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An unplanned trip always seems to work well when visiting an area within a few hours drive which was exactly what i did last weekend.I woke just before 3am and decided to travel up to Rannoch Moor, this was after checking the weather report where it was clear skies at sunrise and broken cloud after an hour or two.I packed my landscape bag and headed off in the darkness, never a good idea for me as i often get travel sick when in a car/driving during the night. As expected an hour into my journey and i had to stop the car to be sick, a few minutes later and back on the road but only for 15 minutes or so only to feel ill again, this happened 1 more time buy which time i couldn't be sick any more so know i would be fine for the rest of my journey..lol. I got to Rannoch Moor area and decided again to go to Lohan na-h Achalaise which is just off the main road through the moor. I parked the van and waited till the light was starting to show and as hoped the skies were clear however the lochan had a light ripple which was screwing up my intended reflection shots. I made the decision to give it 15 mins to see if i could get reflections and at that the water became still. The morning mist was rising from the water which gave i nice feel to the images. The sun was starting to rise which took away the soft morning tones but it lit up the blackmount tips in the background, just what i hoped for and to add to it i was the only person there.I tried various compositions that morning and was happy with what i came away with. As the sun started to light more of the scene i decided to give my dpi phantom 4 Pro drone its first outing, back to the van to set it up. Feeling a bit nervous of flying an expensive drone over the lochan on its first outing. I set up what i thought was correct however i couldn't get the drone to connect, just getting an error message which i wasn't 100% sure how to fix( I'm new to flying drones). I made the decision to pack it away again to be on the safe side. Back in the van an onto a location i wanted to scout out for a later winter trip and look at the walking route i would need to follow to get to my chosen high location-all looks straight forward and i will be back there when the snow is falling in the winter months.A quick return home and feeling unwell again so left the image editing till the next day. I have added a small gallery of images from the lochan and will transfer them to the main landscape section after a few weeks. Next trip is very different as I'm off to Valencia again for a city break and to photograph the City of Arts and Sciences, i visited this location in June and loved it however sections were shut off for open air concerts etc so hoping to get to them in mid October.Hope you enjoy the images as much as i enjoy taking them.
Equipment used in taking the images-Nikon D810 camera, Nikon 24-70 lens,Gitzo 5541LS tripod, Kirk BH-1 ballhead, Progrey filter holder, new B&W circular polariser, Progrey 2 or 3 stop ND soft grad filter
I find it so hard to believe that I haven't updated this blog section in so long. It seems that I haven't updated since my Germany trip to see the elusive Goshawk and so much has happened since then. During the last 2 years I have had several trips abroad which I have now uploaded images in various sections of this website.
Sweden - I travelled to Northern Sweden to try and photograph the wild Golden Eagle and what a trip it turned out to be.It was a dedicated Golden Eagle trip however it offered so much more, from a lone white tailed eagle which managed to get in a full blown fight with the resident golden eagle (my highlight of the trip to see such a thing) to the small birds fighting to survive in temps as low as -20 degrees. A welcome visitor was the little grey headed woodpecker who came along most days and stayed a while all the time allowing us great views and images to remember it by. The "Goldies" were seen on average every 2nd day and could hang around from a minute to more than an hour. One thing that did cause issues was the distance to where the birds liked to hang around was around 80m all of which we could have various atmospheric conditions to play with and shoot through with our cameras - a steep learning curve of which you can see the results in the "Raptor" section.
Valencia - this was a first for me, to travel abroad with only landscapes/cityscapes in mind. Added to the pressure was that i was trying out my newly purchased Nikon D810 camera for the very first time. A short flight with extra leg room set of the trip superbly and a quick checkin into the superb hotel which was only 150m from the "City of Arts and Sciences" which was my main aim to photograph. This is a very modern area which both locals and tourists flock to - look it up to find out more info. This area really requires no wind and decent weather as most often or not it's the reflection images that people want to see however if you look hard enough there is plenty of other things to photograph in the area. I managed to get most of the images i really wanted however a large open air concert had blocked off part of the area i wanted to go to hence i now have another visit organised for the middle of Oct 2017. Again images from the trip have been uploaded to my "Landscapes" section on this site.
Hungary - my most recent photography trip and what a trip it became. I had visited Hungary a few years ago and it was a fantastic trip which led me to want to return. This time we visited another part of Hungary which allowed us to see and photograph many new and different species. My friends Chas and Rich both are experienced in these long trips abroad with me however i think we all underestimated how hard it can be with only 3-4hrs sleep per night. Great weather and great wildlife everywhere on this trip which resulted in me taking around 3000 images and I'm sure my other 2 friends had as much if not more images to download. What i liked was the vast diversity of wildlife and species and as such so far Hungary (both trips) are amongst the best trips i have done to date. A few highlights from the trip were-
1. Seeing and photographing the Marsh Harrier at a decent distance for my lens/camera combo.
2.Having a female Kestrel land only 3m from me only for it to attack a mouse in a brick pile, this resulted in 1 dead mouse and 1 happy Kestrel and an even more happy photographer (me) who watched it all unfold at such a close distance. The Kestrel then decided to go on top of the bricks and eat the mouse - all around 3m from me.
3.Watching a small pond for ducks when approx 30 Common Cranes decided to join the party and cause havoc in the pond and with the resident ducks - what a sight on such a small pond.
4.Watching and photographing a Red Footed Falcon pair do a food pass (a mouse of sorts) right in front of me. The female then flew the mouse back to its young within its nest site.
5.Last but not least by any means was watching the antics of some shrikes (Lesser Grey Shrikes and Red Backed Shrikes) both of which species are fearless. These birds often live and nest along with raptors of various description and can be seen chasing them away if they get too close, these birds are often only around 1/10th of the size of the birds they chase. One of the best birds to date that i have watched. Just a small selection of images have been uploaded to the "Raptor and Bird" sections for you to look at.
Next up is my 2nd trip to Valencia which I'm really looking forward to however just as important to me is a few trips i have planned to around the Glencoe area with my newly purchased drone (DJI Phantom 4 Pro) which thanks to Sharon who bought me this will give me something new to learn and practice with, so watch out for images from the drone and possibly a Video section being added to this website. Till the next instalment.
Well its been a while since i spent some time writing a blog for my website but better late than never. Over the winter i have mostly been concentrating on red deer and winter landscapes both of which i have some images elsewhere on this site. The last few months have seen me finalising my plans for a trip to Germany to try and view and photograph Goshawks in the wild. Most of the planning and leading was from my friend Chas Moonie from www.wildfeathers.co.uk . Chas had been the previous year, making some good contacts to help him locate these elusive birds of prey.
The Goshawk has been at the top of my photography list for many many years so to get a chance of seeing these birds in the wild was a dream come true. We started off on an Easyjet flight which was pretty painless and got us to Germany in well under 2hrs. A quick hop onto a train then a short taxi journey we were at our hotel base for the week. The hotel was basic but clean and provided a good hearty breakfast which was perfect to help us whilst standing out in often freezing temperatures for 6 or 7hrs at a time.
Shortly after arriving at our hotel we were out and about in search of the Goshawks. We only had a few hours of daylight left so decided to concentrate our efforts on a site close to our hotel. Boy were we glad we did as we quickly spotted both male and female Goshawks in the area. We found that during our stay that of all the sites we visited the female Goshawk was very wary and could only be seen at distance. The male bird however offered some decent views. In these few hours we managed to get some of our best shots of the bird with decent blue skies and uninterrupted views void of twigs and branches.
The following day we decided to try another site a few miles away, we stood in an area where we saw the male bird in the morning but later we moved location as we weren't having any success getting close enough. We were so glad we did as the male was located just above our heads in a branch (this was with us scanning just about every other tree in the area without any luck). This site over the next few days proved to be very popular with photographers as we met a few during our time there however getting clear shots wasn't as easy as the birds seemed to be tucked right up in the higher branches. We took the decision to return to the first site for a few days. Again some good views but the weather wasn't playing ball with us, cold, grey skies were the order of the day - its amazing how the cold can grind you down after 6-7hrs.
The same theme followed with grey skies on Thursday so we decided to try for Red Squirrels in an area close by. Squirrels really found us and ended with Chas hand feeding peanuts to one however they weren't interested in his offerings and were soon on their way. We spent the next few hours in the company of the Goshawks in poor weather but even this couldn't dampen our spirits. On one occasion the male landed very close and we would say it was the closest it had been all week, just at that point a small opening in the clouds came and a slither of blue sky for around 2mins. Perfect timing as the male Goshawk was sitting out in the open on a branch with some blue sky in the background - we quickly forgot about the images we had taken the rest of the week as these were looking good on the camera. The grey skies returned and we had had enough. We were leaving the following morning and the weather again wasn't great so we decided to call it a day and pack our stuff up for the journey home.
A taxi ride to the train station and a train to the airport all went smoothly as the German transport system is very good. A long wait in the airport and an even longer wait at security saw me getting stopped and taken into a room to have my camera backpack and big lenses looked at (or were they just drooling over them), a quick swab for drugs on my lens and i was a free man again - i'm starting to get used to this by now as my backpack often gets checked over by over enthusiastic security at airports. 2hrs later we were home. An epic trip which ran smoothly (with the help from Chas).
I will be adding images to the "Raptor" section for those interested in seeing this stunning and elusive woodland hunter. Till the next time. Bye.
Well here we are almost at the end of September and moving into October and this is my first blog on the new site. Its been a quiet few months since my recent trips (North Uist, Hungary and Poland) but I`m hoping to be getting out and about a bit more now the colder weather is almost upon us. October will see the annual Red Deer rut and for this I shall this time be heading up the Glen Etive area in search of those big stags. I have photographed these true highland stags in the past however never during the rutting season. I`m sure I will stumble upon them at some point in my travels.
October also is one of the best months for landscape photography and this is something I plan on doing a bit more of over the next few years. The colder weather brings with it the change in the look of the highlands with everything turning from green to the red/yellows of Autumn. I have been lacking a nice wide angle lens in my bag until now. In the past I have made do with my Nikon 24-70 and have really enjoyed using it, however sometimes I found it just wasn't wide enough hence I`m sitting here waiting the arrival of the fantastic and sharp Nikon 14-24 lens. This lens will offer so much in the way of landscape possibilities but it will also really make me think about composition of each shot I take. Another reason for buying the Nikon 14-24 is to use for some night sky/star photography. I have loved seeing others images of the Milkyway on the internet and now I get a chance to do it for myself.
So the next few weeks I`m hoping for some colder weather to help start the red deer rut but also some clear skies to allow me the chance to photograph some stars. I am planning a trip to the Glencoe/Glen Etive area in the early evening to photograph some sunset landscapes then find a nice place away from light pollution to photograph the stars. A few hours rest in the back of the van will be required before I start again in time for some sunrise landscapes and some early morning red deer rutting action...All this just needs mother nature to play ball and give me the correct weather to fulfill all my photography requirements. But hey this is Scotland and if anything we are always ready to adapt to what mother natures brings us so no matter what the next few months are going to be fun.
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Nothing bizarre about this at all—9-week-old fetus to "testify" on abortion bill
Channel 4 in Columbus:
A fetus has been scheduled as a legislative witness in Ohio on a unique bill that proposes outlawing abortions after the first heartbeat can be medically detected.
An aide to committee Chairman Lynn Wachtmann said a pregnant woman will be brought before the committee and an ultrasound image of her uterus will be projected onto a screen. The heartbeat of the fetus will be visible in color.
Well, at least the Republicans aren't taking a serious issue like abortion and turning it into a sideshow carnival act of political grandstanding. Incidentially,
We won't hold any hearings on whether Governor Kasich's appointment for Development Director is unconstitutional (today, the Controlling Board approved funds for the Ohio Department of Development after they amended the request to remove Director Kvamme's signature.)
I thought the pathetic attempts by congressional Republicans to ship Terri Schiavo while on life-support to "testify" to Congress was political grandstanding at their worse. This is close to it.
Here's what Wachtmann can't provide: testimony from a doctor that the fetus whose heartbeat Wachtmann is exploiting is viable outside of the womb, or a constitutional law scholar that will say Wachtmann's bill is constitutional.
Even the Ohio Right to Life refuses to support the bill because they know it is a colossal waste of time because it is patently unconstitutional. I'm just curious: Will Wachtmann subpoena the fetuses of those who are going to be effective by Speaker Batchelder's planned cuts in Medicaid cuts for pregnant women?
How about instead of spending legislative energies to pass an unconstitutional ban on abortion? Wachtmann focuses on helping needy mothers to get the prenatal care they need?
How about telling Speaker Boehner to lay off cutting off federal funding for Planned Parenthood which provides prenatal care for needy women who may have no other access to such necessary care?
Those are things Chairman Wachtmann could have his committee do that would actually save the lives of unborn fetuses. Instead, he'll continue to use the committee for useless political grandstanding in order to appease anti-abortion extremists who won't take Roe for an answer.
It's wonderful that king john and his troupe of clowns have obtained high paying jobs for all those in Ohio who want them… That we no longer have any budget issues, that our infrastructure is in tip top shape, schools are doing well and crime is at a all time low… No wonder they have time for debate social issues like this.. I understand a bunch of happy folks are going to stop by downtown tomorrow to let john know how thrilled they are with how well he's done.
At first I thought she was going to have the ultrasound in front of them, and I was wondering … because at 9 weeks it isn't exactly a jelly-on-the-stomach type of ultrasound.
Also, I wonder how old the ultrasound is. Are they bringing someone who is 5 months pregnant with a belly in to show the 2 month old ultrasound? Because that is a little misleading. It would make more sense to have someone who is only 9 weeks pregnant – and has no visible outward signs of pregnancy.
Are they going to explain how this fetus came into being ??? Was it conceived out of love or rape ??? When those fellas up there in the Statehouse can give birth than they can decide this issue.


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S. Korea to make efforts to resume tours to N. Korean mountain resort
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SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea pledged Monday to make efforts to resume stalled tours to North Korea's scenic mountain resort as Pyongyang sought the resumption of the lucrative project.
South Korea has suspended tours to Mount Kumgang on North Korea's east coast since 2008 after a South Korean female tourist was shot dead by a North Korean guard.
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We got quite a few inquiries for the focus light setup for the Sealife DC1200. The Sealife DC1200 comes in three packages. The standard package without any strobes, the elite package with one strobe, and the maxx package with two strobes.
For the standard package, you can consider the single or the dual 800i or 800xi setup. It's always better to have two video lights than one if you're looking to shoot videos.
For the Sealife DC1200 which comes with a sealife tray and a strobe, you will need the following:
Note: Since the sealife tray is a half tray you cannot mount two lights on it. So what you would do is to remove the Sealife strobe and attach the Sealife arm on to the Nocturnal Lights tray. It takes 2 minutes to do so and you can also attach the wide angle lens on there as well.
If you're shooting with with the DC1200 Maxx package you would most likely get the hot shoe package. There is a removable rubber piece that goes on top of the camera and you can remove that and slide in one of the hot shoe adapters that we have. The own shown below has a better range of motion that will allow you to mount the light on the top of the housing and you can lock it in different positions.
You can also get this setup along with the SLX 800i wthi the flex arm adapter. It's slightly more cost effective than the one shown above and you have a slight less range of moution.
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I had a wisteria in my garden and it grew and grew and grew. It climbed over the wires and probably had an attack of claustraphobia as it began to climb upwards to the neighbour's balcony above. She was thrilled and found it lovely, but I had to warn her and I cut it away. Wisteria have the habit of completely covering the walls of a house, no matter how high, and we live in a ground floor appartment.
One day we decided the wisteria must go, as it was threatening to take over the garden and sprouting in places where it should not sprout. The gardener arrived and removed everything. Three months later it was growing again in a different place. It was like the invasion of the wisteria body snatchers. I cut it down after a short fight and have never seen it since, but I am convinced it is still waiting somewhere in the depths.


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Random Buddy Birth Facts
5 comments:
- Amanda said...
That was an interesting read! And I'm not laughing, I have about the same stuff in the back of my car, but add a stroller, blanket, and small rubbermaid container with non perishable snacks like crackers. Someone's always hungry too. LOVE the sucker idea. I"m going to start carrying Dum Dums. My lil guy always gets cranky when I'm checking out, but not while I'm shopping for some reason.
- October 18, 2008 at 9:54 AM
- Carolina Mama said...
A flat of water and peanut butter crackers for the hungry. Umbrella. Love your rock the vote button!
And I added a pumpkin pic I meant to put up and it reminded me of you on the farm ! ;)
- October 18, 2008 at 9:14 PM
- Marel Lecone said...
That really was interesting. You should totally be on some parenting blog with that information. I'm going to have to pass it on to the next crazy person I meet . . . I'm just kidding!! You are totally an amazing person. Hope all is well. Is it cooling down nicely where you are?
- October 19, 2008 at 7:48 PM
- Cliff said...
I had no ideer sams would do that. (do you know what they call a deer with no eyes? A: No eye deer.)
Interesting stuff with the twins. You had a bad time for a while. Glad all is well.
- October 20, 2008 at 12:52 AM
- twin power mommy said...
That's funny to read about another mom's experiences with her twins.
Mine wasn't quite like that.
Born: 15 weeks TOO early.
Weight: 1.2 and 1.3 pounds...SUPER SMALL!
NICU: for 109 days.
Hard when they came home: of course! i had two tiny babies that need super special attention, all kinds of meds on specific hours, but not necessarily for both girls at the same exact time. I had to do a dry erase board in a grid, to mark when i gave a dose of something, to whom i gave it and when the other one would need their dose. It wasn't easy.
I did't go through a household of other sick kiddos, though, PRAISE GOD!
My diaper bag was quite huge. I carried EVERYTHING in there. I also carried two canisters of oxygen and tried to fit it all in the bottom portion of the double stroller i had. Not easy going out into public by myself, but i did it.
I went out into public only if i could go when there wouldn't be alot of people. I didn't mind stopping to answer questions, but i, too HAD A TIME SCHEDULE! Two babies that get fussy isn't easy to deal with when you're out and about.
I also hated when people or KIDS would want to touch my babies. Their immune system was already compromised and i couldn't be too careful with making sure they didn't get any kinds of germs from ANYBODY!
It took me months before i even allowed most family members to touch and hold.
No one was welcomed in my house for fear of sickness and germs. It was bad!
Once they got a bit older and more strong, i loosend up. I got a kick outta people in the stores watching my girls walk (at 14 months) but they looked like they were 6 months. I always had people ask me, "they're walking already. how old are they?"
Then i would chuckle and say "they'd better be walking, they ARE 14 months old!"
It gave me a good laugh.
Oh, those were the days...
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(Note from Art: this is a follow-on to my recent self-development themed post, "The Hard Work of Getting Better at What You Do.")
Of the many important themes espoused by the late and arguably pre-eminent management thinker of the latter part of the twentieth century, Peter Drucker, perhaps the most valuable to us as individuals, is his constant reminder that we are responsible for our own self-development. His classic article at Harvard Business Review, "Managing Oneself" (fee) should be once-a-year required reading for all of us.
One of Drucker's more provocative suggestions as described in William A. Cohen's enjoyable read, "A Class with Drucker-The Lost Lessons of the World's Greatest Management Teacher," is for managers to actively work at developing expertise outside of their chosen field as a tool to preparing to become a senior or strategic leader. Drucker himself was a professor of Japanese Art and an author of a book on the subject.
Drucker's perspective on mastering a second discipline, as described by Cohen:
"Drucker went on to tell us that it was essential that business executives master at least two disciplines, and that one of them must be outside of the field of business. He said this was important in the preparation of an executive for higher responsibilities, because, … one never knew what future responsibilities might be thrust upon one unexpectedly."
"Expertise in more than one field was good training for sudden responsibilities in yet another field, and was the only evidence that the manager was capable of mastering more than one discipline."
Facing Ambiguity and Embracing Discomfort
The pursuit of expertise in a very different arena from one where we've labored for years is an exercise in moving beyond our own comfort zone. By pursuing something all new, we deliberately place ourselves in a position of ignorance and discomfort. The only way forward beyond frustration towards success or mastery is to challenge ourselves to learn new ways of thinking and acting.
What a remarkable means of preparing to tackle the move from individual contributor to manager or from manager to senior organizational leader. In both of these situations, the knowledge and skills that worked for us historically are rendered either less valuable at best or nearly useless in the extreme. For example, success as a marketing professional or software developer is certainly positive, and part of why you are tapped to try something new and more ambiguous. However, your historical subject matter knowledge is just one small portion of what you will need to be successful with a host of different and more ambiguous people and strategic challenges.
Towards New Problems and New Ways of Thinking
Immersion in literature, art, music or any pursuit that requires different pathways of thought and action, offers valuable training for coping with new and ambiguous situations in your career, not to mention a serious and often much needed dose of humility!
While Steve Jobs seems to serve as everyone's favorite data point these days, there's no doubt his many interests in art, literature, philosophy and even calligraphy, profoundly influenced his views on design and strategy. And while I can't quantify the impact of my own journey into jazz piano, sans talent and any prior musical training, I have every belief that it's helped me with humility, patience, problem-solving. Additionally, I have a new appreciation for adapting and improvising as a leader…not in an undisciplined manner, but in a structured manner, much like improvisation in jazz.
Another leading and thankfully still very much alive management thinker, Ram Charan, writing in "Leaders at All Levels," describes an apprenticeship approach to cultivating senior strategic leaders.
The essence of the approach is to ensure that the individual is exposed over a number of years to a succession of increasingly complex and ambiguous challenges. Those who cultivate the skills to create value out of ambiguity are candidates for senior or top roles. Others who struggle to cope may remain as valued contributors and tacticians, but are not candidates for top roles.
The Bottom-Line for Now
Self-development is a full-contact sport. We have to fight resistance, beat-back distraction and commit ourselves to embracing our own ignorance and doing something about it.
Take your pursuit seriously and you cultivate a new sense of humility, different views on how to tackle complex problems and an underlying sense of confidence that you will be able to find a way forward, even in the most extreme and vague circumstances.
What's your alternative field of pursuit?
This blog originally appeared at artpetty.com.
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Carrie Fisher, best known as the iconic double-bun hairdo-wearing Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, died Tuesday following a heart attack, FoxNews.com confirmed. She was 60.
Fisher's fellow Star Wars co-stars and others in Hollywood reacted to the loss of the beloved actress.
Harrison Ford issued a statement saying "Carrie was one-of-a-kind.brilliant, original. Funny and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, bravely...My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her Mother Debbie, her brother Todd, and her many friends. We will all miss her."
Star Wars director George Lucas said in a statement:
"Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved. In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess — feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think."
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/GgIeYGeMt9— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 27, 2016
I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn't. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016
We've lost a true gem with Carrie Fisher's passing. Her humor, talent and brutal honesty were gifts to the world. Her voice will be missed.— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher didn't make it. I am so terribly sorry, and send my sincere condolences to her family, friends and fans all around the world.— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 27, 2016
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016
Numb. Unbelievable that such a bright funny loving spark could be extinguished. @carrieffisher you will be missed. I wish you peace.— graham norton (@grahnort) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 27, 2016
I'll be waiting right here mommy. #CarrieFisher @carrieffisher #princessleia pic.twitter.com/sfwVBCBvUE— Carrie Fisher's Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 24, 2016
.@CarriefFisher was a brilliant writer, actor, and friend. She was so much fun. I can't believe she's gone. https://t.co/wpxGvBWA0b— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 27, 2016
Such a sad day for her family, friends and millions of fans. Carrie Fisher is deeply missed.— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) December 27, 2016
I'm deeply saddened at the news of Carrie's passing. She was a dear friend, whom I greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 27, 2016
I appreciate people who turn pain into laughs. R.I.P. Carrie Fisher.— (((Joshua Malina))) (@JoshMalina) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher has passed, she was funnier&smarter than anyone had the right to be. Sail On Silver Girl. Condolences Debbie & Billie— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher. RIP. What a talent. What a year. pic.twitter.com/yEFfv2GN6K— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) December 27, 2016
What a woman #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/lt4w6AFwp0— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) December 27, 2016
So so so sad. Thank you, Carrie Fisher. What a loss.— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher has left us. I am devastated. My condolences and love to the family. My darling brilliant girl RIP.— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) December 27, 2016
We lost an icon, gifted actress and tireless mental health advocate. RIP #CarrieFisher! May the force be with you. pic.twitter.com/TJiex0F7D7— Viola Davis (@violadavis) December 27, 2016
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Off to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in a 4×4 with a driver called Joseph of Abacus Tours. The potholed road is familiar to me — Kampala to Masaka to Mbarara, and then off on a very rough road to Bwindi in Kanungu District in the southwest corner of the country on Congo border. The dry season is in full force, and the 4×4 has a broken window, so windows are down, and my eyes feel like they are turning into paper made from the papyrus we are passing. By the end of the day, our faces are covered with dust.
The lodgings for that evening are in the Buhoma Community Rest Camp which comprises modest but clean and comfortable banda huts and tented lodgings, where we spend the night. Apparently, this camp was started in 1992 as a community project with a small bit of USAID money and has been run by local people ever since. There is no electricity, and I have forgotten my flashlight. Water is heated by a "water heater" made of bricks and stoked with wood. I don't know when a hot shower has felt so good! By the way, this is the same camp where American tourists were murdered in 1999 by some rebel group. Outside the camp is a little strip of shops selling carved gorillas and various other homemade souvenirs. I take some photos in the fading light, disappointed that I haven't been able to walk and shoot and explore.


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What is the deadline to submit my financial documents (International Student Sponsor Statement and Bank Certification)?
There is no deadline to submit your financial documents (except if you are transferring your SEVIS immigration record from one institution to another), and you do not need to submit them until you are admitted to the University.
Once you are admitted, please submit the required immigration documentation via iNorthTX as requested. Advisors will then evaluate the information for the purpose of issuing your I-20.
If the advisor determines that you need further documentation, the advisor will send you an email to the address on file. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have submitted all of your documents, and that any financial documentation meets the requirements listed on both the Financial Requirements for International Students page and the International Student Sponsor Statement and Bank Certification.
Even after you have submitted your documents, it is important to continue to check your email account for updates, as additional information may be needed.
What if my bank won't sign the International Student Sponsor Statement and Bank Certification?
If your bank will not sign the International Student Sponsor Statement and Bank Certification, then please include supplementary documentation to meet the requirements outlined on the Financial Requirements for International Students page.
Examples of documentation include a monthly bank statement or a letter from the bank stating the amount of funds available. If the bank account belongs to someone other than you (for example a family member), then be sure to have the account owner fill out and sign the corresponding section of the form. Please see the requirements for detailed information.
Where should I submit my financial documents?
Submit all items to the UNT Admissions office via postal mail, fax, e-mail to email@example.com or in person (or via a representative)
Can you accept term/fixed/time deposits?
In order to accept funding from a fixed deposit account, you must submit bank statement showing a past maturity date (a date that is in the past.)
The reason for this policy:
Term/Fixed/Time Deposit Meaning
In deposit terminology, the phrase Term/Fixed/Time Deposit refers to a savings account or certificate of deposit that pays a fixed rate of interest until a given maturity date. Funds placed in a Term, Fixed or Time Deposit usually cannot be withdrawn prior to maturity or they can perhaps only be withdrawn with advanced notice and/or by having a monetary penalty assessed.
If there is no maturity date or penalty fee associated with this account, the bank should write in the letter that "All funds can be withdrawn at any time without penalty." Please make sure any letter you ask the bank to write, is typed, on bank letterhead, signed/stamped by a bank official and has all the necessary information such as the account owner's name, account number, currency type, available balance and a recent date. Other requirements are detailed here.
Can a company sponsor my studies?
Yes. Additional documentation is required:
- Sponsor statement: this is a letter, printed on company letterhead from the company agreeing to sponsor you. The letter needs to contain these things:
- Student's name
- Name of responsible party at the company or business (Company owner, president, or a similar position)
- Responsible party must sign and date the letter
- Proof of funding: (bank statement) Please see this page for required funding amounts.
- You need to turn in a letter from the bank (on bank letterhead) stating the name of the sponsor. This letter needs to state that the person is the account holder and has access to those funds. Also, make sure the letter is signed and has a recent date.
- Please also fill out this form completely. All financial documents must meet our requirements as outlined here.
I have received a Scholarship/Teaching Assistantship/Graduate Research Assistantship/Fellowship from UNT. Do I still need to submit the International Student Sponsor Statement and Bank Certification?
Yes. Please submit the International Student Sponsor Statement and Bank Certification with a copy of your award letter(s) (on departmental letterhead). Please see this page for additional format requirements of UNT financial awards.
We do not receive award notifications from other offices, so you are responsible for submitting any award letters to email@example.com once you are admitted. Remember, if your award(s) do not cover your full estimated costs, you will have to submit additional funding proof.
May I show property funds, retirement funds, or life insurance as proof of funding?
May I show Mutual Funds/Stocks as a proof of funding?
Yes. However, the statement must show the current monetary value of the stocks at the time of withdrawal, minus any penalty fees incurred. If your current statement does not show this, you can either ask the bank to write a letter clearly stating this information, with the account number listed for documentation purposes, or you will need to turn in a different bank statement.
Please make sure any letter you ask the bank to write is typed on bank letterhead, signed/stamped by a bank official and includes all necessary account information. listed here.
How can I pay my UNT tuition?
Please visit our Paying Your UNT Tuition page to learn about the different payment methods that UNT accepts.


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The Amazing History Of Bitcoin Casino Market
Seven years after Bitcoin was introduced, the online casino market becomes one of the sectors highly receptive of the cryptocurrency. Hundreds of online casino games fill the increasing number of casinos accepting Bitcoin.
With the variety available to all kinds of players across the world, playing in a Bitcoin casino easily becomes an attractive option to gambling online. Here is a look at how the Bitcoin casino market has been through the years.


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MyMedia(Kaltura): Using CaptureSpace Lite Recording Tool
A guide on how to use the CaptureSpace Lite tool inside of MyMedia(Kaltura).
Using CaptureSpace Lite Recording Tool
1. Start by opening up an internet browser and going to https://mymedia.uwplatt.edu. You will be asked to login using your Campus Username and Password. Once you sign in, you will be directed to the MyMedia page.
2. Once you are at the MyMedia Home Page, click on the drop down button labeled "Add New" located in the top right corner of the page. Click on "CaptureSpace Lite".
3. If you haven't already downloaded CaptureSpace Lite, it will prompt you to do so. If you already have CaptureSpace Lite downloaded you can skip to step 5. To download CaptureSpace Lite, select the "Download for Windows", or "Download for Mac", selecting whichever pertains to your computer.
4. Once you have selected Windows or Mac, you will need to follow the prompts to finish installing CaptureSpace Lite. When the next window pops up asking you to run Kaltura select "OK". At this point you will have to scroll back up to the top and click on "Add New" and select "CaptureSpace Lite".
5. Once CaptureSpace Lite has finished downloading, a window will appear in the bottom right corner of your screen. This is the CaptureSpace Lite application. From this window you can select from 4 options for recording. Your options are Screen, Screen and Webcam, Webcam, and Voice.
a. Screen allows you to record just your screen and audio from the default microphone in your computer.
b. Screen and Webcam allows you to record your screen, audio from the default microphone, and your webcam.
c. Webcam will allow you to record just the webcam in your computer and audio from the default microphone.
d. Voice allows you to record just your audio from the default microphone.
8. When you select "Screen" or "Screen & Webcam", you will be asked to select an area to capture. You may either select "Full Screen" or "Select Area". "Full Screen" will capture the entire screen, while "Select Area" will allow you to select a specific area to capture. If you have more than one monitor, you will have to select which screen you want to record.
9. If you select "Screen" or "Screen & Webcam", you will have to select record at the bottom of the Screen capture window to start the recording. All other options will start recording 5 seconds after you select them.
10. Once you start the rerecording you will see a window in the bottom right corner of your screen. This window will allow you to draw on the screen, pause/resume while recording, finish the recording by selecting "Done", or cancel the recording.
11. Once you select "Done", you will be directed to a new screen where you can watch the recording to check for any errors there may have been. You will be able to pause and play the recording. Once you are finished reviewing the Recording you can select "Done" or "Cancel" in the bottom right corner.
12. Selecting "Done" or "Cancel" will bring up a saving window. Here you can name the recording and either save the recording or upload the recording. Uploading the recording will put it in your MyMedia catalog. Saving the recording will keep it in the Kaltura Library on your local computer, but you can always upload a recording later if you save the recording by accessing the Library tab on the top of the Kaltura Recording window.
13. You can access your uploaded content by clicking on the "MyMedia" tab located at the top of the MyMedia homepage.
If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 or firstname.lastname@example.com. You may also visit the Help Desk on the first floor of the Karrmann Library.


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Love whisky? On January 25, 2011 the Israel Whisky Society will be hosting their annual Whisky Tasting Festival in the Ramat Gan Financial District. Registration is all done online, so need to bring your wallet (less of a chance to loose it too 🙂 ) Hope to see you all there!
January 25th, 19:30-Done
235 NIS (service included)
To register, please click here
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The Carmel Market is one of Tel Aviv's most famous landmarks and tourist destinations, and will soon see a new and improved version of itself gracing the city's main street. This week the Tel Aviv municipality announced its full renovation with an additional 320 apartments to be built on the surrounding streets.
According to an article published in the Independent, Tel Aviv ranks third in the world as the destination of choice for high net worth individuals. The report points out the exit of many European cities of such individuals, with Tel Aviv attracting more than 2,000 over the past year.
Despite Tel Aviv having been founded in 1909 and merging with neighboring Jaffa in 1948, the city has never formulated an urban masterplan, that is, until today. Last month saw Tel Aviv-Jaffa mayor Ron Huldai sign the TA-5000 plan, creating a unified vision for the city thru 2025.


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February 2, 2018
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Learning What is Absinthe Made Of?
Everyone has heard about the enchanting mythical drink, Absinthe – the drink thought to be hallucinogenic, the Green Fairy which may cause you to see fairies, the anise flavoured herbal spirit well-liked in Bohemian Montmartre. But, very few people can answer the question "What is Absinthe made of?". They might say wormwood though not most […]


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Time: 12pm
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
I went there quite early to avoid the jam, knowing that there will be massive jam at Mid Valley during weekend. And of course, parking will be a problem if you reach Mid valley at about 12pm.
I entered into the main entrance
I saw a big crowd around the main stage, and I walked to the stage and check it out.
It's the SUPER BID time.
As you can see, there is many gadgets to BID.
Range from Handphones, Laptop, GPS, Tablet and etc.
I take a look at the list, but I didn't have anything in my mind to buy. So I just stand there and look how the crowd bidding.
There is a screen to show the bid price and the discount discounted.
Apparently there are many still willing to bid even though there is only 20% discount off the original price.
I were quite shocked with that.
Next, I visit to the booths around, there are 200 booths that sell Camera, Hand phones, Car accessories, Fashion, Beauty and etc.
I saw a booth that sell HTC phone, they have discounts on selected phone too.
Spotted the Lelong.MY booth.
Well I guess that the main attraction for me would be the Super Bid.
There are 4 rounds of Bidding. I remember there is the Asus Transformer Table for Bid also, I would have Bid it, if I really want to buy.
Hope Lelong.MY will organize the E-Commerce Fair every year.


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Conrad Thompson, formerly known as MC Conrad of Good Looking Records, is now doing spoken word and live theatre performances! The latest production he is a part of is called 'What If Walls Could Speak'. As you may have noticed Conrad is no longer able to use his old stage name due to his parting ways from Good Looking Records; similar to what happened with musical talent Makoto who also parted ways with the legendary label and wasn't able to use his stage name for several years. The good news is that Conrad Thompson is still able to do what he loves most - spoken word - very similar to his 'Words 2 B Heard' project! It appears as if Conrad Thompson is on a new path musically and will continue this trend into the future.
(Conrad Thompson, formally MC Conrad, is second from left to right).
Here is more info on 'What If Walls Could Speak'... "If Walls Could Speak is an explosive collage of tales woven together using live graffiti vocal looping, spoken word, rhythm and rhyme, to create a unique theatre experience. Directed by celebrated theatre maker Leo Kay (unfinished business), underpinned by a live musical score performed by jazz legend Cleveland Watkiss. Featuring artists Martin Stannage, Stephen Morrison-Burke, RT and Conrad Thompson (formally known as MC Conrad)."


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Self-proclaimed "D-list" liberal comedian Kathy Griffin found herself fired from her lucrative job hosting New Year's Eve coverage after she published a photo of herself holding a dummy fake severed head of President Donald Trump.
Evidently, famous liberals did not get the message that this type of threatening behavior against our head of state would not be tolerated, as celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain recently joined the ranks of Griffin and others when he commented that he would serve President Trump poison.
Bourdain recently spoke with Los Angeles based entertainment news network TMZ, and the station's cameraman asked Anthony during a recording what he would serve President Trump if given the chance. Replied Bourdain foolishly, "Hemlock." Hemlock is, of course, a well-known poison that causes death.
Bourdain is no stranger to making disrespectful comments about Donald Trump. When asked last year if he would eat with Trump, the wealthy chef responded in vulgar fashion, "Absolutely fucking not. I've been a New Yorker most of my life… I would give the same answer that I would have given 10 years ago, when he was just as loathsome."
So far, the mainstream media has yet to report on Bourdain's threatening comment, and he has not been fired from any of his shows. Do you think Bourdain needs to be taught a lesson, just like Griffin was, that this kind of behavior is inexcusable? Watch his comment below:


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Medicaid Looms, but Who's Talking About Revenue?
Here's an article that appeared in the Gazette about the strain Medicaid is putting on the state's budget. Due to the loss of stimulus funds, the declining federal match rate (which is tied to rising income in the state), and rising health care costs, state officials are scrambling to find a way to keep Medicaid funded. Right now, the state is facing a projected $170 million shortfall in Medicaid funding for FY 2014, after various spending cuts reduced the shortfall from $200 million.
What's missing from the conversation about funding Medicaid is a discussion about the other side of the budget coin - revenue, and in particular, business tax cuts. While there is plenty of concern over how to keep Medicaid funded without neglecting the state's other needs, the lost revenue from the business tax cuts that started in 2006 with the Tax Modernization Project have remained the elephant in the room.
Since January of 2007, the business franchise tax and corporate net income tax rates have been dropping, costing the state millions in revenue each year. The estimates for FY 2013 show that revenue from these two taxes is nearly $100 million below their FY 2006 levels, a decline of nearly 30%.
While the recession played a role in declining revenues in recent years, the decline in corporate income and business franchise tax revenue isn't entirely attributable to the recession. After falling during the recession, both personal income and sales tax revenue have increased since FY 2006, as Figure 1 below shows.
Figure 1: Percent Change in Revenue since FY 2006
Source: WV Department of Revenue
According to the WV Department of Revenue, these tax cuts have will have reduced revenue by a total of $205 million between 2009 and 2013. But they are not over yet. The rates are scheduled to continue to fall for another 3 years, costing the state even more revenue. As the figure below shows, the tax cuts will have cost the state another $637 million between 2014 and 2017, and nearly $200 million per year when full enacted (figure 2)
Figure 2: Revenue Impact of Corporate Net Income and Business Franchise Tax Cuts
Source: WV Department of Revenue
So, should the question be, "How can we fund Medicaid when there is so much strain on the state's budget?" or should the question be, "Why are we cutting business taxes when there is so much strain on the state's budget?"


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Universe Adventure YouTube Video Contest
So you think you can take an ordinary science idea and turn it into an extraordinary online video? Well, here's your chance to prove it. We want California high school students to share their science know-how with the world. By joining our Student Video Contest they can show off their science savvy for a chance to win prizes! Entry deadline is June 15th, 2009, and the contest is open to California high school students only. Examples of student videos that explain physical principles can be found here.
How to Enter | Entry Eligibility | The Rules | Judging Criteria | Prizes
The Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics (BCCP) is sponsoring a YouTube competition to engage high school teachers and their students in a creative learning process combining social networking, science education, and peer learning. This competition challenges participants to create a video on YouTube that demonstrates one of the key fundamental scientific principles or physical laws that governs cosmology or astrophysics in the universe. The winning students and their teacher will be awarded prizes.
BCCP invites students to review our website http://UniverseAdventure.org and then to produce videos that illustrate scientific principles and physical laws describing the Universe such as those outlined on the website. The goal is to creatively explain and present the selected principle or law in a clear, entertaining and thought-provoking way. See these five videos produced by students during a summer workshop as examples.
After submission, the students will review and vote on the productions of their peers (learning more about science and science education through the process). BCCP staff will judge the competition and, in combination with the popular online vote, select winners.
How to Enter
Before producing your video, check with your science teacher for guidance about the scientific concepts you're planning to explore. Peruse through UniverseAdventure.org, taking note of all the possible concepts and principles you could explain. Remember, we're looking for videos that do more than just show off cool stuff. Winning videos will accurately explain the scientific principles behind what's happening. Your science teacher can be your best resource.
Next, you can begin to create your video. Videos must be shot, edited and produced entirely by students. No professional help is permitted. Remember, while your video should be creative and original, it still needs to have science at its core. Careful preparation can make a huge difference in the quality of your product. Check out these Video Production Tips to create a quality video.
Once you have created your video, please submit an online entry form.
To submit your video, go to www.youtube.com and create a free acount if you don't already have one. Log in to your account, join the Universe Adventure Video Contest group, and upload your video. The deadline to upload your video is June 15th, 2009.
After the submission deadline, return to our YouTube contest group page, browse videos by other students, and vote on your favorite!
Entry Eligibility
Open to all high school teachers and their currently enrolled students in grades 9 through 12 (at least 14 years of age) at a full time in a California public, private or home school.
Students must be U.S. citizens or legal residents living within the United States or its territories.
Students under the age of 18 must have their parent's permission to enter.
Students must work under the guidance of their high school science teacher who will oversee safety, and they may work in teams of up to 5 students.
The participants agree that BCCP may display and use their videos on its website.
The Rules
Students entrants must complete an entry form signed/verified by their teacher (confirmed via email) containing their name(s), their ages & school grade level, the title of the video, and the scientific principle or law the video depicts.
Videos must be 1- 5 minutes long.
The video should explain, in a clear and entertaining way, a fundamental concept or physical law that influences the cosmology or astrophysics of the universe.
The video itself should include the following: 1. The name(s) of the student(s) and teacher. 2. The standard science name for the principle or law selected - for example, Newton's universal law of gravitation. 3. A discussion of how the principle or law influences the cosmology or astrophysics of the universe. 4. A clear visual demonstration of the principle or law in action. A reference to part of the UniverseAdventure.org web site being relied on.
The video must not contain content that is inappropriate or dangerous.
The video must contain only original material.
The videos must only be submitted in English. (We will expand to Spanish and other languages in later contests.)
Make sure to keep science at the forefront, although credit will be awarded for creativity, entertainment value and quality.
Judging Criteria
Each Judge will rate the video on each of the following criteria as (1) fair; (2) good; (3) very good; or (4) outstanding:
1. Explanation of the Scientific Concept.
The most important aspect of the video is how well it explains the scientific concept. Here are some points we will be considering:
- How well is the scientific concept explained?
- Is the scientific concept well defined?
- Is the video clear and easy to follow? Did the ideas seem well thought out?
- Is the information in the video accurate?
- Is the idea explained completely? Are any key facts missing?
- Is the concept explained in more than one way? A second way of understanding the concept could be using an analogy to everyday life or a clear visual demonstration of the principle using everyday objects.
- Does the video explain why the concept is significant?
2. Relevance to Students
The video should also aim to make science fun and interesting for high school students. We will consider:
- Is the video entertaining?
- Does the video make science relevant to high school students?
- Would High School students enjoy watching the video?
- Does the video give use the correct scientific terminology relating to the principle but explain these terms so that high school students can understand?
- Can high school students understand the concept from watching this video?
3. Video Quality
While the content of the video is the most important aspect, we will also consider:
- Is the video well made?
- Do the ideas in the video flow smoothly and logically?
- Does it appear that a lot of effort was put into making the video?
- Are the spoken parts of the video clear and easy to understand?
- Is the video well edited?
4. Creativity
- Is the content creative and original?
- How well does the video make use of visual media and sound?
- Does the video explain science in a particularly unique and effective way?
- We will take the 'limited school resources' factor into account.
BCCP staff will determine the winner by combining the highest composite score with the student online vote. In the case of a tie, the video with the best score of peers will win.
The winning entry will be featured on our website, www.universeadventure.org, and will be linked to the BCCP's main web page between July 1, 2009 through October 1, 2009. The winning video will receive:
$1500 in new equipment and prize money for the student participant(s)
Roundtrip airfare and lodging in Berkeley, California for the participating teacher to attend the BCCP Global Teachers' Academy, a two week program in July 2009
A chance to meet and interact with some of the world's leading researchers and educators from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California Berkeley
Fall 2009, 30-minute, classroom video event, featuring Nobel Laureate George Smoot
The winning video will presented to the Global Teacher's Academy workshop participants
The winning video will also be featured on our Universe Adventure website
For questions about the video contest, please contact us at contest.universeadventure[at]gmail.com.


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Looks like Android 2.0 is shaping up to be an attractive proposition. And Motorola has new hardware to match. Yes, Motorola: who knew? In IT Blogwatch, bloggers type the words "killer" and "iPhone" (not necessarily in that order).
By Richi Jennings. October 29, 2009.
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Sinead Carew unveils the news:
Verizon Wireless and Motorola have unveiled what could be their best shot yet in the battle against Apple Incs iPhone. ... Motorola says Droid is the most technically advanced smartphone out there. ... speedy Cortex A8 ARM Processor ... First dibs on Android 2.0 ... A new free navigation service ... A higher resolution screen thats better than iPhone.
...Verizons Chief Marketing Officer John Stratton promised to spend more money advertising this device than any phone in its history. He said that it could be seen as a big risk for Verizon ... to bet on a handset maker that had been steadily losing ground. But he said his company liked working Motorola so much that it plans to sell more Motorola Android phones in 2010.
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Verizons official unveiling of the Motorola Droid phone seems to be giving the telecom giant a lift. Its currently the biggest positive contributor to a Dow thats firmly in the red. ... Verizon shares are up 2.5%. Apple is down 1.5%. ... [It] represents a major bid by Verizon to counter the iPhone, which has been eating into its results in recent quarters.
...Droid will start selling in Verizon stores Nov. 6 at $199.
Ed Burnette cracks the obvious Obi-Wan gag:
Is this the iPhone killer you're looking for? ... Droid boasts a glorious 3.7? FWVGA (480×854) capacitive multi-touch display, which works out to 260 dots per inch and a true 16:9 HD aspect ratio. By contrast, the Apple iPhone is only 3.5? HVGA (320×640), at 160 dots per inch. ... Bottom line: on the Droid youll get crisper graphics, smoother letters, high definition movies without letterboxing, and web pages with less scrolling.
...It also features a super-thin QWERTY slide-out keyboard. Yet somehow Motorola managed to squeeze all that in a package that is almost exactly the same size as the iPhone. ... It looks like Motorola and Verizon have a hit on their hands.
Chris Smith is bewitched:
Believe it or not the Droid has impressed us a lot and were not the only one to praise it. Everyone is talking about the phone and many people are really envious to see that only Verizon Wireless customers are going to get it. But what lies behind Motorolas new found success?
...Theres only one answer for that. The company has hired Sanjay Jha as co-chief executive in 2008 and he managed to pull off a miracle. ... The engineering team behind the Droid did a remarkable job at assembling a phone capable of fighting the iPhone. ... It looks like all you need is vision and guts to pull a stunt like this.
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I dont see iPhone aficionados dropping their beloved Jesus phones anytime soon for the Motorola Droid. With that being said, Im pretty sure though that those who had their doubts about the Android platform will now have change of heart once they get a hold of the Motorola Droid, and this will be as big a hit for Verizon as the iPhone was when it first debuted on AT&T.How about you guys? Whats your take on the Motorola Droid?
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This Santa was much better than Last Years Santa: 2010. The "she-man" Santa. It was a women with a bad beard. But it was sweet, she tried to be a dude and tried to have a man voice... and we appreciated it!
And the boys look so little in 2009's Christmas Card.
And the boys look so little in 2009's Christmas Card.
Telling Santa what they wanted for Christmas was absolutely priceless to watch.
I hope they believe in Saint Nicolas for a very long time because it's just so sweet!
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