米Lifehacker読者Ollie Terranceさんは、「Ubuntu Phone」の見映えと使用感をAndroidデバイスで再現したいと思っていました。そこで『Buzz Launcher』と『Widget Locker』を使ってみたところ、彼はその願望を実現させることができたのです。
彼が使用しているアイテムは下記の通り。
Montblanc supports the launch of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus in Europe
The John Lennon Educational Tour comes to Europe and Yoko Ono Lennon celebrates the launch of the non-profit mobile studio in John Lennon’s hometown, Liverpool.
The John Lennon Tour Bus hits the European roads. Over the last 16 years, the non-profit state-of-the-art mobile audio and video recording and production studio was present at American schools and festivals. While traveling from coast to coast, the bus stops at schools, universities, concerts and music festivals in order to provide young people with further music education.
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus for Europe
In 2013 the popular Tour Bus gets a European counterpart, which drives through Europe. On 8th of May, Yoko Ono Lennon unveiled the brand new Education Tour Bus for Europe during a launch event in John Lennon’s hometown Liverpool, UK.
Attendees were able to preview this extraordinary vehicle before it sets off on an exciting tour of the UK and Europe. In mid-June, the new bus will make its way to London to attend the Yoko Ono curated Meltdown Festival on the South Bank, amongst other soon to be announced dates.
“The educational bus is a huge success in the USA. But John would have been extra thrilled that it is now launching in Europe, starting in Liverpool, his home town.”
Yoko Ono Lennon
In 2010, Montblanc supported this great project for the first time and accompanied the bus during its tour through the USA. This year, Montblanc once again supports the John Lennon Tour Bus and its effort to give students of all ages the possibility to learn more about music and its production as part of their education. Stopping at local schools, colleges and festivals, the bus and its staff strive to reach as many people as possible in order to inspire students to create art, music and film.
A state-of-the-art mobile recording studio
During its 16 years on the road, the US Lennon Bus has teamed up with renowned artists such as will.i.am, Natascha Bedingfield and the Black Eyed Peas. Continuing this tradition, the European edition will invite name recording artists to participate, mentor students, and utilise the facilities throughout its journey.
With its two digital recording studios, acoustic isolation room and newest technology the students get the chance to learn how to compose, play, perform, record and produce songs and music videos – in just one day! Like its original sister bus in the US, Lennon Bus Europe is staffed by a crew of three producers. The interior is divided into three separate studio environments that can be opened to create one large studio. The front studio is a cutting-edge audio and video production room. The rear studio offers pro-level recording and mixing at the highest possible resolution, as well as an iso booth for acoustic recordings, and a Chromatte booth.
Montblanc John Lennon Commemoration Edition 1940
Montblanc shares many of John Lennon’s convictions about the responsibility of art and culture to society. Besides continuing the support for the John Lennon Tour Bus, Montblanc launches a ballpoint pen that completes the John Lennon Commemoration Edition 1940. With this Edition Montblanc is ensuring that Lennon’s legend not only lives on in his verse, his music, and his artistic legacy, but in the beauty of a timeless writing instrument. In this masterpiece, Montblanc has captured Lennon’s incredible soul and philosophy.
Latest News from the Bus here on Stories to Tell
Stay tuned for the latest news here on Stories to tell and don’t forget to check out the UK & European tour schedule on the interactive map, to see if the John Lennon Education tour Bus will reach your city.
“Lennon” and “John Lennon” are trademarks of Yoko Ono Lennon. Lennon “self-portrait” artwork © Yoko Ono Lennon. Licensed through Bag One Arts, Inc.
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Montblanc John Lennon Editions
Since the beginning of May 2013, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus hits the European roads. Time to take a closer look at the Montblanc John Lennon Editions inspired by the legendary musician.
Celebrating the enduring spirit of John Lennon
Montblanc celebrates this great artist and his enduring spirit, since the John Lennon Editions were released on occasion of his 70th anniversary in 2010. In honour to this outstanding talent the Montblanc John Lennon Editions ensure that his legend not only lives on in his verse, his music, and his artistic legacy, but in the beauty of these timeless writing instruments.
Montblanc John Lennon Commemoration Edition 1940
The Strawberry Fields Memorial in New York’s Central Park is a dedication to John Lennon. The round mosaic with the word “imagine” at its centre offers pilgrims a peaceful place to remember and reflect and is likewise an authentic source of inspiration for the Commemoration Edition 1940.
The edition, limited to 1940 pieces, honouring the year of Lennon’s birth, features a 925 sterling guilloche underlay with translucent white lacquer reminiscent of the motif of the round mosaic where people gather to remember the dearly missed poet. The blue tanzanite crowning the guitar-inspired clip hints subtly at Lennon’s blue glasses, while the pen’s cone is engraved with the release date of “Imagine”: 02.10.1971. The rhodium-plated 18k gold nib of the fountain pen bears the sign so often traced in flowers on the circular memorial mosaic: the peace symbol. The Commemoration Edition 1940 is available as a fountain pen, a rollerball or now additionally also as ballpoint pen.
Montblanc John Lennon Special Edition
Like picking up an old-style vinyl record, the John Lennon Special Edition evokes a striking feeling at a simple touch. The gentle grooves chiselled into the black precious resin of the barrel evoking a vinyl groove texture.
The Special Edition incorporates design elements of the musical genre of the 50s and 60s: The platinum-plated clip, for example, takes its inspiration from a guitar neck, with tuning pegs and finely etched strings on the neck, while the platinum-plated plaque is engraved with Lennon’s famous self-portrait. The handcrafted rhodium-plated 18k gold nib bears the message that John helped spread with his music: the peace sign. This edition is also available as a fountain pen, a rollerball or a ballpoint pen.
John Lennon – a true visionary
The Liverpool-born musician achieved international recognition as a member of The Beatles performing to adoring fans all over the world. However, it was his solo work after the band dissolved which established him as a cultural icon in his own right. Not only was John Lennon admired for his music contribution, he was also considered a great thinker, an independent mind and a true visionary whose influence shaped the intellectual mood of an era.
“Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one.” John Lennon
For more than 20 years, Montblanc has actively been involved in nurturing, preserving and developing artistic talent through its numerous initiatives across the world. With such a history, Montblanc is proud to honour John Lennonʼs life, his music and his dreams with the John Lennon Special Editions and by collaborating with the John Lennon Education Tour Bus. The John Lennon Tour Bus, is a US non-profit organization providing young people with the means to learn how to compose, play, perform, record and produce songs and music videos. With the support of Montblanc and Yoko Ono the popular bus now hits the European Roads as well.
Stay tuned to discover more about this great educational music project here on Stories to Tell.
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Android：Android 4.0以降、ユーザーインターフェースは劇的に改善されました。
それもあってか最近は、「Android、使いづらい」のお決まりのセリフを聞くことも少なくなりました。実際、4インチから10インチの画面サイズまで、違和感なくスケールする素晴らしいデザインだと思います。
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黒と水色を使った直線基調のデザインは格好よいのですが、私には、肩肘張っている印象を受けます。もう少し、気の抜ける瞬間があっても良いのでは。
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