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Wrecking Ball by B.N. Toler started with a shock. Our two main characters were separated, the two of them kept at a distance from each other for a reasonable amount of time... Enough time for Sophia to forgive Brandon for what he did.
After meeting and falling in love with each other almost instantly, years of marriage, and raising two beautiful daughters together, Brandon has betrayed Sophia's trust beyond repair. Sophia is terribly hurt, and she doesn't know if she can ever forgive him.
And after reading about half the book, you'll have a hard time forgiving him as well.
But in this story, you'll have to play Devil's Advocate, because not only are you reading Sophia's perspective, you're reading Brandon's perspective too.
Prepare to feel extremely conflicted!
I have to say, B.N. Toler's Wrecking Ball had me hooked pretty instantly. All it took was Sophia's sister, Tia, showing up on Sophia's doorstep, ready to take her on an adventurous trip for me to fall in love with her characters. Especially Wrecking Ball's secondary characters (Tia, Brandon's friends, Tia's boyfriend Antonio, etc.). I was pretty smitten with this book from the very beginning!
This book had me an emotional wreck. I was laughing one minute, getting weepy the next, swooning soon after, and everything in between. It was emotional in every wonderful way.
Without spoiling anything for future readers, I will say this: Prepare for an emotional roller coaster, and make sure you have tissues decently close by. You never know when a beautiful passage of this book is going to move you.
I would have to say that my first experience with a B.N. Toler novel was an incredibly successful one.
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The Importance of Learning Spanish
At our Spanish School, Spanish Uruguay, we offer language courses for all ages and levels. If you're wondering why you should learn Spanish – think about this! Spanish has become a necessity. Learning the language is still a daunting prospect but can definitely be overcome. Spanish is one of the languages used in the communication of entrepreneurs, professionals, students and workers. The influence of this language is growing every day.
Learning Spanish will give you the best chance in the labor market and, of course, higher expectations for growth in the international sector. There are of course many other reasons to learn Spanish, for example, to understand and appreciate literature, music and other cultural forms expressed in the language.
• A Global language
One hundred years ago, 60 million people spoke Spanish in the world. Today, nearly 400 million people speak Spanish as their mother tongue and 100 million speak Spanish as a second language.
The United States has a population of 35 million Spanish-speakers. This population has grown 60% in the last decade and by 2050 is projected to represent 50% of the U.S. population. Europe has 57 million Spanish-speakers, including 40 million in Spain.
• Growing business and employment opportunities
Bilingual employees have always been in great demand in international business, diplomacy and development agencies. Studying Spanish will make your opportunities grow rapidly in a wide range of professions like commerce, medicine and education.
Many service industries offer growth opportunities within and outside their respective countries for Spanish speakers.
Economic integration through the European Union, NAFTA and other inter-American trade agreements promise to continue to bring opportunities to those who are fluent in Spanish.

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We are an all volunteer program and depend on the generosity of volunteers to donate their time to be guides, cooks, photographers, teach educational outdoor skills classes, help with fundraising. The biggest rewards are the satisfaction of introducing new families to the heritage of hunting and enjoying God's magnificent creation. We change the lives of young Oklahomans.
We depend on land owners who will allow us to bring our youth, parent/guardian, guides, hunt staff to their land to conduct our hunts. We urgently need properties that have some accommodations to provide a camp setting for sleeping and serving meals and offer game hunting opportunities. We are insured for the land owners and the program participants.
We raise funds year round through hunt raffles, rifle raffles and other events. It cost the youth and their family only the deer permit ($ 10) and transportation to the hunt location. Our program provides everything else (equipment, firearms, ammunition, tents, cots, cooking supplies, food, ground blinds, shooting sticks.).


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Hot New Pop Alert: Iris "I'll Wait For You"
Debut single "I'll Wait for You" by pop newcomer Iris shines like a beacon of hope for all of those who are looking for a glimmer of light in the dark days of winter.
The song discusses that if you want something really bad and you'll wait long enough for it that ultimately your dreams may come true.
Iris speaks from experience. After battling poor health that almost took her life, she gained strength and used music to make a fresh new start. The result is a slice of pop heaven that is quirky, melodic and taken straight from the heart.
It's the type of high-grade pop that fans of Robyn, Tove Lo and other left-leaning pop will salivate over.
Iris partnered with director Sebastien Duguay, cinematographer John Londono and producer Cult Nation on the video for the song "We originally intended to make a nice simple lyric video to support the single," she explains.
"But when I showed up on set and saw the wonderful team that we had and the iconic Panasonic anamorphic B series lenses, I knew we would have an awesome video. Way more than what we anticipated."
She continues, "The whole video was pretty much improvised on set. I just felt the song and went with the flow. It was important to me to have the viewer feel the song through my emotions and my body language rather than having a storyline and acting. This music video is simple, visually beautiful, spontaneous and real."
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Hot New Pop Alert: "Verite "Strange Enough"
Hailing from New York City, newcomer Verite serves up an impressive pop sound that will capture you from start to finish. I first heard her demos a few weeks ago and was instantly blown away by her powerful and deeply emotive delivery.
Whilst working hard in the studio with the producer Elliot Jacobson on her debut EP, Verite is sharing "Strange Enough" to give us a taste of what's to come. Fans of Lana Del Rey, Ellie Goulding and other pensive pop will be in for a huge treat.
The singer (who still works as a waitress in a local Manhattan restaurant) explains in a press release that she wrote the song to contemplate "all the questions I'd ask myself about my relationship, and why we bother ourselves to try to make things work sometimes."
She adds, "The song goes back and forth between the nostalgia of what was. The reality of how things shift as time moves on, and how ultimately we romanticize moments that are fleeting."
P.S. Vérité is French for "truth" that is pretty darn perfect in this case.
July 1, 2014 in Hot New Pop Alert | Permalink
Hot New Pop Alert: The Heydaze "City Girl"
The Heydaze serve up a slice of summer sizzle and heaps of happy vibes with their potent new single "City Girl" The group is the teaming of Jesse Fink (vocals), Andrew Spelman (lead guitar) and Andrew Underberg (production and keys) who formed this past year at the University of Pennsylvania. The three college pals sure bring an Ivy League quality to their infectious, crisp brand of pop as demonstrated by "City Girl."
It's an instantly catch pop stomper that is a happy-go-lucky love letter to the group's favorite city girl and New York City. "Been around everywhere/Swear I have never seen such a pretty girl/Twinkle in the sky/Big apple in my eye," charismatic frontman Jesse Fink cheers.
This song will have you tapping along the moment it hits. I guarantee you. The group is looked after by the fine folks who turned Maroon 5 into global superstars so make sure to keep a close eye on The Heydaze. [Facebook] [Twitter]
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Hot New Talent Alert: Aaron Delahunty "Glossy Magazine"
Dapper and musically daring, British newcomer Aaron Delahunty brings a gritty new soul sound to the pop scene that is refreshing. This South London native likes to refer to his music as "gip hop," an unorthodex blend of grime and hip hop infused vintage pop that is influenced by everything "from '90s East/West Coast hip hop to vaudeville to gypsy jazz and grime." Call it gypsy dubstep if you like.
Listen to Delahunty's debut single "Glossy Magazine" to get a taste of his genre-bending sound, lyrical wit and arresting, soulful delivery that is instantly compelling. Delahunty's musical intensity is remarkable and his focus is laser-sharp.
Delahunty explains to fans that his music is a direct reflection of the place where he grew up. "I'm through and through South London born and raised," he explains on Facebook. "With that, I've soaked up a whole lot of culture and been heavily influenced by the diversity of my hometown."
"I was born into the tail end of the acid house scene and brought up on the soundtracks of Britain on its early 90's comedown," he adds. No release date for "Glossy Magazine" has been set, but stay tuned for more.
May 26, 2011 in Hot New Pop Alert | Permalink
Hot New Talent Alert: AVD "Cry"
The annual Musexpo conference in Los Angeles earlier this month was a fantastic place to mingle with music industry insiders and greet new talent. One of the brand-new artists I chatted with in between panels was South Florida pop outfit AVD, which stands for the Italian goodbye "arrivederci" (even though they have just arrived).
The group is the teaming of Miami's Timothee Lovelock, Adam Piccoli and Zack Graciu who decided to work together in 2007 after bonding over a common love for Coldplay, Maroon 5, Michael Jackson and Kanye West. The group has been producing and mixing for others, but they have also been recording their own artist material that has been gaining attention from a number of labels.
Songwriter Ester Dean, who recently penned Rihanna's "S&M" and Katy Perry's "Fireworks," was a speaker at Musexpo and pointed the group out to the audience after she saw them sitting in the front row. "You guys look like stars," she told them from the podium, which prompted AVD to stand up and introduce themself to the 200+ people in the room. Dean sure knows how to spot talent just by looking at them.
AVD's music is best described as a forward fusion of urban electro pop that is infused with classical stylings. Their hyper-melodic and crisp, well-crafted tunes cover much of the pop spectrum, ranging from the compelling and heartfelt "Cry" to the Cataracs-styled dancefloor stomper "Skinny Jeans," and from the uplifting mid-tempo ballad "Victory" to the sunny pop of "Gimme Your Lovin'".
Listen to "Cry" in the player below to get an idea of their ambitious sound and meaningful pop writing (make sure to catch the violin at the 2:30 minute mark). With their knack for melody, true musicianship, soundboard savvy and a photogenic look to boot, it shouldn't be too long before these three develop into something big. Make sure to check out their Soundcloud page for more of their music.
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SohaNetworks is a people-centric organization, where we provide equal opportunity to every individual to learn and excel. We believe that it's the team members that add value to our organization and to our client's business. Here every individual takes onus for his respective deliveries and understands the roles and responsibilities. We have a set of highly experienced professionals who mentor the new comers and other teams. The amiable work environment and the inculcation of an attitude to consistently hone one's personality make SohaNetworks an amazing workplace.
We aim to be different through our business innovations and top-of-the-line service practices. A continuous drive to be the best in the industry is our prime focus but we remain a company with a conscience built by solid ethical roots. A strong sense of camaraderie encompasses the employees of the organization with a definite inclination to learn and explore new things each day.
We understand that our employees are the potential business leaders of the future and therefore we follow an iron-clad policy of offering them extremely challenging and equally rewarding careers. Keeping this in mind, we remain very particular in our employee selections, as working at SohaNetworks is not just about getting the work done, but also about reinventing your own qualities with the work you do, and that demands a very distinct personality.
We believe in creating new gateways in increasing work efficiency and thus encourage equal contribution from all departments in the organization because ultimately the people remain one cohesive unit working together for a common goal.
At SohaNetworks, we have created a culture of seamless and hierarchy-less communication, where a member can approach any member irrespective of his role in the organization. Our people-centric culture gives us an above the industry average rate of standard retention period. Our employees keep themselves in the community even after they part their ways with the organization, and that's how we create a culture with a sense of belongingness.At SohaNetworks, we celebrate team spirit.


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Dyno Might Buick Turbo Regal Art Print
What a beauty! The artwork on this Buick Art Print is guaranteed to please any Buick fan. Limited edition signed print from artist Thom SanSoucie. Thom SanSoucie's AutoCity Series is a collection of over 25 color giclee prints all illustrated with brilliant details and breath-taking action. Each print blends traditional airbrush techniques with Thom's masterful use of the computer to achieve incredibly detailed and extremely colorful works of art. Taking almost 400 hours to produce Thom's talents at lights, glows and smoke look as if they are 'plugged-in!'Each Giclee print is the finest and most expensive reproduction process sold by any artist and is sought after by true art collectors as the most accurate and valuable prints to own. This process uses digital technology printing with 100 year archival inks and paper producing the most stunning and accurate reproductions. Today Giclee prints are the required reproduction process by top museums due to their extremely brilliant colors an 100 years of fade-free brilliance. Each archival quality print is hand-signed and numbered. Prints can can be custom matted or framed using a standard 18x24 or 24x36 frame depending on the print size purchased.
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ERMES Science Olympians, such as our Grade 6 "B.A.C. K. Scientists", would like
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Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-08-06 12:25:00
Sony DSC-TX1 digital camera :
Sony announce a new CyberShot digital camera, the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 that provides unprecedented advances in low-light performance with approximately twice the sensitivity of digital cameras with traditional image sensors. The new Sony CyberShot TX1 is the first digital camera to employ Sony's new "Exmor R" back illuminated CMOS sensor technology to improve shooting in low-light scenarios, enhancing picture clarity and drastically reducing grain. Combining the "Exmor R" technology with hand-held twilight and anti-motion blur modes delivers a breakthrough in low-light photography. Users can now capture photos of stunning detail and low noise in scenes with no more than candlelight - without flash or the need of a tripod.
Sony PartyShot
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-08-06 12:20:00
Sony Party-Shot digital camera accessory :
Sony introduce the Party-shot personal photographer (model IPT-DS1) - an innovative digital camera dock that pans 360 degrees and tilts 24 degrees, automatically detects faces, adjusts composition and takes photos for you. The Sony PartyShot digital camera accessory uses the camera's BIONZ image processor with its Face Detection and Smile Shutter features to take photos without the user needing to snap the shutter button. The Sony PartyShot digital camera makes it easy to capture more natural expressions and fun, candid moments of you, your family and friends without having to hire a photographer.
Sony Walkman player
Mark Peters : 2009-07-19 13:55:00
Sony Walkman B140 music player :
Perfect for today's lifestyles, the compact new Sony Walkman B140 teams hot styling and stunning value with unmatched Sony Walkman sound quality. Striking looks are enhanced by a choice of four appealing colour options with co-ordinated headphones. Black, red and pink finishes are the perfect match for this season's hot Sony Vaio Type C notebook and Cybershot S Series camera models. Despite its tiny size, you'll enjoy a generous 18 hours music playback time. And if you're in a hurry, a fast 3 minute charge is all's that needed to power up for 90 minutes of listening. Sound quality more than lives up to the Sony Walkman player. There's a choice of 5 equalizer modes to flatter any listening preference.
Sony Walkman video players
Mark Peters : 2009-07-19 13:50:00
New Sony Walkman E-Series music players :
The slim, chic new Sony Walkman E440 Series is a perfect introduction to the amazing world of Sony Walkman sound and video quality. Just 9.3mm thin and available in black and red, the super-compact Sony Walkman E Series slips easily into a pocket or bag. Despite its small size, it's packed with serious features to enhance enjoyment of your personal media collection. The generously sized 2-inch QVGA Colour LCD screen offers a crisp, detail-packed view of videos, photos, album art, playlists and other functions. As you'd expect from a Sony Walkman player, the new E-Series is packed with unique Sony sound enhancement features for a more satisfying listening experience.
32GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX
Mark Peters : 2009-07-17 21:40:00
32GB Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX :
Sony has launched a large version of it's famous Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, crowning the range with a massive 32GB Memory Stick model. Sony Memory Stick HX already delivers impressive speed, so the introduction of a 32GB Memory stick makes it the perfect choice for handling the very large video files created when filming in High Definition video. The huge amount of memory space on the stick is also ideal for digital photography, whether you are using a sophisticated Digital SLR like the Sony Alpha DSLR, or a compact Sony Cybershot camera. The Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX range also includes 4GB, 8GB and 16GB Memory Sticks.
Sony HD Handycams
Mark Peters : 2009-07-09 11:11:11
Sony Full HD Handycams :
Sony intros two full HD Handycams. It's the very last word in HD picture quality, smart shooting features and stunning design. The new flagship of Sony's HD camcorder line-up, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX520VE and Sony Handycam HDR-CX505VE is packed with new innovations to help you capture better looking video and photos, whatever you're doing. Inside the compact body of the Sony CX520VE Handycam is a large 64GB internal memory with space for 25 hours of detail-packed Full HD and 5.1 channel surround sound. Want to keep shooting for even longer on that holiday or weekend away? Just slip in an optional Sony 32GB Memory Stick and capture more memories, with no need to worry about packing extra discs or tapes.
Sony A380 review
Dennis Hissink : 2009-06-14 18:15:00
Sony Alpha 380 SLR review :
One year after the introduction of the DSLR-A350, the time has come for a successor; the Sony Alpha 380. It brings us to the next generation of Alpha Digital SLR cameras aiming at the entry-level market, which is also the market where the large numbers rule. This does not necessarily mean, however, that the emphasis automatically lies on impressive innovations and the latest high-tech functions; instead, features such as user-friendliness and user's ease play an important role.• Read our full
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 photo gallery
Dennis Hissink : 2009-06-10 15:00:00
Sony DSLR-A380 test photos :
The introduction and availability of the Sony Alpha A380 digital SLR camera make it the successor to the Alpha A350. With the Sony DSLR-A380, a new era begins for the Alpha DSLR camera. A new design, more modern and clearly more Sony-like, a new user interface and support for the Secure Digital / Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory card format, which does not come as a surprise. The Sony DSLR-A380 is a 14.2 Megapixel digital SLR featuring an advanced Live View function. In Sony's case, Live View means no annoying delays, which also goes for the Sony DSLR-A380, thanks to the Quick AF Live View functionality. The new user interface is refreshing, and novices will more than likely benefit from this.
Sony CyberShot W190
Mark Peters : 2009-05-28 16:25:00
Sony CyberShot DSC-W190 digital camera :
Great pictures to fit everyone's pocket; Sony has announced a new CyberShot digital camera. The slim and stylish Sony CyberShot W190 offers superb picture quality and outstanding value. The Sony Cyber-shot W190 is the perfect no-fuss choice for anyone who wants to capture family moments, holidays and nights out. The Sony W190 looks great with slim, clean lines and a choice of silver, black or red colour finish options. Ideal for first-time photographers, the camera is beautifully easy to use, with a simple slide switch to select photo/movie/playback modes. For maximum creative freedom, a choice of seven Scene Selection modes adjusts camera settings automatically to suit virtually any subject.
Sony CyberShot W180
Mark Peters : 2009-05-28 16:20:00
Sony CyberShot DSC-W180 digital camera :
Great pictures to fit everyone's pocket; Sony has announced a new CyberShot digital camera. The slim and stylish Sony CyberShot W180 offers superb picture quality and outstanding value. The Sony Cyber-shot W180 is the perfect no-fuss choice for anyone who wants to capture family moments, holidays and nights out. The Sony W180 looks great with slim, clean lines and a choice of silver, black or red colour finish options. Ideal for first-time photographers, the camera is beautifully easy to use, with a simple slide switch to select photo/movie/playback modes. For maximum creative freedom, a choice of seven Scene Selection modes adjusts camera settings automatically to suit virtually any subject.
Sony A380
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-05-18 06:00:03
Sony Alpha A380 SLR camera :
Incredible images are now within everyone's reach, even if you've never picked up a digital SLR before. Sony expands the Alpha family with the A380. The Sony Alpha 380 has been styled for comfortable handling. Control layout on the Sony Alpha A380 has been revised with fewer buttons, so even first-time DSLR users don't need to feel intimidated by the creative options on offer. Confused by photo jargon? Help is at hand with a friendly new interface on the camera's clear, bright 2.7-inch LCD screen. Choose from any of six Scene Selection modes that adjust settings to suit any subject. The on-screen Help Guide explains your selection, complete with a sample image to demonstrate the results you'll achieve.
Sony A330
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-05-18 06:00:02
Sony Alpha A330 SLR camera :
Incredible images are now within everyone's reach, even if you've never picked up a digital SLR before. Sony expands the Alpha family with the A330. The Sony Alpha 330 has been styled for comfortable handling. Control layout on the Sony Alpha A330 has been revised with fewer buttons, so even first-time DSLR users don't need to feel intimidated by the creative options on offer. Confused by photo jargon? Help is at hand with a friendly new interface on the camera's clear, bright 2.7-inch LCD screen. Choose from any of six Scene Selection modes that adjust settings to suit any subject. The on-screen Help Guide explains your selection, complete with a sample image to demonstrate the results you'll achieve.
Sony A230
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-05-18 06:00:01
Sony Alpha A230 SLR camera :
Incredible images are now within everyone's reach, even if you've never picked up a digital SLR before. Sony expands the Alpha family with the A230 : an easy-to-use DSLR camera that makes serious picture quality and shooting options brilliantly accessible. The Sony Alpha 230 has been styled for comfortable handling. The Sony A230 is the world's lightest DSLR featuring an APS-C sized image sensor and in-body image stabilisation. Its compact size makes it great for trips away when you want to grab superb pictures without taking up extra space in your luggage.
Sony Alpha accessories
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-05-18 06:00:00
New Sony Alpha accessories :
Sony introduces four new compact lenses, super-slim external flash and colour-coordinated lifestyle accessories; a portrait lens DT 50mm F1.8 SAM, a 1:1 macro lens DT 30mm F2.8 SAM, two versatile telephoto zooms: DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM and DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM, an ultra slim, easy-to-use flash HVL-F20AM - an ideal flash commander for the Sony A900. And a 'Handbag'-style carry case, wrap cloth, hand strap and lens cap holder in attractive co-ordinated colour finishes. It's never been easier for keen amateurs and step-up photographers to explore the creative possibilities of their Alpha digital SLR camera.
Sony Walkman review
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-05-03 12:30:00
Sony Walkman review at LetsGoMobile :
Sony was founded by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. It wasn't until the company changed its name to Sony Corporation that things really started to take off in the USA. Today, Sony is a renowned company because of its Playstation, VAIO computers, television sets, digital cameras and, of course, the Sony Walkman series. The Sony Walkman NWZ-S639F belongs to the S-Series and is, just like its siblings of the A-series, equipped with a thin design and a music, photo and video mode. One thing the S-series does feature whereas the A-series does not, is the SenseMe function. • Read the full
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Sony World Photography Awards 2009
Dennis Hissink : 2009-04-22 00:30:00
2009 Sony Photography Awards :
The Sony World Photography Awards are a week-long celebration of the photographic culture, history and image organized by Sony on an annual basis. Cannes is famous for the attention given to movies each year, and it is visited by many famous and not so famous stars from across the globe. This year, during the Sony Photography Awards festival, moving & still images succeeded each other rapidly. 8 Dutch people were nominated out of 186 photographers from 43 countries. The professional jury consisting of photographers, representatives of international photo agencies and publishers created this list from 36,546 submissions by professional photographers and 25,370 submissions by amateur photographers.
Sony GPS camcorder
Mark Peters : 2009-04-04 11:30:00
Sony HDR-TG7VE HD GPS camcorder :
Sony introduced the full HD, stylish GPS Handycam; Sony HDR-TG7VE. Ultra-compact, light and beautifully styled, it's always with you. Even smaller and slimmer than its predecessor, the new Handycam HDR-TG7VE from Sony is again the world's smallest, lightest Full HD GPS camcorder. The new Sony GPS camcorder redefines the concept of 'HD to go'. With stylish looks, smart shooting features and brilliantly simple operation, it's a perfect travel partner. Slip it into a pocket or bag for nights out, parties weekends away, business trips or longer trips abroad. Like its TG3E predecessor, the super-tough pure titanium body features a special Premium Hard coating.
Sweep panorama photo technology
Mark Peters : 2009-03-10 15:21:18
Sony Cyber-Shot Sweep panorama photo mode technology :
Sony is spotlighting its first digital still camera to feature sweep panorama technology here at the Photo Marketing Association confab. The new Sony CyberShot DSC-HX1 digital camera can take 224-degree panorama photos in one easy press-and-sweep motion. Capturing wide landscapes, church spires or skyscrapers is as easy as "press and sweep." The Sony Sweep panorama photo mode lets you reach beyond the traditional wide-angle lens and capture breathtaking shots. With wide and ultra-wide settings and horizontal or vertical directions, sweep panorama photo mode can take up to 224-degree horizontal or 154-degree vertical shots.
Sony digital cameras at PMA
Dennis Hissink : 2009-03-09 02:10:00
Sony digital SLR cameras at PMA 2009 :
In the spacious Sony booth, the entire assortment of digital imaging products is shown in all its aspects. The entire Sony Alpha digital SLR camera line was presented and consumers eagerly took the opportunity to try out the Alpha DSLR for themselves. Still, I have the impression that there's a vast difference in the way Sony attracted the attention with DSLR cameras exactly a year ago, compared to today. One way or another, it seems to me that the plan to position the Alpha DSLR and in particular the higher assortment (Alpha 900 and 700) in the current market as they are now, was not entirely successful.
Sony Webbie HD cameras
Ilse Jurriën : 2009-03-07 23:30:00
Sony Webbie MP4 cameras at PMA 2009 :
We'd almost overlook them: Sony's Webbie Cams. The new brightly colored Sony cameras record video in MP4 format and digital pictures targeted on the World Wide Web. The Sony MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1 Webbie HD cameras are able to record in a High Definition resolution of 1440x1080 pixels at a speed of 30 frames per second. In addition, 5 Megapixel pictures can be made. The Sony Webby cameras are compact and light enough to take them around wherever you go. Nice to use for the capture of daily moments, or to add to your Blog site. The included software serves to quickly and simply convert the video or photo data to enable publishing on the Internet.
Sony A9 mirrorless camera
Sony SLR camera captures the moon
Sony Alpha 9 SLR camera
Sony Alpha 7 III mirrorless camera
Sony Cybershot HX350
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V premium compact camera
Sony RX100V video features
Sony Alpha A6500 video features
Sony A6500 compact system camera
Sony A99 II DSLR camera
4K movies produced by the Cyber-Shot RX10 III
Sony DSC-RX10 III
Sony CyberShot DSC-HX80
Sony A6300 Mirrorless digital camera
Sony Alpha 6300 records 4K UHD video
Sony Alpha A68
Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1R II Premium Compact camera
Sony A7S II full-frame camera
Sony Cyber-shot RX compact camera series


text: Lamees Audeh is a Canadian-Palestinian-Jordanian pianist who has performed in: Palestine, Jordan, England, Scotland and Tunisia. Trained in Classical music, she received her Master's in Music Performance from England, then moved to Palestine to work at the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music where she became drawn to Arabic Music. Together, with Wafa Al Zaghal, (Qanun player), she started exploring possibilities of creating fusion music where East meets West. From this journey, a beautiful style of music was born which brings forth the beauty of both these worlds. She has composed and arranged a few of the pieces that the group performs.


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Google has celebrated the 125th birthday of English artist LS Lowry with a Google Doodle painting on its homepage.
The internet search engine giant has replaced its traditional logo with a watercolour created in Lowry's distinctively simple style.
Stretford-born artist Lowry, who died in 1976, is famous for his paintings depicting life in the industrial districts of north-west England in the mid-20th century.
A lot of his work covered nearby Salford and the town of Pendlebury in Greater Manchester where he lived for over 40 years.
Lowry often populated his work with 'matchstick men', while his use of basic colours is also reflected in Google's latest doodle
Google regularly changes its homepage logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries and the lives of famous artists, pioneers, and scientists.
Events covered include St Patrick's Day and the Chinese New Year, while the lives of famous artists and scientists including Andy Warhol, Albert Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci have also been remembered.
The first Google Doodle was created in 1998 when Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page switched the company's logo to indicate their attendance at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert.


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On modern email systems, there is method by which one can "flag" a message based on importance. Anyone who has used Exchange should be familiar with this concept. The point of it is of course to help users triage that which is important from that which is not. If a message comes in with a highly urgent flag on it, you're more likely to read it and not miss it.
Why not have the same thing for phone calls? That's what Microsoft is asking and they have evidently filed a claim on the patent to bring that feature to fruition.
The system works by sending an encrypted authenticator to the phone, alerting the person of the incoming phone call's significance. In the filing, an example is given:
"Consider, for example, a man named John and his daughter Lydia. Assume that Lydia needs to get ahold of her Dad immediately because her car has broken down and she needs his help. Assume also that John is in an important business meeting and so he would not normally take a call from Lydia; he would instead wait until after the meeting to call her back. If John knew it was important, however, he would of course take Lydia's call. The techniques can enable Lydia to indicate that her call is important and John to know, with confidence, that it is important, even if either or both of Lydia's and John's phones are basic, non-computing telephones."
The solution is for Lydia's phone is to send a "priority trigger" to her father's device, thereby displaying an "urgent" message on his screen along with her caller ID. Only pre-authorized users can call attention to themselves, meaning rogue calls or telemarketers can't take advantage of it.
That does seem like a very useful feature and one that would could imagine becoming wildly popular as mobile communication becomes ubiquitous. Of course, filing for a patent is different than being granted one and it's also different than actually going forward with it in a consumer device. Lots of patents are filed by Microsoft and other tech companies that never see the light of day, meaning this could still be years off, if at all.
However, this seems like one idea that could be potentially huge for mobile smartphones, so we're keeping our fingers crossed.


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Another Guyanese man has been charged with cocaine possession and remanded to prison in St George's, Grenada.
A report from the New Today indicated that Derrick Patterson, 47, a valuation supervisor was charged on Monday with trafficking of a controlled drug after a total of 2.325 kg of cocaine was allegedly found in his possession last week.
The drug carries a street value of EC$232,500.
Patterson appeared before Chief Magistrate Tamara Gill at the St. George's No.1 Magistrate's Court where the charge was read to him. He was represented by Guyanese attorney-at-law, Darshan Ramdhani.
At the time of his arrest, the New Today said that Patterson, who was visiting the island, was residing at Captain Harris Apartments in Grand Anse, St. George's.
"The New Today understands that officers attached to the Drug Squad of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) intercepted a vehicle travelling in the vicinity of Springs on May 2 in which Patterson was the driver", the report stated.
A search was conducted on the vehicle during which the drugs were discovered inside a plastic bag.
Patterson was remanded to Her Majesty's Prison at Richmond Hill. He was scheduled to reappear in court yesterday.
Just last Tuesday, 70-year-old Guyanese national, Haniff Bacchus, a retired construction worker who was allegedly found with a quantity of cocaine hidden in his motorized wheelchair at the Maurice Bishop International Airport, Grenada was also charged and remanded to prison.
Bacchus was accused of having in his possession 2.5 kilograms of cocaine.
He was denied bail and also remanded to the Richmond Hill prison until May 18.


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The New Global Energy Landscape
Q&A With Amy Myers Jaffe, Executive Director of Energy and Sustainability
By Tim AKin
Amy Myers Jaffe, one of the world's leading experts on the oil industry and an influential thought leader on global energy policy, joined UC Davis in October, strengthening the university's leadership on clean technology, sustainable energy and transportation.
Jaffe is executive director of energy and sustainability in a joint appointment to the Graduate School of Management and the Institute of Transportation Studies. She spent the past 16 years at Rice University as director of the Energy Forum at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. She served as a Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies and associate director of the Rice Energy Program.
Jaffe's expertise spans oil geopolitics and strategic energy policy, including energy science policy and energy economics. She was drawn to UC Davis by its focus on sustainability and the interdisciplinary research and relationships between transportation and energy, and by the opportunity to work near California's state capital, an international pioneer on environmental and public policy issues.
In addition to research support on energy issues, Jaffe is deeply involved in executive education initiatives and will teach an MBA course on sustainable business ventures.
She is a frequent commentator in the media, and an invited keynote speaker at major energy industry and investment conferences and board meetings. She led a discussion about shale oil and gas with global oil industry CEOs and executives at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January. On The Economist's Digital Debate in February, she engaged in an interactive discussion on fracking with the Sierra Club's executive director.
Recently, Dean Steven Currall sat down with Jaffe for a wide-ranging broadcast TV interview about the energy industry and markets. This is an edited excerpt of the interview.
Q – Dean Currall: Tell us more about the activities you'll be involved with here at UC Davis.
A – Amy Myers Jaffe: I'm thrilled because UC Davis is a world leader in energy and sustainability. I'm very excited to be able to work in the West Village, which is a phenomenal test bed for new technologies we're going to need as we move forward. It's a very exciting time to be looking at energy. We're having great transformation, even in the oil and gas sector, including the development of resources from the shale formations, which is revolutionizing the way we think of ourselves as an oil importer here in the United States. It's also a pivotal time, from the point of view of climate change, bringing on new technologies and cleaner energy sources. And with the Middle East in turmoil, we're going to need those new energy sources because we want to preserve the planet and we are going to need them just to be able to go about our daily lives. It's going to become harder to rely on resources from the Middle East imported to the United States.
Q: Do large traditional oil and gas firms have the research and development and innovation infrastructure to transition to a bigger emphasis on renewable energy? Are they nimble enough?
A: It's a very big challenge for the industry. The question is how, as a large organization, can you tap the entrepreneurial spirit of start-ups? There's interest in it, such as the Low Carbon Fuel Standard here in California. You're seeing companies like BP, Chevron and Shell trying to think about how to bring cleaner fuels into their portfolio, including "liquefied natural gas," or LNG. And you've got big transportation players like UPS that are moving to LNG as a cleaner, perhaps less expensive fuel. So it's an interesting time to see what technologies might win, what business strategies can work. GE is now setting up business plan competitions in their energy division to come up with new products. They are trying innovative, interesting things, even though they're large corporations. It's very hard to be like a Silicon Valley start-up.
Q: In a recent National Public Radio interview you discussed the global oil markets and you drew an analogy to swimmers in a swimming pool. Can you explain that?
A: It's a global market, and so it's one price for all. The analogy to the swimming pool is if we're all having a lovely Sunday and we're all in the pool and someone takes a bucket and they start pulling water out of the pool it affects the person in the deep end the same amount as the person in the shallow end. It's less water for the whole pool. And the same way if you pour more water in, it affects the whole pool. So that's what we have to understand, but it doesn't mean that having more energy produced here in the United States wouldn't help us. And the reason it would help us has to do with our trade balance and the strength of the dollar and other positive things that would come about if we kept the revenue from our energy use here in our own country and we're not shipping our dollars to Saudi Arabia or to Russia or other countries. If we were paying someone who's producing oil in Texas or Pennsylvania, or with the new oil maybe even Ohio or Florida or California, then that money stays in the U.S. economy and we would be able to wind down our current account deficit over time.
Q: Your recent book, Oil, Dollars, Debt, and Crises: The Global Curse of Black Gold , has a provocative title. Tell us about the market dynamics and the boom and bust activity that you've seen in this market and the role of the banks, currency valuation and energy price crises.
A: In times of economic growth, our oil demand goes up because it takes more energy the more economic activity you have. And as the price goes up there's a lag between the time it takes an oil company or producer to go out and drill for that oil and then bring it to market. The higher the price goes, now we're importing a lot of oil, so we're sending that money out to Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and the Middle East. They have small populations; they're not manufacturing-based economies. You're pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into an economy instantly as the price is going up, and they can't absorb that money. So they put it in a Sovereign Wealth Fund, and then the money has to come back out into the international financial system. …You get inflation, you get this giant financial bubble. We saw this in 2007. Then as people lose their jobs and businesses can't move forward because of the financial crisis, that lowers oil demand. And oil prices fall, which we saw in 2008–2009. So we have this boom-bust cycle. The best way to ameliorate it is to have a steady program in alternative energy and to try to improve energy efficiency, which is something we work on very hard here at UC Davis. It's a critical element to get us out of this boom-bust cycle we've been seeing since the 1970s.
Q: There's been increasing investment in renewables and alternative energies, but in some circles a lack of enthusiasm and support for traditional oil and gas projects. Take the Keystone Pipeline, for example. What are your thoughts about what's going on there politically, and also what are the implications for a project like that for the U.S.?
A: I tell people we have to be realistic. I strongly believe that we need to move toward alternative energy, and we need to make the investment to do that. And that means we need to have strong government support for fundamental science and R&D in these important technologies. We need projects like the West Village project here at UC Davis, where we are deploying those technologies in a real-time incubator so we can get them commercialized and proven. But the flip side is we have in this country 350 million vehicles on the road that run on liquid fuel. And we can block the develop- ment of a pipeline or oil and gas resources because we feel that's "dirty energy." But who are we hurting if you're not willing to get out of your car? …What we need is a thoughtful transition where we're making sure that we have enough supply for our immediate needs, but we are taking steps in policy to make sure that over time those immediate needs fall and that we have a diversified energy portfolio.
Q: Was Germany's decision to pull back from their emphasis on nuclear power an overreaction to the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan? It seemed to be quite a large swing in their energy policy.
A: It's very challenging in the energy policy space not to overreact because energy production is industrial. Whether it's the Fukushima accident or the Macondo Spill in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, when we're confronted with a temporary failure in a tech- nology because of a natural disaster or because of human error, the impetus, the knee-jerk reaction is to say, "We shouldn't use that technology anymore." …The problem with that approach is that there are risks with any kind of energy production. At the Graduate School of Management, we can help energy companies understand how to mitigate risks through smart business operations. That's part of the role of the business school. It's why we do executive education, because risks change over time. For example, companies are going to have to start to deal with the risks associated with climate change. Nobody has wrapped their brain around it. A huge percentage of the world's refining and petro- chemical industry is located on the coast. And they're places that are going to be affected by sea level rise and we saw that during Hurricane Katrina, where these refineries were damaged by the storm. I can assure you the refining industry hasn't even thought about that. They have no plan. …Same is true with cyber security. …The Exxon Mobils or Shells of the world five years ago, 10 years ago weren't thinking about cyber security as a risk to production. Are they thinking about it today? Yes, every minute of the day.
Q: Last year here at UC Davis we hosted a talk by Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute. He said that the U.S. could end its reliance on fossil fuels and the U.S. economy could grow its economy by nearly 160 percent while eliminating the need for oil, gas, nuclear and one-third of the natural gas, and that we would save $5 trillion on the net present value cost in this process. Are those figures realistic or is he looking through rose-colored glasses?
A: I like to do an exercise to take energy units and make them comparable. We have 103 nuclear plants in the United States. To convert that to renewable energy, you're talking about a huge amount of final power. The global numbers—to give you an idea—suppose we wanted to take all of the fossil fuel used globally and convert it to renewable energy. That would be the equivalent of building over 6,000 nuclear plants worldwide. It's 14 times the number of nuclear plants we have in the world today. In the United States, we've added one plant since 2005, and it's not even finished yet. My point is the scale-up of what we're talking about is so large that it's not something we're doing in a five- or 10-year horizon. …And it's going to take some government intervention, and it means that citizens have to be engaged in the process.
At the Graduate School of Management, we can help energy companies understand how to mitigate risks through smart business operations. That's part of the role of the business school. It's why we do executive education, because risks change over time.
– Amy Myers Jaffe, Executive Director of Energy and Sustainability
View the full 30–minute video interview: www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/Energy-Industry-Insights
Read more about Amy Myers Jaffe and follow her blog: www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/jaffe


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Mark Hamill says Carrie Fisher's death still feels like 'elaborate prank'
The actor said he is still not over the death of his Star Wars co-star almost a year later.
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has said the death of his co-star Carrie Fisher still feels like an "elaborate prank".
The pair – who played brother and sister duo Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa in the original 1970s and 1980s trilogy – reprised their characters in latest instalment Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Fisher died at the age of 60 last December, shortly after completing her final scenes.
Speaking almost a year later at the film's European premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall, an emotional Hamill told the Press Association: "I'm still not over it. It's hard.
"It gives the film an air of melancholy it doesn't deserve. I want my drama on the screen, not in real life, so it's horrible.
"I keep thinking maybe this is like an elaborate Andy Kaufman prank and she's living in Crete now having a great laugh and drinking champagne.
"But I think of her in the present tense, not in the past, but I've know her since she was 19, what's that, 41 years?
"So instead of being upset that she's not here, I'm just grateful for the time I had with her."
The 66-year-old actor, who found fame in the Star Wars films, added: "You have to face facts, it's just I don't want to."
A host of stars from The Last Jedi – the eighth film in the saga – appeared on the red carpet for the premiere.
They were joined by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, who are rumoured to have cameo roles as Stormtroopers.
Daisy Ridley, who plays one of the film's lead characters, Rey, said the film was "a wonderful showing of her (Fisher's) talent".
Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux) told the Press Association: "I won't talk about her scenes except to say that she's amazing in it… she's unbelievable."
Writer and director Rian Johnson added: "I feel super lucky I got to know her even briefly.
"She was just an amazing person, I just wish she was here tonight."
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|Expose" Entertainment
I, of course adore Joe Manganiello and am still very upset about the fact that he was killed and by some random hillbilly alone in the woods on true blood. That was the most ridiculous thing ever seen or experienced by HBO viewers to date I'm sure.
Anyway, I could not pass up the opportunity to point you towards this article I found about him and his new love, Sofia Vergara.
Apparently Joe is not only hot looks but mature, intelligent and caring to....just how hotter can the man get?
I just adore them together, don't you?
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Written by: Expose' Entertainment
Joe Manganiello is a 'good influence' on Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara's friends think Joe Manganiello is a ''good influence'' on her.
The 'Modern Family' actress has been romancing the 'True Blood' star for several weeks and the hunky actor has been advising his new girlfriend on diet and fitness and she has even curbed her partying.
A source told RadarOnline.com: ''Joe has been a really good influence on her.He is teaching her that she can have just as much fun without drinking and has gotten her into fitness and health. They even workout together.''
The 37-year-old actor is said to be smitten with the 42-year-old brunette beauty, who he began dating soon after her two-year engagement to Nick Loeb came to an end.
The source added: ''Joe is so happy right now. He is really into Sofia! The two are now inseparable.''
The insider claims Joe has ''long-term sobriety'' and is always happy to assist other people wanting to turn their backs on drinking.
The source said: ''He helps out a bunch of great guys that really look up to him.''
Joe recently spoke of the pride he takes in his physique, insisting he is a ''unicorn'' amongst actors.
He said: ''A lot of the actors who are on the cover of lifestyle magazines look like they've had their waistline airbrushed or they're wearing winter clothes or whatever.
''I see them and think, 'That guy doesn't work out, I know that guy and he smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and is a complete drunk on the weekends. Now he's putting out an illusion on the cover of a glossy magazine.'
''It's absurd to me. I'm athletic and I'm healthy. I'm like a unicorn in the world of actors.''


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Common Reading Program
Program Description and Goals
New first-year students received a copy of the selected text during your Advising and Registration Days session, giving you the opportunity to read the book by the start of your first semester at St. Cloud State. The purpose of this program is to provide a common academic experience for all new first-year students, which integrates both curricular and co-curricular activities throughout the year. In addition to events around the book at your New Student Orientation in August, many of you will use the book in at least one class you take during your first year, and all of you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of programs throughout 2013-14 related to the book and issues it raises.
Your participation in the common reading program will:
- introduce you to the nature of collegiate academic life.
- cultivate a sense of community with your new home at SCSU.
- help you develop connections with faculty and staff and other students at the university.
- get you involved in campus activities with related programs and events.
- enrich your classroom experience with an shared intellectual experience that cuts across courses and co-curricular opportunities.
About the Book
Your Common Reading for 2013-14 is Conor Grennan's Little Princes.
Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal is the story of Conor Grennan's personal and purposeful transformation that began with 3 months volunteering in an Little Princes Orphanage in Godawari, Nepal. In the wake of a tumultuous civil war in Nepal, Grennan found himself surrounded by rambunctious and resilient children in the country's capital city of Kathmandu. He slowly came to discover that rather than being orphans of the civil war, however, they were victims of child traffickers, who had promised their families in remote villages that the children would be taken – for a hefty fee – to safety and the opportunity of a good education in the capital.
This book chronicles the evolution of Grennan's commitment to reuniting these and other children with their families. You will read the story of how he risked his life in the legendary mountains of Nepal to follow his first lead on the location of one family. What had begun as a year-long trip around the globe, with what was supposed to be a short stay in Nepal has led Grennan to his life's work. Grennan's story is a testament to what the passionate faith and commitment of one person is capable of overcoming.
This book will open the doors to rich conversations you will experience as a college student at St. Cloud State University.
For more information, please see these two videos:
About the Author
Conor Grennan spent eight years at the EastWest Institute (EWI) in Prague and Brussels, from 1996-2004. While at EWI he developed and managed numerous projects focusing on issues related to peace, security and community development, including harmonizing the anti-trafficking policy at the highest levels of government in the EU. When he learned the story of how the children in Little Princes had been trafficked, Grennan started Next Generation Nepal, an American NGO dedicated to reuniting trafficked children with their families. To date, Next Generation Nepal has reconnected over 350 families with children they feared had been lost to them forever. More information about Grennan's organization can be found at www.nextgenerationnepal.org.


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Bell Mobility Return Policy
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. If you're not, you may return your purchase for exchange or refund at the location you originally purchased from, provided:
- it is within 15 calendar days
- you have the original sales receipt
- it is in near new condition with all original packaging, manuals and accessories included
SIM cards and headsets cannot be exchanged or refunded once activated or opened.
Billing for returned devices
You must not exceed 30 minutes of voice usage or in the case of data only devices 50 MB of data usage, and you are responsible for payment of any usage incurred.
If you terminate your Service Agreement upon return of the device as set out above, you will not be charged any cancellation payments. If you are a person with a disability, you may return your purchase within 30 calendar days and double the corresponding usage set out above.
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Devices are covered by the manufacturer's warranty which you can find in the packaging of your device. Each manufacturer has their own warranty terms and conditions which generally covers repairs and defects for up to one year from date of purchase. For more information, visit bell.ca/repairs


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Actually, Falcon Emergency Services has become the very nibble and smart Train Ambulance Service Provider which is having the full ICU setups with world class medical team and hi-tech equipment such as – ventilator, cardiac monitor, suction machine, infusion pump, oxygen cylinders, nebulizer machines and defibrillator as well as all ICU essential amnesties as per patients' requirements in Train. Falcon Emergency Services from Dibrugarh to Kolkata-Chennai-Vellore-Bangalore-Chattisgarh-Hyderabad-Mumbai or even all around in India has been providing the emergency services by Train ICU facility for the sake of very serious patients from one hospital to another hospital under the safe and keen supervision of MD doctors, paramedical staffs and medical staffs sustaining all the ICU equipments. It has 24 Hours regular emergency rail services as the guests' book and avail of their respective calls through online via banks or websites or as per directions and offline via branches or hospitals at very nominal cost and burden.
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Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton's handwriting is uncomplicated; there are no beginning strokes. She is straight forward and direct. Her rightward writing slant indicates genuine warmth and approachability.
Her simply written capital I's (reflecting self-image) are unadorned… (This is perhaps unexpected), her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge has not been carried away to pompousness. The angles reflect some rigidity, she is not a pushover. Her perfectly aligned left margins indicate a well-organized character.


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The past 25 blogs I wrote.
Is there a big sign on the side of the bus that reads "Matt's rolling dope emporium"?
Possibly one of the best covers I have ever heard.
I'm a terrible person. I have e-fame, though! Does that count?
Been busy
Things to do when you are bored/Can't get out of the house
Playing in the snow without a coat sure is FUN!
About me.. Because I haven't done an entry like that yet.
As Seen On TV: The 10 Most Laughably Misleading Ads, Plus, It's freaking cold here.
I'd rather not
Guide to downloading free music (Most of it is legal)
Nobody on the internets lies! EVER!!!!
My first "awesome" entry, I guess.
What I've been listening to
Mini profile
Age. 28
Gender. Female
Location New Brunswick, Canada
» More info.
Guide to downloading free music (Most of it is legal)
Sunday. 12.30.07 2:24 pm
I have a very large music collection. I'm not sure how big it is, but it's at least 30 GB, And I don't use P2P programs. And I can still find stuff I want. I'll probably add more stuff as I find it.
Search blogs for mp3's (Most of these aren't legal):
The Hype Machine
BlogDigger (Search by 'Media')
Google's Blogsearch
Sites that have free and legal music:
Free Indie
eMusic's Free daily download (You don't need to be a member to download it)
List of albums that have free tracks on eMusic (Free tracks on eMusic. I'm not sure if you have to be a member to download them)
PureTracks Free Track Of The Week (You need to be a member to download)
Zunior.com (Free by-monthly mix with Canadian music on it)
Resource pages for music downloading:
Unofficial eMusic User's Wiki - Resources for Discovering New Music
1 Million Free and Legal Music Tracks
How To Download Free Music
File2HD (You can use this to rip songs off myspace profiles)
Communities on Livejournal.com. You have to be a member there, but there's a whole lot of music sharing communities on almost every genre imaginable (If you search by the interest 'sharing' you should come up with some, And they should have affiliates, which should give you even more. The possibilities are endless)
Music forums. Find an artist you like, Look on the forum for some type of upload thread. There is plenty there, And likely stuff you would like even if you've never heard of it, because the artist's forum your on, You already like. Similar music, People.
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Celebrating their 10th anniversary as presenters at Christmas in November this year, Chefs Anna and Michael Olson probably had one of the most anticipated presentations at the event. However, I still wasn't sure whether the two Ontario-based chefs were the best choice for showcasing Alberta Pork.
Seconds into their talk, it was obvious that my fears were unfounded. The "Schnitzel King" and "Pastry Queen" made a terrific team, guiding us through their recipes with a combination of humour and practical tips. I definitely left the presentation excited to try making my own pork schnitzel sliders, pork roast, tourtière and shortbread at home… and also wishing that my domestic life looked as good as theirs!
Chef Anna started by demonstrating her tourtière, a classic French-Canadian dish often served during the holidays. Recognizing that making pastry is one of the most daunting tasks for home cooks, Chef Anna gave many tips and tricks as she calmly and quickly made up her pastry for the tourtière. Breaking away from conventional wisdom, Chef Anna advises using slightly softened (i.e. out of the fridge for 30 minutes) instead of ice cold butter, saying that it was easier to mix into the flour, thereby reducing gluten formation. To keep the butter from mixing too much into the dough (it's the air pockets formed by the butter as it melts in the oven that gives pie dough its flakiness), Chef Anna adds a bit of vegetable oil in her dough to keep the two separated. She also adds a bit of acidity in the form of vinegar or lemon juice to further blunt the gluten forming process.
The filling was made with ground pork, potatoes, and some aromatic vegetables and spices. Chef Anna uses a potato ricer to eliminate as much liquid as possible so that the filling (and pastry) don't become soggy. No potato ricer at home? You can grate the potato instead.
Meanwhile, Chef Michael was working on his pork schnitzel sliders, slicing the pork into medallions ("The recipe says 8, but if 12 people show up, cut it into 12 pieces.") before properly seasoning each slice (as opposed to seasoning the breading) and then dipping them in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Next, he made a creamy ranch dressing with buttermilk, Greek yogurt, mayo, green onions and garlic powder. Easy!
Next up, Chef Anna whipped up a batch of shortbread. Not just any shortbread – it was savoury bacon cheddar shortbread, a recipe developed specially for Christmas in November. Just like the tourtière crust, Chef Anna made heavy use of the food processor for this one – crispy double-smoked bacon was pulsed in with 1½ cups flour (for a gluten-free option, use 1 cup quinoa flour and ½ cup tapioca starch), 1 Tbsp of sugar and a grind of fresh ground pepper. Next was some butter, and finally some old cheddar cheese. The food processor went until everything glommed together, then Chef Anna shaped the dough into logs and put them in to chill. Unlike the pie dough, which Chef Anna suggested could be left to warm slightly at room temperature before rolling out (again, easier to roll so less gluten formation), Chef Anna advised that the shortbread logs be left cold, so that clean cuts can be made for uniform cookies.
The shortbread was unexpectedly savoury, but delicious. They were reminiscent of the cheese straws that my fiancé's mom makes every year for Christmas.
Last but not least, Chef Michael presented the stuffing for his brie and cranberry stuffed pork loin with maple onion cream. The stuffing features a little bit of brie but mostly ricotta; he explained that if he had used all brie, not only would it have been quite expensive, but also a melty, runny, hot mess, whereas the ricotta does not melt as readily, forming nice pockets of cheese throughout.
Not only did the Olsons have practical cooking tips, they gave some of their best family photo/photo with Santa tips as well – angle your hips away from the camera, but point your front foot toward the camera. Keep your arms slightly away from your body, so not as to squish all the skin up to the front. Smile! You be the judge, who did it best?
The Olsons definitely had one of my favourite sessions of this year's Christmas in November and I can't wait to watch them cook again! Here's to another 10 years!


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Thursday, October 16CDP Top 30 Of All-Time ('06-'08) - #15.
#15 - "Your Karma Ran Over My Legma."
(Originally Published April 4, 2007.)
On a classic episode of Seinfeld, Jerry begins to realize that he is 'Even Steven.' No matter what positive and negative actions seem to take place in his life, he always finds a way to break even. Throughout the episode, his friends begin to resent his apparently wonderful relationship with the Gods of Karma and Fate, while Jerry becomes more and more relaxed and confident in the outcomes of things.
The problem with breaking even, however, is that you never get anywhere. And I am living proof.
When it comes to money, I've been breaking even for most of my life. No matter what positive monetary force comes along, an equal and opposite one is right around the corner, stinking of compost and aluminum cans, waiting to shove me right back into the unshakable funk of what has become by everyday existence.
It never fails. If I get a raise at work, my student loan interest rates will go up. If my Mom sends me $100 as a gift, my electric bill will be that much more expensive for the month. If I want to buy a new microwave, my vacuum cleaner will start on fire. There's nothing, absolutely nothing I can to do get even the slightest bit ahead in the financial department.
The only time fate has ever worked in my favor to let me break even was the last time me and the Missus went to a casino. I managed to lose over $300 in a half-hour, yet the Missus won exactly that much cash an hour later. As it turned out, I didn't know how to play poker as well as I thought I did. Don't get me wrong, me and the Missus are doing okay; it just seems that we could be doing so much better if fate wasn't such a greedy and backstabbing jerkass.
Nowhere does this come into focus more than when I get my extra paycheck.
I've mentioned this before, but I get paid once every two weeks. This equals about 26 paychecks a year, which means that there are two months out of every year where I receive three paychecks instead of two. For those of you who manage their checkbook and monthly bills like I do, you'll know that the bonus paycheck is a truly wonderful time of the year. You handle all of your typical monthly expenses and bills with your first two checks, and the third one is purely extra income. To me, it represents an extra grand or so that I can spend on whatever I want. Strippers, blow, smack, crank, rock, ice; the whole kit-n-caboodle.
Problem is, I've never had the chance to enjoy the full benefits of the bonus paycheck. Not once in the last 3 years have I been able to actually spend that extra money on whatever I wanted.
Because twice a year, every year, my car breaks down. Can you guess when?
If you ever see me on a weekday morning, riding shotgun to work with my wife, it's pretty safe to assume that I recently came into some extra cash, and was being punished severely for it. I am simply not allowed extra money beyond what I need to survive and eat sub sandwiches.
This month was supposed to be my month. This was going to be the first time that I actually shook fate off of my back and did something special for myself. All of my bills were paid, there were no outstanding expenses, and all of my responsible planning was paying off in spades.
My reward? An 80GB Video iPod. Something I have been waiting to purchase for over a year. For weeks now, I've been meticulously uploading each and every one of my 2000 CDs into iTunes for the upcoming migration. It's been tedious and annoying as hell, but I knew it would all be worth it in the end. Before I knew it, I'd have my entire musical library at my fingertips, allowing me to listen to absolutely anything I want, at any time, anywhere.
On top of that, I was fortunate enough to have an AUX input in the front of my Aiwa stereo, allowing me to listen to my iPod in the car without having to use that dumbass FM Transmitter that costs $65 and doesn't work for crap. I simply bought a $5 connector cable and hit the ground running.
Truly, luck was on my side for this one. Today was my day.
What I didn't know was that fate had something extra special planned for me.
Like, say...death.
Yesterday morning, I pulled out of my garage and headed for work in the pouring rain. With my current 1GB Shuffle by my side, I plugged it into the AUX input and got just a small taste of what was waiting for me once I upgraded to the 80GB. The tank was full of gas, I was wearing Khakis and eating a Pop Tart; life was good.
I merged onto the highway, turned on my lights and hit the windshield wipers. The rain was coming down hard now, and I didn't want some sort of nasty compound fracture to ruin my day.
"Man," I thought to myself, "the wipers sure are going slow."
I cranked the wipers to a more vigorous setting, only to have them work even more slowly than before. My head cocked to the side as my view of the busy 4-lane highway started to slowly disappear in the downpour.
"This can't be right," I said to myself. Then all hell started to break loose.
First, my stereo started flickering, eventually turning off after a few seconds. The wipers stopped wiping completely, and my headlights dimmed and flickered off a couple seconds later. The 'Check Battery' light popped up on my dash (no kidding?), and it was followed by just about every other light on the console. Within 10 seconds, I had gone from a carefree and content man to the pilot of an invisible car, careening along a dark and busy highway at 80 miles per hour, in a blinding thunderstorm with no wipers. I could see absolutely nothing, and I was pretty sure that nobody could see me. For all intents and purposes, I thought I was about to be abducted by aliens.
Or be horribly killed in a wreck. Whatever happened first.
"Damn it!" I said out loud. "Damn that extra paycheck! I knew you'd come back to finish the job!" I shook my fist to the sky, as horns beeped and cars swerved.
I exited the highway as soon as I could see anything that even remotely resembled an exit. A few illegal U-turns and profanity-laced prayers later, and I had my wife on the cell phone:
"Hey, are you still at home?"
"Yeah, but I'm just leaving. What's wrong?"
"My alternator died on me in the middle of the highway. My lights are out and my wipers don't work. I'm going to try to make it home, and I guess you're going to have to drive me to work. I have a really important meeting today, and I can't miss it."
"Okay, be careful... third paycheck, huh?"
"Yup. Love you."
"Love you, too."
The Missus left work early, so she could pick me up and drag my car to the repair shop before they closed. One alternator, air filter, transmission fluid flush and oil change later, and the bill came out to $347.
The total cost of an 80GB iPod? $349.
Once again, I broke even. The Curse of the Third Paycheck had struck again.
Well, I get another bonus check in November, maybe I can buy something nice then.
This essay, along with many others just like it, is available in 65 Poor Life Decisions, the debut book by Wisconsin humorist, blogger and raconteur, Ryan J. Zeinert.
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Dominica is a country (full name: Commonwealth of Dominica) consisting of a single island situated in the Lesser Antilles. This should not be confused with the Dominican Republic, a country situated on the island Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles. Both countries are of course parts of the Caribbean = West Indies.
Dominica is a tropical island with a young geological history. It was produced as a result of volcanic activity, and there are still seven active volcanic centers on the island. For this reason, it has a very steep, rugged terrain, with peaks that reach about 4700 feet (1500 meters). The result is that it has still not been possible to build an airport that can take long distance flights, so for access to Dominica, you will need to fly in from e.g., Puerto Rico or Antigua.
Endemism in Dominica
The description of Lesser Antilles lists a number of bird species that are endemic to that area, including two parrots, Imperial Parrot (Sisserou) and Red-necked Parrot (Jaco), that are endemic to Dominica. Additionally, Dominica has two species that are found there and on one more island each: Plumbeous Warbler in Dominica and Guadeloupe and Blue-headed Hummingbird found in Dominica and Martinique. In all, eleven birds listed as endemic to Lesser Antilles are found in Dominica. At least three species have populations in Dominica and surrounding islands that may warrant further study, because they are strongly isolated from other populations of the same species. The Barn Owl in Dominica, St. Vincent and Grenada is equally often listed as Ashy-faced Owl, but might warrant specific status. Red-legged Thrush in Dominica is far from the remainder of the population in the Greater Antilles and warrants further study. Antillean Euphonia in the Lesser Antilles has much less if any sexual dimorphism as opposed to the Antillean Euphonia in the Greater Antilles. The Brown Thrasher in Dominica and St. Vincent seems to be a different species when compared to the Guadeloupe birds, but populations north of Guadeloupe should be studied.
In addition, there are endemic reptiles, insects, and plants in Dominica.
Birding in Dominica
Most target species for a traveling birder can be seen with one-two full days of birding. The Imperial Parrot and the Ruddy Quail Dove are not so easy and cannot be guaranteed during a short visit. In one week, an active birder should collect a species list around 50-55. Living in Dominica a full year, working but being active when given a chance, produced 80 species including a couple of surprise visits.
Habitats in Dominica
The top of the mountains have elfin forest, and below them, one will find rainforest which in places receive more than 8 meters of annual rainfall. Coastal Scrub Forest is found below that, with the west coast being somewhat drier than the east coast; along the west coast, the areas are dry enough to support succulents (cactus). Swamps, mangrove, etc are quite rare in Dominica, and the only real lakes are manmade. Rivers and streams are numerous, with Layou River the largest.
Rainfall is stronger in the period from June to November, sometimes continuing to January, but even the driest period still have rain showers every few days.
External Links
Dominica in Wikipedia, including a map


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Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 28, 2007, for Fresno State criminology professor Harvey Wallace, 62, a prolific textbook author, decorated Marine veteran and former city attorney for Fresno, who died unexpectedly Thursday, June 21.
Mr. Wallace was chair of the Criminology. Department for six years and also served interim associate dean for the College of Social Sciences before returning to the faculty ranks.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lisle Funeral Home, located at L and Calaveras in downtown Fresno. A viewing will be on Wednesday, June 27, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Services will be on Thursday, June 28, at 11 a.m. followed by a graveside service at the Clovis Cemetery. A reception will follow from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dominion Courtyard at Shepherd and Cedar Avenues.
He joined the criminology faculty at California State University, Fresno as an associate professor in 1992. From 1997 to 2003, he chaired the Criminology Department and in recent years helped spearhead the university's first Mock Trial Program.
Mr. Wallace was considered an expert in the area of Victimology and Family Violence. He was most recently teaching in the Victim Services Summer Institute presented by the Criminology Department as part of its Victim Services Certificate Program from June 11-22. The institute draws individuals working with the victims of violent crime in agencies such as rape counseling programs, domestic violence programs and victim/witness programs.
"Harvey was a great teacher, scholar and powerful advocate for victims of crime," said Dr. Luz Gonzalez, dean of the College of Social Sciences.
Mr. Wallace was the Criminology Department's most prolific textbook author, said Thomas Dull, interim chair of the department. He wrote nine textbooks covering Victimology, criminal law, criminology, police administration, interpersonal communication and multicultural issues. Dull said his text, "Family Violence: Legal, Medical and Social Perspectives-4th Edition," is considered one of the leading texts in the field of Victimology. His most recent area of research was on the topic of "Human
Trafficking" and he was scheduled to teach a graduate level special topic course in this area this fall semester.
"Harvey had already started conducting international level research in human trafficking and was outlining a new chapter in his Family Violence textbook on this topic," Dull said.
Mr. Wallace was a member of the Criminology Graduate Faculty Group and taught the core graduate level Legal oriented course each year. He served as adviser and mentor to many graduate students.
He was a leader in developing the Criminology Honors Program and was recently appointed interim director of the program.
The mock trial team, for which Mr. Wallace was lead coach and faculty adviser, made an impressive showing in its first two years against established powerhouses. During regional competition in February, the team narrowly missed qualifying for the national competition in a near upset of defending national champion UCLA.
Within the last two weeks, the American Mock Trial Association contacted Mr. Wallace to inquire about Fresno State hosting the 2007-08 AMTA Western Regional competition.
"This was a tremendous honor considering that in past years only the top-tier universities, such as UCLA and USC, have hosted the regional," Dull said. "He had already established a home-and-away competition with UCLA for this coming year. Under his leadership, our Mock Trial Program has made unbelievable progress."
Mr. Wallace also provided expert commentary to news media on various criminology topics, most notably victim issues in the Wesson mass murder case that occurred in Fresno in 2004.
Mr. Wallace served as Fresno's city attorney from 1987 to 1992 before returning to his alma mater to teach.
He earned a bachelor of science at Fresno State in 1966, an MPA at Golden Gate University, San Francisco in 1989 and a juris doctorate from California Western School of Law, U.S. International. University in 1974.
Mr. Wallace was a retired colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He served as a platoon commander in Viet Nam (1967-68) and served with the Marine Expeditionary Force in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm (1990-91). Among his numerous campaign and service ribbons, he has received the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, Meritorious Service Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon.
"Harvey was a scholar, mentor, author, colleague, patriot, loving father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family and friends, the department, the university and the community," Dull said.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Wallace; his children, Tim Leonard, Laura Pattillo and Christine Wallace; his grandchildren, Billy Neely, Brianne Moss and Samuel Wallace.
The cause of death has not been determined.