Unless you're incredibly organized, it's highly likely that you have different music tracks dotted around different devices, which can turn digital DJing from a celebration of music to a mess of jumbled cables quicker than you can shout "tune". Pioneer's new digital decks, however, swap wires for Wi-Fi.

The new XDJ-AERO, you see, can suck music directly from up to four different devicessmartphones, tablets, laptops, whatevervia Wi-Fi. You can also create chunks of playlist on a device before the big event, then drag them to the decks ready cued up, so that you can spend time thinking about what should come next.

Elsewhere, it works pretty much like any other set of digital decks: it has a built-in 24-bit audio interface, a two-channel mixer, and all manner of cue-point triggers, FX and filters that you'll probably never know how to use properly.

The XDJ-AERO is going to be available later this month, for the princely sum of $1,400. Whether that's worth it probably depends on how disorganized you are and how little you like wires. [Pioneer]

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When youre a professional poker player, time doesnt really exist. Or if it does exist, its measured in decks of cards, in hands, in raises and calls and bluffs, in pots taken and pots lost. Which is why when Jon Urban won $27,000 and a Rolex watch for taking the top place in a Las Vegas poker tournament, the first thing he did was sell the watch.

What did he need a Rolex for?

(John Kelly/THE WASHINGTON POST) - Jon Urban, 28, poses for a photo in Washington, D.C. Jon quit his job as an engineer at Black & Decker to live his dream.

Jon is the Montgomery County native I first wrote about three years ago, when he was 28 and had just quit a well-paying engineering job with Black & Decker to move to Vegas and play poker professionally. Who among us wouldnt love to trade the 9-to-5 grind for the glamour and freedom of professional pokerdom?

But Jon is nothing if not a realist, and last year he traded the glamour and freedom of professional pokerdom for the 9-to-5 grind.

Overall, I think it was a success, Jon said of his 18-month stint playing cards. I managed to make somewhat of a living.

But he was missing his longtime girlfriend (first she was in Washington; now shes in Dallas), and he was in a rut, profit-wise. He had started out hot but for six months had been struggling. I was extremely unlucky, Jon told me on the phone from Dallas. Also, I noticed that I started getting a little arrogant and started losing my discipline.

Jon had always prided himself on his discipline, his ability to fold bad hands, to ignore bullying or buffoonish tablemates. But he saw that slipping.

I was trying different types of moves and plays that I really had no business doing, he said. Although he thought a change in his style of play from what poker players call tight-aggressive to loose-aggressive was a step in the right direction, he decided to walk away, to move to Dallas to be with his girlfriend, to look for a job in the real world.

It was a strange circumstance to go into an interview and say, Yes, my last job was in Vegas as a professional poker player, Jon said. I got some funny looks. But I did have Black & Decker behind it, so that definitely helped.

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NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that the Company has launched a new product, Nansulate(R) Deck, for protection and cooling of wooden decks and railings. This clear protective coating helps to cool deck surface temperatures as well as protects the wood from moisture, UV and weathering, while also being resistant to mold and algae growth.

This new product is the result of customer demand, stated Francesca Crolley, V.P. Business Development for Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Customers of our home and roof insulation products were asking us for a coating that could help make their decks cooler in the summer, while also protecting them from mold and algae growth and weathering. Our customers are also very sustainable, so they appreciate the fact that our products do not contain biocides and are environmentally friendly, and will make their decks and railings last longer. After working with our R&D team, we developed a version of our industrial technology, which is used in all types of factory environment and harsh exposure applications, that could fill this need and provide solutions that are not currently available in the deck coating marketplace. Part of what we do is use sustainable nanotechnology to provide solutions to issues that most companies cant solve. Weve provided unique solutions for corrosion under insulation, difficult to insulate areas, and lead abatement, to name a few, and continue to enjoy the challenges that companies and customers bring to us daily.

Industrial Nanotechs patented line of award winning nanotechnology based insulation and protective coatings have been used in industry and by consumers since 2004. These sustainable products provide solutions to energy savings, surface protection, and environmental remediation in an environmentally friendly, clear liquid coating line.

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Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of award winning, specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth, fire resistance, chemical resistance and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes industrial, residential, agricultural and solar thermal insulation coatings. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (www.inanotk.com) and (www.nansulate.com). Blog: http://www.nansulate.com/nanoblog, Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NanoPioneer, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nansulate.

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Industrial Nanotech Inc. is a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for sustainable nanotechnology which are sold worldwide.

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Irving, TX -- Grip-Rite, the top-selling brand of fasteners in America, has introduced PrimeGuard MAX(TM), a stainless steel fastener line with a lifetime guarantee against rust. The product line includes stainless steel nails, screws and collated nails, available in a vast array of styles and sizes.

PrimeGuard MAX stainless steel fasteners are designed specifically for use on decks, fences, roofing, siding and trim, and other outdoor projects. All PrimeGuard MAX premium fasteners have gone through rigorous testing and monitoring, and offer a lifetime guarantee against rust for the life of the project.

"Our customers have been asking us for a stainless steel fastener they can count on to withstand the outside elements," says Product Manager, Michael Mcfarland. "It makes sense that a homeowner who pays for higher-end siding, decking, roofing and trim products designed to last longer uses a fastener that offers equal performance."

Innovative Packaging In addition to its high-end performance, PrimeGuard MAX is now available in new, innovative, see-through plastic packaging to make fastener selection even easier. Other benefits include: Product descriptions with full color product photos are featured on easy to read bi-lingual labels. All tubs and buckets feature re-closable, snap-shut lids to protect fasteners from the elements. Available in convenient 1 lb. and 5 lb. tubs for smaller projects, or economical buckets and bulk boxes for larger projects.

About PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. With 42 distribution centers throughout the USA and Canada and more than 1,100 employees, PrimeSource is an international distributor of building materials serving residential and industrial new-construction and remodeling markets as a value-added link in the distribution chain. Core products distributed under the nationally known Grip-Rite and Pro-Twist brands include: Nails, screws, and collated fasteners; tools, compressors and accessories; residential and commercial roofing products; diamond blades and accessories, gypsum accessories, weather protection and covers, adhesives and caulks, contractor bags and poly sheeting, building accessories; rebar and concrete accessories; and fencing and wire. For more information please visit http://www.primesourcebp.com or call (800) 676-7777.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- An Egbertville teen who just last week crashed into a police cruiser is now in deeper trouble with the law -- cops found him hiding 150 decks of heroin in his underwear, authorities allege.

Police say they arrested Justin Turner, 18, of the 100 block of Roosevelt Avenue, at about 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, behind a strip mall at 2795 Richmond Ave. in New Springville.

A law enforcement source said police stopped Turner for questioning because he was looking into vehicles in the strip-mall parking lot, which has seen a recent rash of car break-ins.

It turned out he had 10 decks of heroin in his back pocket, two in his front pocket, and another 150 in his underwear, court papers allege.

Turner, who doesn't have a driver's license, sent a police car spinning into a guardrail in Meiers Corners July 25, according to authorities.

As the police account goes, Turner was going 50 mph by the intersection of Manor Road and Rockland Avenue about 1:19 a.m., when he crossed the double yellow line to get around a car stopped at the light. An NYPD cruiser was passing through the intersection, its emergency lights turned on, at the time, and Turner's 2006 Lexus sedan slammed into it, police said.

The impact set off the cruiser's air bags, and the two officers inside suffered minor injuries and swelling, according to court papers.

Turner, who was arrested on charges second-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree assault, reckless driving and driving without a license in that case, was released on $2,000 bail, and is slated to return to Stapleton Criminal Court on Sept. 24, according to Peter N. Spencer, a spokesman for District Attorney Daniel Donovan.

Wednesday's arrest means he now faces charges third- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance charges.

Court records show it's the second time Turner has been arrested on felony drug possession charges this year. On Jan. 12, police with the Mid-Island's 122nd Precinct arrested him on third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and other charges. He was released on his own recognizance in that case, with his next appearance slated for Sept. 6.

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Theo Epstein recently suggested the Cubs need "waves and waves" of pitching in the organization.

Since becoming the Cubs president in October, Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer have gone to great lengths to fill that void.

While the results of the rebuilding project can't be fairly judged for years, the blueprint of the foundation for sustained success has been implemented.

There have been three waves of the Epstein-Hoyer era so far. Here are the primary transactions and how they look:

First waveNovember-February

Arrivals: Ian Stewart, Travis Wood, David DeJesus, Anthony Rizzo, Paul Maholm, Manny Corpas, Reed Johnson, Kerry Wood, Joe Mather, Lendy Castillo. Plus minor leaguers Dave Sappelt, Ronald Torreyes, Alfredo Amezaga, Adrian Cardenas and Zach Cates.

Departures: Tyler Colvin, Sean Marshall, Andrew Cashner, DJ LeMahieu, Carlos Zambrano, Chris Carpenter.

Limbo: Blake DeWitt, Randy Wells, Chris Volstad.

Assessment: Rizzo is the best and the brightest acquisition the new regime has made. He has more than lived up to the hype, while Cashner once again is injured with the Padres.

Returning veteran Kerry Wood never got on track after the team's marketing department turned his re-signing into a sideshow at the Cubs Convention. He had arm problems in spring training and retired in May.

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Whether it's a home or an office, a good space requires personality and the photography studio of Fotobia has it in excess. The walls are filled with vintage-style screen prints, old hanging cameras, supermarket signs, and skate decks. And despite all the fun in the officefrom mustached stick figures to classic soda popthe workspace isn't lacking in practical charm.

Daniel Goncalves, the owner of Fotobia, offers an endearing story about how the space came together:

The studio is located in a historic seminary that was converted into lofts near downtown Jacksonville. [My wife] Magda was getting fed up with my gear taking over our living space; as punishment, I got my dream studio. She has always had a love for design, graphic elements, spaces. So when we found this loft, we created the clean, modern design together.

His studio is a great example of how you don't need a ton of space to make something functional and beautiful:

The studio is not huge, but it fits our needs perfectly. It's right on the line of being just big enough to shoot in, but not so big that we don't use all the space. I love the view; it feels like we're in a secluded warehouse district. While brainstorming, I like getting lost in the image of cars on the highway looking like they are driving over the rooftops of the adjacent buildings.

Want to see more? Hit up Herman Miller Lifework for more photos and an interview with Daniel.

If you have a workspace of your own to show off, throw the pictures on your Flickr account and add it to the Lifehacker Workspace Show and Tell Pool. Include some details about your setup and why it works for you, and you just might see it featured on the front page of Lifehacker.

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Whether its a home or an office, a good space requires personality. The photography studio of Fotobia has it in excess the walls are filled with vintage-style screen prints, old hanging cameras, supermarket signs and skate decks. Despite all the fun in the office, the workspace isnt lacking in practical charm.

Daniel Goncalves, owner of Fotobia, offers an endearing story about how the space came together:

The studio is located in a historic seminary that was converted into lofts near downtown Jacksonville. [My wife] Magda was getting fed up with my gear taking over our living space; as punishment, I got my dream studio. She has always had a love for design, graphic elements, spaces. So when we found this loft, we created the clean, modern design together.

His studio is a great example of how you dont need a ton of space to make something functional and beautiful:

The studio is not huge, but it fits our needs perfectly. Its right on the line of being just big enough to shoot in, but not so big that we dont use all the space. I love the view; it feels like were in a secluded warehouse district. While brainstorming, I like getting lost in the image of cars on the highway looking like they are driving over the rooftops of the adjacent buildings.

Want to see more? Hit up Herman Miller Lifework for more photos and an interview with Daniel.

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Summertime presents the return of several seasonal fire hazards as activities shifting outdoors, according to Ted Pisciotta, assistant chief of Shelton Fire Prevention. Among the most common involve cooking grills, wooden decks, and use of gasoline and other flammable liquids.

Here are some fire prevention tips:

Locate grills and any propane tanks/cylinders a safe distance from buildings, wooden decks and other combustibles. Never store propane indoors.

Check propane gas hose connection is tight and check hoses carefully for leaks. Applying soapy water to the hoses will easily and safely reveal any leaks.

Inspect and clean tubes and burner of gas grills where spiders and small insects may make nests or webs. This could lead to a fire. Frequent inspection and cleaning is typically necessary before use.

Only use charcoal starter fluids designed for grills and do not add fluid after coals have been lit.

Eliminate dry leaves, combustible storage or other debris from beneath wood or plastic constructed decks. Avoid putting trash and other combustible materials on the deck.

Avoid smoking on a wood deck. If you permit smoking, use suitable disposal containers/ashtrays. Never use paper or plastic cups, napkins etc.

Store gasoline and other flammable liquids in a building separate from the house or place of residence, such as a secured shed located a distance from the main structure. Never store such liquids or propane cylinders within and attached garage or basement. Always keep out of reach from children.

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Clive Palmer says the design team has completed preliminary work on Titanic 2, and "all the money I've got is the budget" but that "no pensioners will be allowed in the Casino".

There is something irresistible in imagining Clive Palmer in the third-class 'tween-decks of his Titanic II, the bodhran pounding, the fiddles flying and the uillean pipes wailing, Guinness spilled and light feet a-jigging.

Could he please, please lure Kate Winslet down there for a wild reel? It would, without doubt, be the finest application conceivable of the billions surging from Australia's coal deposits.

Clive, you may be aware, has made it known that when his dream ship is built, he'll spend his time in third class because that's where all the fun will be.

Clive Palmer at the Titanic II announcement. Photo: Glenn Hunt

It seems rather more likely that Clive is having a wee bit of fun with all of us. Is there even a third class, once known as steerage, in a cruise ship any more, even if such a strata seems necessary if the Titanic II is to be a replica of the first?

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Well, let's imagine there will be, and let's imagine this fabulous fantasy will eventually float upon an ocean.

Third class passengers, Clive has declared, will be screened from the casino up in snooty first class because they should be saved from themselves. They couldn't afford to lose their money. And pensioners would be banned altogether.

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