bleary eyed, and asked in all liquored sincerety, "Did I score?"
"No", replied the cop, "You hit the post!"
That was the way I'd always heard the story told. The new wrinkle that played it's way into the story had to do with him getting knocked cold during a game, just as he put a puck into the goal.
While I recall hearing something of the like years ago, I'd never heard the "Did I Score?" line attached to this part of the legend of that goal. I'm not exactly sure that the goal was scored in that manner, or that the obvious joke part of the crash detail was true or not.
While the story of the crash has often been mentioned in Lafleur folklore and bios, his drunken question has never been substantiated. At least not in the two biographies I've read.
I also doubt that the line could arise from a goal that was likely never scored. Considering that the goal is attributed to a 1965 Pee Wee contest, a good fifteen year prior to the crash.
The way it came to me recently, had a hometown tilt to it as well. It's also where the BS starst to permeate the nameless man's tall tale.
The person telling me this worked at local arena's for years in his youth, driving the Zamboni and doing odds and ends, so he claims.
He might have had an urge to top my story, one I'd just related to him after he'd told me the crash story / joke.
In the middle 1960's, Lafleur played quite a few contests here in Cornwall, usually in the context of tournaments.
Lafleur's coming out party was the Quebec Pee Wee Tournament, to this day still, a huge event. Lafleur single handedly tore up the scoresheet with twenty-something goals in five games. National attention was soon to follow.
To imagine Sidney Crosby, or Gretzky in their youthful exploits: the Lafleur talk was much of the same, minus the media coverage of today.
The story I was telling this man, was not my own.
At one of the arena's in town, the Bob Turner Memorial Center, the boys minor hockey league was run by the same group of people for close to 25 years. In the arena, the stands on one side stretch about 15 rows high, and beneath them are rooms that had not been used for decades due to a renovation project around 1970.
Under these stands, in a type of concierge store room, was broken down skate sharpening machines and lots of collected junk. The room was a long corridor that stretched the length of the ice. Electrical wire was strung all over from the renovations and the place was so littered that no one dared to venture into the dark and dusty, not to mention dangerous, area. It soon became a forgotten dungeon of disaray.
One day, in the late 1990's, the house league president got curious. As he was prepared to finish up his career in the rink, he decided to check out under the stands to see what he could find. He'd been told that the trophies that no longer had place in the arena's main showcases were once stored there. Forgotten there!
Armed with searchlight and hundreds of feet of extension cord, he threw on an old jacket and a hardhat, ready to play Indiana Jones.
After spending a good two hours coughing up dust, he landed but a half dozen old trophies. Once out of the rubble, he got to cleaning them off and discovered that one of the trophies had been awarded to Guy Lafleur.
Lafleur's name was the last plaqued MVP name on a filled Cornwall Pee Wee Tournament piece of hardware.
The trophy was no masterpiece of creation. The wood had rotted some and the metal plates seemed damaged and bending from time in the cold. To him the thing was priceless. He promised to let me see it one day, but there was no way he was going to sell.
I never did get to see it.
As I was finishing this bit of storytelling, my conversation partner was looking agitated to tell me something about Lafleur. I listened with my BS detector on alert, and let him go on.
His tale started out totally fact based. He was telling me about a game played at what was once called the Water Street Arena in the 60's. The WSA is a 70 yr old structure that leaks from the roof today and is one good storm from being condemmed. It's where the Cornwall Colts call home.
Lafleur was there in the mid sixties with a team from Thurso, Quebec and their tournament opponants were a team from the Ottawa area. The Ottawa team was a hapless bunch made much better by a forward / defenseman named Larry Robinson. The "Big Bird", as he was yet to be known, was doubleshifted most of the game at both position.
The game in question has been memtioned in both the Lafleur books I've read, as well as the "Robinson For Defense" autobiography.
Both players made mention of the game, merely in passing, as they were on that day, each teams best player.
It didn't really connect with two stars until both were playing for the Montreal Canadiens almost a decade later. Neither book made reference to what my storytelling friend was to allude to next.
During the game, which he says he was at, (Oh yeah, let's see a ticket stub!), Robinson was nothing but a mere goon put on the ice to run Lafleur down. He said that Robinson's skating was rough, but his long legs allowed him a certain speed. Catching a youthful Lafleur was in his dreams.
Towards the games end, which Thurso won handily, Robinson, I am told, nailed Lafleur as he stood creaseside poking at a rebound.
The hit knocked Lafleur cold ( ! ) and it is upon him opening his eyes that he supposedly uttered the infamous "Did I Score?" line.
That would be too good a story not to tell, and I suggested that to my unfazed, tale stretching friend.
No book makes mention, ever, of this. Then again, the man has huge ears!
Sometimes it's a fine line between legend and fact, myth and truth. It gets finer as stories blur, get stretched, forgotten and generally more detailed with age.
Today I knew two things about the Lafleur crash story. One, he did smash his Caprice into a lampole, surviving with just a terrible headache and a small gash on his right earlobe. Two, the whole mess still makes a helluva good joke going on thirty years.

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