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Available now from Glyn High-Tech Distribution , µOLED-3202X-P1 display graphics modules are available in 2.4" and 2.8" sizes and are all in one intelligent units that use the latest in Active Matrix organic LED (AMOLED) technology.
The µOLED-3202X-P1 Series of display graphics modules are compact and cost effective and feature an embedded PICASO-GFX graphics controller that offers 'stand-alone' functionality to any project.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Intel® Optane™ Memory
See answers to frequently asked support questions about Intel® Optane™ memory and system acceleration.
Click or the topic for details:
What are Intel® Optane™ memory-ready motherboards brands and models?
View lists of vendors and Intel® Optane™ memory-ready motherboards to see if your system is supported.
What is Intel® Optane™ memory and why would I want a system that supports this?
Intel® Optane™ memory is a system acceleration solution for new 7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor-based platforms or later. This solution uses the Intel® Optane™ Technology, based on 3D XPoint™ memory media, along with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) driver.
When this new memory media is installed between the processor and slower SATA-based storage devices (HDD, SSHD, or SATA SSD), the computer can store commonly used data and programs closer to the processor. This allows the system to access this information more quickly, which can improve overall system responsiveness.
What is system acceleration? What is system responsiveness? Will Intel® Optane™ memory make my PC feel faster?System acceleration refers to the effect that Intel® Optane™ memory has on a computer. It enables faster task completion and reduces the wait time, compared to a computer with a hard disk drive alone.
- Responsiveness refers to how quickly the PC completes end user requests, such as:
- Start or boot
- Search and find files
- Save large files
- Launch applications
- Compared to the same PC with only a hard drive, yes, Intel® Optane™ memory makes the PC feel faster, more responsive, and accelerated.
How is Intel® Optane™ memory different from other NAND caching and caching solutions?
Intel® Optane™ memory is a brand-new technology. It's built to address the need for non-volatile, high-performance, high-endurance, low latency, and Quality of Service (QoS). The combination of these attributes in a memory technology sets it apart from anything else.
Intel® Optane™ memory is different from other NAND caching solutions for the following reasons:
- Revolutionary, new 3D XPoint™ Memory Media performs well even in low capacities (16 GB).
- Endurance to withstand multiple reads and writes to the module.
- Leading-edge algorithm in the Intel RST driver creates a high-performance solution.
- Its user-friendly, intuitive installation, and easy set-up process helps you automatically configure a solution to match your needs.
Are there any differences between Intel® Optane™ memory module (Desktop platform supported only) and Intel® Optane™ memory M10 (Desktop and Mobile platform support)?
For 7th and 8th Gen Intel® Core™-i mobile platforms, you need the Intel® Optane™ memory M10 modules, with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15.9 or later driver. The new M10 modules improve power management support, allowing mobile designs to use this technology. This technology (M10 module) can be used in either Desktop or Mobile Intel® Optane™ memory enabled platforms.
What is the difference between Intel® Optane™ memory and DRAM? Does it replace DRAM?
Intel® Optane™ memory uses non-volatile 3D XPoint™ memory with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver to accelerate your PC's accesses to non-volatile data. In your PC, non-volatile data is your computer's "long-term memory" that persists even when the PC is powered off. A PC user's personal documents, pictures, videos, music, and application files are examples of non-volatile data.
DRAM, or Dynamic Random Access Memory, is a volatile memory technology that serves as your computer's "short-term working memory". DRAM temporarily stores the inputs and results of calculations performed by the Processor. When the PC is powered off, the data in the DRAM disappears.
The two memory technologies serve different purposes in the PC memory hierarchy so, Intel® Optane™ memory complements DRAM, rather than replacing it entirely. A computer with both Intel® Optane™ memory and DRAM can access programs and data faster, providing additional performance and responsiveness.
Installation and Configuration
See the Installation and Configuration FAQ for more information.
Pinning a File, Folder or Application
See the Pinning for System Acceleration with Intel® Optane™ memory FAQ for more information.
Hardware and Software
What is the complete list of software and hardware requirements for the Intel® Optane™ memory series for system acceleration?
View complete details for a system ready for Intel® Optane™ memory.
The SATA boot drive you're accelerating must contain:
- GPT partition
- 512B Sector format
- Windows® 10 64-bit operating system with at least 5 MB of continuous unallocated space at the end of the boot volume
What software do I need to install Intel® Optane™ memory and enable system acceleration?
The Intel® RST driver and Intel® Optane™ memory-supported user interface is required. Find more information.
Will there be Intel® Optane™ memory enabled laptops that are "Optane Ready" but do not include an Intel® Optane™ memory module at purchase--as was available for DT systems?
No, we aren't launching Intel® Optane™ memory "Ready" systems for mobile platforms. All Intel® Optane™ memory enabled laptops will come with the Intel® Optane™ memory module already installed in the system and system acceleration enabled
What is the difference between the Intel® Optane™ memory module and the Intel® Optane™ memory M10 module?
The Intel® Optane™ memory M10 modules add the capability of low power support for Mobile platforms and Modern Connected Standby.
The Statistics page in the Intel® Optane™ memory application states there's no information to provide, as I don't have a 32GB module installed. But I do, so why is this the case?
Statistics only appear once the first scheduled task migration is complete.
Note: Statistics will only show when accelerating a boot drive, the drive that contains the operating system.
To confirm the schedule or run manually, complete the steps below:
- Press Windows button
- Type Task Scheduler
- Under Task Scheduler Library open Intel folder
What type of form factors do you offer for Intel® Optane™ memory?
Intel® Optane™ memory module comes in an B and M key, M.2 form factor that uses a PCIe NVMe* connection.
I have two modules. Can I use them both for system acceleration?
System acceleration is only supported with one module and one SATA drive. Additional modules in the system aren't supported for system acceleration.
What capacities is Intel® Optane™ memory offered in?
Intel Optane memory is available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. Intel® Optane™ memory M10 Series may be available in 64GB capacities as well, available in supported mobile platforms only. Check your favorite retailer for availability
Why would I need a module with capacity larger than 16GB?
- The main difference between the higher capacity modules (greater than 16GB) is the number of applications and files they can accelerate.
- The 16GB capacity is adequate for normal mainstream usage.
- The higher capacity modules are necessary for power users who often use a variety of data-intensive applications such as prosumers and gamers.
- Another difference would be features and capabilities. Modules that are at least 32GB provide support for Pinning (selecting specific files, folders, and applications to accelerate).
The capacity shown in the Windows* operating system for the Intel® Optane™ memory series module is less than what is noted on the box. Why is this?The operating system and related tools report a smaller capacity than you see on the box. The module uses a small portion of memory media management and maintenance. The listed density is the raw density of the 3D XPoint Memory Media. The total user capacity remains constant throughout the life of the drive.
Where can I find the NVMe* drivers for Intel® Optane™ memory?
Intel doesn't provide a vendor-unique NVMe driver for this series. System acceleration requires the Intel RST driver version 15.5 or later. If the drive isn't used for system acceleration, it's supported by the standard NVMe Microsoft in-box driver that comes with the Windows 10 operating system.
Can I use Intel® Optane™ memory in my current 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor-based system?
No, 6th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor-based systems don't support Intel® Optane™ memory as a system acceleration solution.
I have a 7th Gen Intel® Core™ -i laptop now. Will there be a BIOS update available so I can add the Intel® Optane™ memory M10 Series module to it and get System Acceleration?
No. Intel® Optane™ memory must be enabled and configured by the notebook OEM at the factory. The Intel® Optane™ memory ready program isn't available for notebooks, and there's no support for end-user upgrade and configuration.
I already have my memory banks/slots full, do I have to replace DRAM with Intel® Optane™ memory?
No, Intel® Optane™ memory comes in the M.2 form factor and doesn't replace the DIMM/DRAM memory slots. As such, it doesn't impact the current DRAM that you have in place.
I want to set RAID up on my system. Can I accelerate these RAID volumes with Intel® Optane™ memory?
Intel® Optane™ memory can't accelerate a RAID volume. An Intel® Optane™ memory volume can reside in the same system as a RAID volume.
|In a system with this configuration, we recommend using the Intel® RST application to manage your RAID volume and Intel® Optane™ memory volume.
Will the performance of a mobile system be noticeably better if I buy a laptop that contains a hard drive and Intel® Optane™ memory? How will this compare to the same system that does not contain Intel® Optane™ memory?
A laptop with a hard drive and Intel® Optane™ memory is about twice as responsive (as measured by SYSmark* 2014 SE (Responsiveness Subscore), on system configurations below).
Baseline System (with HDD)
Intel® Core™ i7-8650U Processor, 15W TDP, 4C8T, Turbo up to 4.2GHz, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4-2400, Storage: Seagate* ST1000LM048 2.5" 5400 RPM 1TB HDD, OS: Windows* 10.
System with 16GB Intel® Optane™ Memory
Same configuration, with 16GB Intel® Optane™ Memory M10 Module.
SYSmark* 2014 SE - benchmark from the BAPCo* consortium that measures the performance of Windows* platforms. SYSmark* tests four usage scenarios: Office Productivity, Media Creation, Data/Financial Analysis, and Responsiveness. SYSmark* contains real applications from Independent Software Vendors such as Microsoft* and Adobe*
The benchmark results may need to be revised as additional testing is conducted. The results depend on the specific platform configurations and workloads utilized in the testing, and may not be applicable to any particular user's components, computer system, or workloads. The results are not necessarily representative of other benchmarks and other benchmark results may show greater or lesser impact from mitigations.
Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations, and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products. Visit the Performance Benchmark Test Disclosure for more information.
Can I see performance improvement immediately after enabling Intel® Optane™ memory?
Within three boot cycles after enabling Intel® Optane™ memory, it takes less time to boot to the OS. For applications and files, Intel® Optane™ memory automatically learns your computing behaviors to accelerate frequently used applications.
What is the power consumption and operating temperature for the Intel® Optane™ memory module?
See the product brief for more information.
Is TRIM, or Optimize, still useful in optimizing my Intel® Optane™ memory module or volume?
TRIM, or Optimize, isn't necessary because of the Intel® Optane™ memory module architecture. If you use a SATA NAND SSD with the Intel Optane memory module for system acceleration, Intel® RST driver manages it for best performance.
Do all applications show an increase in runtime performance?
Intel® Optane™ memory improves the launch time of applications and files that you use most often. Exactly how much improvement varies with each application.
Why does it take a long time to enable Intel® Optane™ memory modules that are higher capacity than 16GB?
The higher capacity modules are larger, so the enabling process may take longer. The process optimizes your system for Intel® Optane™ memory to ensure the best possible experience. The higher capacity modules allow more accelerated applications. It's ideal for power users who use a variety of data-intensive applications, such as prosumers and gamers.
I typically run defrag on my HDD to optimize performance. Can I still defragment once it's accelerated with Intel® Optane™ memory?
Once you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, both Intel® Optane™ memory and the accelerated SATA drive appear as one SSD volume to the operating system. As a result, the options for defrag aren't available.
Does Intel® Optane™ memory use write-back or write-through caching techniques?
Write-back is used to optimize for performance and responsiveness. This mode captures most host writes into the Intel® Optane™ memory module first, and it updates the copy on the SATA disk during available system idle periods.
Is it alright to run the Disk Cleanup on my Intel® Optane™ memory volume?
Yes, you can clean unnecessary files with Disk Cleanup. Right-click accelerated boot drive > Properties > Disk Cleanup.
Will Intel® Optane™ memory also accelerate an SSD? If so how much?Yes. You can get Intel® Optane™ memory to accelerate any type of SATA-based storage media, including SATA SSDs. However, performance benefits of adding Intel® Optane™ memory are greater on slower storage devices like an HDD, versus a faster storage device like a SATA-SSD.
Operating System
What operating systems does Intel® Optane™ memory support when used for system acceleration?
Intel® Optane™ memory requires Windows 10 64-bit to be used as a system accelerator.
Is Linux* supported when using Intel® Optane™ memory for system acceleration?
No, the accelerated SATA drive must be running Windows 10 64-bit to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) driver software. This enables the supported/validated method of using the Intel® Optane™ memory for acceleration of the most commonly used data. Using the device with other software for caching is is not supported or validated.
I intend to have multiple operating systems on my system across multiple drives. Can Intel® Optane™ memory boost the performance of multiple drives?
No, Intel® Optane™ memory can accelerate one SATA-based drive.
Other Questions
Can I use the Intel® Optane™ memory module as a standalone boot or data drive instead of system acceleration?
You may use Intel® Optane™ memory as a standalone NVMe* SSD. However, we don't support this configuration.
Can I disconnect my SATA drive after it's enabled with Intel® Optane™ memory and move it to another computer?
No, you have to disable Intel® Optane™ memory before you can move it to another computer. You can disable it via the Intel® Optane™ memory or Intel RST applications. Refer to the Intel Optane Memory User and Installation Guide or video for more information.
What happens if I remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module from my system after I enable it?
The volume (module+drive being accelerated) will go offline to protect user data. You won't be able to use this volume until the module is placed back in the system.
If I enable, then remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module from my system, does another OS see the associated SATA disk as a data drive?
No, the Intel® RST driver sees the volume is separated. It's placed offline and an OS on another disk in the system doesn't see it.
I use the Intel® Optane™ memory module for data. Can I enable system acceleration?
When enabling for system acceleration, all data on the Intel® Optane™ memory module is erased. We recommend you back up all data on the Intel® Optane™ memory module before you enable system acceleration.
What happens to my data on the SATA drive if I lose or damage the Intel® Optane™ memory module?
When you create an Intel® Optane™ memory volume, the SATA disk and Intel® Optane™ memory module pair. If one is missing from the system, the other disk goes offline, the OS doesn't see it, and it can no longer be used.
We recommend to using third-party software to recover data on the associated SATA disk.
I have a SATA SSD that supports Opal Security*. Does this security still function when enabled with Intel® Optane™ memory?
No, Opal Security* isn't supported with Intel® Optane™ memory.
What software encryption is available for my Intel® Optane™ memory volume?
Microsoft BitLocker*, the Windows 10 version or later is supported.
How do I know if my system contains an Intel® Optane™ memory module? How do I determine if it's enabled?
Within the OS, you can check the current disks in your system multiple ways:
- Open the notification area menu on your desktop. Hover over the Intel® Optane™ memory notification area icon. If Intel® Optane™ memory is enabled, you see a balloon message indicating it's enabled.
- Check in the Device Manager as noted below.
See How to Determine System Acceleration with Intel Optane memory is Active for more information.
I typically remove drivers by uninstalling through the Device Manager. Is it alright to uninstall the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) driver this way with Intel® Optane™ memory volume enabled?
No. Once the Intel® Optane™ memory volume is enabled, the Intel® RST driver is required. If you uninstall this driver without disabling the volume first, loss of data could occur.
How do I update the firmware for my Intel® Optane™ memory module?
Multiple tools are available to update the firmware of your module. See the available firmware page for more information. Firmware update is supported in system acceleration mode and as a standalone drive.
|Related topics
|What Software Enables System Acceleration with Intel® Optane™ Memory?
|Intel® Optane™ Memory Software and Downloads
|Intel® Optane™ Memory Availability and Performance
|More Information on Intel® Optane™ Memory


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¿Que Pasa, Calabasa? -
Thanks for reading up on this blog again. I am a few days over due (like a week) just ignore that. I promise to be on time for the next one - look at it this way - you will get the next blog really close to this one... great stuff, ¿no?
So this lovely book - EVERYTHING BEGINS AND ENDS AT THE KENTUCKY CLUB - is Benjamin Alire Sáenz's latest work. I think I mentioned it before in another blog post, but I wanted to get more in depth with it. (MY copy is on its way. One day, I will get it signed by the man, making sure I do not act all geeky or aguitado in front of him and more like a grad student, unless he says "hello, sure I will sign it" or "not a problem, hombre, give me the book", then all bets are off as I will probably pass out. - The guy works at my UTEP - PICKS UP!!!) Saenz's book, won the 2013 PEN/Faulkner Award - it is the first time any Latino writer has even done so. Its pretty bad ass!! I for one can't wait to get my hands on it - and hopefully one day, I get to take class with the man.
Here is bit of a blurb from the news from UTEP's website!!
- Renowned novelists Walter Kirn, Nelly Rosario, and A.J. Verdelle served as judges for the prize, considering more than 350 novels and short story collections by American authors published in the United States in 2012. Submissions came from 130 publishing houses, including small and academic presses. First awarded in 1981, the prize is named for Nobel Prize winning novelist William Faulkner, and Sáenz is the first Hispanic writer to receive it.
"He's one of the most prolific writers I have ever met, sometimes producing two books in one year, like he did this year," said Saenz's colleague Associate Professor of Creative Writing Daniel Chacon. "Both of those books have gone on to win amazing prizes and to get positive critical attention."
In speaking about his experience as co-host of KTEP-FM's (88.5) "Words on a Wire" radio program with Sáenz, Chacon said, "We have the chance to talk to some of the greatest writers in the country, and together we are able to extract a lot of valuable information and advice from these writers, but the ironic thing is that Ben himself is one of the country's most distinguished writers."
Judge A.J. Verdelle praised Saenz's mastery of language.
"In Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club, his 20th published book,
Benjamin Alire Sáenz shows how decades working at your craft gives birth to might and mastery ... He presents a rendering of reality that is lush, tender, expansive, inclusive and profound. The author takes stunning care with language — English, Spanish, and the languages of sunlight, daylight, dimlight, night light — twisting and tumbling with the whispered language of the human heart. Sáenz also devotes impressive attention to rendering communities on the borders of the United States and Mexico, on the boundaries of sensual and sexual expression, on the edge of despair, and on the cusp of redemption."
SO, there you go. Oh yeah, here is one last bit. -
TEXAS, RISE... TESTIFYING TO SAVE ETHNIC and GENDER STUDIES!!
Ok, so let me catch you up on why I am little late with my bloga duties. I wouldn't have missed it for anything else, really - but sometimes battle plans and actions must happen quick as lightening. Wednesday, the same day as I would plan on working on the blog, also became the day my compadres y comadres in the LIBROTRAFICANTE MOVEMENT traveled to Austin, TX to hear the presenting of HB1938 - the twin to SB1128 - both bills would seek to change up a 1955 law that requires college students to take 6 hours of Texas or U.S. History courses to fulfill the requirement for getting a degree. This new set of bills, if passed would want to see students take courses that meet the requirement so long as the classes were about "a comprehensive course of U.S. or Texas History". The problem: 1) No one, including the creators of the bills have defined what "comprehensive U.S. History" is 2) the creators of the bill - including Sen. Dan Patrick (R-Houston) and Congressman Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) both Tea Party Republicans have both used a scary report created by a heavy handed Republican group - the National Association of Scholars, named Recasting History: Are Race, Class and Gender Dominating American History? - with a name like that, and the research results within, it makes comments they make - that they aren't after ethnic studies or cultural relevance in U.S. History, all the more disingenuous. 3) if the bill succeeds, then gateway classes that may lead into women's studies and ethnic studies, may be turned into electives, signifying that their importance would be minimal. Basically, if you want to study history from the perspective that includes African- Americans from Slavery to Civil Rights, then do it, but it wouldn't count for credit to your degree... let that sink in. Riiiiiiight.
So, the bill was heard on Wednesday- and I have to say Thank you, Mil Gracias, Obrigado to my principal, Diana Del Pilar. I came to her and asked if I could take the afternoon off to go testify against the bill and without batting an eye - "Mendez, you need to go, our kids need you to go". It says a lot about where her priorities are for our school community and her respect for me as an educator. I will forever be in her debt. - We packed it up from Houston and along with 22 other folks testified on the bill (3 for, 19 against- 2 of which were people Capriglione brought himself and a 20 yr. old kid dressed up as Paul Revere), and it was an amazing moment to be an American. The House Committee on Higher Education eventually figured out that the majority of us came from OUTSIDE of Austin to speak against the bill and they were impressed. - But the work is not done. The bill was left pending - so now, WE must call (yes, this includes you if live in Texas) and let them now that the bill is no good - that they must vote NO on HB1938. Here are the numbers to get a hold of the members -
Dan Branch - Chair
(512) 463-0367
(512) 322-9935 (fax)
Diane Patrick - Vice Chair
(512) 463-0624
(512) 463-7275 (fax)
Roberto R. Alonzo
(512) 463-0408
(512) 463-1817 (fax)
Travis Clardy
(512) 463-0592
(512) 463-8792 (fax)
Drew Darby
(512) 463-0331
(512) 499-3978 (fax)
Donna Howard
(512) 463-0631
(512) 463-0901 (fax)
Armando "Mando Martinez
(512) 463-0530
(512) 463-0849 (fax)
Jim Murphy
(512) 463-0514
(512) 463-8715 (fax)
John Raney
(512) 463-0698
(512) 463-5109 (fax)
So, 15 years ago, April 22, in 1998, a young Tony Diaz and a few friends started a new venture: let's start highlighting Latino Literature, Latino Poetry and the folks who write it. Let's do it in the party room of Chapultepec Restaurant. Let's talk about "our words" - NUESTRA PALABRA. - and so it went and it is still going. I am proud to say I am a 14 year veteran of the group and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It has given me the opportunity to meet, discuss and argue with some of the best Latino writers in the country and it has helped mold me into the kind of leader, writer and poet I am today. I am forever grateful to Tony and the gang for all the energy, all the diversity of thought and all the bad -assness we bring, from the book tours, to the showcases, from the book festivals to the radio shows, from the literary throw-downs to educational forums, seguimos adelante. Always mas, mucho mas. -
This Sunday, I invite you to join us in Baytown, at the Yepez Vineyard - a Latino owned and operated business as we celebrate our 15 years of Latino Literary work.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS - remember, it is a fundraiser as well (we gotta pay some bills):
You're invited to the 15th anniversary celebration of Nuestra Palabra "Latinos Having Their Say" on Sunday, April 21 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., at Yepez Vineyard. $50 per person or $80 per couple (any pair a couple) Includes Hors d'oeuvres, dessert & wine. Attire is summer casual.
RSVP by April 17 to Laura Acosta at email@example.com or text 832-414-3651.
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I will be serving as the OFFICIAL NUESTRA PALABRA POETRY BUSKER - that means that you give me a topic, idea or feeling, and I will write you a poem on the spot.
Ok, so a few weeks back, I took part in amazing poetic process - I served as a judge at a poetry slam- but not any poetry slam - THE POETRY SLAM, the one that decides the next team to serve as the HOUSTON VIP POETRY SLAM TEAM (when I say this, you have to all collective yell "the treatment", right after, trust me it hilarious - get it? VIP, treatment? Shuddup!) Truth be it known, that was an amazing night and I got to see a plethora of amazing performance and slam poetry and create history. SO, I wanted to take the time and include the members here. Right now, I only have a few bios, so what I will do is give you what I have, and then little by little spot light the rest of the team (Rooster, if you read this, give me your bio, duh).
First up:
DULCIE DAVID - Dulcie "Digh" David is a singer-songwriter, poet and teacher. She is the co-coach for Meta-Four Houston, and teaches Creative Writing to 9th graders at Sam Houston MSTC. A 2008 Teach For America alumni, Digh spends most of her free time trying to convince people that kids need slam poetry in schools. She holds a Bachelors in Arts degree in History and Creative Writing from Texas A&M, Corpus Christi. **** Dulcie is as beautiful as she is smart, witty as she is a bad ass.
If you are in Houston and are looking something booky to do, then head over to the Menil - the HOUSTON INDIE BOOK FEST is pretty neat. Today, I get host a table for NP and show off some of my wifey's poems and art work by Lizbeth Ortiz - here are some details about today:
The Houston Indie Book Festival is hosted by Gulf Coast and the Menil Community Arts Festival through a collaboration with The Menil Collection the Council of Literary Magazines and Presseat Menil Park ( view map).
The 2013 festival will be on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is completely free and open to the public and remains the only one of its kind in the Houston and Austin areas, featuring a variety of nationally-distributed literary journals and small-press books alongside local booksellers, book and magazine publishers, small presses, literary organizations, and writers.
Click HERE, to get more info. Show up!!! Let's talk!!!
This is now a tradition - see we have friends - fellow bad ass poets from Baton Rouge who make their way to the Houston Indie Book Fest and since we first met them, we worked on sharing some drinks and some words on a stage - thus the INTERSTATE POETRY SHOWDOWN is a hot minute of fun! This year, reppin' Houston is remarkable poets Stephen Gros and Chris Wise and from Baton Rouge Vincent Cellucci and Chris Shipman. Should be awesome. YOU SHOULD COME BY!! everything starts at 6:30, so get it together...
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These are the signs of modernity.
In this narrow selfish world there are three things that people must never forget. Those are truth, righteousness and justice. People have to restore these values by putting them into practice!
Vaxxed documentary is an eye-opening movie in this field. It's though provoking indeed.
So, this is a very controversial topic. If we have very serious Doctors, Healthcare Professionals who hold out to the end that vaccination is causing autism and other heavy injuries and ill states to voluminous of those who received the shots, the minimum is that we support the cause by collecting everything what we can because the media whose task would be to stream the truth isn't doing its task properly.
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A hypothesis testing case-control study evaluated concerns about the toxic effects of organic-mercury (Hg) exposure from thimerosal-containing (49.55% Hg by weight) vaccines on the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs). Automated medical records were examined to identify cases and controls enrolled from their date-of-birth (1991-2000) in the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) project. ND cases were diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), specific developmental delay, tic disorder or hyperkinetic syndrome of childhood. In addition, putative non-thimerosal-related outcomes of febrile seizure, failure to thrive and cerebral degenerations were examined. The cumulative total dose of Hg exposure from thimerosal-containing hepatitis B vaccine (T-HBV) administered within the first six months of life was calculated. On a per microgram of organic-Hg basis, PDD (odds ratio (OR) = 1.054), specific developmental delay (OR = 1.035), tic disorder (OR = 1.034) and hyperkinetic syndrome of childhood (OR = 1.05) cases were significantly more likely than controls to receive increased organic-Hg exposure. By contrast, none of the non-thimerosal related outcomes were significantly more likely than the controls to have received increased organic-Hg exposure. Routine childhood vaccination may be an important public health tool to reduce infectious disease-associated morbidity/mortality, but the present study significantly associates organic-Hg exposure from T-HBV with an increased risk of an ND diagnosis.
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In 2012 she and a Georgia CIT delegation, accompanied the Carter Center Mental Health Program to Liberia to conduct a CIT workshop to help the Liberia National Police address the issues of trauma, and mental illnesses following a protracted civil war.
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The Cousins and Neighbours
"The Cousins"; US intelligence agents
"Neighbours"; Soviet intelligence agents
For his series of Cold War novels, British author John le Carré invented a spy-world lexicon. While his works are fiction, le Carré based his tales on reality.
This series was produced from a historic archive of negatives acquired through an online marketplace. The photographer, sitters, and location (likely in the US), are unknown. Based on fashions, I believe them to be from the 1950 / 60's – height of the Cold War era.
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Final works are traditional silver prints enlarged from the original large format negatives in a wet darkroom. While printing, the surface of the unprocessed photographic paper is masked. Developer is applied in stages while the mask is removed, revealing a process of viscosity and chemical reaction, (a historic photographica becoming lost with time), while clouding the visual identity of the sitters. These are not clear views of those from the past, but views through an erosion of knowledge. Views of those who have taken a new role in the theatre of my mind.


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First Day of Action: Girls everywhere: READY, SET, ENGAGE!
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Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors (And How They're Made)
In 2014, Yahoo and Vision Critical created an online survey asking what was the American consumer's favorite ice cream. That survey ended up getting over a thousand responses and below you can find the list of the top 10 as well as a few of the main ingredients needed to make these delicious dessert cups. So, once you're finished get your shoes on and head out to get ice cream party supplies, ingredients, and frozen yogurt spoons.
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This three-week tribute to the work of the choreographer William Forsythe kicked off at Sadler's Wells not with a fanfare but with a film show, an installation and a work of unsettling, dazzling power.
The films (in the studio) all feature Forsythe dancing solo. There's a diptych called Antipodes, which plays with notions of gravity, making the simple look hard, and the complex weightlessly easy; a piece where he is entangled in rope; another, shot in black and white, where he whirls and turns in steps that seem prompted both by inner and external commands.
Taken together, they are a meditation on movement itself – a theme taken up by City of Abstracts, an installation in the foyer. This clever gizmo records the movements of passers-by and morphs them into strange, wonderful creatures, their trails spreading across the screen.
All these works show Forsythe going down paths where most choreographers do not go. But You Made Me A Monster is an even greater challenge. Here, the audience is led up to a semi-darkened stage, placed around tables lit from above, and told to use the pieces of a paper skeleton to build an abstract model.
People are a bit bemused, but get down to their task with Blue Peter-like efficiency, creating strange, twisted shapes, which throw jigsaw-shaped shadows. The atmosphere of busy calm is disrupted by the appearance of a dancer (David Kern), who studies the models and then suddenly breaks away, making an unearthly, wrenching sound.
He is joined by two other dancers (Roberta Mosca, Alessio Silvestrin) who perform a fugue of agony, their bodies contorting in angular, articulated shapes. What they are doing is complicated: they are reading the patterns of the shadows to create a vocal soundscape (their breathing and voices distorted by technology) which in turn affects the movements they make.
But however dry the theory, the effect is visceral: the sound hits you like a punch in the heart. It is frightening and raw. In this alien landscape, the dancers seem both terrified and terrifying. Gradually they move towards the front of the space, and continue to perform in front of a story, slowly unrolling on the screen behind them. These words have been flowing by like ticker-tape since the start. But it is only now that the majority of the audience starts to read it, falling into intense quiet as the impact hits home.
The tragic story is deeply personal to Forsythe (to give it away will rob the piece of impact); but it is also a profound tale of fear, zenophobia, intrusion and disease. As the work resolved itself into a final, silent song of sadness, I found it almost overwhelmingly moving.
One definition of great art is that it takes the events of life and transmutes it into something universal. You Made Me A Monster does just that.
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Children's Action Alliance, an Arizona non-partisan and non-profit child advocacy group, needs your help in the West Valley to let people know how their legislators voted on bills affecting their children, families and local community.
Please join us on Saturday, May 14, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to noon at Falcon Park at 5050 West Indian School Road in Goodyear (east of the Loop 303).
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New Pillow Favour Boxes
Brand new to One Stop Kids Party Shop our these gorgeous pillow favour boxes. Fill with Jelly beans, smarties, Easter Eggs for Easter Gifts, Covered Chocolates and any small treats. The Red Pillow boxes are perfect for Valentines day that is just around the corner. You could also fit a party favour toy in them as well for a added surprise. At only $3.95 per pack of 12 these gorgeous favour boxes will be a great hit!!
At One Stop Kids Party Shop we have a fantastic selection of party favours that you can choose from to fill your pillow boxes with. We have on offer a variety of colours as we know that there are so many different events and celebrations that require party favours and of course with these different celebrations come different colour themes.
Why not grab a pack or two for your baby shower party. If you know what sex the baby is then you can select either pink polka dots or blue polka dots. If you are unsure what the sex of the baby is then you could go with our green polka dots. Or for some fun grab a pack of both pink and blue and let the guest"s have a laugh when they receive either pink or blue!!
Pillow favour boxes are fantastic for kids parties as well. Some parents do not like sending their children's friends home from parties with a big bag of lollies so the opt for a different solution to the traditional party loot bags. That is where the pillow boxes come into play. They are small and cute but still large enough to fit a few sweets in and perhaps a small party favour toy.
Engagement parties and weddings are another example of where you could use One Stop Kids Party Shop pillow boxes. Now days everyone hands out favours at engagement parties and weddings and our pillow boxes are a budget friendly easy way to hand out gorgeous favours or to place them on the guest's party table. Simply fill with 2 love heart chocolates or something similar and wham you have a excellent budget friendly yet stylish and modern wedding favour.
Please see below for a display of the various pillow party favours we have here at One Stop Kids Party Shop.


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Canola oil has been heavily marketed as a healthy choice because it is low in saturated fat.
But a new study suggests the trendy kitchen staple could worsen memory loss and learning ability in Alzheimer's patients.
It may also increase the build-up of plaques in the brain, a hallmark of the degenerative disease.
And despite its seemingly wholesome profile, researchers discovered it caused weight gain.
The findings suggest for the first time that long-term consumption of canola oil is not beneficial to brain health.


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|Taktsang Gompa
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'When you want to cross a street in Bhutan, cars invariably stop to let you go.' 'Coming from India, it is a pleasant surprise.'
Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.
Coming back to India can be a rude shock after a sejour in Bhutan. At Delhi International airport's immigration, after scanning my OCI card, the officer suspiciously looked at it again and again, trying to tally the data on his computer with the one on the Card. It took a long time, not a word, not a smile. Though the conscientious officer was doing his duty, a human touch was missing. A couple of hours earlier, I had left Paro airport where the staff was all-smile; it had been the case during the last 10 days in the Land of the Dragon ('Drukyul)', today celebrated the world over for having invented the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH).
It is true that Bhutan's culture, based on Buddhist values is not entirely geared towards 'normal' development which is often fuelled by greediness and in any case a constant increase of the 'domestic product'.
|Buddha at Thimphu
Gross National Happiness (GNH)
The term GNH was coined in 1972 by Bhutan's Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck; it was a stroke of genius, from a monarch who saw the Future of humankind, or perhaps the dead-end of the current system.
Today, the Himalayan nation might not be a world decider like the US, China or India, but it is more and more cited in global fora.
Though the definition of Happiness might differ, the tiny nation has made the concept of 'global happiness' something worth studying.
Several Bhutanese think-tanks, such as the Centre for Bhutan Studies & Gross National Happiness Research are doing just this. Established by the Council of Ministers in 1999, the Center's objective is to: "Conduct evaluative studies on existing programmes of the government and providing feedback on the basis of which the Royal Government can improve programmes and policies."
The aim is to bring Happiness into governance.
The West has often a difference approach to Happiness. Earlier in 2016, data collected by the UN from people in 156 countries, surprisingly ranked Bhutan a lowly 84 in the list of Happy Nations. Different variables were used.
The fact that Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Finland were the five toppers shows that the criteria were based on Western values. It is a great pity! Can you believe that China is listed 83, just before Bhutan (while India is ranked 118)?
In the western approach, each country is also compared against Dystopia, a hypothetical nation characterized by human misery, oppression, disease, overcrowding and pervasive fear, a place where everything is wrong. Dystopia is the opposite of Utopia, synonymous for an ideal society with no crime or poverty.
The fact remains that the UN has begun studying the concept of 'happiness' which for centuries has been central to the Indian and Himalayan culture.
In Bhutan, this concept translates into governance.
A small but telling detail: when you want to cross a street, cars invariably stop to let you go. Coming from India, it is a pleasant surprise.
If not 'happiness', this might be called 'coolness' or 'easy-goingness', but such details do contribute to a more relaxed atmosphere.
The GNH is based on the four pillars: sustainable development, preservation and promotion of cultural values, conservation of the natural environment, and establishment of good governance. GNH has officially been incorporated to Bhutan's five-year planning process, which guides the economic development of the nation.
What is striking when one visits Thimphu the capital, or any other 'big' city is the cleanliness of the environment; the Himalayan rivers are uncontaminated (rafting is such a delight in Punakha), the air is not polluted, the cities and villages are empty of plastic and garbage (unlike Tamil Nadu where I live). There is no need of a 'Swachh Bhutan' campaign.
This can be seen at the national level too.
In an oped in Kuensel, Bhutan's national newspaper, Annette Dixon, Vice President of the World Bank for South Asia wrote: "Bhutan declared in 2009 that it would remain carbon neutral and has made the most ambitious pledges on cutting emissions at COP21."
The WB official however adds: "But staying neutral as emissions from industry and transport rapidly rise will not be easy. It will require aggressively finding ways to grow economically in a carbon neutral or reduced way."
As the world starts looking back at the mess it has created, many believe that "after all, this GNH was perhaps not so naïve".
At the end of the recent COP21 Paris Conference, the European Union (EU) acknowledged Bhutan's 'extraordinary ambition' in addressing climate change by signing a 'declaration', which recognizes "Bhutan's unique situation as a land-locked and least developed country with a fragile mountainous environment." Today Bhutan is often cited as an example to follow.
A few months ago, Tshering Tobgay, the Bhutan Prime Minister gave a inspirational TED talk at Vancouver, Canada. Tobgay spoke with great eloquence of the special culture of the Land of the Dragon, its concept of Gross National Happiness, climate change, environment and free education for all; he said: "Of the 200-odd countries in the world today, it looks like we are the only one that's carbon neutral. Actually, that's not quite accurate. Bhutan is not carbon neutral. Bhutan is carbon negative."
The 'Happy' Prime Minister asserted: "But it is our protected areas that are at the core of our carbon neutral strategy. Our protected areas are our carbon sink. They are our lungs. Today, more than half our country is protected, as national parks, nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries." During his Talk, Tobgay said that through the biological corridors: "our animals are free to roam throughout our country."
With 'development' becoming the universal god, can society remain 'happy'? Bhutan seems decided to show the way, though it does not mean that some Bhutanese are not dreaming to acquire a SUV or a bigger vehicle.
A question
With Bhutan becoming wealthier, will Happiness be consigned to the backstage for the sake of greater 'wealth'?
It is certainly an issue.
The tourism industry is partly responsible for fuelling the 'race for wealth'; though based on a 'high value, low impact' policy, 'profit' remains the main engine of growth.
Many in Bhutan are conscious that the nation is facing a hard choice; Kuensel suggests: "While Bhutan's economy continues to grow and mature, different forms of economic system must be explored, studied and debated."
While the capitalist economic system works on 'profit', it creates jobs and brings necessary tax revenues, does it automatically create happiness?
|Circumambulating the Stupa at Thimphu
What is True Happiness?
On the last day of my visit I trekked up to the picturesque Taktsang Gompa (or Tiger's Nest), the monastery complex, hanging on a cliffside of the upper Paro valley; the gompa was built during the 17th century on the spot where the Swat-born Guru Padmasambhava meditated for three years, three months and three days with his consort Yeshe Tsogyal.
Paro Taktsang is one the thirteen 'Taktsang' caves which were blessed by the Master of Supreme 'Sukh'.
While my legs were experiencing 'dukh' trying to reach the cave, I was wondering how Padmasambhava would have seen the GNH criteria.
He had no social security, no wifi, no means of transportation (except for levitation or on a back of a tigress), no house (though the Taktsang has breathtaking views), but his cave is still charged with happiness.
Can the traditional contentment be experienced today, is another question.
But it important to think about it …and to act.
|Chomalhari in the background
|Punakha Dzong
|Officials at Punakha Dzong
|Takstang Gompa where Guru Padmasambhava meditated


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Ligers, products of the mating between a male lion and a tigress, live only in captivity. This is largely because the behaviors and habitats of lions and tigers differ. Ligers typically grow larger than either parent, with some individuals weighing over 1,000 pounds.
The liger exhibits faint stripes reminiscent of a tiger and the overall tan coloring of a lion. Rosettes, which are inherited through the lion, are also possible. Ligers enjoy swimming and are sociable. Although previously believed to be sterile, some ligers have produced viable offspring. Many zoos have banned the breeding of ligers due to the stress it places upon the mother tiger.


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Surprising spending habits for PACs
Jay Peters, a community college lecturer, has donated tens of thousands of dollars to conservative and libertarian causes. One recipient of his generosity is a PAC founded by former presidential candidate Alan Keyes: Black America's PAC (BAMPAC). Peters made three contributions, expecting his donations would help elect conservatives to federal office.
BAMPAC had other ideas.
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Of more than $2 million BAMPAC spent since the start of 2007, only 1.14 percent, or about $23,000, went to federal or state candidates. Almost all of the rest went to fundraising and overhead.
Peters won't donate to BAMPAC again and has curbed PAC contributions in general, citing "abuses" such as these. He laments that few entities monitor how PACs spend their donors' money.
With few rules or norms for PAC spending, a Center for Public Integrity analysis of more than 5,200 PACs shows a wildly disparate — and in some cases troubling — range of spending habits. Paul Ryan of the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center calls donating to PACs a "contributor beware" proposition.
Scott Thomas, a former Federal Election Commission chairman, notes some use PACs for the benefit of themselves and others. "If you set up a political action committee and cajole people into giving money, you pretty much have carte blanche to find ways to get some of that money into your pockets or the pockets of associates." And, he adds, "there are as many creative ways to go about this as there are creative people."
Some examples:
Black America's PAC
Black America's PAC, created in 1994 by Keyes, claims to be "among the top 25 PACs in the country." While the PAC activities from January 2007 through June 2010 rank it among the top 200 highest-spending PACs, its political giving is in the bottom echelon of comparable committees.
BAMPAC has spent almost $1.4 million since January 2007 on direct-mail expenses, including fundraising solicitations and other communications to previous and prospective donors. BAMPAC CEO Alvin Williams has taken more than $460,000 in salary since January 2003 — far more than the PAC's federal contributions to candidates in that period.
Williams said BAMPAC's low contributions and high overhead were a result of "the current historic recession" and his group has been "struggling to stay afloat" since 2007.
The overwhelming majority of dollars raised go to direct-mail operations, Williams acknowledged, but he argues those mailings are "much more" than fundraising solicitations.
Williams says he "discontinued taking a salary from BAMPAC" last October, but filings indicate he has continued to receive a reduced monthly salary. Regarding this apparent contradiction, he said that the filings must be in error and that the 2010 payments were a "stipend" rather than a salary. No amended filings have been submitted to FEC.
Committee for a Democratic Future
Using money from her Committee for a Democratic Future leadership PAC, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) spent about $200,000 on catering and wine from 2007 to 2010 for a several-times-a-month series of dinners in her Capitol Hill row house.
Formed in November 2001, CDFPAC aimed to "assist marginal House incumbents" and "support promising House challengers to help elect a Democratic majority," her then-chief of staff told the Hartford Courant in 2005. But less than 10 percent of disbursements — $27,500 out of $302,736 — since the start of 2007 have gone to federal candidates.


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When I booked the trip out to LA, my whole intention was to check out Kollaboration Star, a show consisting of finalists who have won their regional competition and is competing for the title to have a chance to perform in the MNet Music Awards in Hong Kong. I figured I'd be in for a treat because everyone is so talented. And yes, the show completely blew me away. It was not only the talent, but the heart, passion, and soul that transcended through their art. I can see and feel what they were all about--special congrats to Mike Izon from Kollaboration Honolulu for winning.
After Kollaboration Star ended, it was time to check out what this city has to offer! I thought LA would be walkable, but boy, I was wrong. We had to drive everywhere--from Glendale to San Gabriel Valley to Webminister to Downtown LA. Sometimes I get so carried away, I would forget to take photos, but I'm glad I had the ability to take pics of these landmarks and hot joints while out here.
And finally, I have been able to spot meaningful art, and check out food joints that are hidden. It just comes to show that your art/restaurant doesn't have to be fancy--it just has to be good, and people will naturally gravitate towards it.
I still have one more post for this LA Adventure. There were so many things to see and do ... I wish I had more time to do more! This only means I have to visit again. LA, you'd want me back, right? :)


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The Day at the Races: Stevens rides another winner at Keeneland
The Day at the Races
Friday's figures: On-track attendance, 15,406; on-track betting, $1,395,391.70; total betting including simulcast, $10,302,401.18.
This day last year: On-track attendance, 19,730; on-track betting, $1,777,629; total betting including simulcast, $9,130,642.
Coming up: Multiple graded stakes winner Uncaptured faces the likes of Grade III winner Rydilluc and 12 others in the Grade I, $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. The Blue Grass is one of five graded stakes on Saturday's card with the Grade I Jenny Wiley and Grade I Madison also part of the lineup.
Final furlong
■ One race before Wise Dan made his 2013 debut by winning the Grade I Maker's 46 Mile, his half-brother Casino Dan ran second to the Shug McGaughey-trained Reload in race No. 8, a 6-furlong test on the main track.
■ Hall of Famer Gary Stevens won his second race of the Keeneland meet Friday, taking the sixth race on Biorhythm for trainer Tom Proctor. Stevens came out of retirement this January and is now 2-for-6 for the Keeneland Spring Meet.


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Mao (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 12 (ANI): A man attempted to burn the private parts of woman in an acid attack in Mao district after raping her. News of the incident surfaced after the victim escaped her kidnapper and lodged a complaint at the Kotwali Police Station. According to the victim, Ramkanth Yadav, the rapist, was a friend of her husband. Subsequently he burnt her private parts with acid. The victim escaped and reached the Haldharpur Police station where the police refused to lodge her complaint since her house was situated in the area under the Kotwali Police Station's jurisdiction. The woman has alleged that police in Haldharpur were uncooperative and did not help her. She also alleged that the Kotwali Police did not lodge her complaint with the urgency required. An advocate representing the woman said the offender had kidnapped and raped her for 15 days after which he burnt her with acid. Re-medical assessments have been ordered after police assured that correct measures would be taken. (ANI)


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If you are wondering what video marketing equipment you need to get started, then wonder no more. I'm going to show you the basics.
If you are getting started with Video Marketing and want a great resource on exactly how to market here it is.
Before you can start your video career you need to know what video marketing equipment to have.
As you can see in the picture to the left it certainly can get overwhelming, but be of good cheer this is WAY MORE than you need.
I can tell you when I first started I was just using my webcam on my laptop and that was it. Was it great maybe not but it was done.
You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. – Zig Ziglar
Video Marketing Equipment: Getting Started With The Basics
1. Camera
I will start by saying you could get by with just this item for a long time and be perfectly fine. There are two low-cost options that I would recommend.
First, you could use the webcam on your laptop, assuming you have a laptop or you could purchase a low-cost webcam.
Second, you could use your smartphone which is probably a very high-quality camera already.
I would recommend you smartphone over the webcam, but that's just my preference.
The point to this is that you really don't have to go out and get an expensive camera to start making videos. Use what you already have.
All excuses are gone now. 🙂
2. Microphone
The rest of these items are purely optional, but I would recommend them when you can afford to get them.
I currently have two mics that I use depending on what type of recording that I'm doing.
The one I probably use the most is my Lapel Mic connected to my iPhone.
It's very clear and no muss no fuss. Just plug it in and go. It comes with a case that makes it easy to take anywhere you go.
This one costs around $20.
The second microphone that I use is a little more sophisticated and a little more expensive.
This is the Blue Yeti and it's a table top model and has a USB connection to my laptop. I even went so far as to get a USB adaptor for my iPhone and it actually works on my iPhone, not recommended over the lapel microphone for that application.
I primarily use this mic when I'm doing a screencast and really don't need my face in the video but do want to have great audio.
Again this is not required, but it's worth having as you get further along because audio is very important. Cost – around $110.
3. Tripod
Tripods come in all shapes and sizes. I currently have two of these very inexpensive models.
One is a full standing tripod that, honestly I don't use very often.
The other one I have is my mini-tripod that I love and is perfect for most everything I do. Cost – $36
4. Selfie Stick
This again is not a necessity, but certainly makes things easier if you are going to be out and about and don't want to have to stop and set up a tripod before you can start shooting your video.
Again there are a lot of selfie sticks out there, but here's the one I recommend.
This particular model comes with a lot of extras thrown in that are pretty cool. Things like a Bluetooth remote control and the ability to turn the selfie stick into a tripod if you need to.
This has all the bells and whistles you should ever need. Cost $35
5. Lighting
This one is very much an option but you might find as you get better and better at your videos that your lighting may become something you want to tweak.
I personally started with just putting daylight bulbs in my overhead lights in my office and trying that. It may a huge difference so I knew I wanted to look into some better lighting.
So I found this lighting kit for around $100 that came with a green screen two lights and stands.
This is probably a bit of overkill for you at this point, but may be something you want to invest in later down the road. Cost – $115
Just in case, you had a question as to what video editing software I use, I mostly use Screenflow and sometimes Camtasia Mac.
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I do love dishes made with phyllo dough – spanakopita, tiropita – and the myriad of sticky sweet desserts made with it. But after a number of failed attempts, I have discovered that I simply do not have the patience to work with it. So I am attracted to recipes that mirror the tastes of my phyllo favorites without the work. My first success was Greek feta parcels, and now I have conquered spanakopita.
I found the basic formula for this recipe in a community cookbook and immediately thought I could give it a Greek twist. I've added feta cheese and generous amounts of dill and oregano.
The simple batter creates the balance of the delicate original pastry, but could not be easier to mix up. This can be served in big slabs for a meal or cut into smaller pieces for a side dish (try it with a chicken roasted with Greek seasoning and lemon); you can even slice it into small pieces to serve as an appetizer.
Greek herbed spinach pie
Serves 4
12 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch (about 6) green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (crumble it from a block)
Salt and pepper to taste
4 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1. Place the spinach in a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Separate the spinach with your fingers.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and cook until soft. Ad the garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, and lemon zest and cook until soft and fragrant. Add the spinach and stir to combine and separate the spinach. Remove from the heat and add the cottage cheese and feta and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool. When the filling is cool, beat 2 eggs in a small bowl, then stir into the filling.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of an 8- by 8-inch baking dish and swirl to cover the bottom of the pan. Blend 2 eggs, the water and flour, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a blender or with a whisk until completely smooth. Pour 1/2 of the batter evenly over the bottom of the oiled dish. Use clean, damp fingers to crumble and spread the spinach filling evenly over the top of the batter. Pour the remaining batter evenly over the top of the filling, covering fully, though a little filling poking up is fine.
4. Bake the pie for 40 to 45 minutes until puffed and golden and cooked through. Let the pie cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.


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How to Evolve Strategic Alternatives into Planning Priorities
If you worked through creating a SWOT analysis and developing a list of possible strategic alternatives, you have some lists of choices. But because you can't do everything, now you have to eliminate some of those choices. Know that every other business owner, executive director, and department manager has come to the same place you're at right now. Although guarantees never exist in business, you can develop your own guidelines to assure that you make the right choices. But at the end of the day, you have to make a decision.
The one concept that most business owners, executives, and managers forget is that the lack of a decision results in more derailments of the mission than any other cause.
Grouping alternatives helps you compare like things when making trade-offs. For example, choosing between investing in new technology or hiring a new person is an expense decision with similar outcomes, whereas choosing between entering a new market or implementing a succession plan isn't directly related. So at this point, you want to divide your choices into two groups — those that have internal implications and those that have external implications.
How do you decide what's internal and what's external? Check out the following definitions:
Internal priorities include everything related to productivity and process improvements, such as employees, training, operations, technology, efficiencies, research and development, and anything else that deals with the internal operations of your organization.
External priorities include everything that's related to revenue generation, such as entering new target markets, serving new customer groups, developing new products, and partnering with other organizations.


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99% of families polled love playing in jaZams so much they never want to leave the store! Come on in and discover the latest and greatest toys and books, and rediscover toys from your own childhood. Sleds and scooters, rockets and robots, puzzles and Playmobil, little critters and crafts. Come find a toy for any age because jaZams is fabulous fun for everyone!
Milk Money, an enticing children's clothing store right in downtown Princeton, is changing the face of secondhand shopping! Our colorful, cozy consignment shop is a neighborhood staple where you'll find happy shoppers sifting through racks and shelves stocked with fabulous shoes and clothing finds (by Lilly Pullitzer, Petit Bateau, Burberry, Mini Boden, Crewcuts, and Abercrombie, Hollister, and Juicy for the older tweens) plus toys and gear; happy parents who are able to double their pleasure by earning heaps of cold hard cash for their kid's outgrown clothing and toys! Stores like ours that recycle clothing are beneficial...not only to the communities that buy and sell with us, but also to the well-being and viable future of our planet! We accept only items that are in sale-able condition...nothing that is stained, torn, excessively worn, out of season, or outdated. Stop in and Buy Groovy…Buy Recycled!
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Forget raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.
Coffee, beer and doughnuts are a few of my favorite things.
And, that's exactly what you'll find at this new café in the RINO District called "Hotbox Roasters."
We checked it out in today's Everyday Eats.
For more info, go to hotboxroasters.com/locations/AlertMe