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Home Office
In this totally relaxed and genial space, the ingenious design of the “desk” hides all evidence of computers or work items . . . and then even descends to coffee table height! The flat plasma screen rises or lowers into its cache in the bar, drapes open or close, and luxury stereo or theater surround sound fills the room, depending upon the chosen program.
Our client can put his business
colleagues completely at ease, and also have a sociable wrap-up to a meeting. The craftsman who designed and constructed the furniture and woodwork for this project commented, “Walking into this room one would never know that it houses so many complicated and coordinated electronic details.” Indeed.
Our client wanted an environment that combined the serious functions and technology of an office, but with a relaxed atmosphere where he could entertain clients in informal but important meetings. He thought that a standard desk would take up too much room, and even worse, it would create a psychological and physical barrier inhibiting the friendly, low key feeling he wanted to maintain. He asked the cabinet designer to create an alternative that would be fully equipped for business, but then could turn into an attractive centerpiece for the room, such as a table around which chairs could be grouped for drinks and conversation.
The resulting design was a masterpiece of collaboration between the wood artisan and EDG. In its passive “furniture” state, it does
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Have a question for the Service Center? Simply send an e-mail to solutions@edgonline.com
Problem Solving Tip of the Month
Rebooting your DSS ReceiverIs your picture breaking up, frozen, or not turning on? If you have a DSS receiver simply rebooting your system may be all that is required to fix the problem. Small surges or bad weather may be the culprit. If this is a constant problem, or rebooting fails to solve the problem call the Service Department at
732-650-9800 ext. 110.
- Unplug the unit.
- Pull the card (On the newer models A65 or B65 the card is in the front. The older models A55 or B55 the card is in the back of the unit.)
- Wait 1 minute.
- Insert the card and plug-in the unit.
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Blues Room by Robert Modica
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf/Moanin' in the MoonlightMCA CHD-5908
There has never been anyone quite like the 6'3", 300+ pound Chester Burnett, a.k.a. Howlin' Wolf. Robert Johnson may have possessed more lyrical insight, Muddy Waters more dignity, and a B.B. King certainly more technical expertise, but no one could match him for the singular ability to rock the house down to the foundation while simultaneously scaring its patrons out of its wits.
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Classical Corner by Valerie Kurlychek
Classical Music for Kids... and CatsSome years ago a friend told me that her young son really liked the theme music from his favorite cartoon show and asked whether there might be a recording of it. She only knew that it was "classical" music...
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Movie Review by Joe McNeill
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (2000)Directed by: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow
This is an interesting movie I caught one evening while in Philadelphia attending a trade show.
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