Saturday, September 26, 2009

Pre-war TVs set for auction


A collection of early technology that includes pre-war TVs is expected to fetch up to £1m at auction next week. Bonhams said the collection of 758 items includes many regarded as firsts of their kind. It belongs to Michael Bennett-Levy, from Edinburgh, who has spent 30 years collecting examples of early technology from across several centuries. Among the pieces is what is billed by the auction house as an "unequalled" group of 26 pre-war TVs. Bonhams said it was the most comprehensive collection of its type still held in private hands, with only 500 such televisions thought to have survived. Also being auctioned are the first LED pocket calculators from 1971, which are estimated to reach between £200 and £300.

The sale will also feature a Bennet electrostatic friction generator from 1770, valued at £8,000-£12,000, and a Wimshurst X-ray machine, set to raise £7,000-£10,000. Mr. Bennett-Levy said: "The first examples in any field of antiques are always important regardless of any other considerations." Parts from LEO II, created in May 1958, the first commercial computer, are expected to reach £2,000. Other significant firsts are a rare Cuthbert reflecting microscope from around 1830 - it is estimated at £15,000-£25,000. There are also the producer's working papers for the opening of the BBC television service on 2 November 1936.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Iran police 'target mannequins'


Iranian police have warned shopkeepers not to display female mannequins without a hijab, or showing bodily curves, Irna news agency reports. Display of bow ties and neckties, and the sale of women's underwear by men are also banned, the police said. The move is part of a crackdown on Western influences and enforcement of dress codes in recent years. "Un-Islamic behaviour" has been targeted since President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's first election in 2005. "Using unusual mannequins exposing body curves and with heads without hijabs [Muslim veils] are prohibited to be used in the shops," police said in a statement carried by Irna. Correspondents say that in the past such campaigns usually only lasted throughout the summer, but last year's crackdown, including on tight trousers for women, was still continuing in the winter. Iranians who violate dress codes for the first time are generally cautioned, but repeat offenders can face court action and "guidance classes".

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Swingers chat city

Are you looking to chat with Swingers singles? Then this swingers chat site is the best site for you. It is a wonderful site for Swingers people to share their passion; they can also find new friends. The free swingers chat room site is a wonderful way where people can socialize. In such a short time the swingers chat room has gained immense popularity. This site is 100% free online chat site.

Tv chat city

Are you looking to chat with Tv singles? Then this travesti chat site is the best site for you. It is a wonderful site for Tv people to share their passion; they can also find new friends. The free travesti chat room site is a wonderful way where people can socialize. In such a short time the travesti chat room has gained immense popularity. This site is 100% free online chat site.

Travesti chat city

Are you looking to chat with Travesti singles? Then this travesti chat site is the best site for you. It is a wonderful site for Travesti people to share their passion; they can also find new friends. The free travesti chat room site is a wonderful way where people can socialize. In such a short time the travesti chat room has gained immense popularity. This site is 100% free online chat site.